In a report for MLB.com, Marty Noble discusses the play of OF Angel Pagan, saying:

“Pagan has performed surprisingly well since he returned from the disabled list on July 10.  He has been a presence — and something of a force — in the leadoff position, and he has played center field characteristically well.”

Noble believes Pagan [...]

Mets OF Angel Pagan had two hits in four at bats and two walks and two RBI in a rehab game for Single-A St. Lucie yesterday.
According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, “Pagan should rejoin the Mets as soon as tonight’s series opener against the Reds.”
Pagan had been hitting .333 with three extra base hits [...]

Mets OF Angel Pagan had one hit in three at bats with a run scored and a strike out through five innings, during a minor-league rehab game in St. Lucie last night.
Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters yesterday that Pagan could possibly play in three more rehab games before being activated.
Pagan had been hitting .333 [...]

According to SNY, Fernando Martinez will have his sore right knee examined today at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery
Frankly, I have a feeling the Mets may end up sending martinez back to Triple-A, while promoting Angel Pagan, who is getting closer and closer to being ready for action.
Jerry Manuel told reporters before yesterday’s game [...]

Prior to yesterday’s game, Fernando Martinez was seen in the clubhouse limping, and he told the Daily News that he has been bothered by pain in a ligament behind his right knee.
Martinez ended the game last night with a pinch hit groundout.
…is anyone surprised…
Meanwhile, John Maine has been cleared to lightly throw a baseball every [...]

As expected, Angel Pagan has been put on the 15–day disabled list with a strained right groin.
Alex Cora will be activated from the DL tomorrow, to take Pagan’s spot on the 25–man roster.
…in other words, yet again, the Mets are playing short… seriously, at this point, shouldn’t the Mets just start referring to it as [...]

Angel Pagan will likely have an MRI today, after suffering a right groin injury running down a fly ball during the fourth inning yesterday.
Jerry Manuel did not sound positive when talking to reporters about Pagan after the game, essentially saying this type of injury often ends up being more than just a day-to-day thing.
…that really stinks for pagan, who [...]

Keona Gardner of TCPalm.com reports Mets OF Angel Pagan has been arrested for various traffic violations.
According to Gardner, Pagan, who was driving with a suspended license, was originally stopped for speeding, but after a license check, troopers learned Pagan has several warrants out for his arrest for failure to pay traffic fines.
Pagan has been rehabbing [...]

Following today’s game, Mets GM Omar Minaya said Angel Pagan has decided to have surgery to repair a bone spur in his right elbow.
Pagan will have surgery in Manhattan on Wednesday, and is likely to be out for 6 to 8 weeks.
…man, pagan can’t catch a break… last season, he looked great in spring, cracked [...]

Update, 10:07 am:
Angel Pagan will miss six to eight weeks if he chooses to have surgery on the bone spur in his right elbow, according to the team.
Original Post:
Pagan will return from New York on Tuesday, and discuss with team doctors whether to undergo surgery.
…this early in the spring, i bet he has surgery… this always seems [...]

In case you missed it from the weekend…
Mike Pelfrey will miss today’s start against the Orioles, while resting a strained leg muscle.
Pelfrey told reporters yesterday that he feels better, yet is still wearing a protective wrap and medical boot.
He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, after which he hopes to return to the rotation.

Lastly, Angel Pagan [...]

‘The Mets front-office sees Angel Pagan as a favorite to be a reserve on the team,’ according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post
Pagan is hitting .467 with no extra base hits and a .529 OBP in 15 at-bats this spring.
Last year, Pagan also had a productive spring, he made the Opening Day roster and [...]

Update, 12:41 pm:
Luis Castillo met with reporters at Tradition Field a few moments ago.
Castillo told reporters he contacted the Mets following last season to say he felt badly about his 2008 performance and that he was embarrassed.
He said he knows he can do better in 2009.
Castillo also said he is aware he [...]

After hitting .329 in 76 at-bats last spring, Mets OF Angel Pagan made the Mets opening day roster, but as Bart Hubbuch in the New York Post explains, Pagan has an uphill battle to make the team’s opening day roster this season.
Pagan’s impressive spring turned into a quick start in 2008 led him to become [...]

For those keeping score, John Maine, Ryan Church, Angel Pagan, Aaron Heilman, Duaner Sanchez and Pedro Feliciano are all eligible for salary arbitration this off-season.
According to Rotoworld.com, Church, Pagan and Maine are under contract through 2011, while Heilamn, Sanchez and Feliciano are under contract through 2010.