Zach Links, in a post for MLB Trade Rumors, wonders if the Mets should consider bringing Fernando Tatis back in 2010, or look elsewhere for a versatile veteran.
…Tatis was a great story in 2008, and the Mets suffered badly when he injured his shoulder down the stretch that season…he did come back down to earth [...]

Last night, Fernando Tatis smacked a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning to give the Mets a dramatic comeback win against the Wild-Card leading Rockies.
According to Elias Sports Bureau, courtesy of ESPN.com, prior to the grand slam, Tatis had grounded into 13 double plays in 52 double-play situations and had been held hitless in his last 14 at-bats with [...]

The Mets (47–51) defeated the Rockies (54–45) by the score of 7 to 3 tonight in Citi Field.
For a full recap, and boxscore, click here.
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In the eighth inning, and the game tied at three, Fernando Tatis hit a pinch-hit grand slam, to left-center field, to break the game open.
Oliver Perez pitched [...]

In the sixth inning, and the Mets down two runs, O’s RHP Brian Bass let up a solo home run to Gary Sheffield, then loaded the bases.
Left-handed reliever Mark Hendrickson entered the game for the Orioles, and walked Alex Cora to bring in the tying run.
Jerry Manuel pinch hit Fernando Tatis for Fernando Martinez, who had [...]

The good news is Francisco Rodriguez jogged out to the bullpen today and warmed up, hours after collapsing from back spasms that sent him the hospital.
That said, following today’s game, Jose Reyes told reporters that his leg is still not feeling good, and said there is ‘no chance’ he will start tomorrow.
What’s more, Ramon Martinez [...]

Update, 5:03 pm:
Carlos Delgado is a late scratch from tonight’s lineup with pain in his hip.
Tatis will start at first, with Luis Castillo starting at second.
Jerry Manuel told reporters Delgado may have injured the hip during yesterday’s triple.
Manuel suggested he is unlikely to use Delgado as a pinch hitter.
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Fernando Tatis will bat second and [...]

Yesterday, in the eighth inning, Fernando Tatis stepped to the plate with no outs, the Mets down one run, and runners on first and second base.
…i suppose manuel could have either a) have tatis bunt, b) pinch hit Luis Castillo to bunt, or c) let tatis swing away…
…in the moment, i hoped for the sac bunt, but i [...]

Fernando Tatis will bat seventh today, and start at second base in place of Luis Castillo.
…i never thought this would happen… but, i guess the arrival of Gary Sheffield, who has significantly reduced fernando’s playing time, means luis takes a back seat to get tatis more at bats… shocking, to me, in that castillo is [...]

After the Dominican Republic’s surprising loss to the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, Jose Reyes and Fernando Tatis have rejoined the Mets in Port St. Lucie.
Adam Rubin of the Daily News speaks with Reyes, who was very impressed by the performance of Pedro Martinez, and is glad to be back in camp.
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Mike Pelfrey is scheduled to pitch a bullpen session this morning around 9:30 am.
If all goes well, Pelfrey will return to the rotation on Saturday against the Nationals.
Meanwhile, Jon Niese will pitch a simulated game against minor leaguers today, following Pelfrey’s bullpen session.
Lastly, Jose Reyes and Fernando Tatis will return to St. Lucie on Thursday night, when Johan Santana will make [...]