Category Archives: Buzz

Beltran to Boston?

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

The buzz from the Boston Herald is that the Red Sox might consider calling the Mets about Carlos Beltran this winter, in the event that Jason Bay is not re-signed. (Hat tip to Ed at MetsFever) Note I stated “buzz” … Continue reading →

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Octavio Dotel Would Like to Pitch for the Mets

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

MLBTradeRumors picked up this tidbit from the Chicago Sun-Times: Octavio Dotel said he approached the club about his immediate future and a contract extension last month and was told he wasn’t in the plans. The reliever at least appreciated the … Continue reading →

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Next Year’s Left Fielder

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times (thanks to a link via MLBTradeRumors), Jermaine Dye does not have a future with the White Sox. Dye and the ChiSox have a mutual $12M option for 2010, and there is no … Continue reading →

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Francoeur Confused About Marquis?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Jeff Francoeur, Colorado pitcher Jason Marquis would “love to” play for the Mets. Per Frenchy, in the New York Post: “He’d be a great fit. He’s from Staten Island. He’s a New York type of guy. He’ll probably … Continue reading →

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On Matt Murton

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

You know your team’s organization is in big trouble when the DFA of a 27-year-old career minor leaguer sparks a flurry of posts throughout the blogosphere. In case you hadn’t heard, the Colorado Rockies have DFA’d Matt Murton to make … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Billy Wagner (and JJ Putz)

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Reports are that Billy Wagner is throwing 94 MPH and, barring a setback in Florida on Friday, could return to Flushing as soon as Sunday. Naturally, the plan will be to showcase the lefthander, in the hopes of pulling off … Continue reading →

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Pedro Listening to Marlins

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

At 10 am on Saturday, MLB.com reported that Pedro Martinez was anxious to return to the Mets, saying he had “unfinished business” to take care of. Twelve hours later, MLB.com was reporting that Martinez was negotiating with the Marlins, who … Continue reading →

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Braves Targeting Lowe

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Per several sources, agent Scott Boras is meeting with the Atlanta Braves to talk about Derek Lowe. Lowe had reportedly been offered a 3-year, $35M contract by the New York Mets. Boras is seeking at least four years at around … Continue reading →

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