Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

Why Ben Sheets May Choose Oakland

The rumors swirling around Ben Sheets recently have included the Oakland Athletics, which may come as a surprise to some people considering their budgetary concerns. But from Ben Sheets’ perspective, signing with the A’s makes a lot of sense. For … Continue reading

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Can the Mets Learn from the Jets?

Though the New York Jets’ Cinderella story came to a crashing halt on Sunday, the team has nothing to be ashamed about. In fact, the season was by all means a success, compared to where they finished last year. Toward … Continue reading

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Rundown On Remaining Free Agents: Pitchers

With only a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Port St. Lucie, the Mets still have some holes to fill. Conveniently, there are still several free agents available, many of whom have some type of … Continue reading

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Brian Stokes: MVP ?

While looking again at the trade of Brian Stokes to the Angels to Gary Matthews, Jr., a crazy fact became apparent: The Angels paid $21.5M for Brian Stokes. Wow. That pretty much makes him the most monetarily valuable player in … Continue reading

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Rex Ryan Redux

Way, way back at the end of September — and the beginning of the NFL season — I posted some articles regarding rookie Jets coach Rex Ryan. In the first post, I mentioned that “The Mets Can Learn From the … Continue reading

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Industry Insight on Gary Matthews Jr.

Buster Olney had some “inside knowledge” to report on Gary Matthews, Jr. Some of the highlights, for those who are not “Insiders”:

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Fernando Tatis Could Return to Mets

From Mike Puma of the New York Post: According to an industry source, if Carlos Delgado is not re-signed, Fernando Tatis is a strong candidate to rejoin the Mets next season. The organization continues to monitor Delgado’s progress in the … Continue reading

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Art Shamsky Rekindled

Art Shamsky has re-launched his offical website, and it’s looking good. Nice to see the internet can properly rekindle Mets history, since the Mets themselves are incapable. Be sure to check it out and “eduMETcate” yourself. James K at Amazin … Continue reading

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