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Hisanori Takahashi Signs with Angels

December 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

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 fans; by not signing Takahashi by November 5th they had to release him and could … Read more

Gary Matthews Jr. Returning to Flushing?

January 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

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 way, but Heyman mentions that the Angels have shown interest in Brian Stokes. Let’s wait … Read more

Joel Pineiro Signs with Angels

January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

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

Holliday Posturing

November 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

matt-holliday-as 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 Cardinals to bid against when the Holliday auction begins — right?

Not necessarily …

Difference Between Mets and Champions

October 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

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, and we’ve already seen “championship baseball” at its best. How many times in the past … Read more

Burning the K-Rod at Both Ends

June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

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 pitches”. Apparently, had Rodriguez thrown 30 or more, he’d have received a day off. I’d … Read more

Figueroa Elects Free Agency

November 15, 2010April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

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 reader HDarvick for the scoop. Figueroa was waived by the Mets after pitching six strong … Read more

Angels’ Adenhart Killed in Crash

April 9, 2009April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

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.