Author Archives: Joe Janish

Recently, a Mets blog patched together pieces of information from various sources to conjure a rumor suggesting that the Brewers might trade Ryan Braun to the Mets for Ike Davis. Could such a deal happen? Would you want it to?

According to various sources, the first blockbuster of the Hot Stove season has been made: the Rangers have agreed to trade Ian Kinsler to the Tigers for Prince Fielder. How does this affect the Mets, if at all?

If you haven’t already heard, LaTroy Hawkins has moved on to Colorado, signing a one-year, $2.5M contract with the Rockies, including a 2015 option. According to various reports, the Rockies will pencil in Hawkins as their 2014 closer. Sandy Alderson … Continue reading →

So, there were a number of interesting rumors, developments, and quotes related to the Mets during this past week that stirred the pot on the hot stove. A quick recap …

Pull Marlon Byrd off the board — the Philadelphia Phillies have signed him to a 2-year, $16M contract. So much for Byrd’s strong relationships with Sandy Alderson and Terry Collins, his fondness for the Mets organization, and his desire to … Continue reading →

Quick comment on one of the various free agents being bandied about in the Mets blogosphere: Rafael Furcal.

According to an official press release by the New York Mets, the team’s 2014 ballgames will not be carried by WMCA.

The Gold Gloves were passed out, and no member of the New York Mets received one. A couple former Mets did, however — Carlos Gomez and R.A. Dickey.