Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Roberto Alomar has AIDS

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former New York Met second baseman Roberto Alomar reportedly had unprotected sex with his girlfriend, while knowing that he had AIDS. According to a lawsuit filed by former girlfriend Illya Dall, Alomar was diagnosed HIV positive in January 2006, after … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Jose Valentin

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have signed veteran infielder Jose Valentin to a minor-league contract, and invited him to spring training. According to some reports, the Stache could make up to $800,000 if he makes the 25-man roster. The 39-year-old Valentin … Continue reading →

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A-Rod Tested Positive for PEDs

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to four independent sources, SI is reporting that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. The results of that year’s survey testing of 1,198 players were meant to be anonymous under the agreement between the commissioner’s office … Continue reading →

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Elbow Injury for Ben Sheets

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Well now we know why no one was signing Ben Sheets — it turns out his elbow has a torn flexor tendon that likely will require surgery. So for everyone clamoring for the Mets to sign Sheets, including myself, it’s … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez Signed

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Finally, the Mets signed Oliver Perez. The contract is a very fair three years at $36M. Not too much for the Mets to feel hamstrung in the event Ollie spends more time as Mr. Hyde, and not so little that … Continue reading →

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Giants Sign Juan Uribe

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

The San Francisco Giants have signed infielder Juan Uribe to a minor league contract. As a Mets fan, why do you care? Well, you probably don’t. But it should be noted that Uribe is: 1. a righthanded hitter with power … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Four Scrubs

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have signed Bobby Kielty, Tony Armas Jr., Matt DeSalvo, and Valerio de los Santos to minor league contracts, and invited them to spring training. Ho hum. Nowhere in those four names do I see “Ramirez”, “Perez”, … Continue reading →

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Marlins Sign Kiko Calero

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Florida Marlins have signed Kiko Calero and Jason Standridge to minor league contracts, and invited both to spring training. Calero, most recently of the Athletics, is a guy I’ve always been high on and would have liked to have … Continue reading →

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