Category Archives: Hot Stove

Mets Could Learn from Red Sox

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Joe Janish

This is one of the most agonizing periods of the year. Because of exclusive negotiating until November 11th, no “new” free agents can be signed. Due to that, no trades will be made, either. Add in the D-Mat auction — … Continue reading →

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D-Mat Part Deux

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Joe Janish

We’ll find out in a couple days whether the Mets have the right — or even bid for the right — to sit with superscum … er, superagent … Scott Boras for 30 days to negotiate a contract for Daisuke … Continue reading →

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Mark Loretta at 2B?

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Joe Janish

According to agent Bob Garber, the Mets are interested in Mark Loretta. Though this might sound like the hot stove heating up in Flushing, my guess is that this is more Garber hyping up his client to nudge the Boston … Continue reading →

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Mulder in Sights — Sosa Too?

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Joe Janish

It’s doubtful Omar Minaya is reading this blog, but it sure is coincidental that just one day after posting my free agent wishlist, there’s been news that the Mets are interested in Mark Mulder. Nice to see the Mets being … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Wishlist

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Joe Janish

Yesterday I posted my list of preferred free-agent re-signs. Today I am posting my wish lists for signing non-Met free agents. Because the Mets are more or less set at a number of positions, I’m breaking down the free agents … Continue reading →

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Wishlist: Top Free Agent Re-Signs

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Joe Janish

Here is my personal list of current Mets free agents I hope the Mets will re-sign. 1. Chad Bradford The guy was incredible when coming into messes with runners on base. Since he throws underhanded, he can probably keep up … Continue reading →

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Mota Busted

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Joe Janish

Well that answers some questions … Guillermo Mota has been suspended for the first 50 games of the 2007 season for violating MLB’s drug policy. After pitching like crap for the Cleveland Indians for much of 2006, Mota came into … Continue reading →

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The Barry Bonds Issue

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Joe Janish

Though there might be a better chance of seeing Sammy Sosa patrolling left field at Shea next year, the fact that Barry Bonds is a free agent is intriguing enough to be covered at this Mets-only blog. The San Francisco … Continue reading →

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