Category Archives: 11-12 Offseason

Can the Mets Find Investors?

As you probably know, the Mets are in severe financial straits and in dire need of cash. Toward that end, they’re trying to raise about $200M by convincing 10 investors to pony up $20M each, in return for the following: … Continue reading

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2011 Evaluation: Justin Turner

The biggest competition in Port St. Lucie last March was at second base, where Luis Castillo, Dan Murphy, and Brad Emaus auditioned for the starting position. Oh, there was mention of Justin Turner, but the scrappy utilityman was written off … Continue reading

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Rumor: Mets To Cancel Spring Training

No need to count down the days to when pitchers and catchers report — the Mets may cancel spring training, according to a source close to The Situation.

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Addendum To Mets’ Cutting GCL Club

After reading, watching, and listening to several perspectives on the Mets’ decision to eliminate their Gulf Coast League team, I have a few bullet points to present for conversation: – Various reports confirm that a GCL club costs less than … Continue reading

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The Lesson of Generation K

This question was emailed to me by “Dan B”: Hey Joe, I keep hearing that we are basing this whole rebuilding phase around 2014 and our pitching prospects. Well, I lived through 1969 and our pitching prospects won us a … Continue reading

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Mets Cutting Rookie League Team

According to Adam Rubin, the Mets are eliminating a minor league team: The Mets will eliminate their Gulf Coast League team based in Port St. Lucie for 2012, not Kingsport. The cost-saving move still leaves the Mets will eight affiliates, … Continue reading

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Will Mets Release Fernando Martinez?

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets are considering “unloading” Fernando Martinez, and might even release the young outfielder. C’mon now, seriously?

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Mets Outbid On Darvish

Looks like Mets fans will not get a Japanese superstar pitcher under their Christmas tree this year, as the Texas Rangers narrowly outbid the Mets for the right to negotiate with Yu Darvish.

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