Mets add Nats' right-hander Ayala to bullpen mix
sports.espn.go.com 8/17/2008 — The Washington Nationals traded right-handed reliever Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday for a player to be named, a move designed to provide depth to New York's struggling bullpen.

BREAKING NEWS - Nationals Trade Luis Ayala To NY...
federalbaseball.com 8/18/2008 — BREAKING NEWS - Nationals Trade Luis Ayala To NY... According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Nationals trade pitcher Ayala to Mets: "The Nationals traded right-handed relief pitcher Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday morning ...

Mets trade for Luis Ayala
theropolitans.com 8/19/2008 — Why? Anderson Hernandez is heading to Washington for Luis Ayala as the Mets try to sure up their bullpen issues. I'm not a fan of Ayala, and I feel this actually hurts the Mets pen. Obviously, they're not giving up much, as A-Hern was never going to amount to much of anything. I guess this is goodbye to Eddie Kunz...for now. Ayala, you have a lot to prove to me before I begin to trust you. ...

Game Recap: Mets 7 -- Braves 3
theropolitans.com 8/20/2008 — Wait...the Mets bullpen...didn't give it up??

Casto to Class AAA Columbus
voices.washingtonpost.com 8/20/2008 — After tonight's game, the Nationals sent Kory Casto back to Class AAA Columbus. This move will clear space for Anderson Hernandez, the player to be named later in the Luis Ayala trade. Hernandez is expected to join the Nats tomorrow. Casto started ...

ON DECK: BRAVES AT METS — NY Post: Sports 8/19/2008
To most teams, the acquisition of a relief pitcher with a 1-8 record and 5.77 ERA is not a reason to celebrate. For the 2008 Mets, it is time to break out the champagne. Luis Ayala, acquired from the Nationals on Sunday, brings a live arm with...

Estrada up from Columbus — Nationals Journal 8/19/2008
Just about an hour ago, the Nats formalized their latest transaction, recalling RHP Marco Estrada from Class AAA Columbus. Estrada has never pitched in the big leagues before, and will take the place of Luis Ayala in the bullpen. Overall this season, ...

Does Billy Wagner's Injury Put An End To the New York Mets? — Bleacher Report - MLB 8/20/2008
Billy Wagner, the closer for the New York Mets, could miss the rest of the season due to his elbow inflammation, according to mlb.com. Wagner was previously placed on the 15-day disabled list and was expected to return this week, but team doctors ...

Billy Wagner's Injury Putting an End to the New York Mets? — Bleacher Report - MLB 8/20/2008
Billy Wagner, the closer for the New York Mets, could miss the rest of the season due to his elbow inflammation, according to mlb.com. Wagner was previously placed on the 15-day disabled list and was expected to return this week, but team doctors ...

Nats get SS Hernandez from Mets to finalize trade — ESPN.com - MLB 8/20/2008
The Washington Nationals acquired shortstop Anderson Hernandez from New York on Wednesday, completing Sunday's trade that sent right-hander Luis Ayala to the Mets.