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2011 Analysis: Ronny Paulino

For a while, it was questionable whether Ronny Paulino would ever get going in a Mets uniform, and what kind of contribution he’d make. Visa issues kept him out of Port St. Lucie until Mid-March, and when he finally arrived, … Continue reading

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Video from PSL Training Room

MetsBlog isn’t the only website with video coverage of Mets spring training … we have some of our own available below, which is purportedly recorded from the trainer’s room at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. I say “purportedly” because … Continue reading

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Mets Sign Rod Barajas

Yes, the Mets have signed another catcher. And this one is the best of the bunch. Unfortunately, that’s not saying much. Rod Barajas is an average to slightly above-average defender and a terrible offensive player with one tool: the ability … Continue reading

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Castro, Church Off the Table

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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Broadway a Blue Jay and Other News

In a twist of irony, Lance Broadway has signed with the Blue Jays. Broadway was non-tendered by the Mets seven months after acquiring him in a trade with the White Sox for Ramon Castro. Castro agreed to terms with the … Continue reading

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Ramon Castro Traded to White Sox

As had been rumored, catcher Ramon Castro has been traded to the Chicago White Sox in return for RHP Lance Broadway. The deal cements Omir Santos’ place on the 25-man roster as the current backup to the returning Brian Schneider. … Continue reading

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Castro To Be Traded?

With Brian Schneider on the mend, and possibly re-joining the Mets this weekend, Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are seeking to trade Ramon Castro, keeping Omir Santos as the backup. Great. Except, what team is looking for an overpaid, … Continue reading

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Link Roundup

Several members of the media question the emasculation of Ramon Castro, including Ed Coleman. Similarly, Adam Rubin believes Jerry Manuel is burning his bridges with Castro, and doesn’t understand why he was tweaking Ryan Church earlier this spring, either. Oh, … Continue reading

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