Category Archives: 12-13 Offseason

Trading Initials and the Curse of 1973

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Author’s Disclaimer: Perhaps by the time you are reading this, the Met player in question has already signed a new contract. If so, skip the first eight paragraphs During the winter meetings after the 1983 season, the Mets where attempting … Continue reading →

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Why Won’t Bud Selig Stop Jeffrey Loria?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Joe Janish

The blockbuster deal in which three-quarters of the Miami Marlins are to be sent to Toronto in return for a bag of balls has yet to be officially approved by MLB. At the moment, commissioner Bud Selig is reviewing the … Continue reading →

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Buck Showalter Robbed

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

While we bask in the glow of R.A. Dickey‘s Cy Young Award win — and get in your celebration quickly, because who knows how much longer he’ll be a Met — I’d like to discuss the Manager of the Year … Continue reading →

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R.A. Dickey Wins the Cy Young

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

R.A. Dickey became the first knuckleballer in major league history to win the Cy Young award.  Here’s what he had to say about it on the MLB Network. Now, about that contract…  

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Insanity in Miami

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Miami Marlins are in the midst of trading half their team to Toronto. Or did I just wake up out of a dream?

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2012 Analysis: Jon Niese

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Joe Janish

Would you consider 2012 to be a “breakout season” for Jonathon Niese?

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How the Mets Might Play Moneyball this Winter

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Matt Himelfarb

A large part of the Oakland Athletics unexpected success in 2012 can be attributed to Billy Beane‘s ability to find undervalued assets, particularly in the outfield. The rebirth of ‘Moneyball’, if you will. According to FanGraphs WAR, Josh Reddick, Brandon … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade R.A. Dickey to the Red Sox?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joe Janish

In today’s edition of “Would you …?” we discuss the fantasy of trading R.A. Dickey to the Boston Red Sox. As you know, the Mets could use a catcher — preferably one that can catch, throw, and hit a bit. … Continue reading →

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