Monthly Archives: November 2007

Ripple Effect on Relief

In the past few days, both Scott Linebrink and Francisco Cordero left Milwaukee to sign massive four-year contracts. Those two signings have significantly affected an already thin market for middle relief, in several ways. The most obvious, of course, is … Continue reading

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Weighing In on Freddy Garcia

So the big “buzz” this weekend is that Omar Minaya is after Freddy Garcia … and most fans look at Garcia as a turkey. According to the Daily News, Garcia will be shopped at the winter meetings by his agent … Continue reading

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Francisco Cordero Off the Market

Wow … it’s “Black Friday” yet signings seemingly coming out of the blue. First there was Torii Hunter signing with the Angels in the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning. That was a complete surprise to just about everyone. Hours before … Continue reading

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Ultimate Mets Gifts

Hopefully you have the sense to stay away from the shopping malls today, aka “Black Friday”. It’s a lot easier to sit home, eat cold turkey and stuffing sandwiches, and do your shopping online — dontcha think? For the Mets … Continue reading

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Happy Bird Day !

If I don’t post anything on Thanksgiving, do you promise to stay away from the computer and spend the day with your family feasting? Unfortunately, I’m not sure I can hold up my end of the bargain … Seriously though, … Continue reading

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Hold Up with Hernandez

Many reporters, bloggers, pundits — including myself — keep saying that Omar’s top catching target is Ramon Hernandez, and that the Orioles are only too happy to be shopping him to anyone who will take him off their hands. However, … Continue reading

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Winter League Update: Gomez Blistering

From the various newsboards reporting on Winter League baseball … Dominican Winter League Carlos Gomez, playing for Leones del Escogido, hit a blistering .440 (11-for-25) with a homer, two RBIs and three stolen bases this week. In the same league, … Continue reading

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Victor Diaz DFA’d

The Texas Rangers have designated Victor Diaz for assignment. Yeah, yeah, I know — he’s old baggage and there likely isn’t any room for him with the Mets. But for some reason he always had a special place in my … Continue reading

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