Ray of Nope
metswalkoffs.blogspot.com 5/15/2008 — So I've got a few laments for today I'm lamenting the likely end of Nelson Figueroa's Mets career (he wasn't exactly helped by his defense) I'm lamenting the hiring of Mike D'Antoni over Mark Jackson (Though I've abandoned my gut reaction of "I won't ...

Brewers Set to Ink Braun to Long-Term Deal at 11:00 AM ET
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 5/15/2008 — The Brewers called a 10 a.m. CT (11 ET) news conference on Thursday to announce a contract extension for left fielder Ryan Braun. The deal is said to be at least seven years beyond this season and exceeds the six-year, $31 million contract signed by Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.

Rays - Kazmir Agree to Extension!
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 5/15/2008 — The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Scott Kazmir have agreed on a four-year contract extension. The first three years of the agreement covering 2009, 2010 and 2011 are guaranteed with the team holding an option for the 2012 season. The contract guarantees Kazmir $28.5 million and has a maximum value of approximately $39.5 million.

TPoSGD: The Mike Gill Show--Something fishy going on...
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 5/15/2008 — As per usual, it is time to get ready for my weekly segment on ESPN 1450's Mike Gill Show. Today we toss around the following...

Game 42: Yankees at Rays
yankees.lhblogs.com 5/15/2008 — YANKEES Damon LF Cabrera CF Jeter SS Giambi DH Duncan RF Ensberg 1B Cano 2B Gonzalez 3B Molina C Ian Kennedy (0-2, 8.37) against the Tampa Bay hitters. Scott Kazmir (1-1, 2.70) against the New York hitters. Next time you’re mad ...

Mets' Castillo returns to lineup — Major League Baseball News 5/15/2008
Luis Castillo, openly discussing the possibility of the disabled list on Wednesday, was instead back at second base for the Mets in Thursday afternoon's game against the Nationals.

LIVE: Mets' pitcher loses no-hit bid in seventh — FOXSports.com News for MLB 5/15/2008

Bergmann outduels Mets' Pelfrey — Major League Baseball News 5/15/2008
Nationals right-hander Jason Bergmann found himself in a pitchers' duel with Mets right-hander Mike Pelfrey. When it was over, it was Bergman who came out on top as Washington defeated New York, 1-0, on Thursday afternoon.

Pelfrey's no-no is history — Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs 5/15/2008
Mike Pelfrey’s no-hit bid ended in the seventh inning when Aaron Boone led off with a line single in front of Ryan Church. The Mets have yet to toss a no-hitter in franchise history. Boone was erased on a caught stealing, by the way. The ...

SNY's charity tees — Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs 5/15/2008
SNY’s Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez are teaming up for charity. You can purchase T-shirts at their new Web site, garykeithandron.com . They write: The website is offering four different tee shirts. One has Cohen’s ...