Monthly Archives: December 2008

New Green Home Jerseys for Mets

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

In an effort to better tie in the New York Giants’ side of their history, the Mets will be wearing green home jerseys as “alternates” in lieu of the traditional blacks. From what I gather, the green matches the color … Continue reading →

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Mets Make Lowe Offer

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to the several sources, including the New York Times, the Mets have offered Derek Lowe a three-year, $36M contract. If the Mets can get Lowe that cheap, I’ll be amazed. I find it hard to believe that no other … Continue reading →

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Mets After Andruw Jones?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

Back on October 21st, we threw out the idea of the Mets trading Luis Castillo to the Dodgers for Andruw Jones. Exactly ten days later, Joel Sherman dreamed up the same deal (hmm …. is it possible he reads MetsToday?). … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Pick Up Penny

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Boston Red Sox have signed Brad Penny to a one-year, $5M contract, which can reach $8M through incentives. Nice pickup by the Bosox, and a good fit for the somewhat troubled righthander. Penny has the potential to be a … Continue reading →

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Yanks Steal Cash, Nats Snatch Gustavos

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Yankees have taken Cash directly from the Red Sox — Kevin Cash, that is. Fitting? Ironic? You make the call. In any case, yes, it’s true, the Yanks have signed backup catcher Kevin Cash. Speaking of swiping backup backstops, … Continue reading →

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Buy Me To the Moon

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Joe Janish

With the recent signing of Mark Teixeira for $180M over 8 years, the New York Yankees have spent a total of $423.5M on three free agents this winter. Add in the $248M still owed on Alex Rodriguez’s contract, and the … Continue reading →

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Last Year’s Scrap Heap

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Last winter we regularly combed through the scrap heap in search of possible nuggets for the Mets to consider. Strangely enough, few if any of our recommendations were acted upon by the Mets. Is it possible that Omar Minaya and … Continue reading →

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Dock Ellis Dead

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

The man who claimed he pitched a no-hitter while high on LSD has passed on at the age of 63. Dock Ellis — and yes, “Dock” was his given first name — enjoyed a colorful 12-year career in the big … Continue reading →

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