Tag Archives: brian schneider

Off-Topic: Mets Rejects

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

So I’m looking at the rosters of the teams whose seasons are continuing — i.e., playing in the postseason — and I notice there are a number of players who were dumped by the Mets since Opening Day 2009. Here … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Rod Barajas

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

Yes, the Mets have signed another catcher. And this one is the best of the bunch. Unfortunately, that’s not saying much. Rod Barajas is an average to slightly above-average defender and a terrible offensive player with one tool: the ability … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Brian Schneider; Coste Prefers Philly Too

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The Morning Call, Brian Schneider has signed a one-year two-year, $3M contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Schneider grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Northampton High School, about an hour north of Philadelphia — and as you may have … Continue reading →

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Mets Free Agent Targets: 09 Mets

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Eight 2009 Mets filed for free agency: Alex Cora, Carlos Delgado, Elmer Dessens, Ramon Martinez, J.J. Putz, Brian Schneider, Gary Sheffield, and Fernando Tatis. Let’s go through them briefly, one by one.

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2009 Analysis: Brian Schneider

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

There was a time that Brian Schneider was an agile receiver with a great glove, strong arm, and the added bonus of some pop in his bat. In fact I can remember when Omar Minaya was GM of the Expos, … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Omir Santos

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s safe to say that Omir Santos exceeded expectations in 2009. Santos was signed as a minor league free agent in mid-January, an under-the-radar move lost among announcements such as Casey Fossum, Bobby Kielty, and Valerio de Los Santos — … Continue reading →

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Trade To Be Announced?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Bart Hubbach’s Twitter feed, the Mets have sent down Elmer Dessens and promoted catcher Robinson Cancel. Furthermore, Omar Minaya has a press conference scheduled for 11 AM. Does this mean Brian Schneider has been dealt for a LOOGY? … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Sale

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It was only a week ago that Omar Minaya claimed the Mets to be “buyers” rather than “sellers” but that was as much hogwash then as it is now. The Mets have 11 more losses than the NL East-leading Phillies … Continue reading →

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