Monthly Archives: December 2009

Ryota Igarashi: Mechanical Evaluation

The Mets and Ryota Igarashi have reached an agreement on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old Japanese hurler is expected to compete for the setup role in front of Francisco Rodriguez. I’ve never seen him pitch (other than the video below) … Continue reading

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Mets Hot Stove Huddle

In case you missed it — and you know who you are if you did — the Mets Hot Stove Huddle organized by BlueAndOrange.net was a great success. Those who participated in town hall style Q&A panels included

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Broadway a Blue Jay and Other News

In a twist of irony, Lance Broadway has signed with the Blue Jays. Broadway was non-tendered by the Mets seven months after acquiring him in a trade with the White Sox for Ramon Castro. Castro agreed to terms with the … Continue reading

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Dodgers Trade Juan Pierre to White Sox

The Dodgers have traded Juan Pierre to the White Sox. What does this mean to the Mets?

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Your Chance to Rub Elbows with Stars

Tonight you have the rare opportunity to rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the Mets blogosphere. BlueAndOrange.net has assembled a group of bloggers from AmazinAvenue, MLB.com, SNY, NY Newsday, MetsToday, and others for an evening of Mets … Continue reading

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Royals Sign Phil Humber

In a fairly under-the-radar move, the Royals have signed former Met Philip Humber to a minor-league deal. Since leaving the Mets in the Johan Santana trade, Humber has been underwhelming — both in AAA and in brief stints at the … Continue reading

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Lackey, Halladay, and the Mets

Within the next 48 hours, John Lackey will be a member of the Boston Red Sox. During that same time frame, there is a good chance that Roy Halladay joins the Philadelphia Phillies, while Cliff Lee moves on to Seattle … Continue reading

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Lackey to Red Sox?

It sounds like John Lackey will be signing with the Boston Red Sox. In addition, it appears that Jason Bay will NOT be returning to the Bosox, and may be leaning toward Seattle. Which, in turn, could mean that the … Continue reading

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