Category Archives: Hot Stove

For those who missed the Anna Benson act, there’s a very good chance you’ll get to see her and her hubby Kris many, many times in 2008 — word on the street is that Kris Benson is about to sign … Continue reading →

In the aftermath of the Johan Santana deal, there were immediate grumblings by pundits that the Twins “settled” for the Mets’ package of Carlos Gomez, Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey, and Deolis Guerra. The general theory is that the Twins had … Continue reading →

Twins agree to deal Johan Santana to the Mets. Discuss …

You may have already seen MetsBlog quoting Impacto Deportivo’s report that Carlos Gomez has been told to stop playing winter ball — feeding speculation that he is on his way to Minnesota as part of a deal for Johan Santana. … Continue reading →

There is a great book by former NFL running back Gale Sayers titled “I Am Third”. Sayers means after God (first) and his family (second). However, Billy Wagner, in an interview with Kevin Burkhardt on SNY’s Mets Hot Stove, he … Continue reading →

So the latest rumor — straight from the oft-unreliable Tracy Ringolsby — is that Livan Hernandez is “close” to signing with the Mets. If it’s true, I’m fine with it — Livan is the guy who can replace Tom Glavine’s … Continue reading →

Two more free-agent pitchers have left the market. Lefty Jeremy Affeldt has agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Reds and righty Brett Tomko has signed with the Royals. From my point of view, either of these guys could have … Continue reading →