Monthly Archives: November 2012

Mets Sign David Wright

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets make David Wright Mr. Met for the next 8 years. He gets $138M, which apparently is less than “superstar” money. Comments?

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Braves Sign B.J. Upton

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t been near the Hot Stove since yesterday afternoon, the Braves have signed B.J. Upton to a five-year, $75M contract. Suddenly, it feels like 1977 all over again.

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The Contract Offer: Wright or Wrong?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’ve been avoiding the subject of contract extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey because A) I don’t feel like speculating about if every single day, especially when I know next to nothing about what’s going on behind closed doors … Continue reading →

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Marvin Miller Dead – Your Thoughts?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, former MLBPA leader Marvin Miller passed away at the age of 95 after a long bout with cancer. He accomplished amazing things for the Players Union, but, to be honest, and meaning no disrespect, I … Continue reading →

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Citi Pond Tree Lighting

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Citi Pond tree lighting will take place this evening in Bryant Park.  Details below. Let’s see, what do I want for Christmas?  Extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey, a catcher, a center fielder, a closer, new owners, Grace … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade R.A. Dickey to the Yankees?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

In today’s episode of “Would You …?” we consider the unthinkable: trading a fan favorite and Cy Young Award winner to that despicable club on the other side of town. Would that be a nightmare or what?

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Mets Fan Window Shopping: Centerfield

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

Growing up poor — and still today far from wealthy — I didn’t have the chance to indulge in many luxuries. So one of the things I did to deal was “window shop,” which is the exercise of checking out … Continue reading →

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2012 Analysis: Bobby Parnell

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

We are now four years into the Bobby Parnell Show. What have we learned?

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