Category Archives: Rumors

Heilman for Street? Ha!

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Joe Janish

Joel Sherman’s latest claim is that the Mets offered Aaron Heilman to the Rockies in return for Huston Street, and then refused to make the deal when Colorado insisted on the addition of Pedro Feliciano. This is so laughable on … Continue reading →

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Rafael Furcal’s Offers

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Joe Janish

Various media outlets are reporting that the Oakland Athletics have offered Rafael Furcal a 4-year, $48M contract — and, that the Mets have also made him a “tempting” offer. However, Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle had this to … Continue reading →

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Royals Shopping Guillen

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Jon Heyman is quite the busy bee today. He also dropped this bombshell: the Kansas City Royals are “quietly” shopping outfielder Jose Guillen. First of all, it can’t be that quiet because we’ve been hearing about it since early October. … Continue reading →

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Schneider, Castro Available

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Jon Heyman, the Mets are open to trading catchers Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro. To which my reply is, who cares? I do not doubt the Mets are open to trading either — or both — of those … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Took a Physical in NYC?

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Victor David Melo Zurita Jose Manuel Fernandez, the beat writer for El Universal, Francisco Rodriguez took a physical in New York City and may be ready to sign with the New York Mets. Before we get too excited, … Continue reading →

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Jermaine Dye to the Mets?

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

These Mets – White Sox rumors are only getting hotter. Now it’s reported that the White Sox are looking to trade outfielder Jermaine Dye, and have been specifically scouting Mets prospects Bobby Parnell and Eddie Kunz in the Arizona Fall … Continue reading →

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Miller: Peavy Going to Braves

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Jake Peavy is going to the Atlanta Braves, if he waives his no-trade clause, Scott Miller of CBS Sportsline reports. Miller claims that the Braves are ready to send Yunel Escobar, Gorkys Hernandez, one of either Jo-Jo Reyes or Charlie … Continue reading →

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Chicago Shopping Swisher

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

As MetsToday reader isuzudude pointed out earlier today, rumors persist that the Chicago White Sox are eager to ship out Nick Swisher. The latest from Mark Gonzalez of The Chicago Tribune also confirms that the Palehose are committed to moving … Continue reading →

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