Bobby Parnell News

They are moving forward for 2010. The Miracle Mets are getting it together during the off season.

If, in his brief exposure to the big leagues, Jon Niese has shed the label of prospect, then it is likely the Mets will begin the 2010 season without a big league plebe on their roster.

Catcher Brian Schneider, left, seen with New York Mets' Bobby Parnell in August, signed a two-year deal with the Phillies.

The Mets do not plan to pick up reliever J.J. Putz's option for 2010. The Mets have told reliever J.J. Putz they are unlikely to pick up his $9.1 million option for 2010, his agent said Friday.

Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News is reporting that the New York Mets are close to naming former minor league manager and Arizona Diamondbacks base coach, Chip Hale, as their new third base coach.

Assessing 2009: September and October A A A A A A A A A A A A A September wasn't as bad as August in terms of entertainment.

Even now, months before the Mets assemble in Port St. Lucie, Fla., some definition may have been added to their plans for 2010.

The meetings already have begun, Newsday's David Lennon reported yesterday. For six weeks, Mets officials have discussed how to best bury the nightmare of 2009.

I'm not sure what Ken Takahashi imagined he would be doing at age 40 when he was growing up as a kid in Japan.

Step right up, the Mets asked Fernando Nieve, Tim Redding, Bobby Parnell, Pat Misch and Nelson Figueroa.

The day after Mets pitcher John Maine earned his first victory since May, manager Jerry Manuel said the pitcher remains on track with his return to the rotation following a long layoff from shoulder pain.

Metstradamus Nine Friday, September 18, 2009 Nice of the Mets to improve everybody else's playoff hopes since they really haven't had any since Shea still stood.

When : 7:10 p.m. today ; 7:10 p.m. Wednesday ; 7:10 p.m. Thursday Radio: 640 AM; 96.1 FM Probable starting pitchers a- Tuesday: Mets LHP Pat Misch vs.

Bobby Parnell had thrown only 83 pitches. And while he wasn't pitching particularly well, he had been worse before and been given more leeway.

Baseball's schedule-makers didn't do the Mets many favors yesterday with the release of the preliminary 2010 slate.

Veteran right-hander Derek Lowe can reach 15 wins for the fourth time tonight when the Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets in the middle game of a three-game series at Turner Field.

In assessing the rookie season of Sean West, one fact shouldn't be lost -- the 23-year-old lefty remains a work in progress.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, If the first relief pitcher in place of a starter blows a game for a starting pitcher and ends up getting the win, the credited victory should not go to the relief pitcher who blew the lead.

Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell heads to the dugout after the top of the first inning, in which the Marlins scored three runs.

Cubs at Mets All games on WGN-AM 720. Season series: Cubs lead 2-1. Friday: 6:10 p.m., CSN.