Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mets Game 104: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Diamondbacks 4 The Mets confirmed their front office’s decision to remain status quo by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks in dramatic fashion. Hisanori Takahashi showed everyone why the Mets had no reason to trade for a starter by striking … Continue reading →

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Braves, Giants, and Red Sox Acquire Players, Mets Do Not

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Just before the trade deadline, the first-place Braves made two separate trades to bring in Kyle Farnsworth, Rick Ankiel, and Wilkin Ramirez. This is the second go-around in Atlanta for Farnsworth, who was quietly having a spectacular season in Kansas … Continue reading →

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Yanks Get Wood, Fish Get LOOGY

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

The first-place New York Yankees traded a player to be named later to the Indians for reliever Kerry Wood and cash. The Yanks will pay for only $1.5M of the $3.71 left on Wood’s contract. How do the Yankees keep … Continue reading →

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Dodgers DO Acquire Octavio Dotel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

While the third-place Mets passed on sending Robert Carson to Pittsburgh for Octavio Dotel, the third-place Dodgers pulled the trigger on acquiring Dotel for prospects James McDonald and Andrew Lambo. Considering the Padres’ dominance and recent moves to improve their … Continue reading →

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Mets Don’t Acquire Octavio Dotel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have finally not made a move, by not trading a minor league pitcher to the Pirates for Octavio Dotel. With the Mets in need of reinforcements for the stretch run, GM Omar Minaya has not added an arm … Continue reading →

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Would You: Bay for Manny?

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, both the White Sox and Angels were working on a deal with the Dodgers for Manny Ramirez. Ramirez has put up strong offensive numbers, but has been shackled with injuries most of the year. The Dodgers … Continue reading →

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Good News: Qualls to Tampa Bay

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Good news for the Mets: the Diamondbacks won’t have Chad Qualls in the bullpen tonight. That’s because Qualls is on his way to Tampa Bay, traded by Arizona for a player to be named later. Qualls has been abysmal this … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Acquire Lilly and Theriot

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have more or less a “set” lineup and several immovable contracts. That said there are few places where there is an opportunity to upgrade. The two places where the Mets might be able to improve would be in … Continue reading →

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