Monthly Archives: November 2013

Yankees Sign Brian McCann

You’re probably already aware that the Yankees have signed Brian McCann. Does it matter to a Mets fan?

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Wilpons Apparently Limit Budget to $25-30 Million

According to John Harper of the New York Daily News, Mets ownership is changing their tune about the team’s budget. Heard tonight Mets’ owners won’t stretch budget due to high cost of FAs. Alderson has $25-30 mil to spend and … Continue reading

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Mets Sign Chris Young

According to various reports, the Mets have signed Chris Young. Not the pitcher, the outfielder.

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Indians Sign David Murphy

The Cleveland Indians have signed outfielder David Murphy. Why should a Mets fan care?

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What the Robinson Cano Meeting Meant

No doubt you heard the news that Jay-Z — who I understand is some kind of a pop star turned baseball agent — had dinner with Jeff Wilpon and, at some point between the shrimp cocktail and Fernet Branca (who … Continue reading

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Might Milwaukee PEDdle Ryan Braun?

Recently, a Mets blog patched together pieces of information from various sources to conjure a rumor suggesting that the Brewers might trade Ryan Braun to the Mets for Ike Davis. Could such a deal happen? Would you want it to?

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Tigers Trade Prince Fielder

According to various sources, the first blockbuster of the Hot Stove season has been made: the Rangers have agreed to trade Ian Kinsler to the Tigers for Prince Fielder. How does this affect the Mets, if at all?

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LaTroy Hawkins Climbs to Rockies

If you haven’t already heard, LaTroy Hawkins has moved on to Colorado, signing a one-year, $2.5M contract with the Rockies, including a 2015 option. According to various reports, the Rockies will pencil in Hawkins as their 2014 closer. Sandy Alderson … Continue reading

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