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No Physical for JJ Putz

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

While being interviewed by Chuck Garfien on Comcast Chicago (hat tip to MetsBlog), J.J. Putz admitted that he had bone spur in his elbow long before his trade from the Mariners to the Mets, the Mets were aware of it, … Continue reading →

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Bosox Brimming at Third Base

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Red Sox made official the signing of third baseman Adrian Beltre, and at the same time announced the trade of Casey Kotchman for Bill Hall. Hall can play every outfield and infield position, but has played more MLB games … Continue reading →

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Castillo for Lowell?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

So Jerry Crasnick of ESPN claims he heard about the Mets and Red Sox discussing a swap of Luis Castillo and Mike Lowell. Really? Because it doesn’t make much sense from any angle whatsoever. First of all, the Red Sox … Continue reading →

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David Wright to Red Sox?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

In an article on Boston.com, Globe journalist Nick Cafardo wrote under the heading “Apropos of Nothing”: Seems like David Wright is no longer a great fit for the Mets (because of Citi Field), but he would be for the Red … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay: No News is Good News?

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

A blizzard has come and gone, and still Jason keeps the Mets at Bay (bad, I know, but couldn’t resist). But for Jason Bay, time is running out — quickly. He managed to alienate the team he should be signing … Continue reading →

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Marco Scutaro Off the Table?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Venezuelan news source Lider, the Red Sox have signed Marco Scutaro. Terms are unknown at this time, and the deal is yet to be official. So scratch him off the list of available second basemen / utility infielders, … Continue reading →

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Holliday Posturing

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

The latest on Matt Holliday is that the Yankees aren’t interested (per Buster Olney), the Angels aren’t either, and the Red Sox and Jason Bay appear to be on the same wavelength. That said, the Mets may have only the … Continue reading →

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Can Craig Hansen Get the Monkey Off His Back?

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

Craig Hansen was chosen with the 26th overall pick of the June 2005 draft by Boston Red Sox, and made his MLB debut less than three months later, smack in the middle of a heated pennant race. Hansen was not … Continue reading →

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