Several major league scouts believe that the Yankees should have upped their bid and traded for Johan Santana this winter, according to the New York Daily News.

The New York Mets have named Mike Pelfrey their fifth starter, meaning that Orlando Hernandez will start the 2008 regular season on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Associated Press.

The Mets were easily the most talented team to not qualify for the playoffs in 2007 due to their September collapse where they blew a seven game lead and lost 13 of their final 17 games.

The Atlanta Braves claimed switch-hitting infielder Ruben Gotay off waivers from the New York Mets today.

Claudio Vargas has reportedly cleared waivers and could become the fifth starter in the Mets' rotation, according to the New York Post.

Alex Rodriguez regrets shunning the Mets for a huge contract with the Rangers back in 2000, according to the New York Daily News.

Mets' starting pitcher Orlando Hernandez is set to debut his new-and-improved windup against hitters on Sunday, according to the New York Daily News.

The Mets announced on Tuesday morning that catcher Ramon Castro has a strained hamstring, according to the Hartford Courant.

Carlos Delgado needed stitches to close a gash on his right forearm after he has hit with a broken bat while on the base pads on Sunday, according to the New York Daily News.

The Mets have emerged as the likely host for the All-Star game in 2013, as reported by the Associated Press.

There was a report that surfaced which had Coco Crisp being sent to the Mets for Angel Pagan.

Carlos Beltran played in his first spring training game on Monday, and he claims that his injured knee was a 'good sore' following the action, according to Newsday.

Outfielder Moises Alou insists that he will return to the field for the Mets after having hernia surgery, according to the New York Daily News.

As the Mets search for a left fielder, that search won't include two famous sluggers.

Because of Moises Alou's hernia surgery, the Mets are looking for a replacement.

Mets' left fielder Moises Alou will have surgery for a hernia and miss the start of the season, according to an ESPN.

The New York Mets are rumored to be interested in Oakland first baseman Dan Johnson, according to the San Francisco Gate.

New York centerfielder Carlos Beltran is worried about his surgically-repaired knee as the team prepares for the new season, according to Newsday.

Mets GM Omar Minaya has made it known that he is willing to deal pitchers Scott Schoeneweis and Jorge Sosa as the 2008 regular seasons draws closer, according to the New York Daily News.

Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado will be sidelined for a couple of days with a sore right hip, as reported by the Associated Press.

Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado is feeling discomfort in his right hip and returned to New York for an MRI, according to an Associated Press report.