Category Archives: Spring Training 08

Cancel Robinson

According to NJ.com, another Mets catcher is down for the count. This time it’s Robinson Cancel, who has a small tear in his knee that will require surgery. Not that Cancel was going to make the team, but, he actually … Continue reading

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I Don’t Get It

If you have been watching the SNY broadcasts of the Mets spring training games, you likely have seen the TV commercial for 2K Sports MLB video game, featuring Jose Reyes (who happens to be on the cover of the game … Continue reading

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Fallen Angel

Only a week ago, many of us were excited by the hot hitting of Angel Pagan. He was scorching the ball, hitting close enough to .500 to remind us of spring training stars such as Butch Huskey and Darren Reed. … Continue reading

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Trade With Indians?

According to MLBTradeRumors, Omar Minaya and Cleveland GM Mark Shapiro had a face-to-face meeting. MLBTR speculates that the Mets might be interested in an outfielder such as Jason Michaels, David Dellucci, or Shin Soo Choo, and possibly in pitchers Cliff … Continue reading

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Odalis In, Patterson Out

The Washington Nationals have released John Patterson and signed Odalis Perez. Wasn’t it just over a year ago that the Nats wanted Lastings Milledge in a deal for Patterson? And today they think Odalis Perez is a more valuable arm. … Continue reading

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The Only Problem with Reyes

I love Jose Reyes for so many reasons — his ability, his constant smile, his electric style of play, and his obvious sheer love of playing. But there’s one issue that bothers me: standing at the plate waiting for a … Continue reading

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Brad Lidge Back

Brad Lidge — the most prominent offseason acquisition by the Philadelphia Phillies — has already returned from knee surgery and pitched one inning in minor league intrasquad action yesterday. According to Lidge (from the Canadian Press): “I felt great with … Continue reading

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Outfielder Still Needed

The New York Mets will obtain an outfielder – first baseman before the season starts, and he most likely will be a righthanded hitter. That much is certain. Who that player will be, however, is still a mystery. Let’s get … Continue reading

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