Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

The Next Mets Manager

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Joe Janish

One thing is for certain: Willie Randolph will not be manager of the Mets forever. Personally, I hope he sticks around long enough to win a ring. Despite the frequent lambasting of his mysterious managerial moves and the funny Photoshopping … Continue reading →

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Anna (and Kris) Benson Back in NL East?

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

For those who missed the Anna Benson act, there’s a very good chance you’ll get to see her and her hubby Kris many, many times in 2008 — word on the street is that Kris Benson is about to sign … Continue reading →

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Mets Land RH Bat

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets finally added the last piece to the puzzle — a veteran righthanded-hitting bat to come off the bench and fill in at 1B behind Carlos Delgado. They’ve signed Olmedo Saenz to a minor league contract and invited him … Continue reading →

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Second-best Acquisition of 2008

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Without much fanfare, the Mets made an under-the-radar announcement that didn’t even get picked up by most news and blog sources, yet could have an impact on the Mets’ pitching staff that is similar to the acquisition of Johan Santana. … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons John Rocker is Expanding the Steroids Issue

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Just when we thought all the PED controversy surrounded Roger Clemens, John Rocker comes out of nowhere and tells the world that team doctors recommended steroids to him, Rafael Palmeiro, Ivan Rodriguez, and Alex Rodriguez. Uh-oh. Let’s hope against hope … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Tony Armas Jr.

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Sit down folks, big news here … the Mets have signed Tony Armas, Jr. to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. While the Mets might have more need for Tony’s dad right now (a slugging, RH-hitting, … Continue reading →

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Ten Mets Prospects At a Crossroads

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Previously we presented the Mets’ Top Ten Most Intriguing Prospects. Now, we go over the Top Ten Mets Prospects At a Crossroads. 1. Anderson Hernandez Two years ago at this time, Hernandez was everyone’s choice to be the starting second … Continue reading →

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Veteran Bats Moving Fast

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Only a few days ago we discussed various possibilities for the Mets’ bench, focusing on righthanded batters who ideally play 1B, OF, and/or catcher. Since then, several veterans have been scooped up, including many mentioned here (by me and you). … Continue reading →

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