I had hoped to shelve the “Manuel Being Manuel” category until at least spring training. Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite zen master couldn’t contain himself through the winter months.
Jerry Manuel spoke with reporters in Indianapolis today, and Brian Costa provides the “highlights” of the conversation.
Among them:
– Manuel claims
While the Yankees continue to find a way to wrangle Curtis Granderson away from the Tigers, the Mets have made a move to acquire an outfielder.
According to Adam Rubin and Troy Renck, the Mets have signed veteran
Who says the Mets aren’t active at the winter meetings? They just acquired another replacement for Jerry Manuel. According to Joel Sherman and confirmed by David Lennon, the Mets have signed 2007 NL Manager of the Year Bob Melvin to be a Major League scout. Interesting that both Melvin and Wally Backman are now employed … Read more
The big rumor out of Indianapolis early this morning was a trade of John Maine to the Brewers for Corey Hart.
As of 9:30 am, however, the deal was either dead or on the back burner, as Milwaukee is focusing on bullpen help.
But what the heck, let’s discuss it — at least until a more salacious rumor comes out of Indy.
Personally, I prefer
When Omar Minaya entered the hotel lobby in Indianapolis (as opposed to “having lobby” in Indy), he was greeted by several members of the media, including David Lennon and Adam Rubin.
Not surprisingly, Minaya’s chats with the two journalists provided mixed messages.
The first day of the annual winter meetings is complete. Here’s what happened: – a bogus rumor circulated sending Mets fans in horror, reporting that Pat Burrell was on his way to Flushing. – another bogus rumor had the Mets trading for Edwin Jackson. I feel bad for MetsToday reader Micalpalyn, who has been pining … Read more
The winter meetings began today, and by 10:30 am there was a rumor that the Mets, Cubs, and Rays were involved in a three-way deal that sent Pat Burrell to the Mets, Luis Castillo to the Cubs, and Milton Bradley to the Rays. However, as of 12:25 PM EST, that deal is just that — … Read more
There have been a few rumors floating that the Mets could obtain Pat Burrell from the Rays — possibly as part of a three-team deal that would send Luis Castillo to the Cubs and Milton Bradley to Tampa Bay. Such a trade may not come to fruition, but “Pat the Bat” is definitely on the … Read more
