Category Archives: Hot Stove

Teixeira to Braves: Now What?

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

So it’s only a matter of time before the Mark Teixeira trade to the Braves becomes official. Now what? How about this: nothing. While the Braves are about to acquire one of the elite hitters in the American League, the … Continue reading →

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Willie’s Head-scratcher

Posted on July 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

Willie Randolph, on his managerial gaffe of pinch-hitting his last position player in the seventh inning last night — causing Tommy Glavine to be used as a pinch-hitter in the ninth: “Yeah, we were short…When Lo Duca went down, we … Continue reading →

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Second Base Question

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Joe Janish

No, this isn’t a question about a second baseman for the Mets. The question is: how did the Phillies — in the market for a second baseman for about three hours — pick up a very serviceable one from the … Continue reading →

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No Deal with Pirates

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

Not that there was any offer on the table, or any talks between Omar Minaya and Pittsburgh GM Dave Littlefield, but I’m going to make a preemptive statement regarding any trade with the Pirates: no thanks. While last year’s deadline … Continue reading →

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Omar’s Blockbuster Trade

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

This has been the most ho-hum wind-down to July 31st in a long time. In fact, I don’t remember this little talk a week before the trading deadline since … hmmm … 1981? And the only reason it was quiet … Continue reading →

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10 Players the Mets Won’t Get

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Joe Janish

The trading deadline is nearing quickly, and though there’s plenty of hot air circulating, very little action is being made. The only significant deal thus far sent Jason Kendall to the Cubs — a nice deal, but only barely newsworthy … Continue reading →

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Trade with the White Sox

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Joe Janish

Calm down, it didn’t happen yet (if ever). And I’m certain MetsBlog would have scooped me if a deal went down. However, it does seem that everybody’s waiting for Omar and Kenny Williams to make a deal. It ain’t happening … Continue reading →

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Last-Minute Pickups

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Joe Janish

With just three days before Opening Day, all teams are making tough decisions in regard to their rosters and starting lineups. The Mets, obviously, are trolling the waiver wire for an arm to put into the bullpen, but there are … Continue reading →

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