Monthly Archives: March 2008

Trade Partner: Texas Rangers

With Moises Alou out until May and Carlos Delgado having hip problems, the Mets are even more desperate for a 1B / OF than they were when camp opened a few weeks ago. Add in the fact that Olmedo Saenz … Continue reading

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I Can’t Let It Rest

So another politician is exploiting the Roger Clemens situation for his own good. This time it’s New York congressman Anthony Weiner (Dem) asking the FBI to end its investigation on Clemens and “focus on real threats” to our country. I … Continue reading

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The Mets M*A*S*H

Those who play (or played) baseball probably have used the term “mash” for someone who is a very good hitter … as in, “that guy mashes the ball”, or, “he’s a masher”. Well, we’re not sure if the Mets have … Continue reading

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How Hurt is Carlos Delgado?

Something to consider: the Carlos Delgado mysterious hip injury could be much more serious than we know. Perhaps the Mets are offering up guys such as Joe Smith, El Duque, Ruben Gotay, AHern, etc., because they need a legit starting … Continue reading

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Joe Smith On the Block?

Say it ain’t so, Joe! Can Joe Smith really be on the trading block, as Joel Sherman has reported? Let’s hope not … most fans are like me, and huge fans of Mr. Smith. However, I can somewhat understand the … Continue reading

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Sosa for Thames?

You may or may not have heard on WFAN yesterday from Jon Heyman that the Mets are discussing a trade of Jorge Sosa to the Tigers for reserve outfielder Marcus Thames. On the one hand, I’m not so hot on … Continue reading

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How Many Mets Blogs?

My wife found this interesting tidbit while perusing MetSilverman.com: … as of February 2008, the number of Mets blogs, according to baseballblogs.org, stood at more than 9,900 Wow. Almost 10,000 blogs on the Mets. Not baseball blogs, not team fan … Continue reading

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Easy Inning for Vargas

We mentioned yesterday that lefty Jason Vargas was my sleeper candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation. While watching him in workouts over the weekend, I was surprised to see that his arm strength was close to being back … Continue reading

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