Category Archives: 11-12 Offseason

Pedro Martinez and the Mets

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Paul Festa

Two years after he threw his last pitch, Pedro Martinez plans to announce his retirement from major league baseball. There’s no question Pedro was one of the game’s most dominant pitchers in his prime.  He won a total of 219 … Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask Sandy Alderson?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

Last night, I had the opportunity to ask Mets GM Sandy Alderson any question in the world via a blogger conference call. Hmm … the answer to world peace? cure for cancer? what it’ll take to sign Jose Reyes? Nah, … Continue reading →

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How Long is Mets Rebuilding Plan?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

Assuming you believe the Mets are in a “rebuilding phase”, how long do you think the rebuilding plan will last? And why / how did you arrive at that time frame? The reason I ask is because there seems to … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Josh Thole

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

OK, here’s the post where at least half of Mets fans decide they hate me, because they think I hate Josh Thole. Let’s get one thing straight: I like all catchers, therefore I like Josh Thole. Second, I like Josh … Continue reading →

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Mets Hot on Dotel?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Anthony Di Como is reporting that the Mets may be “in the running” for reliever Octavio Dotel. If so, they’re at least a year too late — and probably, still a dollar too short.

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Nick Evans Signs with Pirates

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Nick Evans has signed a minor-league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, presumably with an invitation to spring training. Good move for Nick, who — ironically — may have an opportunity to platoon with lefthanded-hitting Garret Jones at first base. I … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Hire Bobby Valentine

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t heard, former Mets utilityman Bobby Valentine has been chosen by the Boston Red Sox to be their manager in 2012. Valentine also managed the Mets at one point — if memory serves correctly, he was in … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade Fernando Martinez for Chris Tillman?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, the Orioles “would be willing to” trade right-hander Chris Tillman. If you recall, Tillman, who will be just 24 next year, was, not too long ago, one of the most highly regarded pitching prospects … Continue reading →

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