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Milwaukee Gets Marcum

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired righthanded starter Shaun Marcum from the Toronto Blue Jays in return for minor league second base prospect Brett Lawrie. Marcum is a tough competitor who relies on guile, control, and changing speeds to keep batters … Continue reading →

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Should the Mets Trade for Ty Wigginton?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: this post is written by MetsToday sabermetrician and minor league correspondent Matt Himelfarb. Direct your comments below to Matt. The Orioles have a plethora of trade candidates this summer, including Ty Wiggington. Mets fans have always had a soft … Continue reading →

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Minor League Look: Kai Gronauer

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Kai Gronauer has a lot more riding on him than your average Single-A catcher. Signed by the Mets in April 2008, the 23 year-old Gronauer

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Minor League Look: Wilmer Flores

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: This is a report from MetsToday’s official sabermetrician and minor league correspondent Matt Himelfarb. Enjoy. Wilmer Flores has come a long way since Summer 2008 in Kingsport. Two years ago, Flores, just 16 years old, was assigned to the … Continue reading →

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Ruben Tejada at Second Base

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Loyal MetsToday reader and occasional contributor Matt Himelfarb brought up a good point in the comments section today: I know its’ not really relevant to the outcome, but after Jerry made a double switch replacing Castillo with Tejada- i think … Continue reading →

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Why and How the Mets Should Trade for Roy Halladay

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Matt Himelfarb

(NOTE: this article is by MetsToday contributing writer and resident stathead Matt Himelfarb — be kind, and keep an open mind) Rumors of the Dodgers recent financial troubles due to the McCourts’ nasty split should be welcome news to the … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez and Release Points

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: This is a guest post by Matt Himelfarb. Jerry Manuel deserves credit for usually putting a humorous spin on another of Oliver Perez’s dreadful outings. I always picture him lying back in the manager’s office at Citi Field, his … Continue reading →

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