Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

Free Agent Evaluation: High Reward Starting Pitchers

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Anyone who watched the Mets in 2009 knows that after Johan Santana, there was a large hole in the starting rotation. The Mets desperately needed a #2 starter, and some would argue they didn’t have anyone worthy of being deemed … Continue reading →

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Billy Wagner Signs with Braves

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to multiple sources (originally Ken Rosenthal), former Mets closer Billy Wagner has signed a one-year, $7M contract with the Atlanta Braves. Yee ha. Can’t wait to see Wags 18 times a year. Hat tip to MetsToday reader “Walnutz15”, who … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Payroll Doesn’t Matter

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have the highest payroll in the NL, and the second-highest payroll in MLB. Yet they finished in second-to-last place in the NL East. A few bloggers have an idea on how and why the Mets’ money doesn’t matter. … Continue reading →

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Kelly Shoppach Traded to Rays

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

In the past week, Ed at MetsFever, DJ Short, and Ted Berg all discussed Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach, who would become available if he were non-tendered. Before I could weigh in on the subject, however, the Indians traded Shoppach to … Continue reading →

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No Arb for Olivo, Polanco, Dye, Dotel

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today is the last day for teams to offer arbitration to players who have filed for free agency. If you are unaware, this is a big deal particularly in regard to free agents who are classified as “Type A” or … Continue reading →

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Mets Hire Wayne Krivsky

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

As expected, the Mets have brought in “motivation” for Omar Minaya — former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky. Krivsky was hired by the Mets last June as a scout, but after the season he moved on to the Orioles as GM … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Brian Schneider; Coste Prefers Philly Too

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The Morning Call, Brian Schneider has signed a one-year two-year, $3M contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Schneider grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Northampton High School, about an hour north of Philadelphia — and as you may have … Continue reading →

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Mets Free Agent Targets: 09 Mets

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Eight 2009 Mets filed for free agency: Alex Cora, Carlos Delgado, Elmer Dessens, Ramon Martinez, J.J. Putz, Brian Schneider, Gary Sheffield, and Fernando Tatis. Let’s go through them briefly, one by one.

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