Mets could be saying goodbye to Luis Castillo
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 9/5/2008 — They overpayed for him and now they might be eating part of his contract.

'Mad Dog' Russo debuts on Sirius radio -
newsday.com 9/5/2008 — New company, same ol' "Dog." The call letters, studio and zeros on his paycheck will be different, but the fire, high-pitched voice and attitude of Chris "Mad Dog" Russo won't be. Russo began his second life in radio as host of "The Mad Dog Sports ...

Mets may look to ship out Luis Castillo
nybaseballdigest.com 9/5/2008 — General Manager’s make mistakes. Some admit it, see Phillies GM Pat Gillick who admitted it was a mistake to sign Adam Eaton 3 years ago. Mets GM Omar Minaya needs to admit this as well with the Luis Castillo 4 year contract extension. I was ...

Buzz: Mets intend to Shop Luis Castillo
metsblog.com 9/5/2008 — In a report for the Daily News , Adam Rubin writes, “The Mets are signaling they intend to shop Luis Castillo this offseason, even if it means eating some contract.” …well, jeeez, i would hope so… …i think ...

Omar Minaya realizes his mistake: To shop Luis Castillo
theropolitans.com 9/5/2008 — There couldn't be much better news than this. Adam Rubin writes: Luis Castillo signed a four-year, $25 million contract last winter. But the Mets are signaling they intend to shop the second baseman this offseason, even if it means eating some contract. I know of a few readers who might be moved to

Shea seats selling briskly at $869 a pair — Boston.com -- Baseball News 9/4/2008
As a season-ticket holder, Darrell Buono spent 13 years rooting for the New York Mets in blue, loge-level seats at Shea Stadium. So he bought them.

Carlos Delgado and the Kids Are Carrying the New York Mets to the Playoffs — Bleacher Report - MLB 9/5/2008
A lot should be said about the Mets' minor-league system. It has salvaged the season for this team.   Many give the credit to Jerry Manuel and rightly so. He has brought this team together. They matter in this pennant race now. Yet the minors, ...

Phils hope to wrest division from Mets — Major League Baseball News 9/4/2008
After losing two of three to Washington, the Phillies stagger to New York to face a team coming off a sweep of Milwaukee that allowed them to build a three-game cushion in the National League East.

THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK — Newsday.com - Mets 9/5/2008
Sept. 5, 1975, at Shea Stadium: Jerry Grote tied a major-league record by reaching three times on errors in a 5-2 win over the Cardinals. Tom Seaver struck out seven in six innings for his 21st win.

Shea Seats Selling Briskly at $869 a Pair — Wash Post MLB 9/4/2008
NEW YORK -- As a season-ticket holder, Darrell Buono spent 13 years rooting for the New York Mets in blue, loge-level seats at Shea Stadium. So he bought them.