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Mets Sign K-Rod!

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Even the Associated Press is reporting it, so it must be true — the Mets have signed Francisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez to a three-year, $37M+ contract. Supposedly, the contract is two years guaranteed, with the third year vested based on appearances. … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Deal Nearly Done

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Word from Las Vegas is that the Mets and Francisco Rodriguez are about to lock up a 3-year / $37M deal. The Mets’ original offer was for two years / $24M, but Omar Minaya upped the offer in an attempt … Continue reading →

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Can Castillo Play Under Manuel?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

We’ve heard the buzz for some time, and now we’ve got it from the horse’s mouth. “If Castillo remains with us, my job is to make him the best player he can possibly be.” If Castillo remains with us? Are … Continue reading →

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Dominoes Falling

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Teams deciding to whom they offer arbitration was the kindling for this winter’s Hot Stove, and already the dominoes are falling. Since 24 players were offered arbitration on Monday, teams have been racing to sign free agents and make deals … Continue reading →

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Help Omar Minaya

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Joe Janish

As we all know, prominent members of the New York Mets front office visit this website on a daily basis, taking stock of your comments and gleaning the great ideas of yours truly. What is stated here is integral to … Continue reading →

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Rally for Recovery

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Joe Janish

Beginning this week, an eBay auction will be running, with the proceeds going to the “Rally for Recovery“, a charity to benefit former MLBer Ricky Stone, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor this past August. Stone — a … Continue reading →

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Castillo Wants Second Chance

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Through Joel Sherman’s column at the New York Post today, it has been learned that Luis Castillo wants a second chance to earn his keep and win over the fans of Flushing. (Hat tip to Isuzudude!) From the article: His … Continue reading →

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Heilman Still Wants to Start

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

For the fourth straight offseason, Aaron Heilman has expressed his desire to be a starting pitcher. This annual proclamation gives every Heilman hater out there another reason to despise Aaron — citing his “selfishness” and suggesting that “he should just … Continue reading →

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