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Note: Angel Pagan could Stay in Leadoff Spot

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 [...]

News: Angel Pagan due back Soon

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 [...]

News: Pagan played in Rehab Game

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 [...]

Health: F-Mart’s Knee, and the Rest of the Cavalry

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 [...]

Injury: Martinez, Maine, Pagan

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 [...]

Health: Pagan on DL, Cora Back Tues.

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 [...]

Health: Pagan out with Groin Injury

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 [...]

News: Pagan Arrested

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 [...]

News: Pagan to have Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks

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 [...]

News: Pagan has Bone Spur in Elbow

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 [...]