Monthly Archives: December 2012

Yankees Without a 3B and Other Hot Stove Updates

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Joe Janish

With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss a chunk of 2013’s first half, it was assumed that the Yankees would plug Eric Chavez into the third base hole, and maybe pick up Jeff Keppinger as a secondary option. Just one problem … Continue reading →

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R.A. Dickey On The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you went to bed early, below you can see the “circuitous” R.A. Dickey on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Jon Stewart’s too-fitting opening was: “The Cy Young Award, New York obviously embraces you, uh, this tremendous story, … Continue reading →

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Nats Sign Dan Haren and Other News

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Joe Janish

The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with Dan Haren for one year and $13M. Haren described his decision thusly: “The deciding factor in coming to Washington was winning,” Haren said in an e-mail. “I don’t think there’s a team … Continue reading →

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Hey Sandy…DO SOMETHING!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Dear Sandy Alderson: Hello from Pennsylvania. How is the weather down in Nashville? You are there right? If you are, how about y’know, maybe getting the Mets some new players? You need at least two outfielders, another catcher and a … Continue reading →

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Mets May Spin Off Jordany, and Other News

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Joe Janish

A few bits of news to report before the big news coming later today … Jordany Valdespin, he of the dramatic homerun, lack of position, and superstar in his own mind, has just finished serving a two-week suspension from his … Continue reading →

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Rangers Sign Joakim Soria

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, the Rangers have agreed to sign Joakim Soria to a two-year contract.

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Red Sox Sign Mike Napoli

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

Scratch another catcher off the list – Mike Napoli has signed a 3-year, $39M deal with the Boston Red Sox. What might this mean for the Mets?

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Giants Re-Sign Angel Pagan

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

Remember the super-athletic speed burner lacking baseball instincts who used to run around center field and the bases like a chicken with its head cut off? Well, according to various reports, Angel Pagan just agreed to a four-year, $40M deal … Continue reading →

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