Monthly Archives: November 2011

Mets Hot on Dotel?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Anthony Di Como is reporting that the Mets may be “in the running” for reliever Octavio Dotel. If so, they’re at least a year too late — and probably, still a dollar too short.

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Nick Evans Signs with Pirates

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Nick Evans has signed a minor-league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, presumably with an invitation to spring training. Good move for Nick, who — ironically — may have an opportunity to platoon with lefthanded-hitting Garret Jones at first base. I … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Hire Bobby Valentine

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t heard, former Mets utilityman Bobby Valentine has been chosen by the Boston Red Sox to be their manager in 2012. Valentine also managed the Mets at one point — if memory serves correctly, he was in … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The Lull

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Paul Festa

Ever since Jose Reyes “signed with the Marlins” on November 13th, not much has been happening in Metsville.  Or MLBville for that matter (MLBville is a nice place, but stay away from Jose Canseco Boulevard).  No big free-agent signings (Including … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade Fernando Martinez for Chris Tillman?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, the Orioles “would be willing to” trade right-hander Chris Tillman. If you recall, Tillman, who will be just 24 next year, was, not too long ago, one of the most highly regarded pitching prospects … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Ronny Paulino

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

For a while, it was questionable whether Ronny Paulino would ever get going in a Mets uniform, and what kind of contribution he’d make. Visa issues kept him out of Port St. Lucie until Mid-March, and when he finally arrived, … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Mike Nickeas

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

It took Mike Nickeas a long time to reach MLB, but when he finally did, he proved capable if unspectacular. The Canadian-born catcher spent seven years in the minors before grabbing a cup of coffee with the Mets in September … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Chris Young

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

For those who can remember that far back, Chris Young was the key “low-risk, high-reward” signing the thrifty Mets made last winter. Oodles of beat writers, bloggers, and fans couldn’t praise the move enough. After all, when healthy, Chris Young … Continue reading →

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