Time for Some Stovin'
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 19, 2008
Minaya lays the ground work for trades.........
In the Daily News, Minaya talks how he has laid the ground work for future deals...
"There's no doubt things were accomplished," Minaya said. "Where we are today compared to where we were on Monday is, I think, we were able to at least identify clubs that have needs that you have a match with the needs. You'll see follow-up conversations from here that will...
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November 07, 2008
Interview: Robert Parnell
Here is the Q & A transcript of an interview I conducted with Mets rookie Bobby Parnell at Turner Field in Atlanta in late September. Parnell is now pitching for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League …
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October 26, 2008
AFL Update: Parnell sharp, Kunz not
Mets pitching prospect Robert Parnell continues to look sharp pitching for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.
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October 23, 2008
Long line of suitors for Peavy........
Ken Rosenthal's latest column suggest that many teams are in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes. He says the Braves lead the way with a possible trade of Yunel Escobar plus prospects.He also lists Angels, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers, Cardinals, Rays, Rangers.....Speaking of the Mets:Rosenthal has said that the Mets have definite interest on the club's part; the...
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October 20, 2008
Friends and Foes
Crack. Click. Stop. Rewind. Play.
R.J. Swindle sat in a recliner in front of his parents television set, remote in hand, watching a videotape replay of his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. The last time he'd seen it was in real time, on July 7, 2008.
Via New York Mets Daily
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October 03, 2008
Life in the Majors: Pink Backpacks and Speedos
Bobby Parnell arrived in the major leagues on September 1. When he walked in to the locker room for the first time, he was greeted by new teammate Joe Smith. The New York Mets reliever greeted Parnell with a housewarming gift: a bright pink, over-the-shoulder "Sleeping Beauty" backpack.
Via New York Mets Daily
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September 21, 2008
Mets Might Shut Down Maine!
Ailing right-hander John Maine might be shut down for the season if Jerry Manuel and the Mets don't like what they see from Maine's shoulder in a throwing session this week, Manuel told reporters today.
Maine, who has a bone spur in his shoulder, is coming off his worst start in almost a year Saturday night, when he gave up eight earned runs in 7 2/3 innings of an 8-3...
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August 24, 2008
Parnell started strong but faded in the end.....
The Mets second best pitching prospect is trying to dispel the label of reliever. Robert Parnell has been projected as a top reliever but the pitching prospect has been starting since selected by the Mets in 2005. His first year wasn't very note worthy in 2006 but in 2007 he started 29 games going 8-8 with a 4.19 ERA between FSL and Binghamton. This year he started 24 games for...
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August 17, 2008
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August 17, 2008
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