Monthly Archives: December 2008

Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Did you send your Christmas “wish list” to Santa Claus? Or perhaps you sent it to Omar Minaya? Already Mets fans have received two early presents — Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz. But the offseason is far from over and … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Moyer, Park

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

The reigning World Champion Phillies have signed pitchers Jamie Moyer and Chan Ho Park to fill out their 2009 starting rotation. Two decent moves by the Phillies, assuming that Park is used similarly to the way Joe Torre employed him … Continue reading →

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Put Up or Shut Up

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have yet to report … indeed, it’s not even Christmas yet … and the Mets – Phillies verbal rivalry has already begun. Perhaps ignited by Cole Hamels’ admission that the Mets are “choke artists”, recently signed closer … Continue reading →

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Utley Likes Vaseline

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

I’m not joking … Chase Utley recently became a spokesman for Vaseline products. Since this is a family-friendly website, I’ll leave it at that. Please keep the jokes to yourselves.

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Mets Like Randy Wolf

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Mets are interested in adding Randy Wolf to their 2009 starting rotation. To me, that’s a nice idea — IF the plan is to make him the #5 starter. His lefthandedness is a big advantage … Continue reading →

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New Market: Non-Tenders

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Similar to a bonus number on your lottery ticket, the “non-tenders” inject a new influx of talent into the free-agent market. This year there are a number of intriguing players who have just been cut loose as a result of … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Schoeneweis

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have traded Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks for righthander Connor Robertson. Good dump here. Scho never fulfilled the promise suggested by Omar Minaya when the Mets signed the NJ native to an ill-advised, three-year contract. … Continue reading →

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Mets Get Madden!

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

During the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday, the Mets selected John Madden during the minor league phase. No not THAT John Madden …. rather, a 6’4″ righthander out of the San Diego Padres’ system. He’s a nice pick, actually, though … Continue reading →

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