Monthly Archives: January 2009

Mets Get Bonds

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets began the offseason in full force, adding Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz to their bullpen in a matter of hours. Since then, though, there has been little excitement from the Mets’ camp … unless, of course, the likes … Continue reading →

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Andruw Jones Available

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Andruw Jones has been released, and the Mets need a power-hitting, RH outfielder. Is this a marriage made in heaven? Read on to see my argument for bringing in this low-risk, high reward candidate. Continue reading →

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Lineup Comparison: Phillies

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Consider this: the “team to beat” is the Phillies, so the Mets’ focus should be on putting a team on the field that is better head-to-head. I don’t believe that the Mets’ pitching staff — even with the game shortened … Continue reading →

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Bullpen is Not Done

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Congratulations to Omar Minaya for shortening 2009 Mets games to seven innings. Indeed, the one-two punch of “K-Putz” has the potential to be the most effective since the Mariano Rivera – John Wetteland duo of 1996. However, there is still … Continue reading →

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White Sox Sign Bartolo Colon

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Chicago White Sox have signed Bartolo Colon to a one-year contract. Nice pickup by the ChiSox, who simply needed an extra guy to vie for a back-end rotation spot. They add Colon to the competition … Continue reading →

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Barry Bonds May Skate

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

So the latest news in the federal case against Barry Bonds is that Tetrahydrogestrinone, aka “THG” aka “The Clear”, was not technically a steroid when Bonds was on the stand in front of the Grand Jury. There’s a full report … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Alex Cora

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Mets.com, the Mets have agreed to terms with Alex Cora. Well I guess that’s it — the offseason roster makeover is complete! Cora should step right in to left field and provide the Mets with the much-needed power … Continue reading →

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Braves Make High Offer to Lowe

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Atlanta Braves have offered Derek Lowe a 4-year, $60M contract. Seems just a tad bit higher than the 3/35 that “wasn’t offered” by the Mets. Further speculation is that Oliver Perez was offered three years … Continue reading →

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