Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

Gomez Gone?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

You may have already seen MetsBlog quoting Impacto Deportivo’s report that Carlos Gomez has been told to stop playing winter ball — feeding speculation that he is on his way to Minnesota as part of a deal for Johan Santana. … Continue reading →

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Wagner: We Are Third

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

There is a great book by former NFL running back Gale Sayers titled “I Am Third”. Sayers means after God (first) and his family (second). However, Billy Wagner, in an interview with Kevin Burkhardt on SNY’s Mets Hot Stove, he … Continue reading →

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Four Lefties Off the Table

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Player pickups are going full force with spring training just weeks away. In the past week, there were dozens of players signed to minor league contracts — some of which may have been at least mildly interesting to Mets fans. … Continue reading →

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Tom Glavine’s Replacement

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the latest rumor — straight from the oft-unreliable Tracy Ringolsby — is that Livan Hernandez is “close” to signing with the Mets. If it’s true, I’m fine with it — Livan is the guy who can replace Tom Glavine’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Ricardo Rincon

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets signed veteran lefty reliever Ricardo Rincon to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Yes, it happened a few days ago and I’m a little late reporting it, but better late than never. I like … Continue reading →

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Offseason Talk: Oakland Athletics

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Joe Janish

While the Oakland A’s mean little to Mets fans — after all, they’re not on the 2008 schedule — it’s hard to be a baseball fan and not notice what’s going on in Oakland. Billy Beane is picking apart the … Continue reading →

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Affeldt and Tomko Off the Market

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Two more free-agent pitchers have left the market. Lefty Jeremy Affeldt has agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Reds and righty Brett Tomko has signed with the Royals. From my point of view, either of these guys could have … Continue reading →

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Ticket Buying: Ticket Solutions

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Thanks to the internet it’s easy to get tickets to sporting events — and often at very good prices. Generally, I limit my purchases to going through Mets.com, but have recently been checking out some of the other online vendors … Continue reading →

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