Category Archives: Trades

Trade To Be Announced?

According to Bart Hubbach’s Twitter feed, the Mets have sent down Elmer Dessens and promoted catcher Robinson Cancel. Furthermore, Omar Minaya has a press conference scheduled for 11 AM. Does this mean Brian Schneider has been dealt for a LOOGY? … Continue reading

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A Whirlwind of Deals

While the Mets remained status quo over the past 48 hours, a number of trades were made among postseason-contending teams. Let’s break them down. Phillies obtain Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco for prospects Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and … Continue reading

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Mets Fire Sale

It was only a week ago that Omar Minaya claimed the Mets to be “buyers” rather than “sellers” but that was as much hogwash then as it is now. The Mets have 11 more losses than the NL East-leading Phillies … Continue reading

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Mets Trade Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur

The Mets have traded Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francoeur, according to GM Omar Minaya. My initial, gut reaction is, I’m going to miss Church, who never really got a true opportunity to play every day under … Continue reading

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Pedro Martinez a Phillie?

MetsBlog posted a link to the latino publication Candela Deportivo, which states that the Phillies have made an offer to, or signed, Pedro Martinez. If true, it’s not surprising — not when the Phillies are sending the likes of Rodrigo … Continue reading

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Window Shopping: Padres

In part two of our Window Shopping series, we look at the San Diego Padres, who gave up on the season before it began.

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Manny Revisited

Yesterday on WFAN Omar Minaya was interviewed by Mike Francesa on the “Mike and No More Mad Dog Show”. Francesa asked Minaya if he went after Manny Ramirez, knowing full well that Omar is a big fan of the big … Continue reading

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Minaya Makes a Move

That’s right, Mets GM Omar Minaya has finally made a move … According to various reports — several of which are nearly reliable — Minaya has shifted the weight on his buttocks to his right hand. Previously, Minaya had been … Continue reading

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