This is the last post in a series that has looked at the boiler plate that is now the National League East. The series started with a look at the Phillies and determined that, with that pitching rotation, and despite a weaker line up, should be given the nod once again as the favorite to win the division. The next three posts focused on the Braves, Marlins and Nationals and found...

With Spring Training right around the corner it’s time to start to get into the baseball spirit. Even though it appears we are not going to be contending for a title this season, there is still plenty to be excited about.  There is always the outside chance that we make it interesting and contend for the second wild card spot.  For that to potentially happen things need...

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, ranked which teams had the best offseason and had the Angels ranked first followed by the Yankees, Rangers, Cardinals and Tigers rounding out the top five. The Mets were ranked 27th. 27. METS – They lost their most exciting player (Reyes) and their best hitter (Beltran), so established players like David Wright and Jason Bay have to bounce...

The Mets had 4 players up for arbitration this off season.  MIke Pelfrey, Manny Acosta and the Two player they acquired from the San Francisco Giants for Angel Pagan, Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez.  All four players were agreed to deals with the Mets avoiding the entire arbitration process. Mike Pelfrey: Big Pelf will recive a raise over what he made last season and $5...

For the Mets, it’s another winter without having to worry about arbitration hearings. The team yesterday avoided arbitration with Mike Pelfrey, Andres Torres, Ramon Ramirez and Manny Acosta by agreeing to terms with each player. Oliver Perez in 2008 was the last Mets player to actually go to arbitration...

The Mets avoided salary arbitration with four players on Tuesday by agreeing to one-year contracts with pitchers Mike Pelfrey, Manny Acosta and Ramon Ramirez and outfielder Andres Torres.

Now, who approached you first? Barzini or Tattaglia? The Mets avoided hearings with four players eligible for salary arbitration after reaching one-year agreements with starter Mike Pelfrey, relievers Ramon Ramirez and Manny Acosta, and center fielder Andres Torres, the team announced Tuesday. Here are the final numbers. RP Manny Acosta signed for $875,000. His 2011 salary was...

#bbpBox_159335024242597888 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_159335024242597888 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }Mets reach 1-year deals with Manny Acosta, Mike Pelfrey, Ramon Ramirez and Andres Torres, avoiding arbitrationJanuary 17, 2012 1:03 PM via webReplyRetweetFavorite@MetsNew York Mets #bbpBox_159342340526440448 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4...

The Mets reached one-year contract agreements with Mike Pelfrey, Ramon Ramirez, Manny Acosta and Andres Torres, avoiding arbitration.

The Mets reached one-year contract agreements with Mike Pelfrey, Ramon Ramirez, Manny Acosta and Andres Torres, avoiding arbitration.

The Mets were able to take care of deals with all four of their arbitration-eligible players on Tuesday, inking Mike Pelfrey, Andres Torres, Ramon Ramirez and Manny Acosta each to one-year deals.

Mets have reached agreements with all four of their arbitration eligible players.Mike Pelfrey- $5.675 MRamon Ramirez- $2.65 MAndres Torres- $2.70 MManny Acosta- $875 KTotal- $ 11.9 MThe team on Tuesday avoided arbitration with Mike Pelfrey, Andres Torres, Ramon Ramirez and Manny Acosta by agreeing to terms with each player. Oliver Perez in 2008 was the last Mets player to actually...

The Mets have settled all four of their potential salary arbitration cases, agreeing to one-year contracts with pitchers Mike Pelfrey, Ramon Ramirez and Manny Acosta, and outfielder Andres Torres. Pelfrey gets $5,687,500, Ramirez $2.65 million, Acosta $887,500 and Torres $2.7 million in the deals announced Tuesday. A 6-foot-7 right-hander, Pelfrey was 7-13 with a 4.74 ERA last...

Looks like the Mets settled with all of their arbitration eligible players… Original Post 10:30 AM According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN, the Mets and Ramon Ramirez avoided arbitration and agreed on a one-year deal for $2.65 million dollars. Ramirez could be the leading contender for the Mets setup role in the bullpen, and he can also close if the need arises. The 30-year�...

Some of the parties involved in the trade that kicked off the New York Mets offseason have begun to cash in for 2012.  According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes, the Mets have avoided arbitration with their new set-up man Ramon Ramirez by agreeing to a 1-year deal worth $2.65 million. #bbpBox_159281952615182337 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_159281952615182337...

According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN, the Mets and Ramon Ramirez avoided arbitration and agreed on a one-year deal for $2.65 million dollars. Ramirez could be the leading contender for the Mets setup role in the bullpen, and he can also close if the need arises. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 2.66 ERA in 66 appearances for the Giants last season. The Mets still have Mike�...

Ramon Ramirez and #Metsavoid arbitration signing pact for 1 year and $2,65 million. — Enrique Rojas/ESPN (@Enrique_Rojas1) January 17, 2012

According to the Associated Press, the Giants have agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Angel Pagan worth $4.85 million dollars. Pagan, who was acquired in a trade with the Mets for Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez in December, was eligible for arbitration. According to the AP, the 30-year old switch hitter can earn up to $150,000 more if he is able to make 650 plate appearances...

The San Francisco Giants have signed outfielder Angel Pagan to a one-year, $4.85 million contract. Pagan was acquired by the club last month in a trade with the New York Mets for outfielder Andres Torres and relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez. The 30-year-old Pagan is expected to take over in center field for the departed Carlos Beltran, who signed with St. Louis during the offseason...

According to ESPN, the San Francisco Giants and outfielder Angel Pagan agreed to a $4.85 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration. Pagan was acquired during last month's winter meetings from the New York Mets for outfielder Andres Torres and reliever Ramon Ramirez. The 30-year-old Pagan, who replaced mentor Carlos Beltran in center field while with New York, is...

While looking at the Mets’ moves this off-season, it’s hard to get really amped up about any of them. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve seen thus far. Nov. 17, 2011 — Mets re-sign Valentino Pascucci and sign Vinny RottinoDec. 7, 2011 — Mets trade Angel Pagan to San Francisco for Ramon Ramirez and Andres Torres Dec. 12, 2011 — Mets claim Jeremy Heffner off waivers from...

Last week, the Mets announced the signings of Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco and during the Winter Meetings, they acquired Ramon Ramirez along with Andres Torres in exchange for Angel Pagan. Last month, Alderson said it will be up to Terry Collins how he uses his new bullpen acquisitions but said, ‘There will be a soft hierarchy.” According a major league source, ”The...

Tonight is the deadline for players to file for arbitration, and Mike Pelfrey, Manny Acosta, Ramon Ramirez, and Andres Torres all filed today, according to MLB.com. Pelfrey earned $3.9 million, Torres earned $2.2 million, and Ramirez earned $1.65 million in 2011. Per MLB rules, players cannot earn less than 80 percent of their salary from the prior year. Tuesday is the deadline for...

Pitchers Mike Pelfrey, Manny Acosta and Ramon Ramirez, and outfielder Andres Torres, could be headed to the arbitration table in the coming weeks, if they cannot strike a contract agreement with the Mets.

No, there were no big, splashy signings this offseason, but we did manage to sign some useful players that could help the Mets be very competitive in 2012. As I look over the list of new additions, none really jump out at me as far as who might have the biggest impact, but I do expect solid showings from a couple of the relievers we signed. Now that Sandy Alderson has said there...