Monthly Archives: January 2009

Say No To Dennys Reyes

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, free-agent lefthanded Weeble Dennys Reyes is “drawing interest” from the Mets (among other teams). Please Omar, just say no. Reyes is coming off the second-best year of his career (ironically, in a walk year!), and is … Continue reading →

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Does Brian Schneider Stink?

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Earlier this offseason — before Omar Minaya went into hibernation — there were rumblings that the Mets might be looking to upgrade their catching situation. Various rumors swirled involving Jason Varitek, Ivan Rodriguez, and Bengie Molina, among others. According to … Continue reading →

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Pedro Listening to Marlins

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

At 10 am on Saturday, MLB.com reported that Pedro Martinez was anxious to return to the Mets, saying he had “unfinished business” to take care of. Twelve hours later, MLB.com was reporting that Martinez was negotiating with the Marlins, who … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Tim Redding

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Whew! That was a close one! Here it is mid-January, about a month before pitchers and catchers report, and the Mets were STILL without a fifth starter. That is, until a few hours ago, as the Mets came to terms … Continue reading →

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Lucky Dog at Citi Field

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Citi Field was recently inspected by a four-legged friend, according to a UPI report and The Daily News. It is believed that the stray dog was the first member of the general public to run the bases of the Mets’ … Continue reading →

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Braves Targeting Lowe

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Per several sources, agent Scott Boras is meeting with the Atlanta Braves to talk about Derek Lowe. Lowe had reportedly been offered a 3-year, $35M contract by the New York Mets. Boras is seeking at least four years at around … Continue reading →

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Why Not All Three?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Will the Mets make a Yankee-like splash? According to the latest buzz, Mets GM Omar Minaya has been in talks with superagent Scott Boras over the last few days, supposedly discussing one or all of Boras’ top free agent clients … Continue reading →

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Bosox to Sign Baldelli – Smoltz Next?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Boston Red Sox are about to sign Rocco Baldelli. The free-agent outfielder grew up in the New England area as a Red Sox fan, and, ironically, will be receiving the Tony Conigliaro Award in Boston … Continue reading →

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