Sheffield gone?

Multiple sources have been reporting that Gary Sheffield asked for an extension today, and the Mets refused. Rumors are swirling that Sheffield has been released after he threatened to "go home."

Sheffield was pulled from the lineup Thursday.

Odds and Ends

The Mets beat the Cardinals today 9-0.

Here are some odds and ends from today:

• Jon Niese likely suffered a torn hamstring in today's game. He will likely be placed on the DL.
• Nelson Figueroa pitched 4.1 innings of scoreless ball, getting the win.
• Bobby Parnell got his first career AB, and hit. He also pitched 3.0 scoreless innings and got his first MLB save.
• Jerry Manuel said he would consider starting Parnell with all the recent injuries.
  
• Gary Sheffield aggravated his hamstring in today's game. He is going to get an MRI.
• The Mets head to San Diego for a 4 game series.
  

Sheffield activated, Cancel DFA'd

Gary Sheffield has been activated from the disabled list.

To make room on the roster, the Mets DFA'd catcher Robinson Cancel. Cancel has one plate appearance this year.

Mets injury news

This is getting old, seriously.

According to a tweet by Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, Alex Cora aggravated his already injuried thumb. He will take the night off. Angel Berroa will start at shortstop tonight.

Also, Hubbuch reports that a DL stint is "looking very likely." Kevin Burkhardt tweeted earlier:

"Sheffield is working out full steam today to test his hammy. How he feels tomorrow will tell the story"

Cory Sullivan will start in left tonight.