Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

David Wright to Red Sox?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

In an article on Boston.com, Globe journalist Nick Cafardo wrote under the heading “Apropos of Nothing”: Seems like David Wright is no longer a great fit for the Mets (because of Citi Field), but he would be for the Red … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay To Sign with Mets

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s not official, but according to Mike Francesa, Jason Bay will sign with the Mets. Was it just a coincidence that Francesa’s announcement came a day after MetsToday pulled the Mets offer off the table? Perhaps Omar Minaya will send … Continue reading →

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The Big News: 10 Guesses

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Mike Francesa announced on his Monday radio show that he would, on Tuesday (today), be delivering news of a “major update” regarding the New York Mets. Here are my top ten guesses at what that … Continue reading →

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DeRosa, Guardado Off the Table

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to several reports, superutilityman Mark DeRosa has agreed to a two-year, $12M contract with the San Francisco Giants. Seems like a lot for a 35-year-old coming off wrist surgery, doesn’t it? Additionally, those pesty Washington Nationals have made another … Continue reading →

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The Mets 2010 Starting Rotation

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

NY Sports Day reported this from the “21 Days of Clemente”, where Omar Minaya was a special guest: The GM was asked his opinion of the 2010 Mets starting rotation. He quickly answered, “[Johan] Santana, [Mike] Pelfrey, [John] Maine, [Oliver] … Continue reading →

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MetsToday Pulls Bay Offer

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

On behalf of Omar Minaya and the New York Mets, the MetsToday.com blog has officially pulled the 4-year, $60M contract offer to Jason Bay off the table. After plenty of time and careful consideration, we Mets fans have determined that … Continue reading →

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10 Things To Do Before Trading Luis Castillo

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

A recent column from Boston.com claims that the Mets remain the team most interested in Orlando Hudson, but only if “they are able move Luis Castillo”. Granted, that tidbit may not be worth a hill of beans (heh heh), since … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Kelvim Escobar

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

This time it’s for real, we think: the Mets have reached an agreement with Kelvim Escobar on a one-year, minor league deal. The news was tweeted by Joel Sherman and reported by ESPN. According to the Daily News: Minaya told … Continue reading →

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