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2012 Analysis: Robert Carson

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Joe Janish

Might the Mets have found a pair of young, cheap LOOGYs in Robert Carson and Josh Edgin? We’ll get to Edgin soon enough. For now, let’s discuss Carson. Robert Carson first came on the MetsToday radar in July 2010, when

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Mets Hot on Dotel?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Anthony Di Como is reporting that the Mets may be “in the running” for reliever Octavio Dotel. If so, they’re at least a year too late — and probably, still a dollar too short.

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Dodgers DO Acquire Octavio Dotel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

While the third-place Mets passed on sending Robert Carson to Pittsburgh for Octavio Dotel, the third-place Dodgers pulled the trigger on acquiring Dotel for prospects James McDonald and Andrew Lambo. Considering the Padres’ dominance and recent moves to improve their … Continue reading →

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Mets Don’t Acquire Octavio Dotel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have finally not made a move, by not trading a minor league pitcher to the Pirates for Octavio Dotel. With the Mets in need of reinforcements for the stretch run, GM Omar Minaya has not added an arm … Continue reading →

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Pirates Making Deadline Deals

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Seems that everyone in baseball is getting involved in the excitement of the annual trade deadline … heck, even the Pittsburgh Pirates are wheeling and dealing. This morning, the Bucs sent Ryan Church (remember him?), Bobby Crosby, and D.J. Carrasco … Continue reading →

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Octavio Dotel Signs with Pirates

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

They’re dropping like flies … Setup man extraordinaire and former Met Octavio Dotel has signed a one-year deal with the Pirates, presumably to be their closer. This really isn’t news to Mets fans because the Mets have PLENTY of bullpen … Continue reading →

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No Arb for Olivo, Polanco, Dye, Dotel

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today is the last day for teams to offer arbitration to players who have filed for free agency. If you are unaware, this is a big deal particularly in regard to free agents who are classified as “Type A” or … Continue reading →

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Octavio Dotel Would Like to Pitch for the Mets

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

MLBTradeRumors picked up this tidbit from the Chicago Sun-Times: Octavio Dotel said he approached the club about his immediate future and a contract extension last month and was told he wasn’t in the plans. The reliever at least appreciated the … Continue reading →

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