Monthly Archives: January 2010

Considering Adam LaRoche

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Early in the offseason, there was some mild buzz that the Mets might be interested in free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche. However, there’s been absolutely nothing to suggest he is on Omar Minaya’s radar since at least early December … Continue reading →

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Castro, Church Off the Table

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Forget about the ironic pipe dream of platooning Jeff Francoeur with Ryan Church in right field next year — Church has signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Additionally, you can drop the possibility of Ramon Castro returning to … Continue reading →

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Remaining Pitching Options

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

It is no secret that the Mets need to acquire more quality pitching to contend in 2010 — both in the starting rotation and the bullpen (though, most people are ignoring the ‘pen part of the issue). Let’s go over … Continue reading →

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Mets Lose Argenis Reyes to Dodgers

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

It wasn’t bad enough that the Phillies stole Wilson Valdez from the Mets, but now it’s come to light that the Dodgers have won the heated offseason bidding war for Argenis Reyes. How is this fair? Why must the rich … Continue reading →

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Satin Sheets and a Lullaby

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Josh Satin was recently listed as a “prospect” by both John Sickels and Mack’s Mets, so Mike Newman of ScoutingTheSally posted his personal evaluation of Satin — and it’s pretty negative. At first I wondered why anyone would ever consider … Continue reading →

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Comebacks

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

So the Mets’ 2010 season ticket promo video has the theme of “We Believe in Comebacks”. Um … after watching the collapses of 2007 and 2008 — two years that were strewn with lackluster finishes to games that were microcosms … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Jay Marshall

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

When I heard the Mets picked up a lefthanded pitcher named Marshall for the bullpen, I was kind of hoping his first name was Sean. Instead, it is Jay. Jay Marshall was claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and … Continue reading →

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Backstop Sleeper Acquisition?

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

While it’s true the Mets are still in the market for a 2010 starting catcher — and all signs are pointing to the venerable Bengie Molina — they should also be concerned about who might be the backstop in Flushing … Continue reading →

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