Category Archives: 14-15 Offseason

Athletics Acquire Ike Davis

The Oakland Athletics have traded international signing money to the Pittsburgh Pirates for former Met Ike Davis. Ironically, in a related move, the A’s DFA’d former Met Andrew Brown to make room on the 40-man roster for Davis. In other … Continue reading

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Sigh of Relief for Mets Fans – Hanley Ramirez Off the Table

The Boston Red Sox have reunited with Hanley Ramirez, signing the free agent to a 4-year, $88M contract. No word on what the Mets offered Han-Ram prior to his decision to sign with the Bosox.

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How Giancarlo Stanton Signing Affects Mets

In case you’re just now returning from an African safari tour, the Miami Marlins signed Giancarlo Stanton to a 13-year, $325M contract. How does this historic signing affect the Mets?

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Braves and Cardinals Make Blockbuster Trade

The Atlanta Braves have traded outfielder Jason Heyward and relief pitcher Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals for starting pitcher Shelby Miller and minor league pitcher Tyrell Jenkins. The Braves’ rebuilding project has officially begun.

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The Cuddyer Signing: Like It or Loathe It?

  I am somewhere in the middle on this one. ICYMI, the Mets signed Colorado outfielder Michael Cuddyer yesterday. Didn’t see that coming. Interesting tidbit: then-prospect Cuddyer was one of the Twins rumored to be coming back to the Mets … Continue reading

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The Mets: Three Moves They Will Make This Offseason

I have achieved a somewhat Zen-like acceptance of the coming quiet offseason for the Mets. I believe that correctly or otherwise, the Front Office envisions the window of opportunity really opening in 2016 with a mainly home-grown 25-man roster. Maybe I … Continue reading

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Mets Lose Andrew Brown and Juan Centeno

If you haven’t heard, both Andrew Brown and Juan Centeno have been claimed by other teams after being waived by the Mets.

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Why Mets May Not Pursue Jed Lowrie

Well there’s interesting news: former supposed target of Sandy Alderson, Jed Lowrie, may no longer be of interest to the Mets — according to “sources.” We all know about those unnamed sources that pop up all winter. Let’s pretend there’s … Continue reading

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