Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

A-Rodpercussions

Earlier this month, we took a premature look at how A-Rod’s departure from the Bronx could affect the Mets. Now that it is reality, what are possible repercussions of A-Rod’s decision to opt out of his contract? Here are a … Continue reading

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A-Rod Opts Out

A-Rod opts out, Red Sox win World Series. Hot Stove League begins NOW. Discuss . . .

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Pitching: Japanese Imports

Take a look at the scouting reports at Prospect Insider on four Japanese pitchers who may be in MLB next year. If Prospect Insider’s information is on target — and I’ve always trusted and respected Jason Churchill’s analyses in the … Continue reading

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Buzz: Harden, Silva

I’ll admit to being slightly late on these tidbits, but feel they should be covered. Rich Harden MetsBlog deciphered from a recent Oakland A’s Mailbag that Rich Harden would be traded before Danny Haren or Joe Blanton. However, after reading … Continue reading

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Bats Available

Scouring the transaction wire, it looks like a few potential bats are available. Olmedo Saenz Saenz was granted free agency by the Dodgers after hitting .191 in 2007. The 37-year-old was considered among the best righthanded pinch-hitters in baseball (even … Continue reading

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Southpaws Available

It’s interesting that lefthanded pitchers are supposedly so valuable to MLB teams, yet there seem to be so many available. There certainly isn’t a shortage of supply of LOOGYs out there — and most of them come cheap. This isn’t … Continue reading

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Updates: LoDuca, Castillo, Duaner

According to the Daily News: Luis Castillo has undergone knee surgery and should be 100% by January 1, 2008. Duaner Sanchez will be pitching for the Gigantes in the Dominican, starting on December 1. Moises Alou’s $7.5 million team option … Continue reading

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Mike Carp Update

As we’ve gone over in the past few weeks, the Mets don’t have much in the way of trading chips, with most being prospects that may be overvalued by the Mets brass. That said, here is an update on Mike … Continue reading

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