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Mets Spring Training Game 2

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets refused to send me to Port St. Lucie this spring, and I’m still waiting for that big windfall of money that was supposed to come with the big change in our country’s leadership, so as a … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Should Sign Orlando Hudson

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Back in November, word on the street was that Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson was looking for a 5-year, $50M contract. Had the Mets not been saddled with the three years and $18M remaining on Luis Castillo’s contract, they … Continue reading →

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Mets After Andruw Jones?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

Back on October 21st, we threw out the idea of the Mets trading Luis Castillo to the Dodgers for Andruw Jones. Exactly ten days later, Joel Sherman dreamed up the same deal (hmm …. is it possible he reads MetsToday?). … Continue reading →

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Mets After Juan Pierre?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal’s latest column suggests that the Mets are interested in Juan Pierre. Per Rosenthal: Imagine Jose Reyes and Juan Pierre combining for 140 stolen bases at the top of the Mets’ batting order. The Mets may have interest in … Continue reading →

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Mets Want Orlando Hudson

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Per Ken Rosenthal: The Mets are desperate to move second baseman Luis Castillo to create a spot for free agent Orlando Hudson. The only way to do it would be to exchange Castillo’s contract for another of similar value, but … Continue reading →

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Can Castillo Play Under Manuel?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

We’ve heard the buzz for some time, and now we’ve got it from the horse’s mouth. “If Castillo remains with us, my job is to make him the best player he can possibly be.” If Castillo remains with us? Are … Continue reading →

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Royals Shopping Guillen

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Jon Heyman is quite the busy bee today. He also dropped this bombshell: the Kansas City Royals are “quietly” shopping outfielder Jose Guillen. First of all, it can’t be that quiet because we’ve been hearing about it since early October. … Continue reading →

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Castillo Wants Second Chance

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Through Joel Sherman’s column at the New York Post today, it has been learned that Luis Castillo wants a second chance to earn his keep and win over the fans of Flushing. (Hat tip to Isuzudude!) From the article: His … Continue reading →

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