Category Archives: Rumors

Plan B: Jose Guillen

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets’ “Plan B” for a power-hitting left fielder is Jose Guillen. No, that is not a joke. The Mets have been linked to Guillen before, as Omar Minaya seems to have … Continue reading →

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Holliday Posturing

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

The latest on Matt Holliday is that the Yankees aren’t interested (per Buster Olney), the Angels aren’t either, and the Red Sox and Jason Bay appear to be on the same wavelength. That said, the Mets may have only the … Continue reading →

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Jeff Francoeur to Return

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to a tweet by Bart Hubbach of the NY Post, the Mets plan to bring Jeff Francoeur back in 2010 — and may even negotiate a contract extension with him. I know the statheads like to point out his … Continue reading →

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Luis Castillo and Juan Pierre

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

One of the rumors floating around is that the Mets and Dodgers are talking about swapping Luis Castillo and Juan Pierre. But how can that help the Mets, who need a slugger? There’s at least one scenario where it can … Continue reading →

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The Hot Stove Season Opens

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Hot Stove Season is underway, and already we have a flurry of buzz and rumors. One whirlwind post from Adam Rubin is chock full of information (or misinformation, take your pick), which I’ll break down here.

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Mets in Three-way for Overbay?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The latest column from Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets, Cubs, and Blue Jays are engaged in talks that would send Luis Castillo to Chicago, Milton Bradley to Toronto, and Lyle Overbay to New York. Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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The Mets and Milton Bradley

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets have inquired on the Cubs’ outfielder Milton Bradley. There’s only one scenario where this makes any sense … Continue reading →

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Holliday List Includes Mets

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Davidoff, free-agent-to-be Matt Holliday’s first two choices are the Yankees and Mets. Like Jason Marquis, Holliday is an intelligent man. It’s no surprise that the New York Yankees tops his list. They do, after all, have the … Continue reading →

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