OMAR MINAYA RUMORS & GOSSIP

Omar Minaya's One And A Two Cha Cha

Boomer & Carton favorite: Then NY Mets GM Omar Minaya's One And A Two Cha Cha. By popular demand. Or, actually, because reader Cory Gimbel asked for it. Why not click the Google +1 & the retweet... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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July 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Omar MInaya, Sandy Alderson share credit for 2012 Mets success

This year has been a lot of fun for the Mets and their fans. Expectations were low coming into the season and the Mets have instead played like a team that has designs playing in the postseason. After what the team has been through the past three years, 2012 feels like a cool breeze on a 98 degree day. But I think it’s important to remember that 2010 and 2011 were not uninterrupted...
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July 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Manny and the Yankees – Why Not?

New York and Manny Ramirez has been talked about for years. Omar Minaya nearly acquired Ramirez a few times when he ran the Mets. The Yankees flirted with the idea as late as last season, but elected to pass. It appeared that Ramirez’s career was over after he elected to retire instead of serve his suspension for the use of PEDs. Now Ramirez is attempting to make a comeback; wouldn’t...
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February 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Farewell Fernando: Martinez A Fitting Symbol Of The Omar Minaya Regime

Former “super-prospect” Fernando Martinez was placed on waivers yesterday. Never having played a full season in the majors or minors and still just 23 years old, Martinez was jettisoned – along with Danny Herrera – to clear out space on the 40-man roster for must-haves Ronny Cedeno and Scott Hairston. Let that sink in for a minute. Fernando Martinez – our beloved...
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January 10, 2012  |  Discuss

Minaya to be Padres' VP of baseball operations

Former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya has been hired as vice president of baseball operations for the San Diego Padres. Minaya will be based in New Jersey, his longtime home, but will travel to scout as well as work out of Petco Park in San Diego. The 53-year-old Minaya spent seven seasons as general manager of the Mets, helping the club reach the 2006 World Series....
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December 03, 2011  |  Discuss

Omar Minaya Close to Becoming Padres Newest Vice President

Omar Minaya will be joining the Padres front office reports SI.com.  Rumors swirled about Minaya joining the Padres front office before Thanksgiving, but quieted down quickly.  SI.com is reporting that Minaya will become a Vice President: "Minaya was discussing a job with new Padres general manager Josh Byrnes that will give him a title along the lines of vice president...
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December 02, 2011  |  Discuss

Minaya to join San Diego Padres

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya will be hired as a vice president of the San Diego Padres. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement was not yet final. Minaya was discussing a job with new Padres general manager Josh Byrnes that will give him a title along the...
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December 02, 2011  |  Discuss

AP source: Minaya to become Padres vice president

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya will be hired as a vice president of the San Diego Padres. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement was not yet final. Minaya was discussing a job with new Padres general manager Josh Byrnes that will give him a title along the...
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December 02, 2011  |  Discuss

Cap Changes Caps: Capuano Signs With Dodgers - Omar Hired In SD

Busy day for former Mets personnel. Former Mets GM Omar Minaya has been hired by San Diego GM Josh Burns, who was on the Mets short list of GM candidates last year, to be special assistant to the GM. According to Adam Rubin, Minaya's role will be:"Special assistant. Basically advise. Look at potential trade targets, draft picks, etc."Minaya has always been regarded...
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December 02, 2011  |  Discuss

Mets Still Quiet, Blame Omar not Sandy

The expression many of us still have since Minaya was fired as Mets GM two years ago. Like many Mets fans, the lack of action in this years free agent market is starting to get to me. I can understand the team isn’t exactly in the position we’d like them to be both financially and talent-wise, but when are they even going to be linked to someone? The only names it seems like...
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November 29, 2011  |  Discuss
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