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Mets Game 88: Loss to Braves

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 5 Mets 3 Oliver Perez got off to a strong second half start, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to do the same for the Mets. In a matchup pitting the two top free agent pitchers coveted by the Mets … Continue reading →

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Braves Make High Offer to Lowe

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Atlanta Braves have offered Derek Lowe a 4-year, $60M contract. Seems just a tad bit higher than the 3/35 that “wasn’t offered” by the Mets. Further speculation is that Oliver Perez was offered three years … Continue reading →

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Braves Targeting Lowe

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Per several sources, agent Scott Boras is meeting with the Atlanta Braves to talk about Derek Lowe. Lowe had reportedly been offered a 3-year, $35M contract by the New York Mets. Boras is seeking at least four years at around … Continue reading →

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Why Not All Three?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Will the Mets make a Yankee-like splash? According to the latest buzz, Mets GM Omar Minaya has been in talks with superagent Scott Boras over the last few days, supposedly discussing one or all of Boras’ top free agent clients … Continue reading →

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Mets Make Lowe Offer

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to the several sources, including the New York Times, the Mets have offered Derek Lowe a three-year, $36M contract. If the Mets can get Lowe that cheap, I’ll be amazed. I find it hard to believe that no other … Continue reading →

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Mets Like Randy Wolf

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Mets are interested in adding Randy Wolf to their 2009 starting rotation. To me, that’s a nice idea — IF the plan is to make him the #5 starter. His lefthandedness is a big advantage … Continue reading →

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Burnett Has Many Suitors

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

It appears that three teams are in the midst of a bidding war for A.J. Burnett. The Braves, Red Sox, and Yankees have all reportedly made offers to the fragile but gifted righthander, who is seeking a five-year deal in … Continue reading →

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Mets Moving Past Lowe?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to John Harper of the Daily News, the Mets did not expect there to be so much demand for Derek Lowe, and that they’re moving on to cheaper options. From the article: The Mets aren’t conceding anything yet, but … Continue reading →

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