Category Archives: 12-13 Offseason

Mike Piazza Admits PEDs Use

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Joe Janish

According to Mike Piazza, his soon-to-be-released autobiography includes the admission of using Androstenedione.

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Indians Sign Giambi, Dice-K

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joe Janish

The Cleveland Indians have extended spring training invitations to veterans Jason Giambi and Daisuke Matsuzaka.

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Should Mets Acquire Tony Campana?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joe Janish

In a recent comment, “TexasGusCC” said: Tony Campana was just released by the Cubs to make room for Scott Hairston on the 40 man roster. Campana’s stats: 347 ABs, 54 sb, 44 r, .260 avg, .308 obp. Bourn for $14MM … Continue reading →

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Joe Saunders Signs with Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, veteran lefthanded starter Joe Saunders signed with the Seattle Mariners.

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Spring Trade Candidate: Domonic Brown

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Matt Himelfarb

The swell of players in spring training is too much for a 25-man roster to handle. As a result, trades made in advance of Opening Day often include diamonds in the rough, due to lack of options and other factors. … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: The Latest on Bourn, Other Activity

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

According to a tweet by former GM Jim Bowden, if the Mets were able to sign Michael Bourn, it is “likely” the Mets would be able to retain their first round pick. According to a league source if the Mets were able to … Continue reading →

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How Mets Can Sign Michael Bourn and Not Lose First-round Pick

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joe Janish

There is one sure-fire way for the Mets to sign Michael Bourn and not lose their first-round, 11th pick overall in the 2013 draft. And it has nothing to do with getting MLB to grant a rules exception or amendment … Continue reading →

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Why MLB Shouldn’t Protect Mets Pick

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, the Mets are petitioning MLB to allow them to protect their 2013 first-round draft pick in the event they sign a free agent who rejected a qualifying offer — i.e., Michael Bourn or Kyle Lohse. However, … Continue reading →

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