Monthly Archives: January 2008

Greatest Mets Rotation Ever

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

Loyal MetsToday reader Joe Muscaglione brought up a great discussion topic — how does the projected 2008 rotation compare to 1986? I’ll go one further: how does it stack up against the best rotations in Mets history? Here are my … Continue reading →

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

Santana Effect

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

With the addition of Johan Santana, here is the what the Mets’ starting five looks like: 1. Johan Santana 2. Pedro Martinez 3. Orlando Hernandez 4. John Maine 5. Oliver Perez Wow. There are many who will argue that El … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Pitching Staff | 20 Comments

Johan Santana Trade: Quick Analysis

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

We know the value of Johan Santana — his presence instantly establishes the Mets as “the team to beat” (sorry, Jimmy Rollins). It also means that Mets are playing for 2008, and that a postseason appearance is EXPECTED. But let’s … Continue reading →

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Holy S! We Have Johan !

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Twins agree to deal Johan Santana to the Mets. Discuss …

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 11 Comments

Gomez Gone?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

You may have already seen MetsBlog quoting Impacto Deportivo’s report that Carlos Gomez has been told to stop playing winter ball — feeding speculation that he is on his way to Minnesota as part of a deal for Johan Santana. … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 7 Comments

Wagner: We Are Third

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

There is a great book by former NFL running back Gale Sayers titled “I Am Third”. Sayers means after God (first) and his family (second). However, Billy Wagner, in an interview with Kevin Burkhardt on SNY’s Mets Hot Stove, he … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason, Hot Stove | 15 Comments

Four Lefties Off the Table

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Player pickups are going full force with spring training just weeks away. In the past week, there were dozens of players signed to minor league contracts — some of which may have been at least mildly interesting to Mets fans. … Continue reading →

Posted in 07-08 Offseason | 3 Comments

Tom Glavine’s Replacement

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the latest rumor — straight from the oft-unreliable Tracy Ringolsby — is that Livan Hernandez is “close” to signing with the Mets. If it’s true, I’m fine with it — Livan is the guy who can replace Tom Glavine’s … Continue reading →

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