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Tom Glavine Released

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Tom Glavine has been released by the Atlanta Braves, just as he was on the brink of returning from shoulder and elbow surgeries. Glavine had just enjoyed a 6-inning, 64-pitch outing in a final tuneup for Rome, an A-level minor … Continue reading →

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Pitching Options (None)

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

In Adam Rubin’s column today, it was suggested that the Mets might shake up the starting pitching rotation, and/or consider adding an eighth reliever to fit the role of long man: Manuel mentioned after the Mets’ fourth straight loss that … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez Signed

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Finally, the Mets signed Oliver Perez. The contract is a very fair three years at $36M. Not too much for the Mets to feel hamstrung in the event Ollie spends more time as Mr. Hyde, and not so little that … Continue reading →

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White Sox Sign Bartolo Colon

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Chicago White Sox have signed Bartolo Colon to a one-year contract. Nice pickup by the ChiSox, who simply needed an extra guy to vie for a back-end rotation spot. They add Colon to the competition … Continue reading →

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Pedro Listening to Marlins

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

At 10 am on Saturday, MLB.com reported that Pedro Martinez was anxious to return to the Mets, saying he had “unfinished business” to take care of. Twelve hours later, MLB.com was reporting that Martinez was negotiating with the Marlins, who … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Tim Redding

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Whew! That was a close one! Here it is mid-January, about a month before pitchers and catchers report, and the Mets were STILL without a fifth starter. That is, until a few hours ago, as the Mets came to terms … Continue reading →

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Pedro to Pitch in 2009

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Joe Janish

Word is that Pedro Martinez plans to pitch in 2009. He may as well, since he’s finally healthy. Now the question: should the Mets bring him back? I think they’d be crazy not to — on a one year contract … Continue reading →

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