Category Archives: Hot Stove

Buzz: Harden, Silva

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

I’ll admit to being slightly late on these tidbits, but feel they should be covered. Rich Harden MetsBlog deciphered from a recent Oakland A’s Mailbag that Rich Harden would be traded before Danny Haren or Joe Blanton. However, after reading … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove, Pitching Staff | 14 Comments

Glavine, Johan, etc.

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

Some interesting buzz affecting the Mets … let’s go over them one by one. Johan Santana Peter Abraham at the Journal News speculates the cost of Johan Santana. The way he sees it, for the Yankees to pry Johan from … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 13 Comments

Needs and Luxuries

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Joe Janish

One of my favorite baseball sites — MLBTradeRumors — recently covered the Mets in their “Needs and Luxuries” series (hat tip to Micalpalyn and Isuzudude for inspiring this rebuttal). Take a look at that post and then come back here. … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Around the Blogs, Hot Stove | 12 Comments

Check with Eck

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Joe Janish

So the “buzz” surrounding the Mets today is David Eckstein. Now, before we go nutty about the possibilities, understand that there has been no talk from anyone inside the Mets’ organization regarding Eckstein. Rather, it is pure speculation tossed out … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 9 Comments

How A-Rod Can Affect the Mets

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Joe Janish

It’s premature to start thinking about the offseason intentions of Alex Rodriguez — from what I understand, the postseason is still happening (when the Mets stop playing, I stop watching). However, it’s fun to dream up “what ifs”. Presuming A-Rod … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 7 Comments

Offers On the Table

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

There is a smorgasboard of players rumored to be on the trading table, but this isn’t an all-you-can eat. Let’s take a quick look at some of the athletes the Mets are purportedly thinking about obtaining. Eric Gagne He’s going … Continue reading →

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Deadline Deals: The Last 10 Years

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

Just for fun, thought I’d post a list of the last New York Mets “deadline deals” from the last 10 years. 2006: Xavier Nady to Pirates for Roberto Hernandez and Oliver Perez Nice deal for both sides, as it turned … Continue reading →

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Do We Want Castillo?

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

OK, so now the deal looks more reasonable: minor league catcher Drew Butera and outfielder Dustin Martin for Luis Castillo. I have no qualms about the talent exchange here. Drew Butera will be lucky to reach the glorious heights of … Continue reading →

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