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Last Year’s Scrap Heap

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Last winter we regularly combed through the scrap heap in search of possible nuggets for the Mets to consider. Strangely enough, few if any of our recommendations were acted upon by the Mets. Is it possible that Omar Minaya and … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Did you send your Christmas “wish list” to Santa Claus? Or perhaps you sent it to Omar Minaya? Already Mets fans have received two early presents — Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz. But the offseason is far from over and … Continue reading →

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Put Up or Shut Up

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have yet to report … indeed, it’s not even Christmas yet … and the Mets – Phillies verbal rivalry has already begun. Perhaps ignited by Cole Hamels’ admission that the Mets are “choke artists”, recently signed closer … Continue reading →

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New Market: Non-Tenders

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Similar to a bonus number on your lottery ticket, the “non-tenders” inject a new influx of talent into the free-agent market. This year there are a number of intriguing players who have just been cut loose as a result of … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down “The Deal”

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Now that the smoke has cleared, and the details revealed, let’s break down the three-team, 12-player deal that made J.J. Putz a Met. IN: J.J. Putz When healthy, Putz may be a better reliever than K-Rod, believe it or not. … Continue reading →

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My Bet: Omar Not Done Dealing

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Only hours after a NYC press conference to put a Mets jersey on Francisco Rodriguez, another press conference on the opposite coast announced the acquisition of J.J. Putz. However, it could be only the beginning — Omar Minaya may have … Continue reading →

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Advice for Omar

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Assuming that Francisco Rodriguez passes his physical, he will be signing a contract with the New York Mets either today or tomorrow. That said, I have one piece of advice for Omar Minaya:

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K-Rod K-Cups

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

For me, the greatest invention of the 21st century is the Keurig K-Cup. Similarly, the greatest acquisition by the Mets this winter is K-Rod. In my mind, K-Rod and K-Cups are a marketing match made in heaven. The “Dark Magic … Continue reading →

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