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Hisanori Takahashi Signs with Angels

According to various reports, former Mets lefthander Hisanori Takahashi has signed a two-year deal with the Orange County Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in California (or whatever they’re calling themselves this year). This shouldn’t come as a shock to Mets … Continue reading

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Gary Matthews Jr. Returning to Flushing?

Jon Heyman says the Mets are on the verge of acquiring Gary Matthews, Jr. from the Angels, with the Angels paying the majority of the $23M left on his ridiculous contract. No official word on who is going the other … Continue reading

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Joel Pineiro Signs with Angels

Another target of Omar Minaya has chosen greener pastures — starting pitcher Joel Pineiro has signed with the Angels for two years, $16M. Personally, I’m indifferent, since I see Pineiro

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Holliday Posturing

The latest on Matt Holliday is that the Yankees aren’t interested (per Buster Olney), the Angels aren’t either, and the Red Sox and Jason Bay appear to be on the same wavelength. That said, the Mets may have only the … Continue reading

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Difference Between Mets and Champions

After 162 Mets games, I forgot how much fun it was to watch good, hard-played, exciting baseball games. Right there, one of the key differences between the Mets of 2007-2009 and championship teams. Not yet a week into the postseason, … Continue reading

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Burning the K-Rod at Both Ends

Francisco Rodriguez pitched two innings in last night’s loss, but Mets manager Jerry Manuel assured reporters after the game that his high-priced closer would be “ready to go” in the series finale tonight. After all, he’d thrown “less than 30 … Continue reading

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Figueroa Elects Free Agency

Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading

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Angels’ Adenhart Killed in Crash

22-year-old Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart is dead, killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred early this morning in Fullerton, California, only hours after pitching six innings of shutout ball against the Athletics.
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