nypost.com - 8/20/2008
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The Mets today tried another avenue to upgrade their bullpen by signing Al Reyes, who was recently waived by the Tampa Bay Rays, to a minor-league contract, The Post has learned.
Reyes was released by the Rays on Aug. 9 when he refused an assignment to the minor leagues. For Tampa Bay this season, Reyes was 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA, but was on the disabled list twice.
In 2007, serving as the ...
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Mets Sign Al Reyes
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets have signed reliever Al Reyes. He's earning $2.3MM this year, most of which the Rays are covering. ...
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets have signed free-agent RHP Al Reyes.
The 38-year-old Reyes was the closer for the Rays last year, and had 26 saves.
Over 26 games this season, Reyes was 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA.
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Mets sign RHP Al Reyes (NY Post)
Reyes closed for the Rays last year. He had a 4.9 ERA but had a 1.15 WHIP. Gave up a lot of HR (1.93 HR/9) but also struck out 10 per 9 innings.
UPDATE [by Eric @ 4:18pm]: Reyes is 38, but has had very strong ...
Mets picking up whatever they can. Sign reliever Al Reyes.
24 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life of a Met Fan —
... This is same guy who was charged in an altercation in April and was Tasered. He should fit in real well. Read the latest over at the NY POST
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... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) . . . The Mets have signed former Rays reliever Al Reyes (New York Post) . . . Casey Kotchman has left the Braves ...
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theropolitans.com 8/20/2008 — The Mets have signed recent free agent, Al Reyes. Reyes was cut free by the Tampa Bay Rays just the other day.
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hotfootblog.com 8/21/2008 — The NYPost is reporting that the Mets have signed former Tampa Bay Ray reliever Al Reyes to a minor league contract. Reyes was 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA this year while pitching for Tampa.
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It's been reported that the Mets have signed Al Reyes to a minor league contract. The plan is for Reyes to build up his arm strength in Binghamton before joining the team. Reyes with his 26 saves last year instantly becomes the front runner to close until Wagner returns. Despite having a major league contract on the table Reyes opted for the Mets, probably because he has the opportunity to ...
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According to multiple reports the Mets have signed free agent relief pitcher Al Reyes . The 38 year old Al Reyes had a 4.37 ERA in 22.1 innings for the Rays' this season before being released earlier this month. Reyes, who hasn't pitched in a game since August 5th, will report to AAA New Orleans. ~I mentioned in the prior post that Reyes was an option, and I felt like out of all the ...
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With Al Reyes in the fold (and probably on the way to Shea in 10 days or so) the Mets now have three Reyes to keep tabs on. I'd like to know if anyone can remember other combinations of guys on the same team with the same last name. Can anybody name another situation where there were three?
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The Mets today tried another avenue to upgrade their bullpen by signing Al Reyes, who was recently waived by the Tampa Rays.
Reyes was released by the Rays on Aug. 9 when he refused an assignment to the minor leagues. For Tampa, Reyes was 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA, but was on the DL twice. Serving as the Rays' primary closer, he had 26 saves in 2007.
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According to reports the Mets have decided that they will not stand pat in the bullpen following the news of Billy Wagner’s continued convalescence. Instead they have signed a third Reyes, Al Reyes. Unlike anyone else on the Mets roster the new Reyes has previous regular closing experience, having served that role for [...]
If Two Reyes' Are Good, Three Are Better —
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The Mets just signed former Tampa Bay Devil Ray (yes, they'll always be Devil Rays to me) closer, Al Reyes. Now that's what I'm talking about. Reyes is far from being a saviour, but here's a guy who's down on his luck and a new situation might turn him around. Reyes had 26 saves last year for the Rays, but was only 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA this season. Now I know absolutely nothing about Al ...
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It's only the middle of August and a lot could happen between now and October 1st, but I'm here to tell you that you should be enjoying the season Jose Reyes is having. For some reason, we're all caught up in the BLOWpen or the resurgance of Carlos Delgado or the surprising young studs to appreciate what Jose Reyes is doing.
Jose Reyes is quietly having an MVP season.
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