Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

Will Holliday or Bay Affect Francoeur?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Matt Holliday / Jason Bay buzz is heating up, with the latest news that the Red Sox will not attempt to re-sign Bay but may go after Adrian Gonzalez instead. Further, word from San Francisco is that the Giants … Continue reading →

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Why and How the Mets Should Trade for Roy Halladay

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Matt Himelfarb

(NOTE: this article is by MetsToday contributing writer and resident stathead Matt Himelfarb — be kind, and keep an open mind) Rumors of the Dodgers recent financial troubles due to the McCourts’ nasty split should be welcome news to the … Continue reading →

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Beltran to Boston?

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

The buzz from the Boston Herald is that the Red Sox might consider calling the Mets about Carlos Beltran this winter, in the event that Jason Bay is not re-signed. (Hat tip to Ed at MetsFever) Note I stated “buzz” … Continue reading →

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Who Is Aroldis Chapman?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may have been reading or hearing the buzz surrounding Aroldis Chapman, a Cuban defector who is currently meeting with several MLB teams in regard to his services. Here is what we know about him:

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The Mets and Milton Bradley

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets have inquired on the Cubs’ outfielder Milton Bradley. There’s only one scenario where this makes any sense … Continue reading →

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Holliday List Includes Mets

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Davidoff, free-agent-to-be Matt Holliday’s first two choices are the Yankees and Mets. Like Jason Marquis, Holliday is an intelligent man. It’s no surprise that the New York Yankees tops his list. They do, after all, have the … Continue reading →

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Jason Marquis Wants To Be a Met (?)

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Tracy Ringolsby, Jason Marquis has told his Colorado Rockies teammates that his goal is to sign with the New York Mets this winter. (Hat tip to Ed at MetsFever) Intriguing report by Ringolsby, and if true, it is … Continue reading →

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Championship Puzzles: Transactional Leadership

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m twisting the definition of “Transactional Leadership” for the purpose of a clever headline. For “part two” of what differentiates the Mets from championship teams, what we’re going to do here is briefly look at what the front offices of … Continue reading →

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