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Mets Acquire Fernando Nieve

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have claimed righthander Fernando Nieve off waivers from the Astros. Nieve is expected to compete for a spot in either the starting rotation or possibly the bullpen, and was acquired in the wake of the news that Tim Redding would be shut down indefinitely. Continue reading →

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Tim Redding Shut Down

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Tim Redding’s attempt to nail down the #5 spot in the New York Mets starting rotation has come to a screeching halt, as the team has decided to shut him down due to shoulder soreness. Only a few days ago … Continue reading →

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Mets ST Game 12: Johan Starts

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan’s 2009 spring training debut went as well as could be expected. Tim Redding? Well, Ralph Kiner had this to say:
“This has not been a good night for Redding” 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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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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Braves Targeting Lowe

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Per several sources, agent Scott Boras is meeting with the Atlanta Braves to talk about Derek Lowe. Lowe had reportedly been offered a 3-year, $35M contract by the New York Mets. Boras is seeking at least four years at around … Continue reading →

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New Market: Non-Tenders

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Similar to a bonus number on your lottery ticket, the “non-tenders” inject a new influx of talent into the free-agent market. This year there are a number of intriguing players who have just been cut loose as a result of … Continue reading →

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