Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

Seeing Through the Smoke Screens

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

There is a lot of nonsense being “reported” in the last 24-48 hours before the trading deadline. All the “buzz” you hear about this player generally comes from “team officials” or “a source close to the team”, etc. Part of … Continue reading →

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Say No To Ibanez

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

The rumors of Raul Ibanez coming to Queens continue to abound. Let’s get one thing crystal clear: = For those who are more literary than visionary, Raul Ibanez is Shawn Green. In other words, a guy who once was a … Continue reading →

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Deals That Make Sense

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets need an outfielder, a reliever, and possibly a starting pitcher, in that order. All agreed? They need to obtain these pieces without flushing the farm system. I have some ideas. Baltimore Orioles: Chad Bradford and one of: Jay … Continue reading →

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Heilman a Starter?

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Please, don’t tease me. Adam Rubin wrote in his pregame blog yesterday: Manuel plans to stay away from Aaron Heilman for a second straight game today, after Heilman tossed three innings Saturday. Told he could now use Heilman as a … Continue reading →

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Phillies Not Done Dealing

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Joe Janish

This morning on XM’s MLB Home Plate, Phillies GM Pat Gillick admitted that he is still heavily involved in discussions to further improve his team. In other words, the Joe Blanton acquisition was the beginning, rather than the end, of … Continue reading →

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Deadline Deals

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Fresh off the heels of two highly impactful trades pulled off in the NL Central – the acquisition of C.C. Sabathia by the Brewers and Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin by the Cubs – Mets fans no doubt are thinking, … Continue reading →

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Eating Humble Pie

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

With the halfway point past us, and the All-Star Break upcoming, now seems as good a time as any for yours truly to eat some humble pie. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know I … Continue reading →

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Beltran’s Throw

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

During the ninth inning of last night’s game against the Phillies, Carlos Beltran made a throw to third base in attempt to nail Eric Bruntlett going from first to third on a single by Pedro Feliz. The ball got away … Continue reading →

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