Category Archives: 07-08 Offseason

Johan Santana – Pass?

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Sometimes, we can get an idea on the future by looking at the past. Some call this “learning from your mistakes”; if you don’t learn from mistakes, you call it “history repeating itself”. Before the Mets empty their farm system … Continue reading →

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Mets Farm System: Open Discussion

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Loyal reader Micalpalyn has introduced some interesting points for discussion regarding the Mets farm system (and a final note on Rich Harden). Please read his thoughts below and post your response. Metsblog has a post on Omar’s farm system. But … Continue reading →

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Clemens Pulls a Palmeiro

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the previously silent Roger Clemens decided to let the entire world know “the truth” on 60 Minutes, thanks to some old-fashioned poking and prodding from 90-year-old Mike Wallace. The show will air this Sunday, but don’t bother rearranging your … Continue reading →

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First Major Deal of 2008

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Not for the Mets, but in general. The Athletics traded Nick Swisher to the White Sox for a trio of prospects named Gio Gonzalez, Faustino De Los Santos and Ryan Sweeney. The first two are pitchers, and Sweeney is an … Continue reading →

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Royals Hot on Bartolo Colon?

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to the Mullet on AOL, who heard from MetsBlog, who heard from MLBTradeRumors, who heard from Impacto Deportivo (through Google translator), the Kansas City Royals might be about to sign Bartolo Colon — clearly one of the fattest free … Continue reading →

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Roster Room

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

If the information posted on MLB.com can be trusted, then the Mets 40-man roster currently numbers 36, broken down as follows: – 21 pitchers – 2 catchers – 7 infielders – 6 outfielders So there is room for 4 more … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Pitcher Cavazos

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

Stop the presses! The Mets have acquired a pitcher! That’s right, he has a pulse and everything! According to MLB.com and Joel Sherman, the Mets have come to terms with righthanded reliever Andy Cavazos, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Highlights of 2007

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

In their debut year of 1962, the New York Mets set the all-time record for losses in a season, losing 120 games. However, 2007 was easily a more disappointing season for Mets fans — perhaps one of the most anguishing … Continue reading →

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