Moises Alou, OF, Free Agent

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Mets | Alou likely retiring
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:51:54 -0700

Updating a previous item, New York Newsday's Jim Baumbach reports free-agent OF Moises Alou (Mets) has plans to attend the Kentucky Derby and take trips to Italy and Argentina during this year's baseball season, making rumors of his retirement more solid.

MLB | Alou likely to retire after WBC
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:46:22 -0800

Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports free-agent OF Moises Alou (Mets) is expecting to retire after he is done playing for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Alou stated that his back has been causing him problems lately and he is currently playing at roughly 75 percent health wise.

MLB | Alou may have preference for AL
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:47:23 -0800

Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports free-agent OF Moises Alou (Mets) may have a preference to sign with an American League team so he can serve as a designated hitter.

Phillies | Interest in Alou
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:25:43 -0800

Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, is reporting a major league source said the Philadelphia Phillies have pursued veteran free agent OF Moises Alou (Mets) pretty hard. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. confirmed interest in Alou but did not sound as if a deal was imminent.

MLB | Alou on provisional WBC roster
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:50:45 -0800

Earl Bloom, of The Orange County Register, reports free-agent OF Moises Alou (Mets) is on the Dominican Republic's provisional roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Reds | Not interested in Alou
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:35:57 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds are not interested in free-agent OF Moises Alou (Mets).

Mets | Nine not offered arbitration
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:03:00 -0800

MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports the New York Mets didn't offer arbitration to OF Moises Alou, IF Damion Easley, RP Luis Ayala, P Tony Armas Jr., SP Orlando Hernandez, IF Ramon Martinez, OF Trot Nixon, RP Ricardo Rincon or RP Matt Wise.

Mets | Alou not expected to receive arbitration
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:33:07 -0800

The New York Mets are not expected to offer salary arbitration to free-agent OF Moises Alou, according to Marty Noble of MLB.com.

Mets | Six file for free agency Friday
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:27 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Mets RP Tony Armas Jr., RP Luis Ayala, SP Pedro Martinez, RP Ricardo Rincon, OF Moises Alou and SS Ramon Martinez filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31.

Mets | Alou removed from 60-day DL
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:03:58 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets removed OF Moises Alou (hamstring) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Oct. 23.

Mets | Alou undergoes surgery
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:49:14 -0700

Roger Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hamstring) underwent surgery Tuesday, July 22, to repair his torn left hamstring.

Mets | Alou's career could be over
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:41:50 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hamstring) likely will miss the rest of the season because of a torn left hamstring, and the injury could cost him his career.

Mets | Alou expected to undergo MRI
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:29:40 -0700

Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hamstring) is expected to undergo an MRI and see the team's medical staff in New York Thursday, July 10.

Mets | Alou may miss rest of season
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:57:02 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf, hamstring) may miss the rest of the season.

Mets | Alou leaves game early
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:10:40 -0700

Jon Blau, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf,hamstring) left the game at Double-A Binghamton Wednesday, July 9, with cramping in his left hamstring. He felt pain in his hamstring after diving for a ball in left field.

Mets | Alou plays again Wednesday
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:28:03 -0700

Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) played in another game Wednesday, July 9, with Double-A Binghamton.

Mets | Alou records a hit Tuesday
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:18:50 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) went 1-for-3 in a rehab game with Double-A Binghamton Tuesday, July 8. He played five innings in left field in the first game of a doubleheader.

Mets | Alou could play Tuesday
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:25 -0700

Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) could play in a rehab game with Double-A Binghamton Tuesday, July 8.

Mets | Alou scheduled to start rehab assignment soon
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:44:32 -0700

Jon Blau, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment this week.

Mets | Alou plays Thursday
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:40:50 -0700

David Lennon, of New York Newsday, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) went 2-for-3 with a home run in an extended spring training game Thursday, July 3. Alou also played five innings in left field before the game was canceled because of rain.

Mets | Alou's return might be delayed
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:11:23 -0700

Jeremy Cothran, of The Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) flew home to New York on Wednesday, July 2, and will probably play in a rehab game for Double-A Binghamton on Friday, July 4. It means he might not play in the four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Alou, who is on his third disabled-list stint of the season, is trying to return from a strained left calf.

Mets | Alou not ready for rehab assignment
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:54:17 -0700

Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) is not ready to begin a rehab assignment, after manager Jerry Manuel initially believed Alou would be ready to play Monday, June 30.

Mets | Alou may start rehab assignment soon
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:12:32 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said OF Moises Alou (calf) may begin playing in rehab games by Monday, June 30, and could return to the lineup next weekend.

Mets | Alou could be done for season
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:23:09 -0700

Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets interim manger Jerry Manuel said OF Moises Alou (calf) could be out for the season and may decide to retire at age 41.

Mets | Alou placed on DL
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:32:37 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of Mets.MLB.com, reports the New York Mets have placed OF Moises Alou (calf) on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf.

Mets | Alou day-to-day
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:16:29 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) aggravated his strained left calf, according to an MRI. He is day-to-day.

Mets | Alou could go back on disabled list
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:41:53 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) said going back on the disabled list is a possibility. The results from his MRI Wednesday, June 11, were not yet available.

Mets | Alou not in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:46:13 -0700

Dan Martin, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) was not in the starting lineup Wednesday, June 11, because of a calf injury. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday. There is no timetable for his return to the lineup.

Mets | Alou activated from DL
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:11:47 -0700

The New York Post reports the New York Mets have activated OF Moises Alou (calf) from the 15-day disabled list.

Mets | Alou could be activated Tuesday
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:58:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) may be activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 10.

Mets | Alou will not be activated Friday
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:56:48 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) will not be activated from the disabled list Friday, June 6, according to manager Willie Randolph.

Mets | Alou may not be activated until Tuesday
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:47:41 -0700

Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) may not be activated from the 15-day disabled list until Tuesday, June 10. He had hoped to be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday, June 6.

Mets | Alou makes trip; eyes Friday return
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:46:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) traveled on the road trip and hopes to be activated as early as Friday, June 6.

Mets | Alou placed on DL
Thu, 22 May 2008 16:27:33 -0700

Ryan Lavner, of MLB.com, reports the New York Mets have placed OF Moises Alou (calf) on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf.

Mets | More on Alou
Thu, 22 May 2008 07:22:38 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) left the game Wednesday, May 21, with a strained left calf, not a cramp as originally reported. He will fly back to New York for an MRI Thursday.

Mets | Alou leaves game early Wednesday
Wed, 21 May 2008 17:51:14 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (calf) left the team's game Wednesday, May 21, in the third inning because of a cramp in his calf.

Mets | Alou at DH
Mon, 19 May 2008 09:03:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (soreness) was the DH Sunday, May 18, because his body was sore.

Mets | Alou ejected Wednesday
Wed, 14 May 2008 18:43:40 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou was ejected in the fifth inning of the team's game Wednesday, May 14, for arguing balls and strikes.

Mets | Alou on fire of late
Tue, 13 May 2008 12:19:33 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou is 8-for-18 with three RBIs in his last four games played.

Mets | Alou drives in two in first game Saturday
Sat, 10 May 2008 15:45:49 -0700

Howie Rumberg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou drove in two runs Saturday, May 10. He finished the game 2-for-4.

Mets | Alou given day off
Wed, 07 May 2008 13:48:52 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou received the day off Wednesday, May 7.

Mets | Alou returns to lineup
Sat, 03 May 2008 04:54:33 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hernia) went 1-for-3 with a walk Friday, May 2, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to the Associated Press. It was his first game since being activated from the disabled list following hernia surgery.

Mets | Alou expects to be back Friday
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:23:51 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports an MRI done on New York Mets OF Moises Alou's (hernia, ankle) ankle showed nothing but a little swelling. He expects to return to the team Friday, May 2, but general manager Omar Minaya said Alou is considered day-to-day.

Mets | Alou to have MRI on left ankle
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:08:05 -0700

New York Mets OF Moises Alou (ankle/hernia) has experienced swelling in his left ankle for two straight days and will undergo an MRI exam in New York Monday, April 28, in an attempt to determine the cause of the swelling, reports The Associated Press' Rachel Cohen. Alou has been participating in extended spring training in Florida and is already on the 15-day disabled list, as he is working his way back from hernia surgery.

Mets | Alou update
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:16:07 -0700

Mets.MLB.com's Jon Greenberg reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hernia) went 2-for-7 in a rehab start Tuesday, April 22. The Mets shuttled him between the Florida State League and extended spring training games. Barring a setback, he should return this weekend.

Mets | Alou may return Friday
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:10:36 -0700

Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hernia) may be able to return to the team Friday, April 25, barring a setback. Alou went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored in five innings while playing for Single-A St. Lucie Sunday, April 20. He is expected to take Monday, April 21, off. After the day off, he is expected to play three straight games in the minor leagues before the Mets commit to activating him from the 15-day disabled list.

Mets | Alou said he wouldn't have caught Bartman ball
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:07:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou said he feels bad for Steve Bartman, the Chicago Cubs fan that legions of Cubs fans believe cost them their chance at going to the World Series in 2003. After Game 6 of the NLCS, Alou said he had a chance to catch the ball that Bartman deflected. Now he says he wouldn't have caught it. "Everywhere I play, even now, people still yell, 'Bartman! Bartman!' I feel really bad for the kid," Alou told Associated Press columnist Jim Litke. "You know what the funny thing is? I wouldn't have caught it, anyway."

Mets | Alou hoping for April return
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:57:23 -0700

Mets.MLB.com's Marty Noble reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (groin) is hoping to return to the lineup by the end of April.

Mets | Alou placed on DL
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:29:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (groin) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21.

Mets | Alou to have hernia surgery
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:26:59 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Moises Alou (hernia) is scheduled to have hernia surgery Thursday, March 6, and will miss the start of the regular season. Alou is expected to resume baseball activities in four to six weeks.