Monthly Archives: December 2009

Non-tenders To Consider

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

As a result of the non-tender deadline passing, a new influx of free agents has entered the market. Several could be valuable additions to the Mets. Let’s take a look at some in particular. Matt Capps Hard-throwing righthander who has … Continue reading →

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Financial Value of Mets’ Non-tenders

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have not tendered contracts to Jeremy Reed, Cory Sullivan, Tim Redding, nor Lance Broadway. Personally, I enjoyed watching Reed and Sullivan, but neither will be worth what they could have made through the arbitration process. Redding finished strong … Continue reading →

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Alex Cora Injures Back

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Beisbol Invernal: Los Criollos, asimismo, vieron salir del terreno de juego con supuestas molestias en la espalda en el segundo episodio a su valioso ‘infielder’, Alex Cora, quien anoche comenzó en la defensa de la antesala. Fue reemplazado … Continue reading →

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Garrett Atkins Non-Tendered

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Colorado Rockies have announced they will not be offering a contract to Garrett Atkins, making him a free agent. Atkins had an absolutely awful 2009 campaign, hitting only .226 with 9 HR and a .650 OPS in 399 plate … Continue reading →

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Bostick, Wilson Sign with Royals

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets Adam Bostick, Vance Wilson, and Bruce Chen have signed minor league deals with the Kansas City Royals, with all receiving invitations to spring training. Both Wilson and Chen made comebacks after Tommy John surgery in 2009, with Chen … Continue reading →

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Elmer Dessens Signed

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

After a month of holding our collective breath, it’s finally official: Elmer Dessens has re-signed with the Mets. The lights-out mopup man returns to the organization for one year, minor league contract that could be worth as much as $700,000 … Continue reading →

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Putz and Kendall Sign

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

J.J. Putz agreed to terms with the White Sox on a one-year, $3M contract plus incentives. Heck, at that price I would’ve liked to have seen him return to the Mets, who paid for his surgery and rehab. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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Rule 5 Redux

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets made one pick in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft, and flipped him to the Dodgers for “cash considerations”. The complete draft can be found here. The Mets have been desperately seeking a LOOGY for … Continue reading →

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