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Angels Swap Kendrys Morales for Jason Vargas

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

Is anyone else a little surprised at the news that the Angels traded slugger Kendrys Morales for Mariners lefthander Jason Vargas?

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Happy Opening Day!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

The 2012 Major League Baseball season begins right now, for reals! Really, it does. When the Mets take the field for a spring training contest this afternoon, two teams will have already finished Opening Day. As you read this, the … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade for Chone Figgins?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Quick question: if you were the Mets GM, and the Mariners offered you Chone Figgins for Luis Castillo, would you pull the trigger? Better yet, if the Mariners agreed to also take on some or most of the contract of … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Jason Vargas

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

Those who visited MetsToday last year may remember this topic. I felt it appropriate to re-visit where Jason Vargas is today … and you’ll understand why shortly. Although Seattle is a million miles away and on the Left Coast, it … Continue reading →

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No Physical for JJ Putz

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

While being interviewed by Chuck Garfien on Comcast Chicago (hat tip to MetsBlog), J.J. Putz admitted that he had bone spur in his elbow long before his trade from the Mariners to the Mets, the Mets were aware of it, … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Yusmeiro Petit

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Remember Yusmeiro Petit? About 4-5 years ago, he was ranked as highly as #2 among the Mets prospects by Baseball America, who were impressed by his ability to throw 4 pitches over the plate. As a 21-year-old, Petit whipped through … Continue reading →

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Ezequiel Carrera Wins Batting Crown

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Where They Are Now: Ezequiel Carrera This afternoon I received an email from the Southern League announcing that Ezequiel Carrera of the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx had won the batting crown. I’m thinking … “hey, that name sounds familiar!”. Of … Continue reading →

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A Whirlwind of Deals

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

While the Mets remained status quo over the past 48 hours, a number of trades were made among postseason-contending teams. Let’s break them down. Phillies obtain Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco for prospects Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and … Continue reading →

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