Author Archives: Joe Janish

Have you noticed that the Mets haven’t yet added any veteran big-league arms to the bullpen? There’s a possibility they don’t acquire one significant reliever — though, surely they’ll sign a few pitchers on minor-league deals. What do you think … Continue reading →

Opening the MetsToday mailbag, here is an email from reader “Mike W.”: There’s not been a lot of chatter about the bullpen this off season. We hear more about the rotation and in particular the 5th starter spot. One name … Continue reading →

For those who celebrate the holiday, Merry Christmas! Hope Santa was good to you. For those who don’t celebrate, Happy Hump Day! Late last night, the Rakuten Golden Eagles announced that they would post right-handed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, who went … Continue reading →

In case you missed it, Jordany Valdespin has signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins. He did NOT receive an invitation to spring training, so he’ll presumably begin the year in AAA, with New Orleans. Your reaction, if any?

Merry Christmas! Santa has given the Mets the gift of righthanded reliever Ryan Reid.

Racking your brain for the Mets fan in your life? (Or if you’re Ringo Starr, perhaps you’re wracking your brain.) Look no further — if you choose one-day shipping by midnight tonight, any of the following Mets gifts will arrive … Continue reading →

According to reports from NASA, Scott Boras is still trying to get astronauts into Flushing. Should the Mets consider signing Stephen Drew, Kendrys Morales, or Neil Armstrong?

Two more first basemen are off the market, with both fleeing to Asia.