The Dodgers have traded Juan Pierre to the White Sox. What does this mean to the Mets?
09-10 Offseason
Your Chance to Rub Elbows with Stars
Tonight you have the rare opportunity to rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the Mets blogosphere. BlueAndOrange.net has assembled a group of bloggers from AmazinAvenue, MLB.com, SNY, NY Newsday, MetsToday, and others for an evening of Mets discussion. Conveniently, the event takes place in a bar, so we can all cry in … Read more
Royals Sign Phil Humber
In a fairly under-the-radar move, the Royals have signed former Met Philip Humber to a minor-league deal. Since leaving the Mets in the Johan Santana trade, Humber has been underwhelming — both in AAA and in brief stints at the Major League level. Personally I’m a bit sad that Humber hasn’t been able to “put … Read more
Lackey, Halladay, and the Mets
Within the next 48 hours, John Lackey will be a member of the Boston Red Sox.
During that same time frame, there is a good chance that Roy Halladay joins the Philadelphia Phillies, while Cliff Lee moves on to Seattle to form — with Felix Hernandez — perhaps one of the most potent lefty-righty starting combinations in MLB since Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling.
Meanwhile, the Mets have announced the signing of Kelvim Escobar to a minor-league contract.
Lackey to Red Sox?
It sounds like John Lackey will be signing with the Boston Red Sox. In addition, it appears that Jason Bay will NOT be returning to the Bosox, and may be leaning toward Seattle. Which, in turn, could mean that the Red Sox turn their attention to Matt Holliday — or perhaps settle for a less-expensive … Read more
Non-tenders To Consider
As a result of the non-tender deadline passing, a new influx of free agents has entered the market. Several could be valuable additions to the Mets. Let’s take a look at some in particular. Matt Capps Hard-throwing righthander who has served as the Pirates’ closer for the past three years, he’d fit in nicely as … Read more
Financial Value of Mets’ Non-tenders
The Mets have not tendered contracts to Jeremy Reed, Cory Sullivan, Tim Redding, nor Lance Broadway.
Personally, I enjoyed watching Reed and Sullivan, but neither will be worth what they could have made through the arbitration process. Redding finished strong in September but I can’t see offering him anything other than a minor-league contract. Lance Broadway’s greatest asset to the team was his last name.
Previously, the Mets did tender contracts to Alex Cora, Henry Blanco, Elmer Dessens, and Chris Coste.
Is it me, or is there little difference between the two above groups?
Alex Cora Injures Back
According to Beisbol Invernal: Los Criollos, asimismo, vieron salir del terreno de juego con supuestas molestias en la espalda en el segundo episodio a su valioso ‘infielder’, Alex Cora, quien anoche comenzó en la defensa de la antesala. Fue reemplazado por Danny González. I *think* that means Alex Cora left the ballgame in the second … Read more