Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Mets Add Casey Fossum

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to the Buffalo News, the Mets have signed Casey Fossum to a minor league contract. It wasn’t reported, but it’s expected that the lefthanded Cherry Hill, NJ native will be invited to spring training. The Mets also signed Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Mets Get Bonds

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets began the offseason in full force, adding Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz to their bullpen in a matter of hours. Since then, though, there has been little excitement from the Mets’ camp … unless, of course, the likes … Continue reading →

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Andruw Jones Available

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Andruw Jones has been released, and the Mets need a power-hitting, RH outfielder. Is this a marriage made in heaven? Read on to see my argument for bringing in this low-risk, high reward candidate. Continue reading →

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White Sox Sign Bartolo Colon

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Chicago White Sox have signed Bartolo Colon to a one-year contract. Nice pickup by the ChiSox, who simply needed an extra guy to vie for a back-end rotation spot. They add Colon to the competition … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Alex Cora

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Mets.com, the Mets have agreed to terms with Alex Cora. Well I guess that’s it — the offseason roster makeover is complete! Cora should step right in to left field and provide the Mets with the much-needed power … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Tim Redding

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Whew! That was a close one! Here it is mid-January, about a month before pitchers and catchers report, and the Mets were STILL without a fifth starter. That is, until a few hours ago, as the Mets came to terms … Continue reading →

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Lucky Dog at Citi Field

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Citi Field was recently inspected by a four-legged friend, according to a UPI report and The Daily News. It is believed that the stray dog was the first member of the general public to run the bases of the Mets’ … Continue reading →

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Bosox to Sign Baldelli – Smoltz Next?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Boston Red Sox are about to sign Rocco Baldelli. The free-agent outfielder grew up in the New England area as a Red Sox fan, and, ironically, will be receiving the Tony Conigliaro Award in Boston … Continue reading →

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