Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

Should They Pay Or Just Say No?

First the Mets say they’re going to pay, then they say maybe not. They already have the second-highest payroll in MLB, and Jeff Wilpon claims the Mets will continue to spend as much as anyone to improve the team. But will they? And more importantly, should they? Continue reading

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Q&A and More with Wally Backman

Steve Serby has an entertaining Q&A with Wally Backman in today’s New York Post, which I encourage you to read. In case you missed it, Bart Hubbach posits Backman as a possible successor to Jerry Manuel. David Lennon presented “leftover … Continue reading

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Plan B: Jose Guillen

According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets’ “Plan B” for a power-hitting left fielder is Jose Guillen. No, that is not a joke. The Mets have been linked to Guillen before, as Omar Minaya seems to have … Continue reading

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10 Free Agency Fears for Mets Fans

Free agents go on the open market today, and with a lack of trading chips, the Mets are expected to dive in deep to fill their multiple holes. At minimum, they need at least one starting pitcher — maybe two; … Continue reading

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Paul LoDuca Wants To Come Back

This afternoon in an appearance on XM 175 MLB Home Plate (SIRIUS 210), former Mets catcher Paul LoDuca expressed a desire to return to the big leagues in 2010. LoDuca missed all of 2009 due to injuries, but claims he … Continue reading

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Braves Release Brian Barton

According to Baseball America, the Braves have released former phenom outfielder Brian Barton. Barton was considered a great athlete but went undrafted after a strong career at U Miami, as clubs believed he’d make use of his aerospace engineering degree … Continue reading

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Jauss In, Alomar Out

Stop the presses! The Mets have hired Dave Jauss as their bench coach for 2010! I can envision people dancing in the streets upon hearing this extraordinary news. Seriously, though, it’s an interesting choice. Clearly, Jauss is

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Minor League Free Agent Options

As mentioned in an earlier post, the list of minor league free agents has been released, and there are more than a few intriguing men to consider. Following are a few in particular that caught my eye, in no particular … Continue reading

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