The Mets have been very vocal in their interest in acquiring Cliff Lee. They’ve made the usual statements about being unwilling to trade “top prospects” to acquire him, but if you believe the Mets, the interest is there. However, recent reports indicate that: The Mets may be out of cash The Mets are interested in … Read more
More news in what’s becoming a somewhat busy day in Indianapolis …
A quick update on the goings-on in Indianapolis today …
Remarkably, there is a catcher on the market that does not draw the interest of the New York Mets. According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are shopping catcher Ryan Doumit, and fielding offers from several teams, most notably the Blue Jays. To Kovacevic’s knowledge, however, the Mets are NOT one of … Read more
The first day of the annual winter meetings is complete. Here’s what happened: – a bogus rumor circulated sending Mets fans in horror, reporting that Pat Burrell was on his way to Flushing. – another bogus rumor had the Mets trading for Edwin Jackson. I feel bad for MetsToday reader Micalpalyn, who has been pining … Read more
According to a tweet by Washington Nationals beat writer William Ladson just before he left for the winter meetings, the Mets may be interested in Josh Willingham. Though there are concerns about his defensive skills, Willingham certainly fits the description of “left fielder who can hit with power”. He hit 26 HRs and 29 doubles … Read more
According to Venezuelan news source Lider, the Red Sox have signed Marco Scutaro. Terms are unknown at this time, and the deal is yet to be official. So scratch him off the list of available second basemen / utility infielders, and stop voting for him when you Rate the Mets Free Agent Targets.
According to a “high-ranking official” cited in an article by The National Post, the Toronto Blue Jays will take as much time as needed to trade Roy Halladay — if they trade him at all.
Would they actually keep Halladay through 2010 and allow him to leave via free agency next winter?
