Non-tender Deadline

Many of you have surely read by now that new-Mariner Aaron Heilman had requested a trade from the New York Mets because he wanted to become a starter.A Heilman's best fit with this team is in the 8th or even 9th inning, at least for now, but things may look a little squirrelly in Spring [...]

In the heat of the moment, I've written some horrible things about Aaron Heilman over the years. However, the truth is that he was a very decent guy. Even when he had his worst moments, you could always find him sitting at his locker and ready to face the music with a very testy media. He really never fit in with this team in my opinion. It seemed like every Spring Training we...

But before we get to the Winter Meetingsa?? Doesn't this look familiar? The road to trade for the Mets' Aaron Heilman wasn't going through Huston Street. Holliday's Road Leads To Huston Street. And what about this? Sound more like FanPest a??.A First-ever Rockies Fest Announceda?? I'm just giving the Denver Post a hard time here.A It's highly possible they [...]

Talk about overhauling your bullpen! For specifics on this mega-massive deal, check here or here.Obviously, Putz is the important piece in this deal. What an impressive move by Omar Minaya. He essentially gave up one quality reliever, one very unsteady pitcher, a fourth outfielder, and a minor ...

The Cubs and Mets were rumored to have discussed Jason Marquis for Aaron Heilman a few weeks ago. With Heilman gone in the 12 player/3 team blockbuster, Jon Heyman is wondering if Scott Schoeneweis would be a fit.I had actually pulled together Schoeneweis' PITCHf/x data when his name first came ...

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Jon Heyman of SI.com, is reporting that the Mets and Cubs are currently discussing a trade that would send starting pitcher Jason Marquis to the Mets for reliever Scott Schoeneweis. He writes on his blog, The Mets and Cubs are discussing a trade that would send Jason Marquis home to New York. Marquis, a Staten Island native, would fill a need in the Mets' rotation at a reasonable...

Quote via ESPN An All-Star in 2007 when he saved 40 games, Putz was 6-5 with a 3.88 ERA and 15 saves in 23 chances last season, when he missed long stretches with ribcage and elbow injuries. His agent, Craig Landis, said Putz wants to remain a closer."He's one of the top five or 10 [...]

Ken Rosenthal:The Mets are working to acquire a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez a?" and that setup man would be another closer from the American League West.J.J. Putz could be headed to the Mets in a three-team trade with the Mariners and Indians, according to major-league sources.Me... ...

It's been made official on MLB.com, the Mets get J.J. Putz, Sean Green, & Jeremy Reed in exchange for Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez, Joe Smith, & minor leaguer-Mike Carp. Basically, Green is a swap with Joe Smith and Jeremy Reed...

Franklin Gutierrez TRADED?! SAY IT AIN'T SO!

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, The Mets are looking at the Pirates' Matt Capps and a few others in addition to Colorado's Huston Street as they begin to focus on a set-up man to front new closer Francisco Rodriguez. One problem the Mets are encountering, though, is that teams are insisting on young lefthanded pitching prospect Jon Niese, whom the Mets do not want...

Still in the rumor stage and it isn't even known who would be getting what but according to Ken Rosenthal the Mets are looking to acquire J.J. Putz in a three team deal.....More to come....J.J. Putz could be headed to the Mets in a three-team trade with the Mariners and Indians, according to ...

In 2006 we loved him, in 2007 we gave him a free pass, in 2008 he became a loathsome figure in the minds of many Mets fans. Of course, I am talking about right handed reliever, Aaron Heilman. I really don't believe Heilman will be a Met by the time this weekend rolls around. Several teams are very interested in him, and Omar is working the phones.  Omar Minaya left some of us scratching...

According to Ken Rosenthal of  Fox Sports,  the Mets are working to acquire a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez a?" and that setup man would be another closer from the American League West. J.J. Putz could be headed to the Mets in a three-team trade with the Mariners and Indians, according to major-league sources. Mets right-hander Aaron Heilman, outfielder...