Monthly Archives: October 2008

Breaking Down the Jeff Wilpon Interview

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Jeff Wilpon appeared on Miked Up and discussed the Mets. Some of the highlights, and my analysis, follow.

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Mini Trade with Dodgers

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

OK, my megatrade proposal didn’t go over too well … so let’s pare it down: Mets trade Luis Castillo to the Dodgers straight up for Andruw Jones. Would you do this deal? Jones’ eternal smirk drove me nuts when he … Continue reading →

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Playing for Peanuts

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Not sure about you, but the prospect of watching the Phillies in the World Series makes me ill. Still, I have a dire need to watch (consume?) baseball every chance I get. Toward that end, if you are not looking … Continue reading →

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Mega-Trade with Dodgers?

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

There is one great way for the Mets to trade Luis Castillo — and wind up with a gold glover, a #2 starter, and a catcher for now and the next ten years. It DOES involve some sacrifice on the … Continue reading →

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Dumping Castillo

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

It would appear the Mets are in quite a fix if they intend to deal away Luis Castillo. The most recent rumor is that the Diamondbacks have no interest in trading Eric Byrnes for Castillo — and who can blame … Continue reading →

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Omar Dealing with Brad Pitt?

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Joe Janish

Finally, the mystery has been revealed as to why Omar Minaya did not make a trade to help push the Mets into the postseason. He was trying to make a trade with this guy: And you can’t blame Omar for … Continue reading →

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Chance of Lowe is Low

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Derek Lowe would prefer to stay on the West Coast, and “…teammates say he has little interest in playing for the Mets or Yankees.” (Hat tips to ‘Ropolitans and Isuzudude for the link) Of course, … Continue reading →

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Ambiorix Who?

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

From the above picture, it’s clear that Ambiorix Burgos is NOT a member of the New York Mets but the Chicago White Sox. Whew! that was a close one … the Wilpons should be relieved that Burgos was traded to … Continue reading →

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