The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Phillies are pursuing free agent Moises Alou “pretty hard”.
GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said, “He’s in the mix. But ultimately his expectations might be a little too high as far as playing time goes. This is a limited playing role.”
The Phillies are also targeting Nomar Garciaparra if he decides not [...]

Following today’s game, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters that Moises Alou has a torn left hamstring.
According to Minaya, Alou will most likely decide to have surgery, and, in either case, will realistically miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season.
…well, look, if you are shocked by the fact that alou could [...]

Prior to today’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that he still expects to see Moises Alou contribute to the Mets at some point this season, regardless of the outfielder’s latest setback.
According to Manuel, “One thing about the Alou name, with that family, is that you never give up on them, regardless of what they go [...]

According to SNY, Moises Alou left his rehab game for Double-A Binghamton tonight with cramps in his left hamstring.
…seriously, this guy is totally incapable of not hurting himself…i have really never seen anything like this…i mean, he may as well be my grandfather out there right now…
He will re-evaluated tomorrow, and told reporters after the [...]

In a rehab start for Double-A Binghamton last night, Moises Alou had one hit in three at bats while playing five innings in the outfield.
According to the Norwich Bulletin, Alou said: “There’s a pretty good chance I might be up there Friday. There’s a chance I may wait until after the All-Star break, but [...]

Prior to yesterday’s game, Omar Minaya told reporters that Moises Alou will play in one or two minor-league rehab games this week, though he will probably not return to the Mets until after the All-Star break.
Alou, who is recovery from a strained calf, is batting .347 with 9 RBI in 49 at-bats this season.
The Mets [...]

Instead of traveling to Binghamton to play tonight for the Double-A B’Mets, Moises Alou will workout this weekend in New York, after which the team will re-evaluate him upon returning to Shea Stadium on Monday, said Jerry Manuel to reporters prior to yesterday’s game.
Initial reports suggested that Alou would play for Binghamton tonight, then return to [...]

Moises Alou was 2 for 3 with a home run on Tuesday night in a rehab game for the Gulf Coast League Mets.
He was scheduled to play a rehab game on, but the game was rained out, as was last night’s game as well.
To avoid another rain out, he will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on [...]

Moises Alou was scheduled to play in a minor-league rehab game last night for the Gulf Coast League Mets, but the game was rained out.
…alou did not slip in a puddle and hurt himself, so no worries on that front…
According to Jerry Manuel, Alou hopes to play in two or three games for St. Lucie – after which [...]

Ryan Church is at Shea Stadium, but will not be activated.
Prior to today’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Church will likely be activated tomorrow.
Also, Manuel said that Moises Alou could return to the team next weekend in Philadelphia.

Ryan Church will likely play in a rehab game for Single-A Brooklyn this week, with the hope of returning to Shea Stadium this weekend against the Yankees.
Meanwhile, prior to yesterday’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that, while Moises Alou could eventually return to action, he is approaching the rest of the season as though Alou [...]

At his blog for the Journal News, John Delcos reports Jose Valentin will miss the remainder of the season, as he is not progressing with his rehab.
Delcos’ report also provides injury updates on Moises Alou, Ryan Church and Fernando Martinez.

Moises Alou will not be with the team again today, as he said he is likely headed back to the disabled list.
…of course he is headed back…he took three swings before getting injured again…he fulfilled is quota…unreal…
…get well, mo, i guess… 

Moises Alou will not be with the team tonight, as he will instead have an MRI on his calf.
According to Willie Randolph, Alou may be ‘shut down’ for a couple of days.
…you can’t make this up, man…un…be…lievable…
Before leaving for his MRI, Alou told reporters that he is ‘embarrassed.’
…i mean, he couldn’t even get through half a game…half a [...]

Moises Alou, as quoted by the New York Post, after being asked if he believes the Mets are capable of making the playoffs:
“Definitely….For some reason, I feel optimistic about it.”
…this is probably because when you are on the roster, mo, the team wins – and when you’re not, they don’t…
…the problem is that you are [...]