Monthly Archives: November 2011

Mets Unlikely To Re-sign Jose Reyes

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Funny, I did not realize that the Mets “exclusivity period” to negotiate with Jose Reyes had passed as of last Thursday. Why? Perhaps because I kept waiting to hear news from “a person close to the situation” regarding a rumored … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Ryota Igarashi

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

Recently, the Mets declined their option to bring Ryota Igarashi back for the 2012 season, thus ending yet another Japanese import gone bad. Of course, the Mets’ experience with transplanted Asian ballplayers hasn’t been all bad; Tsuyoshi Shinjo was a … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Bloggin’ for the Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Paul Festa

Welcome to Friday, Mets fans.  It might be cold outside, but the Hot Stove is just heating up.  Now that the Mets have let their exclusive Jose Reyes signing period expire, it’s time to speculate! Well, what are you waiting … Continue reading →

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Spilled Milk: Mark Langston and Two Throw-Ins

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Author’s Note: We interrupt the Spilled Milk Series to focus on a story that many of the current fans may have either forgotten or don’t know about. It’s the story of how the Mets missed their chance to extend their … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Grady Sizemore

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Paul Festa

Despite their reportedly limited budget, the Mets will not be completely inactive in the free agent market this offseason.  Whether or not they re-sign Jose Reyes, the Mets will have needs to fill.  And while it seems they don’t have … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Danny Herrera

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

Diminutive Danny Herrera became the shortest pitcher in Mets history when he climbed up to the rubber in Washington, D.C. (without the help of a step ladder) on September 2nd. Amidst the catcalls of “hey, somebody left a hat on … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Dillon Gee

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

At the beginning of the spring, not much was expected of Dillon Gee. Yet by the end of summer, it could be argued that Gee was a disappointment.

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2011 Analysis: R.A. Dickey

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

In the winter between 2009 and 2010, Omar Minaya pulled R.A. Dickey off the scrap heap. I made fun of the signing at the time. Much to my — and most others’ — surprise, Dickey got the last laugh, coming … Continue reading →

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