Category Archives: Buzz

Who Will Be Mets First Baseman?

During the postgame press conference yesterday, Mets manager Terry Collins stated that the first baseman who started against the Reds today would be the man to get the most ample opportunity — at least 60 at-bats — to win the … Continue reading

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Why the Mets Want to Trade Luis Castillo

There is an excellent column written by Ben Shpigel in The New York Times explaining why the Mets want to trade Luis Castillo. Shpigel lists a number of statistics supporting the desire to move Castillo, but it’s doubtful anyone in … Continue reading

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The Price for Roy Halladay

According to a “high-ranking official” cited in an article by The National Post, the Toronto Blue Jays will take as much time as needed to trade Roy Halladay — if they trade him at all. Would they actually keep Halladay … Continue reading

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Manuel Motivated – Minaya Next?

So far, the Mets are making good on their promise to overhaul the entire organization, from top to bottom. It is no coincidence that a number of former managers — such as Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge — were considered … Continue reading

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Jason Marquis Far from a Perfect Fit

A while back, Jason Marquis began to lobby for a Mets contract offer through his friend and advocate Jeff Francoeur. Now he’s made a full-blown pitch, suggesting to Bart Hubbach that he and the Mets are a “perfect fit”. As … Continue reading

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The Hot Stove Season Opens

The Hot Stove Season is underway, and already we have a flurry of buzz and rumors. One whirlwind post from Adam Rubin is chock full of information (or misinformation, take your pick), which I’ll break down here.

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Is Adrian Gonzalez Worth It?

This winter will be abuzz with rumors surrounding San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Some think his breakout 2009 season is a fluke, while others believe he’s on the brink of superstardom. In a well-researched article, contributing stathead Matt … Continue reading

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Will Holliday or Bay Affect Francoeur?

The Matt Holliday / Jason Bay buzz is heating up, with the latest news that the Red Sox will not attempt to re-sign Bay but may go after Adrian Gonzalez instead. Further, word from San Francisco is that the Giants … Continue reading

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