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2011 Analysis: Chris Capuano

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Way back in 2008, I wondered if the Mets would consider Chris Capuano as a “low-risk” free-agent pickup. I wondered the same thing in 2009. Luckily, the Mets didn’t sign him either time, since he was still going through the … Continue reading →

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Royals Outbid Mets for Jeff Francis

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t yet heard, the Kansas City Royals have signed lefthanded starter Jeff Francis to a one-year, $2M contract, plus incentives. The deal was reportedly double what his former team, the Colorado Rockies, offered, and apparently more than the … Continue reading →

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Next Mets Free Agent Target: Jeff D’Amico

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

This offseason has been trying, to say the least, for most Mets fans. Yes, I get the whole idea of rebuilding, the constrained budget, the need for MLB to take over the organization, and that 2011 is a throwaway season. … Continue reading →

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Brewers Get Greinke

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to multiple reports, the Brewers have obtained ace Zack Greinke from the Royals in a six-player trade that also will send shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to Milwaukee. In return, the Brewers send to Kansas City young shortstop Alcides Escobar, outfielder … Continue reading →

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Risk – Reward Free Agent Pitchers

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

As Sandy Alderson has told us, the Mets are not concerned with making the postseason in 2011. Further, they may have only $5M to play with on this winter’s free agents. Considering those two factors, do ANY free agents make … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 113: Loss to Rockies

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Rockies 6 Mets 2 As late as the 7th inning, the Mets looked like they might add to their already MLB-leading total of 16 shutouts. Instead, they added to their MLB-leading total of grand slams allowed, pushing the number to … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign an Outfielder

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ front office is really cooking with gas now! Hot off the heels of the Casey Fossum pickup, the team has now added Cory Sullivan to their outfield, signing the 29-year-old to a $600,000 contract that includes another $300,000 … Continue reading →

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