Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

The People Want Backman

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

I had absolutely, positively, nothing to do with this … I didn’t even cast one vote. From MetsBlog:

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Mets Final Four

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

And then there were four … The Mets have reportedly settled on four final candidates for the position of 2011 field manager, as Chip Hale, Wally Backman, Bob Melvin, and Terry Collins have alll been informed that they will receive … Continue reading →

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Braves Acquire Dan Uggla

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

As you may already know, the Marlins have traded Dan Uggla to the Braves for Omar Infante and Mike Dunn. I have to say I’m a little surprised at how little the Braves had to part with in order to … Continue reading →

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Will the Mets Get Dan Uggla?

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

So far, it’s mostly Fish frying on the Hot Stove, as the Marlins have been the busiest team in terms of transactions. In the past week, Florida has made two deals, first sending 6’7″ Andrew Miller to the Red Sox … Continue reading →

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Condolences to Sandy Alderson

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

Awful, awful, awful news: Sandy Alderson lost his father this evening. The 87-year-old John Alderson, a former Air Force pilot, was killed in St. Petersburg, Florida after being struck by an automobile. From Sandy, via MetsBlog: Our entire family is … Continue reading →

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Terry Collins Also Charged with DUI

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

It turns out that Wally Backman is not the only fiery managerial candidate who was once charged with a DUI — Mets Field Coordinator Terry Collins was also charged with driving while under the influence / driving intoxicated / driving … Continue reading →

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Collins’ Experience: Good or Bad?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Terry Collins has emerged as the top candidate for the job of Mets manager in 2011: Alderson is scheduled to interview Terry Collins this weekend in San Diego and a person … Continue reading →

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Melvin and Jauss Begin the Proceedings

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to the REAL Sandy Alderson on Twitter, the first two candidates to be interviewed for manager of the 2011 Mets are Bob Melvin and Dave Jauss. Excuse me if my heart rate drops rather than races at the hearing … Continue reading →

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