Category Archives: News Notes Rumors

Stephen Drew Re-signs with Red Sox

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Joe Janish

For those wondering if the Mets might sign Stephen Drew to play shortstop, it ain’t happenin’ — the Boston Red Sox have re-signed Drew. I imagine the recent spirited play and hot bat of Ruben Tejada prompted Drew to realize … Continue reading →

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Did Mets Cut Kyle Farnsworth for Financial Reasons?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Joe Janish

I realize I’m a day late on this, but sometimes life gets in the way of blogging (crazy, I know). Considering that the Mets would have owed Kyle Farnsworth a guaranteed $750,000 had he remained with the club through Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Mets to Promote Bobby Abreu – Will Josh Satin Be Demoted?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Janish

Buzz around the blogosphere is Bobby Abreu will be joining the Mets in Flushing by game time tonight. Abreu has an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal that expires on April 30. He’s hitting .395 with a .489 OBP in … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Ike Davis To Pirates

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Joe Janish

Somewhat fittingly, the Mets pass Ike Davis over to Pittsburgh.

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RIP Ralph Kiner

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Paul Festa

Long time Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame outfielder Ralph Kiner has passed away at the age of 91 due to natural causes. Mets chairman Fred Wilpon reased a statement: “Ralph Kiner was one of the most beloved people in … Continue reading →

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Wilpons on Verge of Important Re-Fi

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Paul Festa

According to the New York Post, Mets ownership is close to refinancing a $250 million dollar loan. The re-fi is expected to give the team more financial flexibility: Until recently, it wasn’t certain investors weren’t going to insist the team … Continue reading →

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Mets were in on Grant Balfour

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Paul Festa

After the Tampa Bay Rays reportedly inked relief ace Grant Balfour, baseball insider Ken Rosenthal tweeted this: Sources: #Mets made offer to Balfour that exceeded #Rays’ two-year, $12M bid. Balfour preferred to be closer to his home in Clearwater, Fl. … Continue reading →

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Bobby Parnell Cleared to Pitch

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Paul Festa

According to Adam Rubin, Mets closer Bobby Parnell has been cleared to pitch: New York Mets closer Bobby Parnell, who underwent Sept. 10 surgery in California for a herniated disk in his neck, has been fully cleared for baseball activities. After attending David … Continue reading →

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