Monthly Archives: December 2009

Atkins, Gonzalez, Marquis Sign Elsewhere

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you hadn’t heard, Garrett Atkins signed a one-year, $4M contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles also inked lefthanded reliever Mike Gonzalez to a two-year, $12M deal to be their closer. Too bad they play in the AL … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay: No News is Good News?

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

A blizzard has come and gone, and still Jason keeps the Mets at Bay (bad, I know, but couldn’t resist). But for Jason Bay, time is running out — quickly. He managed to alienate the team he should be signing … Continue reading →

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How About Miguel Cabrera?

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

While we wait for Jason Bay to make up his mind about playing in Flushing, we may as well consider other alternatives. During a “hot stove huddle” a few days ago, a rabid and intelligent Mets fan named “Kevin K” … Continue reading →

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Igarashi May Sing God Bless America

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

We may have to start a Ryota Igarashi series to chronicle all the plans, activities, and goals developed by the Mets’ newest free agent signee. Check out this tidbit that was posted earlier this month on our new favorite Japanese … Continue reading →

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Igarashi Wants to Throw 100 MPH

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Newly signed import Ryota Igarashi is the owner of the fastest ball thrown in Japan, a 98-MPH heater. However, his goal is to hit triple digits, and he believes the harder clay mounds in the USA will give him that … Continue reading →

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Too Many Latinos?

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

James K at Amazin Avenue puts to rest the theory that Omar Minaya only seeks Latin players Chris Wilcox at BlueAndOrange comments on Minaya’s new course of action Roger Cormier at Fonzie Forever chronicles the past decade of baseball Also … Continue reading →

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Ron Swoboda on Outfield Play

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Before Endy Chavez, “The Catch” in Mets history referred to the diving snare made by Ron Swoboda in the 1969 World Series. I had the great pleasure of talking to Ron about that catch and how he turned himself — … Continue reading →

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Winter Plan Complete as Mets Sign Weijgertse and Hato

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets continued their aggressive international scavenger hunt, signing Kevin Weijgertse and Bjorn Hato of Holland. The 18-year-old phenoms first attracted attention at a European showcase in North Carolina held during November. Weijgertse is a third baseman / first baseman … Continue reading →

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