Monthly Archives: December 2012

Would You Trade for Dee Gordon?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to reports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are shopping shortstop Dee Gordon at the winter meetings in Nashville. If you were Mets GM, would you make a deal for him?

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Soto, Loney Off the Table

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

Minutes after filing the Mets Fan Window Shopping: Catcher story, the Rangers and Geovany Soto agreed to terms on a one-year deal. So much for that. The only catcher under 30 left on the market is Jesus Flores; I say … Continue reading →

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Mets Fan Window Shopping: Catcher

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

It’s clear the Mets need a catcher. Actually, they need two catchers — a starter, and a backup. Josh Thole is a really nice guy, and he works really hard, but he’s not an everyday catcher on a championship club, … Continue reading →

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Pirates Sign Russell Martin

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Pittsburgh Pirates outbid the New York Yankees for catcher Russell Martin.

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Braves Trade Tommy Hanson

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

The latest from the Hot Stove is that the Braves have traded righthanded starter Tommy Hanson to the Angels in return for righthanded reliever Jordan Walden. Why would the Braves trade a 26-year-old starter coming off a career-high 13 victories … Continue reading →

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Nationals Acquire Denard Span

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Washington Nationals traded young fireballer Alex Meyer to the Twins for centerfielder Denard Span. A great deal for many reasons, for both sides.

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