Monthly Archives: October 2008

Which Way Should the Mets Go?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets are going into a new stadium in 2009, coming off two consecutive late-season collapses, just rewarded a three-year extension to GM Omar Minaya, and have a number of potential holes to fill up and down the roster. Is … Continue reading →

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A Look Back

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

Every once in a while — particularly in the offseason — it’s fun to look back at what we discussed here and see how things panned out. I took a look back to posts from October and November 2007, and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Trade Heilman

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

After this season, it seems everybody hates Aaron Heilman, and anyone watching, rooting for, or writing about the Mets, would recommend that the Mets find a way to cut ties with the tall righthander. But that notion makes no sense … Continue reading →

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Bad News for Burgos

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ambiorix Burgos is back in trouble. Less than a month ago, Burgos blew any chance he had at helping the New York Mets in the final weeks of the season by beating up his girlfriend. Not to mention blowing any … Continue reading →

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Byrnes for Castillo?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

A few days ago, MetsToday reader “Isuzudude” pointed out a suggestion by an Arizona writer that the Diamondbacks could consider trading outfielder Eric Byrnes to the Mets in return for Luis Castillo. The article has since been referred to and … Continue reading →

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The One Guy I’d Trade Reyes For

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mike Francesa has been ruffling feathers with his silly proposition that the Mets trade one of their “core” players. We know he’s only trying to boost ratings at a time when there is no postseason baseball to report in New … Continue reading →

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A New Catcher?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

After another late-season collapse, we would think the Mets would be hell-bent on fortifying the bullpen, figuring out what to do with the second base issue, deciding on who to bring back and/or acquire for the starting rotation, whether they’ll … Continue reading →

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Mets Uniforms Through the Years

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

Neat article this week in New York Magazine comparing the evolution of NYC items through the years … for example, taxi cabs, subway tokens, and Mets uniforms:

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