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Red Sox Hire Bobby Valentine

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t heard, former Mets utilityman Bobby Valentine has been chosen by the Boston Red Sox to be their manager in 2012. Valentine also managed the Mets at one point — if memory serves correctly, he was in … Continue reading →

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Rangers Sign Joe Nathan

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Texas Rangers have signed former Twins closer Joe Nathan to a two-year, $14.5M contract that includes an option for 2014. Sorry Timo. Apparently, Nathan was uninterested in the Mets’ generous and complex offer that … Continue reading →

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Pridie Gone, Evans and Buchholz Free

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Oakland Athletics have signed Jason Pridie, who was waived by the Mets a few days ago and exercised his right to become a free agent. Interesting the Pridie was able to find employment so quickly. Just as interesting, that … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman: Tea Party Candidate?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

Being that it’s Election Day and all, I wonder if the next Mets manager could be based on the results of a vote by the people? Of course this is a fantasy, but hypothetically speaking, who would be the candidates … Continue reading →

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Why Bobby Valentine Won’t Be the Next Mets Manager

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ever since Willie Randolph was fired — and probably even before — there has been a groundswell supporting the return of Bobby Valentine to Flushing as manager of the futiles. As time goes on, the legend of Bobby spreads further … Continue reading →

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Will the Manager Be the Big Acquisition?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ken Davidoff reports that the Mets are already discussing names for various leadership roles, including the on-field manager: It doesn’t sound as though Bobby V. is the favorite, however. The Mets will be hesitant to pay Valentine the “star manager” … Continue reading →

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Friday Mets Links: Wally B or Bobby V?

Posted on August 20, 2010 by loge mezzanine

MLB.com – Marty Noble thinks Wally Backman should be the Mets next manager. SI.com – Jeff Pearlman thinks the Mets are baseball’s worst franchise and Bobby Valentine should be the next manager. No more links for today. This is the … Continue reading →

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