Category Archives: Spring Training 08

As mentioned earlier, Ruben Gotay is “out of options”. If we are to trust the list on MLBTradeRumors, there are a number of players who could be available at the end of spring training, and might fit into the Mets’ … Continue reading →

As has been pointed out by several MetsToday readers, Ruben Gotay is “out of options“, meaning that if he does not make the 25-man roster coming out of spring training, the Mets would have to place him on waivers — … Continue reading →

After muddling through the transactions over the past week, I couldn’t help but take note of Bret Boone’s return to the ballfield. Boone signed a minor league contract with the Nationals but only recently was promoted to the big league … Continue reading →

The Blue Jays have signed veteran outfielder Shannon Stewart to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Remarkably, the Athletics will receive a supplemental pick at the end of the first round in the 2008 draft as … Continue reading →

According to Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Beltran has committed plagiarism. The evidence was published in an interview on MLB.com; following are the most important quotes. First, the lawbreaker’s comment… “To Jimmy Rollins: We are the team to beat,” Carlos Beltran said. … Continue reading →

For your information, MetsToday will be in Port St. Lucie as of next Wednesday, checking out the Mets from February 27th through March 2nd. I’ll be watching games, taking pictures, hanging around the Mets’ complex, and generally making a nuisance … Continue reading →

You may already have heard the breaking news — the Mets have signed Brady Clark to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Big woop, right? Clark is a journeyman who will simply compete with Ruben Gotay, … Continue reading →