Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

Do the Wright Thing

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Joe Janish

The third annual “Do the Wright Thing” gala will be held on November 15th at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NYC, beginning at 7pm. This year’s event will include a special musical performance by Benji & Joel Madden … Continue reading →

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Hot Stove Preview

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Joe Janish

SI.com has published a “Hot Stove Preview” for the NL East, authored by Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus. While the info on the Mets is not groundbreaking for us diehards, the coverage of the other teams in the East is … Continue reading →

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Dunn Off the Market

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Joe Janish

The question of whether Adam Dunn would be a free-agent this winter has been answered: no. The Cincinnati Reds picked up the options on Dunn, catcher Javier Valentin, and first baseman Scott Hatteberg. However, the Reds declined the option on … Continue reading →

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Considering A-Rod

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Joe Janish

I really didn’t want to bring up A-Rod in a conversation that included the Mets. But, it appears that the Mets are at least considering going after the $30M-dollar man — if Omar Minaya’s meeting with David Wright is any … Continue reading →

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Alou and Easley in 2008

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t heard, the Mets have picked up the option on Moises Alou and have re-signed Damion Easley for 2008. Not really huge news, as picking up Alou’s option was expected — but I for one am happy … Continue reading →

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Schilling for Glavine?

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

As you might have already seen, Curt Schilling listed the Mets as one of the teams he’s interested in signing with for next year. Wow … where did that come from? Ideally, he’d like to return to the Boston Red … Continue reading →

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Waiver Wire Update

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

To make room on the roster for newcomers Jair Jurrjens and Gorkys Hernandez, the Braves had to release RHP Chad Paronto and C Corky Miller. Paronto had been DFA’d earlier, and was expected to be dropped anyway. The big — … Continue reading →

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Reaction: Renteria, Girardi, Torre

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

Herewith the first installment of the “do we care” category of the Hot Stove season … Edgar Renteria Traded to the Tigers Do We Care: yes The Atlanta Braves made the first move of the offseason — a preemptive strike … Continue reading →

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