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MLB News: 2/1/08 (update 1:30 pm)
February 01, 2008 by
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1:00 PM
WFAN is reporting that the Mets and Johan Santana are roughly 20 million dollars apart. The two sides have roughly four hours to complete a deal.
As always, you can go to http://www.metsblog.com/ for updates. We'll also have updates throughout the day both here and...
Don't Worry Mets Fans: Santana Will Sign Soon
January 31, 2008 by
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Alright, Mets fans. I know what you're thinking. I had the same reaction after I read the ESPN.com article in which Jayson Stark suggests that the two sides are "far enough apart that it was unlikely any deal could be reached before Friday morning at the earliest." After...
NY Times Raises Concerns Regarding Santana
January 31, 2008 by
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Interesting article found in the New York Times today regarding the Santana deal. The Times raised some questions about the two-time Cy Young winner, pointing to his last seven starts."Santana finished last season poorly, going 2-4 with a 5.11 earned run average in his final seven...
Johan Santana Traded to the Mets
January 30, 2008 by
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The New York Mets suffered a historic collapse in the 2007 regular season. They may now be the favorite to win the National League in 2008. READ MORE
Carlos Gomez Not Likely To Play in Caribbean World Series
January 28, 2008 by
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According to Impacto Deportivo It is doubtful that Mets outfielder Carlos Gomez will play in the Caribbean World Series for the Licey Tigers.
A SIGN JOHAN SANTANA IS ON HIS WAY TO THE METS???
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Do The Mets Favor Latin American Players?
January 28, 2008 by
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Ever since Omar Minaya became the Mets GM, one of the most heated topics among Mets fans has been his apparent favoring of players from Latin America. The statisticians over at BR used their Play Index tool to investigate how accurate this theory is. READ MORE
Mets and Livan Hernandez Close to a Deal
January 26, 2008 by
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The Mets are reportedly close to signing free agent pitcher Livan Hernandez. Livan, who is El Duque's half brother, has a long time reputation for being a workhorse, pitching over 200 innings in 8 straight seasons. (would have been 10 straight if he retired just one more batter...
Wright: Lo Duca Deserves a "Harsh Penalty"
January 24, 2008 by
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While speaking at a charity event in New Hyde Park on Wednesday David Wright was quoted as saying his former teammate and good friend Paul Lo Duca deserves "a harsh penalty" if the allegations against him in the Mitchell report are true. READ MORE
Heilman and Chavez Avoid Arbitration
January 22, 2008 by
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Last week, six Mets filled for salary arbitration, including Oliver Perez, Pedro Feliciano, Jorge Sosa, Ryan Church, Endy Chavez and Aaron Heilman. READ MORE
Super Joe Retires
January 17, 2008 by
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Former Mets utility player and fan favorite Joe McEwing has finally called it a career after spending all of the 2007 season in the Red Sox minor league system.
Super Joe is most remembered by Mets fans for his ability to play every position on the field and his uncanny ability...
Johan Santana to the Mets???
January 10, 2008 by
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A number of different sites are reporting that the Mets may have moved into the driver's seat in the Johan Santana sweepstakes. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported last night that the Twins are interested in the Mets recent offer for Santana.
Wecome Back Angel Pagan
January 06, 2008 by
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The Mets have re-acquired former minor league prospect Angel Pagan from the Cubs in exchange for minor leaguers Corey Coles and Ryan Meyers. Neither Coles nor Meyers was highly touted by the organization.
You may remember Pagan was a young star for the inaugural 2001 Brooklyn Cyclones...
Why Don't We Do This?
January 04, 2008 by
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A few weeks ago over at the facebook group I asked the question; what should the Mets do if we don't acquire another starting pitcher this off season? My solution to this potential problem was to resurrect an old idea; one which would allow the Mets to solidify the rotation with...
New Years Resolutions for the 2008 Mets
December 31, 2007 by
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Anyway, with New Years coming up, I thought it would be a good idea to go through the organization and create some New Years resolutions for everyone, so here it goes
The Mitchell Report Lists 15 Players Associated With the Mets
December 13, 2007 by
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The Mitchell Report has finally been released on MLB.com the report lists the names of a number of current and former players. According to Mitchell at his press conference, about half of the players in the report are current players.
Most of the Mets involved in the report connect...
Monday Memories: The Offseason Blues
December 10, 2007 by
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Monday Memories: The Offseason Blues
Okay, so this off-season isn't shaping up to what most of us expected. The Mets suffered a terrible collapse, and they've done nothing significant since then. They traded away Lastings Milledge, lost Glavine (and I don't care if he...
Damaso Marte to the Mets?
December 10, 2007 by
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According to Ken Rosenthal at FoxSports.com, the Mets are interested in acquiring Pirates LHP Damaso Marte, 'but not at the current price.'
In his last 140 relief appearances for the Pirates, spanning two seasons, Marte, 32, has a 3.13 ERA while left-handed batters hit ...
The 2008 Speculation New York Mets
December 08, 2007 by
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Over the past 3 days, we have heard about every name out there who is coming to the Mets. One of our facebook members decided to come up with a list. So without further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2008 Speculation New York Mets!!!!!
Catcher- Ivan Rodriguez backed up by Ramon...
John Maine to play Santa Claus
December 07, 2007 by
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John Maine set to serve as Santa Claus at teams yearly Christmas Party.
Lo Duca to the Nationals?
December 06, 2007 by
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The Nationals are looking at free agent Paul Lo Duca, who won't be back with the Mets after hitting .272 with nine homers in 119 games for New York. The Nationals like former Rule 5 draft pick Jesus Flores at catcher, but they're looking for some insurance in the event he can...
AJ Burnett to the Mets?
December 06, 2007 by
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According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Mets have inquired on Toronto's A.J. Burnett. Burnett's opt-out effectively puts him on a one-year deal, but worse.
Burnett is definitely the frontline type of guy the Mets have been looking for, despite the injury concerns. Those...
Jon Lieber to the Mets?
December 06, 2007 by
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According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, free agent hurler Jon Lieber is garnering interest from the Royals, Astros, Reds, Mets, and Rangers. Lieber is expected to be ready for Spring Training after a foot injury.
Might be worth the risk, however I don't think he fits the type...
Dontrelle Willis to the Mets?
December 06, 2007 by
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Sweeny Murti of WFAN just reported that the Tigers have contacted the Mets about Dontrelle Willis, with the idea of spinning him off in a move to dump Willis's $13 Million Dollar Salary.
According to the report, there wasn't an official offer presented to Omar, but the idea...
Mets Close to Deal for Erik Bedard
December 04, 2007 by
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A number of sources are reporting that the Mets are close to a deal that would send Phillip Humber, Aaron Heilman, Ryan Church, and possibly Kevin Mulvey to the Orioles for starting pitcher Erik Bedard.
Meanwhile, over at Metsblog Matt Cerrone is reporting that the deal may involve...
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