Monthly Archives: December 2011

Can Mets Get Anything Worthwhile for David Wright?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

My former “boss” Rob Neyer relayed a completely fabricated and untrue rumor about a David Wright trade to the Phillies. In the proposed deal, Wright would go to the Phillies in return for Domonic Brown, Vance Worley, and Phillippe Aumont. … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Beginning

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Paul Festa

With hours to go until the New Year, 2011 is taking its final bows, and 2012 is ready for its debut.  Most people look upon the New Year as chance for a fresh start, a chance to evaluate their lives … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Dan Murphy

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Joe Janish

What to do with Dan Murphy? That’s the burning question in Metsville. After posting a .320 AVG, .360 OBP, and .809 OPS, Dan Murphy has convinced many that he can hit. But can he field? The jury is out, as … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Ruben Tejada

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Joe Janish

This is the part of evaluations where I’d really like to be discussing Jose Reyes. Unfortunately, Reyes has moved on to greener pastures, so we won’t go through the pain and torture of analyzing his 2011 season — the first … Continue reading →

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Sonnanstine and Corpas Off the Table

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent pitchers Andy Sonnanstine and Manny Corpas to minor league contracts, inviting both to spring training. While I don’t believe either of them would have turned the Mets into a contender, I’m mildly surprised … Continue reading →

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Can the Mets Find Investors?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

As you probably know, the Mets are in severe financial straits and in dire need of cash. Toward that end, they’re trying to raise about $200M by convincing 10 investors to pony up $20M each, in return for the following: … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Justin Turner

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

The biggest competition in Port St. Lucie last March was at second base, where Luis Castillo, Dan Murphy, and Brad Emaus auditioned for the starting position. Oh, there was mention of Justin Turner, but the scrappy utilityman was written off … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rickey Henderson

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s somewhat ironic that someone who was always stealing things was born on a day that’s all about giving, but Rickey Henderson was born on this day, December 25, 1958. Happy Birthday, Rickey! Other former Mets celebrating their birthday today … Continue reading →

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