Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

Don’t expect to see Jarrod Saltalamacchia in uniform for the Marlins this week — and it’s not because he’s still on paternity leave.

The Mets have signed journeyman utility man Brooks Conrad to a minor-league contract and assigned him to the Las Vegas 51s.

With Bobby Parnell on the horizon, who would be the best fit as Mets closer? Continue reading →

On the heels of Travis d’Arnaud‘s broken pinky and the latest news that Anthony Recker has a bone spur in his elbow, the Mets have purchased minor league catcher Dan Rohlfing from the Minnesota Twins. Ironically, Rohlfing himself has been … Continue reading →

Leigh Castergine’s lawsuit against Mets COO Jeff Wilpon is unlikely to be settled quickly. We may be looking at the beginning of a long, financially draining case. There are at least two interesting stories written today, one by Jeff Passan … Continue reading →

Not even Rod Carew could help him. Remember that story? Finally, the Mets have designated outfielder Chris Young for assignment. The only question is, what took so long?

After months and months of rumors and speculation, Stephen Drew will finally call New York his home.

Rest in peace, Frank Cashen, who passed away at the age of 88. Cashen was the architect — and I really do believe that’s the correct term — of the Baltimore Orioles winning ORGANIZATION. Not team, organization. He created “The … Continue reading →