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Bud Selig’s Double Standard

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

What is Bud Selig’s definition of “the best interest of baseball” ? We know the clause is subjective and can be loosely interpreted depending on the commissioner’s end goal (be it Bud Selig, Bowie Kuhn, Ford Frick, or any other … Continue reading →

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MLB Takes Over Dodgers – Mets Next?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

MLB commissioner Bud Selig has announced that he is appointing someone to take over operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers. From The New York Times:

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Free Agent Focus: Russell Martin

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t heard, the Dodgers have non-tendered catcher Russell Martin, making him a free agent. Immediately, Mets fans might think, “hey, this guy is a perfect fit for us”. After all, he is a 27-year-old, righthanded-hitting catcher with … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Sign Rod Barajas

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed catcher and former Met Rod Barajas to a one-year, $3.25M contract. I’m not surprised LA brought him back, considering that he went on a tear after leaving Flushing. The dollar figure, though, seems a … Continue reading →

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Off Topic: Congrats to Don Mattingly

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Since the Mets are barely interesting, and will continue to be until at least early November — when the World Series is over and MLB teams are allowed to make announcements again — we will mix in “Off Topic” posts … Continue reading →

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Dodgers DO Acquire Octavio Dotel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

While the third-place Mets passed on sending Robert Carson to Pittsburgh for Octavio Dotel, the third-place Dodgers pulled the trigger on acquiring Dotel for prospects James McDonald and Andrew Lambo. Considering the Padres’ dominance and recent moves to improve their … Continue reading →

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Would You: Bay for Manny?

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, both the White Sox and Angels were working on a deal with the Dodgers for Manny Ramirez. Ramirez has put up strong offensive numbers, but has been shackled with injuries most of the year. The Dodgers … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Acquire Lilly and Theriot

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have more or less a “set” lineup and several immovable contracts. That said there are few places where there is an opportunity to upgrade. The two places where the Mets might be able to improve would be in … Continue reading →

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