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Salomon Torres Retires

In a surprise move, Brewers closer Salomon Torres retired from baseball last week. Yeah, we’re a week late here but it takes a while for the pony express to get here from Wisconsin. Torres chose to quit baseball in order … Continue reading

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K-Rod Took a Physical in NYC?

According to Victor David Melo Zurita Jose Manuel Fernandez, the beat writer for El Universal, Francisco Rodriguez took a physical in New York City and may be ready to sign with the New York Mets. Before we get too excited, … Continue reading

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K-Rod Price Falling

Several sources are suggesting that the price for Francisco Rodriguez is falling quickly, and the Mets would do well to wait him out. At five years, $75M, K-Rod is a risk, due to his violent throwing motion and the 408 … Continue reading

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Henry Owens Suspended for PEDs

Former Mets farmhand and current Florida Marlin reliever Henry Owens has been suspended by MLB for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Hat tip to MetsToday reader Schmidtxtc for alerting us. After emerging as a potential setup man in early … Continue reading

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Mets Pitching Answers from Japan?

The Mets need to add this winter, at minimum, one starting pitcher and one relief pitcher. They would like to do that without trading away any of their few near-MLB-ready prospects, and without having to commit to an overvalued, long-term … Continue reading

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Trevor Hoffman Available

According to various reports, closer Trevor Hoffman will not return to the San Diego Padres. This of course is meaningful to Mets fans because the Flushing Fabulosos are in need of a closer. And why not the most prolific fireman … Continue reading

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Phillies Re-Sign Scott Eyre

The Phillies have re-signed LOOGY Scott Eyre to a one-year deal. Good move by the Phils to keep the veteran lefty on an inexpensive ($2M), short-term contract.

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Competition for Closers

Mets fans — myself included — tend to look at the winter market in a vacuum, seeing things only from the Flushing perspective. Unfortunately, there are 29 other teams in MLB, and many of them are — like the Mets … Continue reading

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