Monthly Archives: November 2007

Argument Against A-Rod

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Joe Janish

There is an extremely well-written piece at the Hardball Times by John Brattain titled “Battling Boras“, that I highly suggest you read. In a nutshell, it is Brattain’s response to several of the outrageous claims made by Scott Boras in … Continue reading →

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Someone Wake Up Omar

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Joe Janish

On the heels of reading that the Washington Nationals are targeting Carlos Gomez and Mike Pelfrey in a deal for Chad Cordero, the Phillies send a fourth (or fifth) outfielder and a bad middle reliever to the Astros in return … Continue reading →

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Second Base Plan B

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Joe Janish

So Omar Minaya and Mark Shapiro had lunch and were supposedly talking about a deal that would send LHP Cliff Lee to the Mets. That would be a typical Omar move — pick up a guy who had success in … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason | 8 Comments

Glavine Update

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

According to The New York Daily News: Tom Glavine’s agent has indicated the 303-game winner has resolved to pitch in ’08. Signs have pointed to Atlanta as Glavine’s most likely landing spot. According to Braves GM David Wren, as quoted … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 4 Comments

FA Updates

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

They were two years too late, but better late than never. The Mets finally gave Marlon Anderson the 2-year, $2M contract he sought at the end of 2005, locking him up through 2009. Considering that Anderson has been one of … Continue reading →

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Beltran and Wright Go Gold

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

So Carlos Beltran and David Wright have won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for their respective positions. Wow. Beltran was not a surprise, obviously, since he’s won it before and he remains one of the better centerfielders in the NL … Continue reading →

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Yoshii Off the Market

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

All the rumors and speculation that Masato Yoshii would be returning to Shea to alleviate the Mets’ pitching woes can be put to rest: he’s officially announced his retirement. In addition, Rick Peterson can sleep restfully, because Yoshii won’t even … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Pitching Staff | 2 Comments

Astros After Castillo

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have Luis Castillo on their list of free-agent targets. Strange, since they have publicly committed to moving Chris Burke back to the keystone after spending some time as an offensively challenged outfielder the … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 10 Comments