Monthly Archives: January 2008

Robin Ventura’s New Ankle

For those who recall the “greatest infield ever”, you should know the name Robin Ventura. Ventura was a major part of the Mets’ success in 1999 and 2000, stroking big clutch hits and flashing gold glove defense at third base. … Continue reading

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Acquisition Roundup

We did a half-month report on player movement just a few days ago, but with spring training commencement so close, teams are in a mad rush to sign free-agents and send out ST invites. A few slightly interesting pickups in … Continue reading

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Joe McEwing Retires to Coach

Former Met utilityman Super Joe McEwing has hung ’em up, retiring as a player and joining the Charlotte Knights minor league team as a coach. The Knights are affiliated with the Chicago White Sox and play in the International League … Continue reading

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Jon Lieber Signs with Cubs

According to Ken Rosenthal, Jon Lieber has signed a one-year deal with the Cubs. So much for the earlier post … guess we’ll have to get back to the drawing board on finding a veteran to provide competition for the … Continue reading

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Three Guys to Get Right Now

While we sit idly by in watching the Johan Santana sweepstakes / soap opera, it would be nice if the Mets could acquire someone who 1.) is readily available; 2.) will come relatively cheap; and 3.) can actually help the … Continue reading

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MLB Roster Updates

We’re only halfway through the month, but there’s already been a rash of signings and acquisitions around MLB. The vast majority of transactions has been minor league contracts and spring training invites, with the pitchers and catchers date rapidly approaching. … Continue reading

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NL East Rotations

Currently constructed, we know that the Mets starting rotation does not compare favorably to the best of the National League. That said, we won’t worry right now about how they might match up in a short series with the Diamondbacks … Continue reading

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Johan Santana – On The Way?

It’s do or die time for Omar Minaya. No matter how many times Minaya, or Willie Randolph, or any other Mets official says that the team is “comfortable” with their pitching staff, we know better — they’re NOT comfortable. Oh, … Continue reading

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