Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

How About Miguel Cabrera?

While we wait for Jason Bay to make up his mind about playing in Flushing, we may as well consider other alternatives. During a “hot stove huddle” a few days ago, a rabid and intelligent Mets fan named “Kevin K” … Continue reading

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Igarashi May Sing God Bless America

We may have to start a Ryota Igarashi series to chronicle all the plans, activities, and goals developed by the Mets’ newest free agent signee. Check out this tidbit that was posted earlier this month on our new favorite Japanese … Continue reading

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Igarashi Wants to Throw 100 MPH

Newly signed import Ryota Igarashi is the owner of the fastest ball thrown in Japan, a 98-MPH heater. However, his goal is to hit triple digits, and he believes the harder clay mounds in the USA will give him that … Continue reading

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Too Many Latinos?

James K at Amazin Avenue puts to rest the theory that Omar Minaya only seeks Latin players Chris Wilcox at BlueAndOrange comments on Minaya’s new course of action Roger Cormier at Fonzie Forever chronicles the past decade of baseball Also … Continue reading

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Winter Plan Complete as Mets Sign Weijgertse and Hato

The Mets continued their aggressive international scavenger hunt, signing Kevin Weijgertse and Bjorn Hato of Holland. The 18-year-old phenoms first attracted attention at a European showcase in North Carolina held during November. Weijgertse is a third baseman / first baseman … Continue reading

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Ryota Igarashi: Mechanical Evaluation

The Mets and Ryota Igarashi have reached an agreement on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old Japanese hurler is expected to compete for the setup role in front of Francisco Rodriguez. I’ve never seen him pitch (other than the video below) … Continue reading

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Mets Hot Stove Huddle

In case you missed it — and you know who you are if you did — the Mets Hot Stove Huddle organized by BlueAndOrange.net was a great success. Those who participated in town hall style Q&A panels included

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Broadway a Blue Jay and Other News

In a twist of irony, Lance Broadway has signed with the Blue Jays. Broadway was non-tendered by the Mets seven months after acquiring him in a trade with the White Sox for Ramon Castro. Castro agreed to terms with the … Continue reading

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