Monthly Archives: February 2013

Spring Trade Candidate: Domonic Brown

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Matt Himelfarb

The swell of players in spring training is too much for a 25-man roster to handle. As a result, trades made in advance of Opening Day often include diamonds in the rough, due to lack of options and other factors. … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: The Latest on Bourn, Other Activity

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

According to a tweet by former GM Jim Bowden, if the Mets were able to sign Michael Bourn, it is “likely” the Mets would be able to retain their first round pick. According to a league source if the Mets were able to … Continue reading →

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Wright: Bourn, Can We Buy You?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Paul Festa

  David Wright joined the Mets push to acquire Michael Bourn on Monday. While the Mets engage in draft jujitsu with Major League Baseball over their eleventh round draft pick, and play a game of cat and mouse with Scott … Continue reading →

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How Mets Can Sign Michael Bourn and Not Lose First-round Pick

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joe Janish

There is one sure-fire way for the Mets to sign Michael Bourn and not lose their first-round, 11th pick overall in the 2013 draft. And it has nothing to do with getting MLB to grant a rules exception or amendment … Continue reading →

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Why MLB Shouldn’t Protect Mets Pick

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, the Mets are petitioning MLB to allow them to protect their 2013 first-round draft pick in the event they sign a free agent who rejected a qualifying offer — i.e., Michael Bourn or Kyle Lohse. However, … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Marlon Byrd

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Joe Janish

The Mets finally have a legitimate MLB outfielder on their roster. Sort of.

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New York Signs Travis Hafner, LaRoche to Toronto

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Joe Janish

Travis Hafner will call New York his home in 2013. The Bronx, NY, that is.

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