Category Archives: Hot Stove

Remarkably, the dozen or so teams that had supposedly been clamoring for Barry Zito’s services have died down to maybe three … or is it two? Reports are that the Mets, Rangers, and Giants are among the teams inquiring about … Continue reading →

OK, Mr. Glavine … I apologize for Photoshopping a Thanksgiving turkey on your head. And I apologize for Photoshopping a giant screw in your hand. And I apologize for saying you were screwing the Mets. And I’m also sorry for … Continue reading →

This hemming and hawing from Tom Glavine has nothing AT ALL to do with indecision, nor family issues, nor any other “personal matters” being spouted in the press. It is a ploy and manipulation by the Braves and Glavine, who … Continue reading →

It’s almost official — Chad Bradford has submarined the Mets and bolted for Baltimore. Bradford was a major piece of a very strong bullpen that is receding by the day. Without ChadBrad around, who will clean up the messes Pedro … Continue reading →

There isn’t a whole lot for Mets fans to do today, as there is a bundle of inaction out of Shea. No word from Tom Glavine yet, the annual Manny rumors reportedly don’t include Omar this year, and Chad Bradford … Continue reading →

There’s no question that the market this offseason is insane … it’s not unlike the mind-numbing moves made early in the 21st century, when people like Richard Hidalgo, Javy Vazquez, and Denny Neagle were receiving long-term, $13M per year deals. … Continue reading →

It’s another slow news day. Most likely, it will be a slow news weekend. As a result, about the only thing we Mets fans can do is ponder the most recent deals — most of which seem confusing or irrelevant … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the Mets hope for a Tom — as in Glavine — is dwindling by the day. In fact, Tom is beginning to turn into a turkey, with his inability to commit to either the Mets or … Continue reading →