Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Phillies Sign Placido Polanco

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

So glad the Mets aren’t the only ones in the NL East making unusual free agent signings. The Phillies have signed Gold Glove second baseman Placido Polanco to a three-year, $18M contract to play third base. I like Polanco — … Continue reading →

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Billy Wagner Signs with Braves

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to multiple sources (originally Ken Rosenthal), former Mets closer Billy Wagner has signed a one-year, $7M contract with the Atlanta Braves. Yee ha. Can’t wait to see Wags 18 times a year. Hat tip to MetsToday reader “Walnutz15”, who … Continue reading →

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Kelly Shoppach Traded to Rays

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

In the past week, Ed at MetsFever, DJ Short, and Ted Berg all discussed Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach, who would become available if he were non-tendered. Before I could weigh in on the subject, however, the Indians traded Shoppach to … Continue reading →

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No Arb for Olivo, Polanco, Dye, Dotel

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today is the last day for teams to offer arbitration to players who have filed for free agency. If you are unaware, this is a big deal particularly in regard to free agents who are classified as “Type A” or … Continue reading →

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Mets Hire Wayne Krivsky

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

As expected, the Mets have brought in “motivation” for Omar Minaya — former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky. Krivsky was hired by the Mets last June as a scout, but after the season he moved on to the Orioles as GM … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Brian Schneider; Coste Prefers Philly Too

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The Morning Call, Brian Schneider has signed a one-year two-year, $3M contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Schneider grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Northampton High School, about an hour north of Philadelphia — and as you may have … Continue reading →

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Reconstruction Nearly Complete

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

The building of the 2010 World Championship Mets has begun with the signings of Alex Cora and Chris Coste. Not only that, but the Mets are on the verge of re-signing reliever Elmer Dessens and inking Henry Blanco to a … Continue reading →

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Willets Point Suit Thrown Out

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may or may not know that the construction of Citi Field was a central part of a redevelopment plan in the gritty, commercial area of Queens known as Willets Point. Part of that plan included the “eviction” of many … Continue reading →

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