Carlos Delgado News: Pro Sports Daily

With controversial doctors like Tony Galea, sports agents seem to walk away without fault

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March 3

New York Daily News

columnist Mike Lupica

"There is no end to it in sports, there is always just a new doctor saying he can do things that nobody else can, trust him. So now the feds in this country and Canada have Dr. Tony Galea of Canada, known as the "Miracle Man," as a person of interest. Our feds have now talked to Carlos Beltran about him and Jose Reyes and very much want to talk to Alex Rodriguez, who hasn't yet said, at least in public, whether he was treated by Galea or not. The feds are going to ask him about that. Once they do, investigators from Major League Baseball will be on their way to Florida. It won't be to take in some sun. And, who knows, maybe after that, somebody will get around to talking to the player ..."

Carlos Delgado reportedly has another hip surgery

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February 21

Newark Star-Ledger

"The chances of the Mets re-signing veteran first baseman Carlos Delgado just went from infinitesimal to zero. Delgado's agent, David Sloane, told Fox's Ken Rosenthal on Saturday that Delgado had another hip surgery this week and will be out four months. The report says Delgado is currently walking on crutches. The Mets have already moved on from Delgado with Daniel Murphy as their likely Opening Day starter at first base and Fernando Tatis and Mike Jacobs possible options off the bench."

Hip surgery derails Delgado for four months

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February 21

New York Post

"Free agent Carlos Delgado had hip surgery on Wednesday and will miss at least four months, his agent, David Sloane, told The Post. Delgado, 37, had been working out recently in an attempt to sign with a major league team, but felt continuing discomfort in his right hip, which was operated upon last May when he was still with the Mets. Frustrated, he decided to seek the opinion of Dr. Marc Phillipon, who did Alex Rodriguez's hip surgery last year. It was determined that Delgado needed surgery to reconstruct the labrum in his hip. The procedure was done by Phillipon at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Delgado already is riding a stationary bicycle and plans to stay in Vail for ..."

Delgado has second surgery on hip, will be out for four months

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February 21

MLB.com

"Free-agent slugger Carlos Delgado's return to the Majors will be on hold again. Delgado's agent, David Sloane, told FOXSports.com that the 37-year-old first baseman, who missed much of last year because of hip surgery, had surgery on the hip again this week and will be out four months. But Sloane added the Delgado plans to play again this season. According to FOXSports.com, Delgado's hip surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon, who did surgery on Alex Rodriguez's hip last year. Delgado's surgery this time around included a reconstruction of the labrum in the right hip and a micro-fracture procedure on his hip socket. Sloane told the Web site that Delgado, who played winter ball in ..."

Agent: Delgado has hip surgery again

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February 20

Foxsports.com

"Free-agent first baseman Carlos Delgado remains intent on reviving his career. He just will need more time. Delgado, 37, underwent hip surgery this week for the second time in nine months, according to his agent, David Sloane. He will be out four months, but still plans to play this season, Sloane said. Dr. Marc Philippon, the same surgeon who repaired Alex Rodriguez's hip, reconstructed the labrum in Delgado's right hip and also performed a micro-fracture procedure on his hip socket. Delgado currently is on crutches, but already is riding an exercise bike and no longer taking medication for pain, Sloane said. Earlier this month, Sloane said that Delgado would not accept any of his current ..."

Carlos Delgado not retiring, but might wait until season starts to sign

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February 14

Yahoo! Sports

"Free-agent first baseman Carlos Delgado has no plans to retire, according to FOXSports.com, but he might wait until later in the season to sign a deal. Delgado's agent, David Sloane, told the Web site that Delgado has offers on the table but is unwilling to accept any of them."

Carlos Delgado may opt to retire

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February 10

ESPN.com

"Former New York Mets cleanup hitter Carlos Delgado will consider retirement if he does not receive an adequate offer to play next season, Puerto Rico newspaper Primera Hora reported Wednesday. "I have to analyze well all the options that I have and, another important thing, I'm not going to sign a contract just to say I signed. You have to look for the best situation for yourself at the moment," Delgado said during a press conference to promote a high school baseball tournament in the U.S. territory. Delgado, 37, has 473 homers and 1,512 RBIs in 17 seasons in the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins and Mets. Since becoming a free agent in November, Delgado said he has seen ..."

Carlos Delgado exits; Mike Jacobs returns to Mets on minor league deal

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February 10

New York Daily News

"Mike Jacobs will return to the Mets on a minor-league deal, just as Carlos Delgado exits, ESPN.com reported. Jacobs, 29, hit .228 with 19 homers and 61 RBI in 434 at-bats for the Royals last season. Kansas City let Jacobs go this offseason. Jacobs is a lefty hitter, as is Daniel Murphy, and it's difficult to envision where he might fit."

Tatis' deal dooms Delgado

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January 29

New York Post

"The Mets will have a familiar face returning to first base on a part-time basis next season, and it won't be Carlos Delgado. Fernando Tatis agreed to a one-year deal with the team yesterday, according to an industry source, giving the Mets a tandem of Daniel Murphy and Tatis at first base heading into spring training. The deal won't be official until Tatis passes a physical. The Post first reported on Wednesday that the two sides were close to a deal. Tatis' addition all but closes the door on Delgado returning to the team. The Mets scouted Delgado in the Puerto Rican winter league, but didn't see enough to convince them he could handle first base on even a part-time basis after undergoing ..."

Tatis re-signs with Mets; Delgado won't be back

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January 29

New York Post

"Fernando Tatis is back with the Mets. The veteran utilityman agreed to a one-year deal today with the team, contingent upon his passing a physical. The Post first reported yesterday that the two sides were close to a deal. Tatis' return all but signals the end of Carlos Delgado's Mets career. Tatis is expected to platoon at first base with Daniel Murphy, but could see action in the outfield, if needed. According to a baseball source, Tatis agreed to a deal that will pay him less than the $1.7 million he earned last season, but he could approach that figure if he reaches certain incentives. The 35-year-old hit .282 with eight homers and 48 RBIs last season as a part-time player. The Rockies ..."

Tatis talk closing door on Delgado

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January 28

New York Post

"Who's on first? The answer to that question for the Mets is Daniel Murphy, but another name might soon be added to the mix. According to an industry source, general manager Omar Minaya is deep into negotiations with Fernando Tatis for a return engagement — and could have a deal complete within a matter of days. That development would seem to eliminate the possibility of Carlos Delgado returning to the Mets next season, as Tatis has been told by Minaya that he is wanted as part of a first-base platoon with Murphy. Tatis made $1.7 million last season for the Mets and seeks a comparable 2010 contract. The Rockies and Mariners also have expressed interest. The source said Minaya spoke to ..."

If Delgado a no-go, Mets may tab Tatis

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January 25

New York Post

"The Mets' hunt for another first-base option includes a longtime favorite of general manager Omar Minaya. According to an industry source, if Carlos Delgado is not re-signed, Fernando Tatis is a strong candidate to rejoin the Mets next season. The organization continues to monitor Delgado's progress in the Puerto Rican winter league. The Rockies and Mariners have expressed interest in the free agent Tatis, who appeared in 125 games for the Mets last season and batted .282 with eight homers and 48 RBIs. More notably, he hit into 13 double plays in only 340 at-bats. Tatis' agent, Gary Goodman, told The Post he has not been contacted by the Mets, but also said Tatis possibly has made direct ..."

If Delgado a no-go, Mets may tab Tatis

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January 22

New York Post

"The Mets' hunt for another first-base option includes a longtime favorite of general manager Omar Minaya. According to an industry source, if Carlos Delgado is not re-signed, Fernando Tatis is a strong candidate to rejoin the Mets next season. The organization continues to monitor Delgado's progress in the Puerto Rican winter league. The Rockies and Mariners have expressed interest in the free agent Tatis, who appeared in 125 games for the Mets last season and batted .282 with eight homers and 48 RBIs. More notably, he hit into 13 double plays in only 340 at-bats. EPA Tatis' agent, Gary Goodman, told The Post he has not been contacted by the Mets, but also said Tatis possibly has made ..."

Jays not making run at Delgado

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January 14

MLB.com

"The Blue Jays do not plan on reserving a uniform for the return of Carlos Delgado. Despite rumors that the veteran slugger might be headed back to where his career began, such a reunion remains a highly unlikely scenario. "Delgado doesn't fit into the Blue Jays' plans," a Major League source told MLB.com Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos declined comment, sticking to his policy of not responding to reports and rumors. That said, adding the 37-year-old Delgado does not seem like a move that would fall in line with Anthopoulos' approach since taking over as GM at the end of last season. Anthopoulos has emphasized having strong player development, with the goal of creating a model ..."

Carlos Delgado playing in Puerto Rico

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January 8

Bergen Record

"If the Mets want to see what Carlos Delgado has left in the tank they had better look closely. While the 37-year-old first baseman finally made his return to action this week after missing nearly the 2009 season due to hip surgery and seeing his Puerto Rican Winter League debut pushed back, he has little time left to impress the Mets – or any other team. He went 3-for-8 in his first two games, playing Sunday and Monday for the Gigantes de Carolina, singling three times with one strikeout. He was the designated hitter and left for a pinch-runner when he singled in the eighth inning Monday. The Mets would like to see his durability and his ability to move in the field, but he has yet to play ..."

Carlos Delgado playing in Puerto Rico

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January 7

Bergen Record

"If the Mets want to see what Carlos Delgado has left in the tank they had better look closely. While the 37-year-old first baseman finally made his return to action this week after missing nearly the 2009 season due to hip surgery and seeing his Puerto Rican Winter League debut pushed back, he has little time left to impress the Mets – or any other team. He went 3-for-8 in his first two games, playing Sunday and Monday for the Gigantes de Carolina, singling three times with one strikeout. He was the designated hitter and left for a pinch-runner when he singled in the eighth inning Monday. The Mets would like to see his durability and his ability to move in the field, but he has yet to play ..."

Delgado's return to action delayed

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December 23

MLB.com

"The Mets' interest in Carlos Delgado, an interest that was not shared by all members of the club hierarchy after the season, may begin to wane now that the free agent has postponed his return to active baseball. Two members of the Mets' staff have said that Delgado won't resume playing until the middle of next month. No specific reason was given for the delay, but one of the people aware of the change said on Tuesday night that Delgado probably isn't yet physically ready to play. As recently as Dec. 15, general manager Omar Minaya said that the club planned to monitor Delgado when he began to play in the Puerto Rican winter league in his native country that night. No mention of an episode ..."

Mets' Delgado doesn't get offer, but could return

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December 2

New York Post

"The Mets, as expected, did not offer salary arbitration to any of their free agents, including Carlos Delgado and Fernando Tatis, at yesterday's deadline. In the cases of Delgado and Tatis, both Tupe B free agents, failing to offer arbitration means the Mets will not receive draft-pick compensation if either signs with another team. The Mets, however, remain interested in bringing back Delgado as a one-year bridge to top prospect Ike Davis at first base if Delgado can show general manager Omar Minaya that he is healthy again when Minaya goes to Puerto Rico this month to watch him play winter ball."

Omar Minaya will keep close eye on Carlos Delgado; return to Flushing still possible

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November 14

Newark Star-Ledger

"Carlos Delgado's days in a Mets uniform may not be over just yet. General manager Omar Minaya said Friday he plans to travel to Puerto Rico next month to watch Delgado play in winter ball and has not ruled out re-signing him to play first base in 2010. The 37-year-old free agent is coming off hip surgery and an oblique injury that limited him to just 26 games last season. Delgado would have to show that he is healthy and would likely have to accept a low guaranteed or incentive-heavy contract to return to Flushing. And the Mets will no doubt consider other options, including their own Daniel Murphy , to start at first base. But Minaya's interest in monitoring Delgado's progress makes ..."

Beltran: Bring back Delgado

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November 12

New York Post

"Carlos Beltran knows who he would like to see play first base for the Mets next season, and his name isn't Daniel Murphy. The All-Star center fielder, appearing at a charity event yesterday in Harlem, put in a strong plug for Puerto Rican countryman Carlos Delgado to be brought back. "Honestly, I would love to," Beltran said when asked if he would like to see the Mets re-sign the 37-year-old slugger. "That's up to the team, but Delgado is a guy who, when healthy, you're going to get a lot of contributions from him." Delgado, who filed for free agency last week, missed all but 26 games last season due to hip surgery and a strained oblique. But he told Beltran recently that he plans to play ..."

Delgado's Mets days may be done

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September 19

New York Post

"Carlos Delgado may have played his last game as a Met. The first baseman, who will be a free agent this winter, admitted yesterday that a return this season is highly unlikely. Delgado's surgically repaired hip acted up last week when he tried to run, the latest setback for the 37-year-old. "I was trying to run again outside this week and it didn't feel very good afterwards," Delgado said. "We don't have very much time. I don't want to rule anything out. "We'll see how it is over the weekend, and I guess we'll have to make a decision." Mets manager Jerry Manuel sounded pessimistic when asked about Delgado before last night's game with the Nationals at Citi Field. "I think time is running ..."

Don't be shocked if Mets give Delgado curtain call

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September 11

New York Post

columnist Bart Hubbuch

"CARLOS Delgado is keep ing a low profile around the Mets and Citi Field these days, rarely talking to reporters as he works his way back from hip surgery. The team's best player the second half of the 2008 season is now little more than an afterthought, his departure from Queens after this miserable season considered by many to be a forgone conclusion. It's easy to come up with a list of reasons why the Mets should cut ties with the veteran first baseman once he becomes a free agent this winter. Delgado turned 37 in late June, and the Mets haven't exactly had a lot of luck with aging players in recent years. Delgado is a liability at first base, which is even more problematic because ..."

Carlos Delgado could return to NY Mets for last two weeks of season

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September 10

Newark Star-Ledger

"Carlos Beltran is back. John Maine is on his way back. Next up: Carlos Delgado? Mets manager Jerry Manuel said Wednesday that Delgado's status has been "upgraded" and that the first baseman could return for the last two weeks of the regular season. Delgado, who is coming off hip surgery and a strained oblique muscle, hasn't played since May 10. Manuel said the oblique is no longer an issue. Delgado was at Citi Field for a team photo but was not available to comment. He is 37 and will be a free agent this winter, so he has no shortage of motivation to return, even if only for the last week or two."

Delgado could still return

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September 10

New York Post

"The Mets may have nothing meaningful to play for the rest of the season, but Carlos Delgado does. It was only Sunday that Jerry Manuel said the soon-to-be free agent had a "very slim" chance to play again this season, but the manager amended his previous prognostication prior to last night's loss. "That's been upgraded," Manuel said. "Seeing him do a few things, I think we are looking at maybe the last two weeks as a possibility for him playing." Delgado, who was at Citi Field yesterday for team pictures, was unavailable for comment. He briefly played in the field during batting practice, taking throws at first base from second baseman Luis Castillo and throwing balls to home. The first ..."

Gary Sheffield, Carlos Delgado doubtful to return this season

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September 7

New York Daily News

"Any Met fans still holding their breath to see Gary Sheffield or Carlos Delgado back in the middle of the lineup should stop. Jerry Manuel is doubtful either injured slugger will play again this season. When asked about Sheffield, the manager said, "I don't foresee him playing." And he described Delgado as "pretty close to being out" for the rest of the season. That would also mean their tenure as Mets is probably over. Each becomes a free agent after this season. Sheffield is batting .279 with a team-high 10 home runs in 95 games, but hasn't played the field since coming out of a game on Aug.26 (he pinch-hit on Aug.28). The team termed his injury "back spasms." Manuel said he tries to ..."

Mets and Murphy May Benefit From Delgado's New Injury

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August 14

New York Times

"When the Mets announced on Wednesday that Carlos Delgado's comeback attempt from hip surgery had been derailed by a right oblique strain, the impulsive reaction would have been to label it as bad news. And it is — for the 37-year-old Delgado, whose contract expires after this season. He wants to play in 2010, although it is unlikely the Mets are interested, and a September's worth of at-bats could have shown that he was healthy, thus improving his odds at landing another deal somewhere else. But how bad is this latest injury for the Mets? Now that they, too, are playing for 2010, the Mets are using the next seven weeks to assess their roster. If Delgado had returned, the Mets probably ..."

Delgado, Wright Injuries Overshadow Rare Mets 'W'

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August 13

New York Post

"Despite averting a sweep by the lowly Diamondbacks with a 6-4 win at Chase Field, the Mets learned that the rest of Carlos Delgado's season is in doubt and David Wright has a strained right knee. First, the more serious of the two ailments: Delgado's comeback from right hip surgery was put on hold for at least two weeks after the veteran slugger suffered a strained right oblique muscle last weekend. Delgado, who has been sidelined since May 11 after having a torn labrum in his hip repaired, was working out at the Mets' facility in Port St. Lucie last Saturday when he felt discomfort in his abdomen. Delgado returned to New York on Monday, and team doctor Struan Coleman diagnosed the oblique ..."

Carlos Delgado

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August 4

New York Daily News

"Carlos Delgado finally was back in the batter's box launching home runs. And Carlos Beltran finally was back in center field tracking fly balls Monday at Citi Field. Mind you, this was before -- and not during - Monday night's series finale against Arizona. But these were the latest positive steps, nonetheless, for the two injured Mets, who continue to target mid-August returns to the lineup. "In my mind, that's my plan. That's my target and I'm doing everything possible to accomplish that," said Beltran, who has been out since June 22 with a bone bruise behind his right knee. "Today was a good day for me, honestly ... because I was able to go out and move around and that gave me ..."

New York Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado takes batting practice for first time since May hip injury

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July 13

Newark Star-Ledger

"For the first time since he had hip surgery in May, Mets first baseman took indoor batting practice Sunday morning before the team took on the Reds in the final game before the All-Star Break. "It felt good," Delgado said. "I was able to crank it up and it felt good." There is still no timetable for Delgado's expected return. He took fielding drills earlier this week. Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he was impressed with Delgado's work in the cage. "He looked good to me," Manuel said. "I think if you recollect in going back, it never really bothered him to hit. It was the other things. And I think he's still in that same place.""

Delgado, Reyes Offer Hope, but Time's Short

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July 13

New York Post

"THE stands were empty. The grounds crew was grooming the field. First pitch was still more than three hours away. Yet Jerry Manuel was in short right field watching what may be his season, perhaps even his managerial career. First Carlos Delgado and then Jose Reyes -- both clad in dark blue shorts -- went through a series of agility drills. They high-stepped, side-stepped and stepped as quickly as possible through a rope ladder lying on the grass. They sweated under a strong morning sun and grabbed at the edges of their shorts between exercises to regain their breath. But, most important, both moved rather athletically. Manuel noticed just the hint of a limp in Reyes. One trainer held a ..."

Mets' Carlos Delgado helps home team, welcomes Puerto Rican teens

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July 12

New York Daily News

""Tough, man. It's been a tough month because the team is not playing good. Whether you're sitting at the park or watching on TV, the team is struggling," says Delgado. "And you can't do nothing about it. That's been the frustrating part. In every aspect, it sucks being hurt." But while Delgado, 37, pushes himself with rehab and hopes for a second-half surge by his team following this week's All-Star break, he has not eased up on any of his charitable efforts, including yesterday's All-Star treatment for more than a dozen Puerto Rican high school students who spent the day with the Mets' first baseman. This is the fifth year that Delgado's charity - Extra Bases - has been part of an event ..."

New York Mets' Carlos Delgado takes next step in rehab: Fielding ground balls

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July 9

The Times of Trenton

"Three-and-a-half hours before Wednesday night's game vs. the Dodgers, Carlos Delgado was out on the diamond in Citi Field fielding ground balls. It was the next step in the Mets first baseman's rehab following May hip surgery and, like his recovery thus far, it went smoothly. "I took about 25 to 30 ground balls right around me," Delgado said. "Not a whole lot of movement, but by design. And it was good, no pain." Delgado has a schedule of steps to make before his targeted mid-August return. Fielding ground balls was on the agenda for Wednesday. Next is batting practice. He also expects to begin running outside next week, after running in the pool this week. But the schedule is adjusted ..."

Rehabbing Carlos Delgado is making progress toward return to Mets

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July 9

New York Daily News

"There was tangible proof Wednesday that Carlos Delgado's rehabilitation is going smoother than those of his fellow injured Met teammates. Delgado isn't supposed to be back until mid-August following May hip surgery, but he fielded 25-30 grounders at first base before Wednesday night's game against the Dodgers. Unlike with the up-and-down rehabs of Jose Reyes (hamstring) and Carlos Beltran (knee), Delgado appears to be making steady progress for an eventual second-half return. "Everything that we do, we have some sort of plan, and we'll adjust it, depending on how I feel," Delgado said. "I feel good, I feel better....(Infield practice) was good, no pain." Delgado, who started taking ..."

Delgado Ahead of Scedule

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July 9

New York Post

"Carlos Delgado -- out since May 11 with an injured right hip -- fielded ground balls for the first time yesterday. And after he'd conservatively estimated a mid-August return, now manager Jerry Manuel and Sandy Alomar Sr. both told The Post that Delgado could be back by Aug. 1. "Very, very encouraging. That's a part of the progression. He's right on schedule, if not ahead of schedule," Manuel said before the Mets' 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. "I'm not certain of mid-August. I'm thinking as long as there are no setbacks, and we're progressing, I'm thinking better than that." Manuel was thinking more like Aug. 1, which is two weeks earlier than the first baseman himself had estimated just ..."

After surgery, Mets' Carlos Delgado still not in swing of things

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June 12

New York Daily News

"Carlos Delgado fiddled with a bat while chatting with Alex Cora in the Mets' clubhouse Thursday, but the first baseman won't do any real swinging for at least three weeks - and probably longer than that. Delgado already believes his surgery was worthwhile, since he doesn't feel the "pinching" sensation in his right hip that he felt before the May 19 procedure to repair a torn labrum and remove a bone spur. Still, he can't be fully sure he'll continue progressing just yet. "It's hard to tell," Delgado said. "I haven't attempted to run, take a swing." Delgado has been riding an exercise bicycle, but is steering clear of placing weight or doing any rotational activity with the hip. LEFT IN: ..."

Rehab From Hip Surgery On Schedule

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June 12

New York Post

"A healthy and pain-free Carlos Delgado spoke to reporters yesterday and said his rehab from right hip surgery last month is on schedule. Though Delgado still is expected to be sidelined until at least the end of July, the Mets slugger feels so good that the rehab will become more aggressive in the next couple of weeks. "Everything is going good," Delgado said before the Mets' 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Phillies last night at Citi Field. "I'm doing what they tell me to do without pain, without any discomfort. The plan is to continue that for the first four or five weeks. It's more of a healing process than an exercise process, even though I'm getting [physical therapy] every day. Though ..."

Delgado hopes to return this season

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May 29

Bergen Record

"For a guy on crutches, Carlos Delgado certainly proved elusive when it came to defining a timetable for his return to the Mets' lineup. The slugger, recovering from hip surgery, won't guarantee he'll be back this season. Then again, he sees no reason why he shouldn't. "Some people say eight weeks, some people say 10 weeks - the plan is to get healthy first and once I'm healthy, I'll be back for the duration," Delgado said Thursday at a team fund-raiser in his first public comments since undergoing arthroscopic surgery May 19 to repair an impingement of his right hip, bone spurs and a torn labrum. "I think it's going to happen sometime this year," the 36-year-old said. "I can't guarantee ..."

Minaya can see Delgado coming back to Mets on fast track

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May 20

New York Daily News

"Hours after Carlos Delgado had surgery on his balky right hip Tuesday morning, GM Omar Minaya said that he expects the first baseman back in a Mets uniform before the July 31 trading deadline. Team doctor Struan Coleman performed arthroscopic surgery on Delgado's right hip at the Hospital for Special Surgery to repair a labrum tear and also to remove a bone spur in the joint. "Somewhere about 10 weeks," Minaya said about the timetable for Delgado's return. "But, of course, you don't know that until the guy goes out there and rehabs. Guys have had this before and there's a good track record of that range of 10 weeks. So we hope that's the case." Minaya said he's content with Fernando ..."

Carlos Delgado Opts For Hip Surgery; Career In Peril

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May 19

New York Post

"Carlos Delgado finally decided yesterday to have surgery on his right hip, a move that certainly will sideline him for at least six weeks -- but possibly end his season and maybe even his career. The Mets' veteran first baseman, who went on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, is scheduled to have the arthroscopic procedure today at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Team doctor Struan Coleman is to perform the surgery, which is being done to address the impingement in Delgado's hip as well as to repair a torn labrum and remove a bone spur. An impingement is a lack of space between the neck of the hip socket and the rim. The condition causes them to jam together when the hip is ..."

Carlos Delgado to have hip surgery, season in doubt for Mets

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May 19

New York Daily News

"Carlos Delgado will land on an operating table today, three days after he landed on the disabled list with a labrum tear in his right hip. Team doctor Struan Coleman is scheduled to perform arthroscopic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan to repair the tear and remove a bone spur that has caused an impingement in the first baseman's right hip. Jerry Manuel could not say whether Delgado would return this season, but a team official was adamant that the first baseman would again contribute in 2009. A team spokesman would not place a timetable on Delgado's return until after the procedure. It would appear a two-month absence is a bare minimum, leaving a void in the ..."

Delgado to Have Surgery; Mets Weigh Replacements

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May 19

New York Times

"The announcement Monday that Carlos Delgado would need extensive surgery on his right hip was hardly surprising. But it will still have a sobering effect on the Mets, who must figure out how to replace his power and production - perhaps for months - while deciding whether their cast of fill-ins at first base will be sufficient. Delgado is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday to repair a torn labrum and a bone spur, and the Mets are choosing to wait until afterward before giving a timetable on his return. But for guidance they can examine the case of the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, who missed two months after having only his labrum fixed in spring training. Delgado's surgery is expected to be ..."

Mets activate Angel Pagan as Carlos Delgado sent home to see hip specialist

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May 17

New York Daily News

"Carlos Delgado will see a hip specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan tomorrow, and the visit figures to help determine whether he needs surgery to repair a right hip impingement. The Mets' first baseman, sidelined since Monday, went on the disabled list before Saturday's game against the Giants and flew to New York. Outfielder Angel Pagan, who had surgery on March 11 to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, was activated from the DL and took Delgado's roster spot. The addition of Pagan, a defensively capable outfielder, will allow Jerry Manuel to use Jeremy Reed at first base along with Fernando Tatis, as well as Daniel Murphy on a more limited basis. A ..."

Manuel Braces for Worst as Delgado Goes on D.L.

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May 17

New York Times

"Carlos Delgado returned to New York on Saturday morning to begin his stay on the disabled list and wait for an examination that will determine whether he needs surgery to repair the torn labrum in his right hip. The Mets are unsure how much time Delgado will miss or if he will require surgery, but Manager Jerry Manuel said he was bracing for bad news. "I am, I am, that's just the way I see it," Manuel said before the Mets played the Giants on Saturday. "He tried a number of things to get better, to get some comfort, but he could never find it. I don't anticipate this being a 15-day thing, in my opinion. I could be wrong. Hopefully, I am wrong." Delgado has an impingement that has created ..."

Carlos Delgado to go on DL, and may need hip surgery

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May 16

New York Daily News

"Sources told the Daily News early Saturday that Carlos Delgado's ailing right hip will force the first baseman to be put on the disabled list prior to Saturday's 4 p.m. EDT game. The injury might even put the slugger on the operating table. The Mets have no plans to promote 20-year-old prospect Fernando Martinez to replace Delgado on the roster. Outfielder Angel Pagan, who has been rehabbing from right elbow surgery, might be an option. More likely, an infielder such as Mike Lamb or Ramon Martinez would be promoted. Meanwhile, Jeremy Reed made his first professional start at first Fridat night. Daniel Murphy, who has played 13 minor-league games at the position, worked out at first base ..."

Delgado's Season In Jeopardy; Putz Ailing, Too

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May 15

New York Post

"This doesn't sound good at all. The Mets announced yesterday that they will play two men short for at least another day and could end up playing the rest of the season without first baseman Carlos Delgado. General manager Omar Minaya delivered this double whammy on the injury front: Delgado has a multitude of potentially career-ending problems in his ailing right hip, and set-up man J.J. Putz has developed a bone spur in his pitching elbow. It doesn't look promising, but the Mets now plan to wait until Sunday before making a decision on Delgado and what seems to be an inevitable trip to the disabled list -- and possibly could lead to the end of the 36-year-old's career. Minaya said team ..."

J.J. Putz to sit with elbow injury, no decision yet on Carlos Delgado

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May 15

New York Daily News

"J.J. Putz is joining Carlos Delgado on the shelf, at least for a few games. Putz had an MRI on Wednesday that revealed inflammation in the back of the elbow, which has caused a bone spur, Mets GM Omar Minaya said. The reliever took a shot of anti-inflammatory medication, which will cause him to sit for two days at least. Putz has joined the team in San Francisco after being seen by team doctor David Altchek. "He's had this spur before, and guys sometimes play with it," Minaya said. Minaya reiterated that Delgado has an impingement of the right hip, which created a slight tear. Has also has a bone spur in the hip. Minaya said he will wait through the weekend and see how a new therapy works ..."

DL Likely For Delgado

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May 14

New York Post

"Carlos Delgado was headed to San Francisco with the Mets yesterday, but it didn't sound as if the first baseman will need a uniform anytime soon. Manager Jerry Manuel said before the Mets' 8-7 loss to the Braves in 12 innings that he's not confident Delgado will avoid a disabled list stint. Delgado missed his third straight game as he continues to rest a sore right hip that first started bothering him earlier in the month. "I don't want to be a pessimist, but because of the reoccurrence, it's not comforting," Manuel said. "I'm not confident in the fact that he will be OK. But if it is something that we can manage, which we are trying to do, then I'm OK with that." Delgado has ruled out a ..."

DL Looming For Delgado

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May 13

New York Post

"Carlos Delgado probably can start thinking in terms of a disabled-list stint. Unless the hurting first baseman has a drastic reversal in the next day or two, the Mets will place Delgado on the DL, giving him a chance to fully rest his ailing right hip. Delgado was not in last night's starting lineup against the Braves, his second straight game on the shelf. Delgado was examined yesterday by team physician Dr. David Altchek, but the Mets released no information. "[Delgado] is still very uncomfortable at this point," manager Jerry Manuel said. Asked for a timetable to make a decision on Delgado, Manuel pointed to Friday in San Francisco. Fernando Tatis received a second straight start at ..."

Concern Rises Over Delgado's Latest Injury

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May 12

New York Post

"The previous time Carlos Delgado had to miss a game because of his ailing right hip, he could not come back right away. Delgado missed four games before returning, and now that he was out of the Mets' lineup last night, he may be out for a few more days. Unfortunately for the Mets, Delgado's hip is becoming a serious issue, one that has Jerry Manuel alarmed -- for good reason. "It's a concern for me," Manuel said before last night's series opener vs. the Braves at Citi Field. Delgado was too sore to be in the lineup last night and Manuel does not expect him to play tonight, either. The first baseman has an inflamed hip joint and that might not be all. GM Omar Minaya also mentioned ..."

Delgado's Longest Home Run

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May 7

New York Post

columnist Mike Vaccaro

"THERE were 37,600 fans inside Citi Field; they all leapt to their feet now, spilling beer, spilling peanuts, spilling mustard on their shirts, screaming incoherently because they knew they were about to see the defining moment of their evening. There were 16 baseball players in the dugout who jumped off the bench, six pitchers who scrambled from their various perches in the bullpen, various coaches and trainers and support folks all craning for a better look. They knew they were watching something more valuable to them than a winning Derby Superfecta ticket: a run in support of Johan Santana. The rain had started to fall just as the ball shattered Fernando Tatis' bat, so maybe that made ..."