Found November 19, 2008 on
Mike's Mets:
I've sat down at my computer a couple of times in an attempt to get back into more frequent updates to the site. The hot stove season has always interested me in the past, but I have to admit that I'm just not as into it this season.
I suspect part of the reason for this is that I am less ...
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November 20, 2008
Over the past four seasons, Aaron Heilman has gone through more ups and downs than the Dow Jones. After failing to establish himself as a starting pitcher, the Mets moved Heilman to the bullpen during the 2005 season, even though Heilman wanted to be a starter. Since then, Heilman has been a ...
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November 20, 2008
It's been reported, analyzed and editorialized by every NY newspaper, sports outlet and Mets blog across the web that Aaron Heilman has requested to start or be traded (including me). Like I've said before Heilman in my opinion needs a change of scenery and the Mets need to move Heilman as part ...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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November 20, 2008
dam Rubin of the Daily News reports that Aaron Heilman wants to start instead of being in the bullpen or get traded to have a opportunity to start somewhere else.According to Rubin, the Mets front office appears split on trading the right hander. The Mets have six teams that are interested in him.I think this is a excuse to get Heilman out of town, he has worn out his stay in New...
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November 21, 2008
I can't help it, I know he's not the same player and he's probably closer to 45 y/o instead of his listed 35 y/o. But I still keep hoping that Fonzy finds his stroke enough to serve as the veteran leader off the bench, like Julio Franco did in 2006. Last year Fonzy played in the independent ...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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November 19, 2008
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog is now available for your mobile/cell phone.
Now you can stay up to date on all the Mets News via wireless Internet.
All you have to do is click here.. or Visit - http://ddmetsfanblog.mofuse.mobi
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November 19, 2008
According to David Lennon of Newsday, It appears the Mets will be bidding for Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes.
The one they get will be determined by the length of the contract each desires and of course the amount. The Mets are waiting for the medical reports for Rodriguez whom they have not seen..
K-Rod is 26 years old and Fuentes is 33 years old. The Mets here...
Via FullCountPitch.com
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November 20, 2008
By Billy CampioneThe New York Post's Page 6 column had a headline this week that read 'Hot Corner'. The story that followed was comical:Mets hottieA David WrightA is a charitable guy, but at his annual fund-raiser the other night, hewas the one in need of some help. A spy at the Hard Rock Cafe ...
Via Sports Blog Net
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November 20, 2008
A few Mets minor league updates.Mike Carp has been added to the Mets 40-man roster. It currently stands at 34 players, which it of note because today is the final day players can be added before the Rule V draft.I think we finally might see Carp make ...
Via theropolitans.com
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November 20, 2008
Here we go again.
Aaron Heilman wants out of the Mets bullpen at all costs. According to his agent, Mark Rodgers, he wants to start or he wants out of New York.
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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November 19, 2008
The Mets have a need for a impact bat. The also have other needs that need to be addressed before they go after offense. They need a closer, a couple of middle relievers and probably 2 starters to fill the back end of the rotation.The Mets this off-season were rumored to break up the core (Wright, Reyes, Beltran), but that is not going to happen .The Mets offense was good, but it...
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November 19, 2008
The Mets are looking for a right handed bat, preferably one who can play the corner outfield. But the two best free agent options are going to be expensive and require a bidding war, something that will make them unappealing to the Mets. While I believe they'd like Fernando Tatis to be more of ...
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Fox Sport's Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Derek Lowe, Manny Ramirez, A.J. Burnett and the Mets looking for a right hand hitting outfielder.
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Mets pitcher Aaron Heilman told the NY Daily News that if the Mets won't let him start, he would like to be traded. Heilman isn't exactly in a position to demand a starting spot, considering he went 3-8 with a 5.21 ERA in 78 games for the Mets. He is thirty years old, and probably needs a change of scenery to really live up to his potential. With that said, the Rockies could...
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