Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

Free Agent Focus: Minor Leaguers

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

The list of minor league free agents was published on Baseball America a few weeks ago, but it wasn’t celebrated with quite the pomp and circumstance of the beginning of MLB free agency. Yet, there likely will be much more … Continue reading →

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Fernando Nieve Signed By Pirates

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting that the Pirates have signed former Mets pitcher Fernando Nieve to a minor-league deal. Personally, I’m a bit sad to see him go as I believe he has potential as either a middle reliever or … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Second Base

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Is there a Mets fan alive who wants to see Luis Castillo at second base on Opening Day 2011? Unfortunately, it will take a minor miracle by Sandy Alderson to move him this winter — without swallowing some or all … Continue reading →

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Mets Get a D for Terry Collins

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Jon Heyman of SI.com recently posted a “report card” of the managerial hirings this winter. In the article, he gave the Mets a “D+” for the hiring of Terry Collins, rating it #10 of 10 hirings — in other words, … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Catchers

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

A few weeks ago, Sandy Alderson said the Mets will seek a veteran backstop, as he is not convinced that Josh Thole can be an everyday catcher: “We’re looking for more catching,” Alderson said. “I think it would be a … Continue reading →

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Mets Could Get Beato Back

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Back in 2005, the Mets spent their 17th-round pick on Pedro Beato, a tall and gangly pitcher out of Xaverian HS in Brooklyn, NY. It was a “draft-and-follow” choice, meaning the Mets retained the rights to sign him until one … Continue reading →

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Risk – Reward Free Agent Pitchers

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

As Sandy Alderson has told us, the Mets are not concerned with making the postseason in 2011. Further, they may have only $5M to play with on this winter’s free agents. Considering those two factors, do ANY free agents make … Continue reading →

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F-Mart Injured After One Game

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to ESPN-NY, Fernando Martinez experienced knee discomfort in his first game with Escogido of the Dominican League and could possibly be shut down for the remainder of the winter. Martinez had gone 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, but reportedly had … Continue reading →

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