Monthly Archives: January 2010

Joel Pineiro Signs with Angels

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

Another target of Omar Minaya has chosen greener pastures — starting pitcher Joel Pineiro has signed with the Angels for two years, $16M. Personally, I’m indifferent, since I see Pineiro

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Jeremy Reed, Cory Sullivan Sign Elsewhere

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

About a year ago, it didn’t make sense to me that the Mets were collecting light-hitting, slick-fielding, lefthanded-hitting centerfielders. After all, Carlos Beltran was entrenched in center, Angel Pagan appeared to be a capable backup, and the front office was … Continue reading →

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Paul Lo Duca Signs with Rockies

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

Paul Lo Duca is getting one last shot — he has signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies. The Mets were never interested, since they do not have a need for a catcher nor for a backup, righthanded-hitting first … Continue reading →

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Catcher: Now What?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Joe Janish

You know the saying, “be careful what you wish for — you just may get it” ? We all wished the Mets would fail in their attempt to sign Bengie Molina, and our prayers were answered. But, now who will … Continue reading →

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Bengie Molina Signs with Giants

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

It turns out that Bengie Molina was not prepared to leave his heart in San Francisco. Further, it turns out that the ship that sailed from the bay could in fact return to shore. This is a good thing, from … Continue reading →

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Centerfield Options

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

As we all know, Carlos Beltran has underwent knee surgery and is expected to be out for 12 weeks. No one is sure if “12 weeks” refers to the time before he can walk, run, or play ball. No one … Continue reading →

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Help Haiti

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

Do we really care more about whether Bengie Molina signs with the Mets this weekend? Some things in this world are slightly more important. Help the people and/or animals in Haiti by making a donation to: The Red Cross UNICEF … Continue reading →

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Carlos Beltran’s Mysterious Knee Surgery

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Carlos Beltran had knee surgery in Colorado on Wednesday. That’s about all we know for sure. He might have had “microfracture surgery”, which is pretty darn serious, or he may have had “arthroscopic surgery”, which … Continue reading →

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