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Carlos Delgado News & Rumors

Delgado expected to call it a career
April 13
MLB.com
 
"Veteran slugger Carlos Delgado is ready to call it a career, according to a report from El Nueva Dia in Puerto Rico on Tuesday. Delgado's agent, David Sloane, confirmed the report to the New York Daily News. The two-time All Star, who last played in the Major Leagues in 2009, is expected to make his retirement official on Wednesday after a 17-year career. The 38-year-old had been attempting to return from three hip surgeries in an 18-month span. Delgado had surgery to repair a torn labrum and shave a bone spur from his right hip in May 2009, and underwent two additional hip operations in 2010. He played in five games last season for Boston's Triple-A Pawtucket affiliate. He played in 26"
Carlos Delgado calling it a career as beat goes on for the post-Omar Minaya Mets
April 13
New York Daily News
 columnist Filip Bondy
"If the Met veterans require another reminder they are now part of a very different, post-Omar Minaya era, that last little jolt should come Wednesday when Carlos Delgado reluctantly announces his retirement at age 38. El Nueva Dia in Puerto Rico was the first to report Tuesday that Delgado finally will give up his two-year quest to return to the majors, 27 homers short of the 500 milestone that affords players serious Hall of Fame consideration. The report was confirmed Tuesday night by Delgado's agent, David Sloane, before the Mets' game against the Rockies was postponed by rain. This decision is no great surprise, though it is not one Delgado wanted to make. "If I am healthy, I will"
Delgado eyes comeback and shot at 500 home runs
February 7
Toronto Star
 columnist Richard Griffin
"It's a kinder, gentler Carlos Delgado, less political in outlook, but with just as much of a social conscience and responsibility, keenly aware of his ability to make a difference to many less fortunate in his Puerto Rican homeland. Call Delgado a philanthropist, but don't call him retired. Now the father of two, Carlos Antonio, 4, and Mariana Isabel, 18 months, his Extrabases foundation continues its charitable work with children. But he also takes great pride in his first class of four graduating university students in 2010, products of his scholarships. Four more university grads will join them in May. Helped by all this positive energy, Carlos sweats his way through a daily rehab"
Delgado rehabbing hip, readying for return
February 7
MLB.com
 
"Carlos Delgado is still recovering from surgery on his left hip but believes it's only a matter of time before he returns to the big leagues. Exactly how much time is still to be determined. "If I am healthy, I will find a way," said Delgado on Sunday while visiting the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy. "I know how to play. I don't want to retire. The reason why I put myself through three surgeries in 18 months is because I want to play. Otherwise, I would have just hung it up." Delgado had surgery on his left hip, the third hip surgery of his career, last September and has not played in a Major League game since May 10, 2009. He signed a Minor League deal with the Red Sox last August but"
Carlos Delgado comeback done
September 3
Boston Herald
 
"The short-lived Carlos Delgado experiment is over for the Red Sox. Delgado, who signed a minor league contract last month with the hope of being a left-handed-hitting complement to fill-in first baseman Mike Lowell, has a tear in his left hip, according to his agent. Delgado, who was seen by Dr. Marc Phillipon on Wednesday in Vail, Colo., is expected to rejoin Triple-A Pawtucket and begin reviewing treatment options. Surgery isn't being ruled out. "He's extremely disappointed," Delgado's agent David Sloane said by phone yesterday. "It would be tough for a human being to not be disappointed. He wouldn't be human if he wasn't very upset about it." Delgado, 38, hasn't played in the majors"
Delgado diagnosed with tear in left hip
September 2
Boston Herald
 
"Carlos Delgado won't play for the Red Sox this season. Delgado, who signed a minor-league contract last month with the hope of being a left-handed-hitting complement to fill-in first baseman Mike Lowell, has a small tear in his left hip, according to his agent David Sloane. Delgado had been with Triple-A Pawtucket, but he left the team yesterday to be examined by Dr. Marc Phillipon in Vail, Colo. He's expected to return to Pawtucket today to begin reviewing treatment options. Surgery isn't being ruled out. "He's extremely disappointed," Sloane told the Herald. "It would be tough for a human being to not be disappointed. He wouldn't be human if he wasn't very upset about it." Delgado, 38,"
Comeback by Delgado put on hold by DL trip
August 22
Boston Globe
 
"The chances of Carlos Delgado being able to help the Red Sox are starting to fade. The 38-year-old first baseman, who was signed to a minor league contract Aug. 7, was placed on the disabled list yesterday by the Pawtucket Red Sox with a sore left hip and lower back. Delgado was 3 for 13 with six strikeouts in five games and has not played in a week. The two-time All-Star last played in a major league game May 10, 2009, because of issues with his right hip. He has since had two surgeries."
Carlos Delgado on DL with sore hip
August 22
Boston Herald
 
"Three weeks after working out for the Red Sox and signing a minor league contract, veteran slugger Carlos Delgado has landed on the disabled list at Triple-A Pawtucket. But the Red Sox still believe he can help them this season. Delgado hasn't played since last Sunday due to soreness in his left hip (his twice-surgically repaired right hip hasn't caused any problems). He's only 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBI and six strikeouts, but the Red Sox actually have been encouraged by the way he has swung the bat. And while they continue to gauge the potential availability of several left-handed hitters, including Arizona first baseman Adam LaRoche, to serve as a complement to Mike Lowell, the Red"
Carlos Delgado backs off
August 16
Boston Herald
 
"While Dustin Pedroia got the green light to return to the Red Sox after his nearly two-month absence, recent acquisition Carlos Delgado suffered a potential setback in his attempt to return to the major leagues for the first time since May 2009. Delgado said that his lower left back has felt sore for the last few days, and that it stiffened on him after he struck out in the second inning of Triple-A Pawtucket's 3-1 win against Buffalo yesterday. He was replaced by Lars Anderson in the fourth. "My left side on the lower back area was a little stiff, so it was kind of like bothering me enough (that) I just came out of there and got a little treatment," said the first baseman, who is 3-for-13"
Cito a big fan of Carlos Delgado
August 11
Boston Herald
 
"With Carlos Delgado expected to join the Red Sox and rejoin the AL East by the end of the month, the visitors began their series last night at the place it all began for the veteran first baseman. Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston was also at the helm in 1993 when the 21-year-old Delgado played a couple of games, and for the next couple of years as he played in fits and starts. A catcher in the minor leagues, Delgado was used mostly as a left fielder when he first arrived in the majors. "We had him up here, he was playing left field and I was the one who sent him out - I felt like he wasn't comfortable out there, putting a lot of stress on him, but it turned out to be the best thing for him,""
Delgado on board with a minor league deal
August 8
Boston Globe
 
"As he discussed yesterday's signing of Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract, Red Sox manager Terry Francona was asked whether Delgado will be able to play the field, given that he is more than a year removed from his last major league at-bat and has had two hip surgeries since. Francona cautioned to be patient, then delivered a message to another member of his team. "Mike Lowell is the guy that we're playing at first base, and whatever, whenever, whoever would be to hopefully complement him.'' Francona added, mostly joking, "Please write that and tell Mikey so I don't have to go down there and be aggravated.''"
Carlos Delgado now on-deck with Red Sox
August 8
Boston Herald
 
"As Carlos Delgado took batting practice indoors at Yankee Stadium on Friday as part of his workout for the Red Sox, manager Terry Francona stood and observed. "He swung the bat great," Francona said. "It looked like Carlos." Thus, on the off chance Delgado still can hit for power after having two surgeries on his right hip in a 10-month span, the Red Sox signed him to a minor league contract yesterday. The deal is worth a prorated portion of $3 million and includes a clause that the Red Sox must add Delgado to the major league roster by Sept. 1, according to a source. Delgado, 38, is expected to report to Triple-A Pawtucket today and will begin playing this week. "We'll try to see how that"
Handful of teams interested in Delgado
August 5
Foxsports.com
 
"Carlos Delgado suddenly could be in demand. The White Sox are showing interest in the free-agent slugger, major-league sources say, and the Red Sox, Rockies and Mariners are among Delgado's other possible fits. Delgado, coming off arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, has not played since May 10, 2009. He has received two minor-league offers and would need a couple of weeks in the minors to get ready, according to his agent, David Sloane. The White Sox, in search of a run producer, pursued Lance Berkman, Manny Ramirez and Adam Dunn before the non-waiver trade deadline. Delgado, 38, would require much less of an investment in dollars, and none in prospects."
Delgado making a run at return to major leagues
August 2
Foxsports.com
 
"Carlos Delgado, 38, already has received two minor-league offers, according to his agent, David Sloane, and will be talking to other teams this week. Delgado, coming off arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, has not played since May 10, 2009. He was the Mets' cleanup hitter at that time. Sloane says he sent video last week of Delgado running and performing agility drills to a handful of teams in which the player is interested."
Beltran, Jesus Feliciano help Mets take diamond back
August 1
New York Post
 
"Hours after yesterday's non-waiver trade deadline, the Mets didn't waver. There was no quit in manager Jerry Manuel's beleaguered bunch as last night's late innings arrived, after the Diamondbacks had embarrassed Bobby Parnell and threatened to clinch a second straight series win against the Mets. In a rare uplifting July moment, Carlos Beltran hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, allowing the Mets to celebrate their fourth walk-off victory of the season, 5-4 at Citi Field. It came just hours after general manager Omar Minaya decided to stand pat at the deadline, leaving the Mets (53-51) with the same cast of characters heading into the dog days of August. Jesus Feliciano tripled"
Carlos Delgado visits
April 14
Bergen Record
 
"When the door to the Mets' clubhouse opened Tuesday afternoon, seated among a group of players was a familiar face – Carlos Delgado. Delgado made the drive from Vail, where he has spent the last eight weeks rehabilitating from his second hip surgery in the last year. He underwent the first procedure on his labrum May 19 last season and was thought to be out for 10 weeks, but it cost him the season. Delgado played winter ball in Puerto Rico, trying to earn another contract. But still sore and dragging, he opted for a more intensive procedure performed by Dr. Marc Phillipon, the same surgeon who operated on Alex Rodriguez. It was a reconstruction of the labrum, and Delgado has spent eight"
Carlos Delgado visits Mets, says he still wants to play this season
April 14
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Carlos Delgado was back in the Mets' clubhouse Tuesday, dressed in street clothes instead of a uniform, hobbling around on crutches instead of playing baseball. He's hoping that will change later this year, but for now, Delgado is still recovering from his second hip surgery. The 37-year-old free agent and former Mets first baseman has spent the last eight weeks in Vail, Colo., where he underwent surgery to reconstruct the labrum in his right hip. He visited his former teammates before their series opener against the Rockies at Coors Field, chatting at length with Alex Cora and Johan Santana, among others. "Obviously, the plan is to end up playing somewhere, sometime," Delgado said. "But"
With controversial doctors like Tony Galea, sports agents seem to walk away without fault
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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"