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Mets | Rick Ankiel becomes free agent

KFFL — New York Mets OF Rick Ankiel has elected to become a free agent after he ...

June 13, 2013

Rick Ankiel elects free agency

MetsBlogRick Ankiel, who was designated for assignment by the Mets last week, has elected free agency, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Ankiel could have accepted an assignment to the minor leagues, but chose to become a free agent. Any team can now sign him. He hit .182 with a .239 OBP in […]

New York Mets June 13, 2013

Rick Ankiel elects free agency

Mets Blog | ESPN New YorkRick Ankiel #16 CFNew York Mets 2013 STATS GM45 HR7 RBI18 R13 OBP.235 AVG.188 NEW YORK -- Rick Ankiel, who was designated for assignment by the Mets last weekend, has elected free agency. He hit .182 and struck out 25 times in 66 at-bats as a Met.

New York Mets June 13, 2013

Ankiel Out, Nieuwenhuis Up

The LoHud Mets Blog | Journal News — The Mets designated Rick Ankiel for assignment and called up Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Since Ankiel at this point is worse offensively than the part of Nieuwenhuis’ 2012 that got him sent down, worse defensively, and much older, this is a good move. Doesn’t mean Kirk is ready to hit MLB pitching,... Read More →The post Ankiel Out, Nieuwenhuis Up appeared first on The Lohud Mets Blog.

New York Mets June 9, 2013

Mets to DFA Rick Ankiel, recall Kirk Nieuwenhuis

MetsBlog — The Mets will recall OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis before tomorrow’s game against the Marlins, according to the team’s beat reporters on Twitter. To make room for Nieuwenhuis, the Mets will designate OF Rick Ankiel for assignment.

New York Mets June 8, 2013

Rick Ankiel becomes free-agent

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets outfielder Rick Ankiel has decided to become a free-agent. The team designated Ankiel for assignment Saturday, and he will test his worth on the market. Ankiel hit .194/.242/.435 in 124 at-bats between the Astros and the Mets. He struck out 57 times.

June 8, 2013

Mets | Rick Ankiel designated for assignment

KFFL — The New York Mets have designated OF Rick Ankiel for assignment. The team will recall ...

June 8, 2013

Mets dump Ankiel, promote Kirk

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Icon SMI, Getty Images Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been promoted, while Rick Ankiel's Mets career has ended. NEW YORK -- After Rick Ankiel went hitless in four at-bats and struck out three times in Saturday's 20-inning game off the bench, upping his futility streak to 2-for-his-last-35, the Mets designated the outfielder for assignment and will promote Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Triple-A Las Vegas. Nieuwenhuis has eight homers in 16 games with the 51s since May 22, although overall he is hitting only .

New York Mets June 8, 2013

Game 51: Yankees at Mets

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (30-20) Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Lyle Overbay 1B David Adams 3B Ichiro Suzuki RF Reid Brignac SS Chris Stewart C Hiroki Kuroda (6-3, 2.67) Kuroda vs. Mets METS (19-29) Ruben Tejada SS Daniel Murphy 2B David Wright 3B Lucas Duda LF Marlon Byrd RF Rick Ankiel CF John Buck [...]The post Game 51: Yankees at Mets appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees May 28, 2013

Game 50: Yankees at Mets

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (30-19) Brett Gardner CF Jayson Nix SS Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF David Adams 3B Ichiro Suzuki RF Lyle Overbay 1B Chris Stewart C Phil Hughes RHP (2-3, 5.51) Hughes vs. Mets METS (18-29) Ruben Tejada SS Daniel Murphy 2B David Wright 3B Lucas Duda LF John Buck C Rick Ankiel CF Ike [...]The post Game 50: Yankees at Mets appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees May 28, 2013

Game 45: Braves vs. Mets 7:10 PM

MetsBlog — The Good: Over his last 11 games, Daniel Murphy is hitting .432 with six doubles. In addition, Rick Ankiel is hitting .323 in nine games since joining the Mets – seven of his ten hits with New York are for extra bases. The Bad: The Mets are 2-11 in their last 13 home games, dating to April […]

New York Mets May 24, 2013

Rick Ankiel stays hot in Mets uniform

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets outfielder Rick Ankiel went 3 for 4 in Wednesday's loss to Cincinnati.Ankiel doubled twice and has four doubles in nine games since coming over to the Mets. Although he looked like toast with the Astros, he's hitting a robust .323/.364/.710 in the senior circuit.

May 22, 2013

Marshall unavailable with cranky shoulder

Reds Insider | Cincinnati Enquirer — NEW YORK — It was the perfect time for left-hander Sean Marshall. Runner on second, two outs, left-handed-hitting Rick Ankiel at the plate. But Reds manager Dusty Baker allowed Mat Latos to pitch to Ankiel. Ankiel tripled for his third hit of the off Latos to tie the game at 4-4. Baker said the game ...

Cincinnati Reds May 22, 2013

Game 43: Reds vs. Mets at 7:10 PM

MetsBlog — The Good: Rick Ankiel has a five-game hitting streak, during which he’s hitting .368. He’s 7-for-23 in seven games with the Mets. The Bad: Mets starting pitchers are 3-8 with a 5.64 ERA in the month of May. Overall, they’re 10-18 with a 4.45 ERA, 10th worst in the Major Leagues. The Game: Jon Niese (3-4, 5.40 ERA) will start […]

New York Mets May 21, 2013

Rick Ankiel helping Mets

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets outfielder Rick Ankiel went 2 for 4 with a two-run home run Saturday in an 8-2 loss to the Cubs. Ankiel scored once and struck out once. He has hit safely in four-straight games and is batting .300 with two home runs in six games since joining the Mets.  

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Rick Ankiel Photos

  • New York Mets' Rick Ankiel (16) celebrates scoring during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    New York Mets' Rick Ankiel (16) celebrates scoring during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • New York Mets batter Rick Ankiel reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Saturday, June 1, 2013. The Marlins won 8-1 The Associated Press
    New York Mets batter Rick Ankiel reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Saturday, June 1, 2013. The Marlins won 8-1. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
  • New York Mets' John Buck (44) greets center fielder Rick Ankiel (16) after they scored on Ike Davis's first inning, two-run single in an interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. On-deck batter Mike Baxter (23) looks on The Associated Press
    New York Mets' John Buck (44) greets center fielder Rick Ankiel (16) after they scored on Ike Davis's first inning, two-run single in an interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. On-deck batter Mike Baxter (23) looks on. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • New York center fielder Rick Ankiel is unable to make the play on double by St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Louis The Associated Press
    New York center fielder Rick Ankiel is unable to make the play on double by St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
  • New York Mets' John Buck, left, applauds after Rick Ankiel advanced Buck to second with a single in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Louis. At right is St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Daniel Descalso. The Cardinals won 4-2 The Associated Press
    New York Mets' John Buck, left, applauds after Rick Ankiel advanced Buck to second with a single in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Louis. At right is St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Daniel Descalso. The Cardinals won 4-2. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
  • St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Edward Mujica celebrates after getting New York Mets' Rick Ankiel to fly out to end a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 4-2 The Associated Press
    St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Edward Mujica celebrates after getting New York Mets' Rick Ankiel to fly out to end a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • New York Mets' Rick Ankiel, right, is congratulated by John Buck after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Louis The Associated Press
    New York Mets' Rick Ankiel, right, is congratulated by John Buck after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Mets lose to Cardinals, 6-3, as offense continues to struggle
    Rick Ankiel signed, starts in center field, but contributes little