Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

Mets Sign Russ Adams

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

MMMEeeetss zzazasign RRRRRRRRRRussa;ldkja; Adddddd Sorry … I was shaking with so much excitement when I heard the news that the Mets signed Russ Adams that I could barely type! Yes, it’s true — the Mets have finally landed a low-cost, … Continue reading →

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Will Roberto Alomar Get Into the Hall of Fame?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

Today we will find out what players have been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and among the candidates is former Met Roberto Alomar. Many consider Alomar to be the very best defensive second baseman in baseball history. That … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay, Beirut, Siberia

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Only days before Jason Bay agreed to a deal with the New York Mets, Peter Gammons told listeners of WEEI that Bay would “rather be playing in Beirut than Queens”. And a day after Bay agreed to play in Queens, … Continue reading →

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Castillo for Lowell?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

So Jerry Crasnick of ESPN claims he heard about the Mets and Red Sox discussing a swap of Luis Castillo and Mike Lowell. Really? Because it doesn’t make much sense from any angle whatsoever. First of all, the Red Sox … Continue reading →

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Judging F-Mart’s Debut

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

For once, I agree with Marty Noble. And it’s unfortunate.

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Phillies Sign Baez, Cubs Sign Byrd

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Danys Baez to a two-year contract. The veteran righty reliever missed all of 2008 due to an elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery, and came back last year to pitch in 59 games and post … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

Thanks for visiting MetsToday during 2009. I wish you a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve celebration. For those of you partaking in adult beverages this evening, please do not drive, as I would like to read your comments here … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Kevin McReynolds

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Not long after Mike Francesa announced that Jason Bay accepted the Mets’ contract offer, I received a phone call from good friend and occasional MetsToday contributing writer John Fitzgerald. John: “Hey, we should invent the internet while there’s still time.” … Continue reading →

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