In the month of September, Brian Schneider has made just two starts and has just six at bats.
Schneider recognizes that he will not be brought back in 2010, telling Adam Rubin of the Daily News:
“I won’t be back…I’m okay with that. I’ll easily get a job next year. I’m not worried about it. I’ll get [...]

Marty Noble, in his column for Mets.com, says that Brian Schneider has become a mentor for Josh Thole and is working closely with Sandy Alomar Jr. to develop Thole’s skill behind the plate.
Schneider recognizes his reduced role with the Mets but still feels that he can help the team by teaching Thole, telling Noble:
“He just [...]

Brian Schneider missed his third straight game last night due to a knee injury.
…the buzz from Citi Field yesterday suggested he would be back in the starting lineup either today or tomorrow…
…in addition, the Mets may activate Gary Sheffield from the disabled list this weekend, as well…
…it could not come at a better time, because [...]

The second opinion from Dr. Andrews confirmed the initial report by team doctors that said John Maine has weakness in his shoulder.
The Mets said Maine will continue to rehab in St. Lucie.
Meanwhile, according to SNY’s Pre-Game Live, Brian Schneider had a cortisone shot in his left knee yesterday, which is why he is not starting [...]

Update, 9:30 pm:
In a post to Twitter, SI.com’s Jon Heyman writes, “White Sox talking to Mets about catching, most likely Ramon Castro.”
Heyman adds, “That sound you hear is Jerry Manuel cheering.”
Original Post, 5:13 pm:
Adam Rubin of the Daily News believes the Mets are trying to trade C Ramon Castro before Saturday’s game.
Rubin reports Brian [...]

Last night, down one run, with two outs, 28–year-old Omir Santos hit a two-run home run over the Green Monster in Fenway Park, paving the way for a Mets win.
“This was a huge win for us,” Jerry Manuel said after the game.
Santos is hitting .270 with six extra base hits and 15 RBI during 24 [...]

Brian Schneider caught five innings from Oliver Perez in an extended spring training game in St. Lucie today.
…i actually like knowing the team’s starting catcher is down there working with perez, as he tries to right himself…

Carlos Delgado missed last night’s game due to a chronic hip issue, which he initially hurt sliding into the home on April 26.
Prior to yesterday’s game, Jerry Manuel said the hip injury is a ‘concern,’ noting Delgado is not likely to play tonight.
Omar Minaya told reporters Delgado has an inflamed hip joint, and could also have [...]

During tonight’s game broadcast on SNY, Gary Cohen said Brian Schneider will not play in a rehab game until next Monday, meaning it will be at least another 10 to 14 days before he is activated from the disabled list.
Schneider originally went on the 15–day disabled list with a back injury, but then injured his [...]

“Brian Schneider has been slowed further by a sore right calf,” reports Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post.
Schneider is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, May 3, in Philadelphia.
According to Hubbuch, “The Mets now are saying his return has been pushed back indefinitely after the calf issue developed this week.”
Hubbuch [...]

Carlos Delgado was forced out of last night’s lineup after experiencing discomfort in his right hip.
Delgado, who will visit a doctor today, told reporters the hip is sore, saying it is typical of pain he has in his hip in the past.
Jerry Manuel told reporters Delgado likely injured the hip while running the bases during a [...]

The Mets put Brian Schneider on the 15–day disabled list today with a muscle strain in his back.
C Omir Santos has been promoted from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Schneider on the roster, he’ll wear No. 9 and be available for tonight’s game against the Brewers.

Brian Schneider did not play yesterday due to back stiffness and a leg strain.
Jerry Manuel said before the game that Castro will start again tonight against the Brewers.
Schneider is hitting just .143 in 21 at bats this season.
…i can’t help but wonder if his slow start is because of the back and leg… either way, the buzz from Citi [...]

Carlos Beltran was a late scratch from yesterday’s lineup with a stiff neck.
Brian Schneider, who is recovering a strained right knee, and Carlos Delgado, who continued to receive rest after playing in the World Baseball Classic, also missed yesterday’s game.
Jerry Manuel told reporters that Carlos Delgado, Brian Schneider and Carlos Beltran will not travel [...]

In St. Lucie, I spent time talking with Brian Schneider about the level of strategy that goes on in jut one, random moment, between pitches, in a baseball game, which you can watch by clicking play:

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Here is a quick sample, from the end of the discussion:
Brian Schneider: You know, [...]