Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Mike Jacobs Released by Royals

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Just before the Rule 5 draft, the Kansas City Royals released former Met Mike Jacobs. Jacobs was a disappointment in KC after being acquired for middle reliever Leo Nunez. He hit only .228 with a .297 OBP, slugging 19 HR … Continue reading →

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Millwood Traded and Other News

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

More news in what’s becoming a somewhat busy day in Indianapolis …

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Wolf, Gload, Penny, and Other Updates

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

A quick update on the goings-on in Indianapolis today …

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Yankees Get Granderson

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Realizing that they had no All-Star outfielders under contract, the Yankees rectified the matter by acquiring Curtis Granderson from the Detroit Tigers in a three-team deal that also included the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the trade, the Yankees sent prospect Austin … Continue reading →

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Mets Hire Bob Melvin

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Who says the Mets aren’t active at the winter meetings? They just acquired another replacement for Jerry Manuel. According to Joel Sherman and confirmed by David Lennon, the Mets have signed 2007 NL Manager of the Year Bob Melvin to … Continue reading →

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Braves Sign Takashi Saito

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a matter of 48 hours, the Braves have rebuilt their bullpen. A day after signing Billy Wagner to be their closer, Atlanta wasted no time in locking up a setup man — Takashi Saito. Saito was signed to a … Continue reading →

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Marco Scutaro Off the Table?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Venezuelan news source Lider, the Red Sox have signed Marco Scutaro. Terms are unknown at this time, and the deal is yet to be official. So scratch him off the list of available second basemen / utility infielders, … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Henry Blanco

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s not yet official, but it’s as good as done — the Mets have signed Henry Blanco to a $1.5M contract, pending a physical. Hat tip to MetsBlog. Even though the agreement is in place, and Blanco is on his … Continue reading →

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