Category Archives: Hot Stove

The signing that seemingly came out of nowhere — for Scott “The Show” Schoeneweis — is likely more of a stepping stone than a final piece of the puzzle. Last year at this time, the Jae Seo deal was one … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, it’s not Barry Zito, but you already knew that. However, it’s also not Mark Mulder, who should be deciding between the Cardinals, Rangers, and Indians shortly. And it’s not David Wells, whose belly has grown so large he cannot … Continue reading →

OK, maybe it doesn’t seem like such “big” news that David Newhan has agreed to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets. But it is news, during what has been an excruciatingly slow week. If Newhan makes the big … Continue reading →

Last night the Boston Red Sox came to terms with Joel Pineiro on a 1-year, $4M deal. Pineiro was perhaps the most talented, currently healthy, starting pitcher left on the market, and apparently the Mets didn’t fit into his needs. … Continue reading →

I’m really, really hoping that Ken Davidoff’s source is wrong about the Mets’ interest in signing Tomo Ohka. I’m also hoping that they’re not interested in trading any active player for Rodrigo Lopez, since the Baltimore Orioles want a better … Continue reading →

Before spring training last year, the Mets had several “IFs” tied to their 2006 potential. Among them: 1. If Billy Wagner could fulfill his enormous (at the time) contract, despite nearing his mid-30s. 2. If Steve Trachsel could recover from … Continue reading →

We still have about 45 days before pitchers and catchers report — the time when hope springs eternal — yet there is a general panic among Mets fans because of Omar Minaya’s “lack of action” in the postseason. We were … Continue reading →

Happy New Year’s to everyone. Hope everyone has a healthy and happy 2007! With that out of the way, there isn’t much else to report, other than a tidbit from Ray Ratto suggesting that the Oakland A’s will trade Joe … Continue reading →