Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

Mets Get Buchholz, Capuano

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

No, not Clay Buchholz (unfortunately), but TAYLOR Buchholz, who happens to be Clay’s “distant” cousin … though, I’m not sure what that means nor if it helps him pitch. The Mets signed the 29-year-oldTaylor Buchholz to a one-year, non-guaranteed, $600,000 … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Starting Pitchers

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

Earlier this offseason, Sandy Alderson mentioned that the Mets would be looking to acquire arms for the bullpen and the starting rotation. Not necessarily big names, but more likely bargain-bin pitchers who could compete for spots and provide depth. Alderson … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading: Faith and Fear in Flushing

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

In my last post I mentioned “cabin fever” getting the best of me. Trying to write about the Mets during a winter of inaction led me to do some reading. For the past few weeks I’ve been re-reading favorites from … Continue reading →

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New Years Mets Rant

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

New Year’s is supposed to be a time of optimism. We write resolutions in the hopes of making ourselves better people(or at least, more accepting of ourselves). The dropping of the ball, the fireworks, and the ushering in of a … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Thanks so much for making 2010 a wonderful year. Even if the Mets stunk (and will continue to stink), it’s still great — in my mind — to have the chance to connect with you and banter about baseball. I … Continue reading →

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Next Mets Free Agent Target: Jeff D’Amico

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

This offseason has been trying, to say the least, for most Mets fans. Yes, I get the whole idea of rebuilding, the constrained budget, the need for MLB to take over the organization, and that 2011 is a throwaway season. … Continue reading →

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Quick Look: DJ Carrasco

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets biggest winter acquisition thus far has been the signing of free-agent pitcher D.J. Carrasco. Personally, I don’t know much about Carrasco, since he spent most of his career in the Adulterated League and Japan. What little we saw … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Outfielder

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

I keep reading in various places that the Mets have earmarked a portion of their meager winter budget for a fourth outfielder. If this is true, why? It’s pretty much been established that the 2011 season will not be one … Continue reading →

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