Monthly Archives: January 2013

Link Roundup: Now with 20% More Deer Antler Spray

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Paul Festa

More PED news impacted Major League Baseball this week, as several players were linked to a dodgy anti-aging clinic in Miami.  Among the players were OF Nelson Cruz, LHP Gio Gonzalez, 3B Alex Rodriguez, OF Melky Cabrera, and RHP Bartolo … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign LaTroy Hawkins

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Joe Janish

The winter overhaul is complete: the Mets have signed LaTroy Hawkins.

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Ronny Cedeno and Kelly Johnson Find Jobs

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Joe Janish

In the latest Hot Stove news, infielders Ronny Cedeno and Kelly Johnson have found work for the 2013 season.

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Mets Sign Scott Atchison

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Joe Janish

The Mets have signed reliever Scott Atchison to a minor-league deal and invited the righthander to spring training.

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No Qualms for Mets

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Joe Janish

Oops, spell check doesn’t work on headlines. What I meant to say was “no QUALLS for Mets.”

Posted in 12-13 Offseason | 27 Comments

Landon Powell Loses Daughter

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Joe Janish

Serious, sad note — one of the newest Mets, Landon Powell, has lost his infant daughter Izzy to a liver condition. Our thoughts go out to the Powell family. You can post your condolences on the family’s Facebook page, Prayers … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Bourn and Marcum

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Paul Festa

Sandy Alderson and the Mets are playing a little chess to try to sign center fielder Michael Bourn. If the Mets sign Bourn, they’d have to surrender their first round pick, eleventh overall, in the upcoming draft.  Giving up on … Continue reading →

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Rays Sign Kyle Farnsworth and Luke Scott; Morgan To Japan

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Joe Janish

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreements with Kyle Farnsworth and Luke Scott. Should you care?

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