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From Adam Rubin’s twitter account

“David Wright bruised left ring finger scratched”

M. Hessman has taken over third base for D. Wright.

By Media Goon

It seems that Jerry Manuel is saying Jason Bay is done for the season. Well at least we don’t have to worry about the four players for three spots in the outfield for the rest of the year.

You can get the whole story from Section 518. That is where I found it. Honor among bloggers as Shannon would say.

*UPDATE*

Now it is being reported that Jerry Manuel is going back on what he said originally about Bay being out for season.

Can someone in the Mets organization please check the medical staff’s credentials again?

And, can the Mets stop playing the game of telephone with what info is given to even their manager?

By Media Goon

The Mets Placed K ROD on the disqualified list while he can not play. This means they do not have to pay him until he is able to play again.

The Official Announcement from the Mets is as follows:

The Mets today announced that they have placed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez on the Disqualified List for conduct in violation of his Uniform Player’s Contract. In addition, the Mets notified the player, his agent, and the MLB Players Association that it has exercised its right to convert Rodriguez’s contract with the club to a non-guaranteed contract.

The Mets’ decision follows the season-ending injury to the thumb on Rodriguez’s right pitching hand as a result of an altercation following last Wednesday night’s game at Citi Field.

Rodriguez will not be paid or accrue major-league service time while on the Disqualified List.

Dr. Andrew Weiland of the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan this afternoon performed successful surgery to repair the torn ligament in Rodriguez’s thumb this afternoon.

**UPDATE**

From Joel Sherman on Twitter:

Union head Mike Weiner on K-Rod: The #Mets actions are without basis and I expect the union will challenge them right away