Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

Profile on Jenrry Mejia in Baseball America

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Is Jenrry Mejia ready for the big leagues? A Baseball America writer gives his point-of-view after watching Mejia pitch in Arizona. Continue reading →

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One More Time for Edgardo Alfonzo?

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Edgardo Alfonzo is eager to return to MLB, and wants to end his career as a New York Met, according to Kevin Kernan of the New York Post. Fonzie hasn’t played in MLB since 2006, spending 2007-2008 in Indy ball … Continue reading →

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Jeff Francoeur to Return

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to a tweet by Bart Hubbach of the NY Post, the Mets plan to bring Jeff Francoeur back in 2010 — and may even negotiate a contract extension with him. I know the statheads like to point out his … Continue reading →

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Josh Thole To Return Early?

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The New York Times, there’s a slight possibility that catcher Josh Thole could return early from his Venezuelan Winter League stint. Thole is currently playing for Leones de Caracas, and Mets officials are concerned for his safety after … Continue reading →

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Luis Castillo and Juan Pierre

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

One of the rumors floating around is that the Mets and Dodgers are talking about swapping Luis Castillo and Juan Pierre. But how can that help the Mets, who need a slugger? There’s at least one scenario where it can … Continue reading →

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A Short Hot Stove Season?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Current season-ticket holders need to make a deposit for 2010 by December 4th. Will the Mets give them a reason to renew before then? Continue reading →

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The Hot Stove Season Opens

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Hot Stove Season is underway, and already we have a flurry of buzz and rumors. One whirlwind post from Adam Rubin is chock full of information (or misinformation, take your pick), which I’ll break down here.

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Mets in Three-way for Overbay?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The latest column from Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets, Cubs, and Blue Jays are engaged in talks that would send Luis Castillo to Chicago, Milton Bradley to Toronto, and Lyle Overbay to New York. Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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