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Buzz: The Braves and Adam LaRoche
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Mark Bowman of MLB.com believes the Braves will wait to see how free-agent 1B Adam LaRoche is treated on the open market before deciding whether to offer him a new contract.
…from what i can gather, laroche likes it in atlanta, where he has done quite well, twice, for them…
In...
News: Omir Santos is on Topps All-Rookie Team
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Mets C Omir Santos beat out O’s C Matt Weiters to be the starting catcher on the 51st All-Rookie team from Topps.
…that’s awesome for omir, who has been in professional baseball for nine years…
The 28–year-old Santos hit .260 with seven...
Read: Paul Lukas on Mets Retro Uniform
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Yesterday, the Mets announced the addition of a 60s-inspired, home retro jersey for 2010, which you can see here.
According to the outstanding UniWatch, Paul Lukas wonders why the Mets needed to issue a press release to announce the jersey, when they could easily have just written...
Read: Who is Tony Collins
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Yesterday, the Mets named Tony Collins their new Minor League Field Coordinator.
According to Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, in addition to be revered in Buffalo, where the Mets have their Triple-A affiliate:
“Collins has field coordinator/farm director experience with the...
Buzz: Red Sox put on Full-Court Press for Halladay
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The Daily News believes the Red Sox are putting on a full-court press to acquire RHP Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays.
…i do not think it is a coincidence that we hear reports of the Red Sox pushing hard for halladay, right around the time Buster Olney of ESPN.com is saying...
Buzz: The Mets have Options
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According to Ken Davidoff, in a report for Newsday, “If you’re a free agent and you haven’t heard from the Mets, you might want to make sure your cell-phone service hasn’t been canceled.”
Davidoff quotes a team official as saying, “We’...
I’m Reading: about Tickets, Lackey, T-Shirts and Dreams
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The Mets have released games and pricing for their 15 Pack, which you can read more about at Mets Police.
In a post to Hot Foot, Andrew Beaton agrees that John Lackey is the best available free-agent pitcher, but he is not that much better.
…i agree, andrew… i like him...
Note: In Regards to ESPN’s Halladay-Mets Rumor
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Seriously, what is going on with the baseball rumor mill?
It’s like the mainstream media is losing its mind.
Today at 1:10 pm, ESPN’s Rumor Central ran the following. with the title, ‘Mets Trading for Halladay?”
The story links to and butchers Mike Silva...
Note: Everyone is a Comedian
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In a post to Twitter, the National Lampoon’s Sports Minute writes:
“The Mets might acquire Ben Sheets. He hasn’t pitched professionally in a year, just like the rest of their staff.”
…oh, 2009 Mets, the gift that keeps on giving for jokesters everywhere… it’s...
Opinion: Jerry Manuel’s Coaching Staff
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According to an on air report from WFAN, Razor Shines will move to coach first base, Chip Hale (previously with the D-Backs) has been hired to coach third, and Dave Jauss (previously with the O’s) will be Jerry Manuel’s bench coach.
Good, I think, maybe, I don’t know… I mean...
Read: Who is Angel Pagan
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In a post to Mets Today, Joe Janish looks in to Angel Pagan, and aims to answer, “Flashy leadoff man or flash in the pan?”
In mid-October, on WFAN, Jerry Manuel described Pagan as a ‘good complimentary player,’ who can be a starting player, only if the team acquires a big-time...
Olney: Padres still Unlikely to trade Gonzalez
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In late September, Buster Olney of ESPN.com said the Padres are unlikely to trade 1B Adrian Gonzalez this off season.
In a post to his blog today, for ESPN.com, Olney essentially says the same thing, writing:
“Heard this, again: It is extremely unlikely that the Padres will...
News: Mets Announce New Retro Uniform
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The Mets have officially announced the addition of a new pinstripe home uniform for next season.
According to the press release:
“The design combines new and old elements of Mets uniforms. The Mets created the retro uniform following research and positive responses to...
Buzz: Rangers among Teams who want Nelson Cruz
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According to FoxSports.com, the Braves, Cardinals and Giants are among teams who have called the Rangers to express interest in trading for OF Nelson Cruz.
However, the report quotes a major-league source as saying the Rangers are not motivated to trade him.
…gee, ya think… i...
Buzz: No Buzz on Miguel Cabrera
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In the Detroit News, Lynn Hemming says, ‘Miguel Cabrera might be as available as Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson, or seemingly any Tigers player.’
According to Lynn, the Tigers have yet to receive a significant trade request for Cabrera.
Additionally, Lynn quotes Tigers GM Dave...
Buzz: The Mets have Called on Branyan
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Yesterday, Tim Brown of Yahoo! made a simple post to Twitter that read, “The Mets have called on Russell Branyan.”
…hmm, did they call on him to join the Flushing Flash… or, did they call on him to make cupcakes… or, did they call on him for some other reason…
Nevertheless...
Olney: The Aggressive Move for Randy Wolf
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According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, “Teams are being aggressive in pursuit of Randy Wolf.”
In a report for SI.com last week, Jon Heyman said the Mets are expected to make a play for Wolf.
…from what i can gather, just like Jason Marquis, Jon...
I’m Reading: about Suckers, Sheets & Ovations
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SNY’s Ted Berg, of Ted Quarters, explains why it is pretty obvious that Omar Minaya and Jim Hendry are looking for a ‘sucker.’
In a post to Always Amazin, Matthew Artus points out that Shea Stadium makes an appearance in the film Old Dogs.
Will, of Blue and Orange...
News: Keith Hernandez will be back in 2010
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According to MLB.com, Keith Hernandez and SNY have agreed in principle on a new contract.
On Saturday, Andrew of the Ropolitans said Hernandez’s deal will be for three years.
…obviously this is good news, though i am not sure i ever thought keith would end up leaving…...
Buzz: on Nick Johnson, John Lackey & Jorge Cantu
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Jayson Stark of ESPN.com speculates that the Mets must be among six teams who have expressed interest in free-agent 1B Nick Johnson.
…yes, johnson is a fantastic defensive first baseman and he’s one of the most patient, professional hitters i’ve ever seen… the...
Buzz: Teams ask Jermaine Dye if he’ll play 1B
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According to FoxSports.com, teams interested in free-agent OF Jermaine Dye have been asking if he is willing to play first base.
The 35–year-old Dye hit .250 with 27 HR and 81 RBI last season, but just .179 in the second half of the season.
Dye is batting .289 against left-handed...
Opinion: Make the Wall Blue in Citi Field
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In case you missed it, over the weekend, the Mets announced a variety of additions to Citi Field for 2010, including naming the bridge in center field, and installing a team museum and Hall of Fame, located adjacent to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and accessible from both inside and...
Programming Note: Mets Recap on MLB Network
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The Mets will be featured as part of the 30 Clubs, 30 Recaps segment during MLB Network’s Hot Stove tonight, during which the show’s hosts and guests will go back through the team’s 2009 season.
… i’d say ‘break a leg,’ but, when...
Link: Evolution of the Mets Uniform
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To see an evolution of the Mets home and away uniform, check out this slide show from MLB Style Guide.
…hat tip to Julie, from Chicago Mets Fan, for the link…
Stats: The Mets Factory, and First Pitch Swinging
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Eric Simon of Amazin Avenue relays 17 Mets-related items from the 2010 Bill James Handbook, such as:
The Mets led the National League with 181 manufactured runs.
…i like to see this, though it could be a logical by-product of having a team full of singles hitters in a pitcher...
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