Monthly Archives: October 2007

Check with Eck

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Joe Janish

So the “buzz” surrounding the Mets today is David Eckstein. Now, before we go nutty about the possibilities, understand that there has been no talk from anyone inside the Mets’ organization regarding Eckstein. Rather, it is pure speculation tossed out … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 9 Comments

Refund Application

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Joe Janish

If you were like me, and Toasty Joe, you had a few (thousand) Yankee fan “friends” email to you a “NEW YORK METS TO NEW YORK YANKEES FAN CONVERSION APPLICATION”. Well Toasty Joe fired back with a much more hysterical … Continue reading →

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Mets: Where are the Trading Chips?

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Joe Janish

The Mets have holes to fill this winter — that’s obvious. We’ve looked at the potential free agent pool, and it doesn’t appear to have much depth in regard to the Mets’ needs. Therefore, the Mets likely will explore the … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason | 16 Comments

Suzyn Waldman Cries

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Joe Janish

As far as I’m concerned, the baseball season ended on September 30th. However, it is damn near impossible to live in the NY-Metro area and avoid the fact that the Yankees were in the postseason while the Mets weren’t. Besides … Continue reading →

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Pudge Off the Table

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Joe Janish

Well that didn’t take long … with one brief, swift announcement by the Detroit Tigers, Paul LoDuca became the second-best catcher on the free-agent market. The Tigers announced that they will be picking up Skinny … er, Pudge Rodriguez’s $14M … Continue reading →

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Free Agents: Work with Supply

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Joe Janish

After analyzing the potential free-agents, it appears that the market is not a favorable option for fulfilling the Mets’ needs. As a result, there are three considerations: 1. Actively pursue a trade or trades; 2. Look within the organization; or, … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason | 13 Comments

Free Agent Market: Starting Pitching

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Joe Janish

Regardless of whether Tom Glavine chooses to return, the Mets almost certainly will be in the market for a free-agent starting pitcher. Chances are, they’ll operate on the assumption Glavine is not returning, and possibly look to fill two of … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Pitching Staff | 7 Comments

Considering Fukudome

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

There’s been some buzz in Mets circles surrounding Kosuke Fukudome, the free-agent outfielder from Japan. Though it’s doubtful that the Mets are seriously considering him, his name has already been thrown out there by MetsBlog, MetsGeek, and RotoWorld. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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