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Ruben Tejada takes a breather

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets manager Terry Collins gave shortstop Ruben Tejada a day of rest Tuesday night against the Cardinals.Tejada has been struggling, hitting just .190 in the first 10 games of May. He has gone hitless in his last nine at-bats. Justin Turner took his place in the lineup against left-hander John Gast. "He's one of the other guys that's really been struggling lately," Collins said. "And I want to get J.T. in there. We've got one guy hitting .350. We've got to try to find him some at-bats. "Hopefully [Daniel] Murphy is breaking out. I wanted to play Ike (Davis). There's only one other spot to go f...

May 16, 2013

Sandy's guys not so Niese

New York Daily News — Terry Collins basically said enough is enough. He’s tired of “overmanaging,’’ as he called it, by manipulating lineups in search of some statistical edge. He knows he’s spinning his wheels playing Justin Turner at first base.    

New York Mets May 11, 2013

Morning briefing: Baxter sparks twice

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports Mike Baxter received a whipped-cream pie to the face from Justin Turner after delivering a walk-off RBI. FIRST PITCH: Shaun Marcum heads to the mound tonight at 7:10 in search of his first Mets victory. Marcum (0-2, 7.20 ERA) opposes left-hander Wandy Rodriguez (2-2, 4.02) in Game 2 of the Mets’ four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Friday’s news reports: • Mike Baxter for the second time in three days delivered a walk-off RBI single, this time against Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli, and the Mets won 3-2 at Citi Field on Thursday night.

New York Mets May 9, 2013

Ike Davis not in Mets' lineup Thursday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets first baseman Ike Davis is not in the team's lineup Thursday against the Pirates. Davis will be replaced by Justin Turner, who will play first and bat fifth. With lefty Jeff Locke on the mound for Pittsburgh, Davis will be on the bench. He's expected to return for Friday's game against Wandy Rodriguez.  

May 9, 2013

Collins sits Ike, plays righties vs. Bucs

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Daniel Murphy is the lone lefty bat in the lineup on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Terry Collins offered multiple reasons: While he is not benching Ike Davis, Justin Turner is hitting .382 as a starter and .391 overall against southpaws this season. Meanwhile, Davis is hitting .167 (8-for-48) with two RBIs and 20 strikeouts in his past 15 games. Seth Wenig/Associated Press Slumping Ike Davis sits Thursday night. Collins added that Pittsburgh left-hander Jeff Locke's "cross-fire" delivery is tough on lefty batters.

New York Mets May 9, 2013

Turner’s In The Outfield

The LoHud Mets Blog | Journal News — So the long-discussed debut of Justin Turner, outfielder, happened last night late in the game against the Chicago White Sox. At first blush, it seems awfully odd. After all, Justin Turner doesn’t really hit well enough to be a second baseman. His career OPS is .688. Second basemen are putting... Read More →The post Turner’s In The Outfield appeared first on The LoHud Mets Blog.

New York Mets May 9, 2013

Mets' Turner pressed into his first shot in outfield

New York Post — After Justin Turner pinch-hit in the eighth inning last night, he stayed in the game for his first career appearance in the outfield. Because the Mets’ outfield has been struggling badly, and Turner is one of the few players actually hitting, manager Terry Collins was asked if he would try...

New York Mets May 9, 2013

Justin Turner sees time in the outfield

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets second baseman Justin Turner played the outfield for the first time in his career Wednesday. Turner did play one game in the outfield during spring training, but has primarily been used in the infield during the regular season. Turner didn't have a defensive chance Wednesday, so manager Terry Collins couldn't get a good grasp on his defensive performance. Collins hinted that this defensive alignment wouldn't happen often, saying "...to ask Justin Turner to play left field when he’s never played the outfield in his life, to start a game or to play there on a consistent basis, that’s a lot ...

May 9, 2013

Mets' Justin Turner plays in the outfield for the first time in the majors

Newark Star-Ledger — Turner played left field in the ninth inning of the Mets' 6-3 loss

New York Mets May 8, 2013

Photo: Ike Davis and Justin Turner at Rangers game

MetsBlog — Ike Davis and Justin Turner attended last night’s Rangers playoff game wearing Ovi Sucks t-shirts, aimed at Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. Matt Harvey also attended the game, and contrary to what you might have heard on Twitter, will not be attending Wednesday night’s game while the Mets play. (Photo via NY Sports Talk on Twitter)

New York Mets May 7, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Braves 9, Mets 4

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — WHAT IT MEANS: The Mets finished their rain-shortened trip to Miami and Atlanta with a 9-4 loss to the Braves on Sunday afternoon at Turner Field. Trailing 8-3, the Mets loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth. Terry Collins then inserted pinch-hitter Justin Turner for Ike Davis when Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez summoned left-hander Eric O'Flaherty. Turner walked on a full-count offering to force in a run, but Marlon Byrd -- who homered Friday against O'Flaherty -- this time struck out on a full-count offering to end the threat.

New York Mets May 5, 2013

Mets | Justin Turner starts at 1B

KFFL — New York Mets manager Terry Collins plugged 2B Justin Turner in at first base for ...

May 4, 2013

Friday's Mets-Braves lineup

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — ATLANTA -- Here's the lineup as the Mets face the Atlanta Braves at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Turner Field. Andrew Brown makes his Mets debut, while Marlon Byrd mans center and Justin Turner starts over Ike Davis at first base. Mets Ruben Tejada, ss Daniel Murphy, 2b David Wright, 3b John Buck, c Justin Turner, 1b Lucas Duda, lf Marlon Byrd, cf Andrew Brown, rf Shaun Marcum, rhp Braves Jordan Schafer, rf Andrelton Simmons, ss Justin Upton, lf Freddie Freeman, 1b Evan Gattis, c Dan Uggla, 2b B.

New York Mets May 3, 2013

Pregame notes: TC mulls Turner OF use

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — MIAMI -- Trying to get Justin Turner into the lineup while also leaving his infield intact, Terry Collins said he weighed using Turner in the outfield Wednesday for the first time since brief usage there in 2006 at Class A Billings. Collins opted to leave Turner out of the lineup rather than have his reintroduction to the position come in a spacious ballpark with tricky outfield walls. Chris Trotman/Getty Images Justin Turner may get a look in the outfield soon.

New York Mets May 1, 2013

Wednesday's Mets-Marlins lineup

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — MIAMI -- Here is the lineup for Wednesday's 12:40 p.m. game against the Miami Marlins as the Mets try to avoid getting swept. Terry Collins had indicated Justin Turner, who is hitting .491 in seven starts this season, likely would get the nod at first base against left-hander Wade LeBlanc. But Collins stuck with Ike Davis. Lefty batters are hitting .333 with three homers in 27 at-bats against LeBlanc this season, while righties are hitting a comparably robust .

New York Mets May 1, 2013

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Justin Turner Photos

  • New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese, right, is greeted by teammates Marlon Byrd, left, and Justin Turner after being pulled out of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mets won 5-2 The Associated Press
    New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese, right, is greeted by teammates Marlon Byrd, left, and Justin Turner after being pulled out of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mets won 5-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • New York Mets shortstop Justin Turner looks to second but cannot complete the force out after grabbing a slow roller hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Louis. The Cardinals' Matt Carpenter made it to second and Pete Kozma scored on the play The Associated Press
    New York Mets shortstop Justin Turner looks to second but cannot complete the force out after grabbing a slow roller hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Louis. The Cardinals' Matt Carpenter made it to second and Pete Kozma scored on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • CORRECTS INNING TO SECOND, DELETES THAT KOZMA SCORED - New York Mets shortstop Justin Turner looks to second but cannot complete the force out after grabbing a slow roller hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Louis. Matt Carpenter made it to second The Associated Press
    CORRECTS INNING TO SECOND, DELETES THAT KOZMA SCORED - New York Mets shortstop Justin Turner looks to second but cannot complete the force out after grabbing a slow roller hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Louis. Matt Carpenter made it to second. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • CORRECTS INNING TO SECOND, DELETES THAT KOZMA SCORED - New York Mets shortstop Justin Turner looks to second but cannot complete the force out after grabbing a slow roller hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Louis. Matt Carpenter made it to second The Associated Press
    CORRECTS INNING TO SECOND, DELETES THAT KOZMA SCORED - New York Mets shortstop Justin Turner looks to second but cannot complete the force out after grabbing a slow roller hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Louis. Matt Carpenter made it to second. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Inge, right, tags New York Mets' Justin Turner as Turner slides into second base during the second inning of a baseball game at Citi Field, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in New York The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Inge, right, tags New York Mets' Justin Turner as Turner slides into second base during the second inning of a baseball game at Citi Field, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
  • New York Mets' Justin Turner reacts after being called out at second base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in New York The Associated Press
    New York Mets' Justin Turner reacts after being called out at second base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
  • Mets' Justin Turner plays in the outfield for the first time in the majors
    Turner played left field in the ninth inning of the Mets' 6-3 loss
  • New York Mets' Justin Turner (2) follows through on a single in the 12th inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April, 29, 2013 in Miami. The Marlins defeated the Mets 4-3 in fifteen innings. The Associated Press
    New York Mets' Justin Turner (2) follows through on a single in the 12th inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April, 29, 2013 in Miami. The Marlins defeated the Mets 4-3 in fifteen innings. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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