Category Archives: Rumors

Mets Trade Rumor of the Day: Jon Niese

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Paul Festa

According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Mets are looking for suitors for LHP Jonathan Niese, possibly selling him as an affordable alternative to those who are unable to acquire Gio Gonzalez.  Teams who lost out on Mark … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman To Nationals?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, Wally Backman may be moving on to the Washington Nationals to join Davey Johnson’s coaching staff in 2012. Per Puma’s “source”, Johnson would groom Backman to be his heir apparent, and … Continue reading →

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More Mets Clear Waivers

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Josh Burton

According to a source referenced to by ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin Jason Bay, Chris Capuano, D.J. Carrasco, Willie Harris and Angel Pagan of the Mets have all been placed on and have cleared waivers (and as you already know, Chris Capuano … Continue reading →

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Chris Capuano Clears Waivers

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Buster Olney, Mets pitcher Chris Capuano has cleared waivers and can be dealt to any team. Could the Mets get anything in return for him at this point?

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Will White Sox Call for K-Rod?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Way back in the early days of this past December, I suggested that the Chicago White Sox could have interest in Francisco Rodriguez. The reaction was mixed — in terms of how realistic such a trade might be. Yesterday, Christina … Continue reading →

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Mets and Mariners Talking Trade?

Posted on August 7, 2010 by loge mezzanine

ESPN New York is reporting that the Mets and Mariners may be close to finalizing a deal that sends prospect Fernando Martinez to Seattle. It is still not clear who the Mets would get back or if they would be … Continue reading →

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F-Mart and Tejada Scratched

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

In a mysteriously salacious move, both Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada were scratched from the Buffalo Bisons’ Friday night game (hat tip to MacksMets via Twitter). Could Tejada and F-Mart be on their way to another organization, as part of … Continue reading →

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Mets Don’t Acquire Octavio Dotel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have finally not made a move, by not trading a minor league pitcher to the Pirates for Octavio Dotel. With the Mets in need of reinforcements for the stretch run, GM Omar Minaya has not added an arm … Continue reading →

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