Category Archives: Rumors

Castro To Be Traded?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

With Brian Schneider on the mend, and possibly re-joining the Mets this weekend, Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are seeking to trade Ramon Castro, keeping Omir Santos as the backup. Great. Except, what team is looking for an overpaid, … Continue reading →

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Nick Johnson and Other Rumors

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

A week ago, rumors were swirling around Nick Johnson and his possible move to either Boston or New York. Today, Ken Davidoff writes that Johnson, Austin Kearns, and Josh Willingham are the top pieces of trade bait for Washington. And … Continue reading →

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Mets Consider Ben Sheets, Andy Pettitte

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to David Lennon of Newsday, the Mets are considering Ben Sheets and Andy Pettitte to fill out their starting rotation. Per Lennon: For his part, Minaya has played it cool, suggesting that he has other options if Perez falls … Continue reading →

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Braves Make High Offer to Lowe

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Atlanta Braves have offered Derek Lowe a 4-year, $60M contract. Seems just a tad bit higher than the 3/35 that “wasn’t offered” by the Mets. Further speculation is that Oliver Perez was offered three years … Continue reading →

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Say No To Dennys Reyes

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, free-agent lefthanded Weeble Dennys Reyes is “drawing interest” from the Mets (among other teams). Please Omar, just say no. Reyes is coming off the second-best year of his career (ironically, in a walk year!), and is … Continue reading →

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Mets After Andruw Jones?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

Back on October 21st, we threw out the idea of the Mets trading Luis Castillo to the Dodgers for Andruw Jones. Exactly ten days later, Joel Sherman dreamed up the same deal (hmm …. is it possible he reads MetsToday?). … Continue reading →

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Mets After Alex Cora

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Rob Bradford of WEEI, the Mets are interested in Alex Cora. Why is this news? Why am I posting it? Further, someone tell me why there are actually some fans “disappointed” that the Mets didn’t sign Nick Punto? … Continue reading →

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Mets After Juan Pierre?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal’s latest column suggests that the Mets are interested in Juan Pierre. Per Rosenthal: Imagine Jose Reyes and Juan Pierre combining for 140 stolen bases at the top of the Mets’ batting order. The Mets may have interest in … Continue reading →

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