Mets Sign Aaron Laffey

Lefthanded pitcher Aaron Laffey has accepted a minor-league contract and invite to spring training from the New York Mets. Continue reading

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Matt Diaz Signs with Yankees and Other Updates

According to various reports, outfielder Matt Diaz has accepted a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the New York Yankees. Continue reading

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Four Free Agents the Mets Won’t Sign

Goods available on the free agent market are dwindling quickly. And, the Mets have several holes to fill before spring training begins in February. However, at least four of the most competent free agents still available absolutely, positively, will not be signed by the New York Mets this winter.

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A.J. Pierzynski Joins Rangers

I’m not sure how this slipped by my eagle eye on the Hot Stove, but the Texas Rangers have signed catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Continue reading

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RA Dickey’s Open Letter to Mets Fans


Instead of taking out an ad to say “thank you,” R.A. Dickey chose to pen an entire column. Here it is, reproduced from The New York Daily News: Continue reading

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Nick Swisher Signs with Indians

I know many Mets fans were hoping to get Nick Swisher under the Christmas tree, but it wasn’t meant to be. Continue reading

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Red Sox Acquire Hanrahan, Ibanez Signs with Seattle

More sizzle on the Hot Stove this weekend … Continue reading

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Diamondbacks Steal Cody Ross from Mets

Just when the Mets were on the verge of considering taking a look at Cody Ross as a possible topic for an upcoming front office meeting, the Diamondbacks swooped in and signed the veteran outfielder to a three-year, $26M contract. Continue reading

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