Monthly Archives: November 2008

K-Rod Price Falling

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

Several sources are suggesting that the price for Francisco Rodriguez is falling quickly, and the Mets would do well to wait him out. At five years, $75M, K-Rod is a risk, due to his violent throwing motion and the 408 … Continue reading →

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Jermaine Dye to the Mets?

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

These Mets – White Sox rumors are only getting hotter. Now it’s reported that the White Sox are looking to trade outfielder Jermaine Dye, and have been specifically scouting Mets prospects Bobby Parnell and Eddie Kunz in the Arizona Fall … Continue reading →

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Miller: Peavy Going to Braves

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Jake Peavy is going to the Atlanta Braves, if he waives his no-trade clause, Scott Miller of CBS Sportsline reports. Miller claims that the Braves are ready to send Yunel Escobar, Gorkys Hernandez, one of either Jo-Jo Reyes or Charlie … Continue reading →

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Damaso Marte Signed by Yankees

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

A day before hitting the market, Damaso Marte re-signed with the New York Yankees. The Yanks signed the lefthander to a three-year deal for $12M. Interesting decision on both sides, as the Yankees initially declined a $6M option on the … Continue reading →

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Chicago Shopping Swisher

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

As MetsToday reader isuzudude pointed out earlier today, rumors persist that the Chicago White Sox are eager to ship out Nick Swisher. The latest from Mark Gonzalez of The Chicago Tribune also confirms that the Palehose are committed to moving … Continue reading →

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Another Japanese Import on the Table

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to sources in Japan, the New York Mets are considering making an offer to Japanese lefthander Ken Takahashi (link target is in Japanese). The always-excellent resource NBPTracker has more to the story and a profile of Takahashi. From NBPT: … Continue reading →

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Mets May Have to Bid for Manny

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

When he was available as a free rental, the Mets passed on Manny Ramirez at the trade deadline. If they can avoid it, they will not get into the bidding war for Manny. However, there is one situation where the … Continue reading →

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Henry Owens Suspended for PEDs

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Former Mets farmhand and current Florida Marlin reliever Henry Owens has been suspended by MLB for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Hat tip to MetsToday reader Schmidtxtc for alerting us. After emerging as a potential setup man in early … Continue reading →

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