Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

More Details on Chris Capuano

Last week we briefly discussed the Mets’ signing of lefthanded pitcher Chris Capuano — which I still think is a good, low-risk pickup that could pay surprising dividends. If you want to learn a little more about Capuano, check out … Continue reading

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29 DUPACR: Alex Trevino

If you missed yesterday’s post on cancer survivor Jackson Todd, then you may not understand what’s going on here. Each day, we will honor a random former Met who wore the uniform number that correlates with the Days Until Pitchers … Continue reading

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Mets To Sign Willie Harris

According to ESPN-NY’s Adam Rubin, the Mets are on the verge of announcing the signing of Willie Harris to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. The 32-year-old Harris has been a thorn in the side of Mets … Continue reading

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30 Days Until Pitchers and Catchers Report

It’s about one month before pitchers and catchers report, and it would seem that the Mets are still in the market for free agents to plug a few holes. Perhaps a reserve outfielder who can handle centerfield, for one (though … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading: Mets By The Numbers

As mentioned a few weeks ago, the winter (a.k.a., “not the baseball season”) is unbearably long for me. In an effort to fill the hole where baseball usually is, I’ve immersed myself in reading about baseball. This week, I’m reading … Continue reading

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Royals Outbid Mets for Jeff Francis

If you haven’t yet heard, the Kansas City Royals have signed lefthanded starter Jeff Francis to a one-year, $2M contract, plus incentives. The deal was reportedly double what his former team, the Colorado Rockies, offered, and apparently more than the … Continue reading

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Mets Sniffing Around Young, Bush

Get your mind out of the gutter. Not sure how you interpreted that headline, but I read at MetsBlog that the Mets are interested in pitchers Chris Young and David Bush. You already know my stance on Young; despite his … Continue reading

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Mets Sign Taylor Tankersley

As you can see by the picture to the left, the Mets have re-signed Dick Tidrow. Tidrow last pitched for the Mets in 1984, sporting a 9.19 ERA through 11 ballgames before being released. We thought it was the end … Continue reading

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