Monthly Archives: November 2008

The Vazquez Rumors

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Rumor has it that Ken Williams is looking to deal Javier Vazquez, partially because of his dropoff in performance and partially because of manager Ozzie Guillen’s disgust for the righthander. Guillen publicly expressed his displeasure with Vazquez on several occasions … Continue reading →

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Beimel and Other Oddities

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Mets have LHP Joe Beimel on their “wish list”: Add left-hander Joe Beimel to the list of free-agent relievers on the Mets’ wish list. The team also is expected to investigate free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez, … Continue reading →

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ABCs of Free Agency

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Russ Springer is a Type-A free agent. So is Doug Brocail, and Bobby Howry. Huh? That’s right — Springer, Brocail, and Howry are deemed in the same “class” as Manny Ramirez, C.C. Sabathia, and Mark Teixeira, among others. Go figure. … Continue reading →

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