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Free Agent Evaluation: Catchers

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Despite already having a competent backup in Omir Santos, the Mets have signed two backup catchers — Chris Coste and Henry Blanco — and are in the market for a starting backstop. We know Omar Minaya has his eye on … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | Tagged bengie molina, ivan rodriguez, jason kendall, miguel olivo, rod barajas, yorvit torrealba | 2 Comments

7 Myths About Pudge Rodriguez Dispelled

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Since October of last year, excuse after excuse has been piled on explaining why the Mets can’t, or won’t, sign Pudge Rodriguez. At the least, let’s put the myths to rest. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged brian schneider, ivan rodriguez, pudge rodriguez, ramon castro, robinson cancel, tony bernazard | 13 Comments

Can the Mets Make a Deal?

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s less than a month before spring training, and the Mets still need a frontline, #2 / #3 type starter; middle relief help; starting rotation depth; and a legitimate left fielder (who ideally bats with power from the right side). … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post | Tagged andruw jones, angel pagan, austin kearns, ben sheets, brian schneider, dan murphy, eric byrnes, fernando tatis, ivan rodriguez, jeremy reed, jon garland, jonny gomes, jose guillen, kevin millar, manny ramirez, marcus thames, marlon anderson, matt murton, nick evans, oliver perez, xavier nady | 4 Comments

Does Brian Schneider Stink?

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Earlier this offseason — before Omar Minaya went into hibernation — there were rumblings that the Mets might be looking to upgrade their catching situation. Various rumors swirled involving Jason Varitek, Ivan Rodriguez, and Bengie Molina, among others. According to … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post | Tagged aaron heilman, brian schneider, catching, ivan rodriguez, jason varitek, johan santana, pedro feliciano, pitching, ramon castro | 8 Comments

Schneider, Castro Available

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Jon Heyman, the Mets are open to trading catchers Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro. To which my reply is, who cares? I do not doubt the Mets are open to trading either — or both — of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Rumors | Tagged bengie molina, brian schneider, ivan rodriguez, jon heyman, pudgee, ramon castro, ramon hernandez | Comments Off