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Mets To Sign Willie Harris

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to ESPN-NY’s Adam Rubin, the Mets are on the verge of announcing the signing of Willie Harris to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. The 32-year-old Harris has been a thorn in the side of Mets … Continue reading →

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Pirates Making Deadline Deals

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Seems that everyone in baseball is getting involved in the excitement of the annual trade deadline … heck, even the Pittsburgh Pirates are wheeling and dealing. This morning, the Bucs sent Ryan Church (remember him?), Bobby Crosby, and D.J. Carrasco … 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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Wolf, Gload, Penny, and Other Updates

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

A quick update on the goings-on in Indianapolis today …

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2009 Analysis: Jeff Francoeur

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

When Jeff Francoeur was acquired from the Braves in return for Ryan Church, the immediate reaction was mixed. On the one hand, the Mets were getting a 25-year-old, high-energy outfielder who regressed for two and a half years after being … Continue reading →

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Was Sean Green Worth All That?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

A sickening feeling came over me after again looking at this December, 2008 trade: Mets trade Aaron Heilman, Joe Smith, Endy Chavez, Jason Vargas, Mike Carp, Ezequiel Carrera, and Maikel Cleto in return for J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed, and Sean … Continue reading →

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Mets Injuries: Not Bad Luck

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

After having his knee examined, Oliver Perez has been shut down and scheduled for season-ending surgery because of patella tendon tendinosis. No word on whether he will have his head examined. Johan Santana will have elbow surgery. J.J. Putz has … Continue reading →

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Different Animals

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Back in May, before the entire Mets roster went on the disabled list, there were many “stars” in the lineup but only a handful of “gamers” — the type of players who went all-out, all the time, regardless of the … Continue reading →

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