Category Archives: Latest Mets News

Mets Get Madden!

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

During the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday, the Mets selected John Madden during the minor league phase. No not THAT John Madden …. rather, a 6’4″ righthander out of the San Diego Padres’ system. He’s a nice pick, actually, though … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Raul Ibanez

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, the Phillies have signed Raul Ibanez to fill the left field position vacated by Pat Burrell. Sounds good to me. First, it keeps Ibanez off the Mets — let him stumble around CBP rather than Citi … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Heilman, Chavez, Smith

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to several sources, the Mets are part of a three-team deal, acquiring J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed, and Sean Green in return for Aaron Heilman, Joe Smith, Endy Chavez, and Mike Carp. In the convoluted deal that brings memories of … Continue reading →

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Yankees to Sign C.C. Sabathia

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

The New York Yankees are on the verge of signing C.C. Sabathia to a 7-year, $160M contract. Word is that the contract includes an opt-out clause after two years. Which to me, is a huge red flag signifying that Sabathia … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Sign Mark Loretta

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

MLB.com and the LA Times is reporting that the Dodgers have signed Mark Loretta, and the deal will be official pending a physical. As many of you know, Loretta is a personal favorite of mine, and I’ve championed him as … Continue reading →

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Weathers, Oliver Off the Table

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Darren Oliver and David Weathers have accepted arbitration from their respective teams. That means they won’t be available on the free agent market. Too bad, as the Mets could have used either of the veteran relievers, and they might have … Continue reading →

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Tigers Acquire Gerald Laird

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Texas Rangers have traded Gerald Laird to the Detroit Tigers for AA pitcher Guillermo Moscoso. Per Rosenthal: “The Detroit Tigers have filled one of their prime offseason needs, acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the … Continue reading →

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Astros Sign Mike Hampton

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Houston Astros signed Mike Hampton to a one-year, $2M contract. Reportedly, the deal includes performance incentives. Hampton’s injury-riddled career is well documented, and he’s appeared in only 25 ballgames in the last two years. However, I like this signing … Continue reading →

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