Category Archives: 11-12 Offseason

Blog Roundup: Reyesmania!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Paul Festa

The rumors, facts, innuendo, speculation, hand-wringing, and anxiety about Jose Reyes are at a peak.  It seems like every day some “reporter” quotes some “source” as saying Reyes has become a Miami Marlin.  However, he remains a free agent as … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Bobby Parnell

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Remember when Bobby Parnell was a young fireballer who looked like he might be the Mets’ closer of the future? We figured he’d take a career path similar to that of J.J. Putz, Brad Lidge, or Jonathan Broxton: he’d eventually … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Jonathon Niese

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Overall, Jonathon Niese took a step forward in 2011. But there were two issues that may impede his progress in 2012.

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Time is Ripe to Trade Dan Murphy

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

I know conventional wisdom says the Mets, a financially strapped team that is at least another season away from contention, should almost certainly hold on to a guy like Daniel Murphy, but I can’t help but think they’re best off … Continue reading →

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Jason Pridie and Nick Evans Clear Waivers

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Josh Burton

According to EspnNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin,  Mets‘ outfielder Jason Pridie and utility-player Nick Evans cleared waivers on Friday and are officially free agents may opt for free agency. A few days earlier, Pridie and Evans had been outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo, … Continue reading →

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Best Comments This Week

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

A quick review of some of the best comments found either here on MetsToday or on other sites in response to something written on MetsToday …

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Spilled Milk Part 2: Missed Trades Since 1986

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dan Capwell

We’re back after a brief interruption on our look at deals the Mets didn’t make and what those deals could have meant to the franchise if they had actually been consummated. This week, we’ll take a look at some near … Continue reading →

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Phillies/Madson Deal Could Set the Market Too High

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Paul Festa

The Phillies are reportedly in discussions to sign closer Ryan Madson to a 4-year, $44MM contract.  If they do, they will set the bar for the free agent closers market. It’s an inordinately high number of years and money for … Continue reading →

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