Monthly Archives: November 2009

Jones, Gonzalez, Vizquel Off the Table

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The first free agents of this winter’s pool have agreed to terms with new teams: Alex Gonzalez has moved on to the Toronto Blue Jays, and both Andruw Jones and Omar Vizquel are moving from Texas to the Chicago White … Continue reading →

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Rate the Mets Free Agent Targets

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

With a four-day weekend coming up, you’re bound to have some downtime. During those doldrums, have fun rating the Mets Free Agent Targets. There are 83 players to vote for, on a scale of 1 through 10. It’s completely up … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

On the day before Thanksgiving, I’d like to take this time to give thanks to you, the reader of MetsToday, for visiting and for sharing your opinions in the comments section. Without you, it would be pretty boring here. In … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Angel Pagan

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Flashy leadoff man or flash in the pan? That is the $64,000 question when it comes to Angel Pagan. At times, Angel Pagan displayed a marvelous skill set, lashing line drives to all fields, running the bases like a madman, … Continue reading →

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Should They Pay Or Just Say No?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

First the Mets say they’re going to pay, then they say maybe not. They already have the second-highest payroll in MLB, and Jeff Wilpon claims the Mets will continue to spend as much as anyone to improve the team. But will they? And more importantly, should they? Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Fernando Martinez

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ever since signing out of the Dominican Republic as a 17-year-old in 2005, fans anxiously awaited the debut of young man touted as the next Mets superstar. Thud. That was the sound of “F-Mart” falling flat in his first shot … Continue reading →

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Q&A and More with Wally Backman

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Steve Serby has an entertaining Q&A with Wally Backman in today’s New York Post, which I encourage you to read. In case you missed it, Bart Hubbach posits Backman as a possible successor to Jerry Manuel. David Lennon presented “leftover … Continue reading →

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Plan B: Jose Guillen

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets’ “Plan B” for a power-hitting left fielder is Jose Guillen. No, that is not a joke. The Mets have been linked to Guillen before, as Omar Minaya seems to have … Continue reading →

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