Monthly Archives: November 2009

Mets Free Agent Targets: 09 Mets

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Eight 2009 Mets filed for free agency: Alex Cora, Carlos Delgado, Elmer Dessens, Ramon Martinez, J.J. Putz, Brian Schneider, Gary Sheffield, and Fernando Tatis. Let’s go through them briefly, one by one.

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Willets Point Suit Thrown Out

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may or may not know that the construction of Citi Field was a central part of a redevelopment plan in the gritty, commercial area of Queens known as Willets Point. Part of that plan included the “eviction” of many … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Cory Sullivan

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Back in January, the Mets made a series of blockbuster moves to sate the hunger of disgruntled fans. First they picked up lights-out LOOGY Casey Fossum, then they brought back Argenis Reyes, before capping the excitement with the signing of … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Gary Sheffield

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Entering the 2009 season, the Mets were one slugger short of a championship lineup. They didn’t bother acquiring one during the winter because Daniel Murphy was going to hit like Wade Boggs and the Fernando Tatis – Ryan Church in … Continue reading →

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The Price for Roy Halladay

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to a “high-ranking official” cited in an article by The National Post, the Toronto Blue Jays will take as much time as needed to trade Roy Halladay — if they trade him at all. Would they actually keep Halladay … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Jeremy Reed

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

When the Mets sent 7 players to Seattle and Cleveland last December in a three-team deal centered around J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed was an afterthought. As it turned out, Reed had more of an impact on the Mets than the … Continue reading →

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Wilson Valdez Signed – But Not By Mets

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

After providing stellar defense and hitting .256 through 41 games as a replacement shortstop / utilityman for the Mets, Wilson Valdez was not re-signed and given the chance to test the market. It didn’t take long for Valdez to find … Continue reading →

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Manuel Motivated – Minaya Next?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

So far, the Mets are making good on their promise to overhaul the entire organization, from top to bottom. It is no coincidence that a number of former managers — such as Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge — were considered … Continue reading →

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