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Free Agent Focus: Second Base

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Is there a Mets fan alive who wants to see Luis Castillo at second base on Opening Day 2011? Unfortunately, it will take a minor miracle by Sandy Alderson to move him this winter — without swallowing some or all … Continue reading →

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Hudson to Twins, Kennedy to Nationals

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, prompting the Nationals to sign Adam Kennedy as their second sacker. Thus, it appears that Mets fans will endure another year of Luis Castillo at … Continue reading →

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Castro, Church Off the Table

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Forget about the ironic pipe dream of platooning Jeff Francoeur with Ryan Church in right field next year — Church has signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Additionally, you can drop the possibility of Ramon Castro returning to … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Want to Trade Luis Castillo

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

There is an excellent column written by Ben Shpigel in The New York Times explaining why the Mets want to trade Luis Castillo. Shpigel lists a number of statistics supporting the desire to move Castillo, but it’s doubtful anyone in … Continue reading →

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10 Free Agency Fears for Mets Fans

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Free agents go on the open market today, and with a lack of trading chips, the Mets are expected to dive in deep to fill their multiple holes. At minimum, they need at least one starting pitcher — maybe two; … Continue reading →

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The Hot Stove Season Opens

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Hot Stove Season is underway, and already we have a flurry of buzz and rumors. One whirlwind post from Adam Rubin is chock full of information (or misinformation, take your pick), which I’ll break down here.

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2009 Analysis: Luis Castillo

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Except for that one matter of a dropped popup in the bottom of the ninth inning of a Yankees game, Luis Castillo played as well as anyone could have expected — and far beyond the expectations of most Mets fans. … 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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