Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

Garza Off the Market

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

The “buzz” had been suggesting for weeks that the Twins would trade hot pitching prospect Matt Garza to the Tampa Bay Rays for Delmon Young. Well finally, the deal is done, and it looks like a good one for both … Continue reading →

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Brocail Off the Market

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

Rumor has it that Doug Brocail has signed a contract with the Astros, which will be announced on Tuesday. Oh, that’s right … we really don’t care. In other news, Kerry Wood signed a one-year deal to remain with the … Continue reading →

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Who Will Catch On?

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

I’m standing by my theory that Johnny Estrada is the Mets’ starting catching worst-case scenario for 2008, and that Omar Minaya is working to upgrade the position in the coming weeks. And if there is any truth to the “buzz”, … Continue reading →

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Milledge Nor Gomez

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

MetsBlog pointed out a John Sickels post designed to elicit traffic and response — he states that the Mets have unnecessarily rushed Carlos Gomez and suggests that it may negatively affect the youngster’s long-term prospects. Mostly, I agree with Sickels’ … Continue reading →

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Ripple Effect on Relief

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

In the past few days, both Scott Linebrink and Francisco Cordero left Milwaukee to sign massive four-year contracts. Those two signings have significantly affected an already thin market for middle relief, in several ways. The most obvious, of course, is … Continue reading →

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Weighing In on Freddy Garcia

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

So the big “buzz” this weekend is that Omar Minaya is after Freddy Garcia … and most fans look at Garcia as a turkey. According to the Daily News, Garcia will be shopped at the winter meetings by his agent … Continue reading →

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Francisco Cordero Off the Market

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

Wow … it’s “Black Friday” yet signings seemingly coming out of the blue. First there was Torii Hunter signing with the Angels in the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning. That was a complete surprise to just about everyone. Hours before … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Mets Gifts

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

Hopefully you have the sense to stay away from the shopping malls today, aka “Black Friday”. It’s a lot easier to sit home, eat cold turkey and stuffing sandwiches, and do your shopping online — dontcha think? For the Mets … Continue reading →

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