Monthly Archives: February 2008

Top 10 Reasons John Rocker is Expanding the Steroids Issue

Just when we thought all the PED controversy surrounded Roger Clemens, John Rocker comes out of nowhere and tells the world that team doctors recommended steroids to him, Rafael Palmeiro, Ivan Rodriguez, and Alex Rodriguez. Uh-oh. Let’s hope against hope … Continue reading

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Mets Sign Tony Armas Jr.

Sit down folks, big news here … the Mets have signed Tony Armas, Jr. to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. While the Mets might have more need for Tony’s dad right now (a slugging, RH-hitting, … Continue reading

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Ten Mets Prospects At a Crossroads

Previously we presented the Mets’ Top Ten Most Intriguing Prospects. Now, we go over the Top Ten Mets Prospects At a Crossroads. 1. Anderson Hernandez Two years ago at this time, Hernandez was everyone’s choice to be the starting second … Continue reading

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Veteran Bats Moving Fast

Only a few days ago we discussed various possibilities for the Mets’ bench, focusing on righthanded batters who ideally play 1B, OF, and/or catcher. Since then, several veterans have been scooped up, including many mentioned here (by me and you). … Continue reading

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Mets Top Prospects

Almost immediately after the Johan Santana trade — which instantly removed many of the Mets’ best youngsters — one of our MetsToday loyalists (Nick A.) suggested I write a post about the Mets “new” list of top ten prospects. By … Continue reading

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Foulke Off the Market

Interestingly, Keith Foulke signed with the Oakland Athletics. I say interestingly because all previous reports had pinpointed him as a Cleveland Indian — the team he retired from last spring. Purportedly, Foulke’s home was in the Cleveland area and that … Continue reading

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Free Agents Still Out There

We have Johan Santana in orange and blue, but there are still some fairly prominent pitchers (or at least, prominent names) out there ready for the taking. In particular: – Livan Hernandez – Kyle Lohse – Freddy Garcia – Bartolo … Continue reading

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Live From Mickey Mantle’s

Last week Gotham Baseball Magazine launched their radio program, “Live from Mickey Mantle’s”, on BlogTalkRadio. There were some technical difficulties, as is to be expected the first time out — especially when using cutting edge technology such as internet radio. … Continue reading

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