Category Archives: Hot Stove

The Chicago White Sox pulled a page out of the New York baseball spin book, drumming up unreal interest for an unknown quantity, then turning it into something else. Usually, though, the Mets will flip an Alex Escobar and Billy … Continue reading →

He couldn’t just go away quietly … no, it appears that Sammy Sosa is making a comeback. A year after declining a $500,000, non-guaranteed contract from the Washington Nationals, Sosa claims that he will now accept such an offer in … Continue reading →

For the first time this offseason, Barry Zito has spoken at length regarding his present and future. The article opens with mention of Zito’s hardworking offseason, and the fact that he’s already trimmed his body fat percentage “by 4.5 percent”. … Continue reading →

The Kansas City Royals are about to sign reliever David Riske to a one-year, $2M contract. Granted, this is not the type of signing that is headline news. However, it’s alarming that they were able to wrap up a fairly … Continue reading →

After writing my last post, and looking over the pitching staff, it appears that the Mets might be considering a move of Aaron Heilman to the starting rotation. Yes, it could just be my wishful thinking overpowering the truth, but … Continue reading →

Let’s pretend that there really is a possibility that Barry Zito will sign with the Rangers, or some team on the Left Coast. What will the Mets’ pitching staff look like? Well, here it is right now (we’re omitting Pedro … Continue reading →

Maybe Omar Minaya was on Santa’s “naughty” list, because it doesn’t look like there will be a signed contract from Barry Zito waiting under the Mets’ tree come Christmas morning. In fact, it doesn’t look like Zito will be under … Continue reading →

We are in the midst of the holiday season, and nearly everyone in MLB is clearly insane. I bring this up because, part of the end-of-year holidays is to reflect on the past year, and count our blessings. The Mets … Continue reading →