Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

Three Guys to Get Right Now

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

While we sit idly by in watching the Johan Santana sweepstakes / soap opera, it would be nice if the Mets could acquire someone who 1.) is readily available; 2.) will come relatively cheap; and 3.) can actually help the … Continue reading →

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MLB Roster Updates

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

We’re only halfway through the month, but there’s already been a rash of signings and acquisitions around MLB. The vast majority of transactions has been minor league contracts and spring training invites, with the pitchers and catchers date rapidly approaching. … Continue reading →

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NL East Rotations

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

Currently constructed, we know that the Mets starting rotation does not compare favorably to the best of the National League. That said, we won’t worry right now about how they might match up in a short series with the Diamondbacks … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana – On The Way?

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

It’s do or die time for Omar Minaya. No matter how many times Minaya, or Willie Randolph, or any other Mets official says that the team is “comfortable” with their pitching staff, we know better — they’re NOT comfortable. Oh, … Continue reading →

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David Wright Honored with Thurman Munson Award

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

It’s not the NL MVP, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s much more impactful. While Jimmy Rollins ran away with the honors for best player in the National League, David Wright will have to settle for being honored … Continue reading →

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Hall of Fame Mets

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Quick: can you name the ten former Mets in Baseball’s Hall of Fame? Don’t be upset if you can’t … the only HOF member who played the bulk of his career in orange and blue is Tom Seaver. The rest … Continue reading →

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Reacquisition of Angel Pagan

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Two years ago, the Mets sold up-and-coming outfielder Angel Pagan to the Cubs. At the time, Lastings Milledge was earmarked for a full season in the minors, but the Mets had Victor Diaz and Xavier Nady fighting it out for … Continue reading →

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David Wright: Not the Best Player

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you watched the SNY Hot Stove Report (which will be shown again Wednesday at 6:30 PM on SNY), then you may or may not have picked up a few morsels of wisdom from Willie Randolph. In particular …. While … Continue reading →

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