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Mets spring training strategy..
The Mets may have stopped attempting to sign players to minor league contracts because of the new CBA. As I reported before the new CBA forces teams to pay veterans 100k if they don't make the club out of spring training and even if they pay the fee, the veteran can opt for free agency by June 1st. It's because of this new rule that some believe the Mets are going to...
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Sandy's Tweets Are Almost Surreal
If you've been paying attention at all this week, you've probably come across articles and posts alerting you to the fact Mets General Manager, Sandy Alderson, has joined twitter. Not a big deal if he were to abide by the seemingly mundane rules that your normal quasi-celebrity does, but he's not and its for that reason that I'm still trying to wrap by head around...
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Would The $70 Million Dollar Mets Be Better?
A few days ago, I laid out the idea that the Mets could potentially continue to lower than payroll over the next few seasons. Such a trend could see the team flirt with a payroll in the $70 million dollar range heading into the 2014 season. Today I'm here to tell you that such a team might actually be better than the group the Mets will trot out this season.The fact of the...
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Did Matt Angle just slip through the cracks...
The Orioles just designated Matt Angle for assignment to make room on the 40 man roster for Luis Ayala. Angle is a left handed hitting center fielder considered to be a marginal prospect ( somewhere in the 20's range/honorable mention type). Angle made his debut in the majors in July of 2011, appearing in 31 games with a .177 BA/.293 OBP and in AAA he hit .266 with a .343 OBP...
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Frank Francisco: The New York Mets Closer
Photo by Michael BaronWritten by TimHorodyskiWith spring Training right around the corner, the New York Mets seem content with their current 40 man roster. The Mets have several questions marks; such as who will play second base and will Johan Santana pitch like an ace. The one spot where there is no question is who will pitch the 9th inning. The man who manager Terry Collins...
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Maybe Wimberly makes the bench
It appears that the Mets bench is pretty much set with Nickeas, Cedeno, Hairston and Turner. The only position left is a left handed hitter on the bench. It had long been speculated that the last spot on the bench would be filled with someone from outside the organization, but as we've all heard the Mets have decided to pass.So if the Mets fill out the roster from in-house...
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Are The Mets On A Path Toward A $70 Million Dollar Payroll?
In the midst of what could very well be the largest single off-season payroll reduction in MLB history, the Mets seem poised to enter the year with payroll in the low $90 millions. Despite their obvious needs for left handed bats and starting pitching depth, the Mets appear ready to stay the course, unwilling to issue even minor league contracts at this point. If the purse strings...
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Not enough Starting Pitching depth
Last year the rotation was the most stable it has been in years, aside from the starting five only four other pitchers made starts (D.J.Carrasco, Chris Young, Chris Schwinden, Miguel Batista). That's not typical and I'm not talking about the Mets, that's league wide, you generally need at least eight starters to make it through a season.For example a truer reflection...
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Harden has surgery out for season...
For those of us concerned with pitching depth, Rich Harden seemed like a viable alternative. He's a guy who has battled injuries making his cost reasonable but with a much higher ceiling then any of the other remaining free agents. Couple that with his familiarity with the front office and it seems to make as much sense as Chris Young. Unfortunately for Harden and to a lesser...
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Why the new CBA may have hindered signing MiLB
When people would fuss about some over-the-hill-journeyman type veteran player signed to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, many of us would joke who cares sign them like candy. Basically you were paying a percentage of league minimum to see what they have and then could add them to Buffalo for depth. The new collective bargaining agreement maybe effecting how...
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The Curious Case of Pedro Beato
Written byTim HorodyskiPhoto by Michael BaronEditors note: This is the second installment of three articles written by guest writer Tim Horodyski, the previous article was on Ruben Tejada. If you have a moment let Tim know what you think either in the comments section or at our Twitter/Facebook accounts. On October 27, 1986 the New York Mets defeated the BostonRed Sox to capture...
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What Would Make The 2012 Mets A Success?
Courtesy Of Michael BaronWith the expectations of most Mets fans a bit tempered this spring, I'm curious to know what it is in your minds that would make this season a success? The average fan base enters the season with aspirations of a World Series crown, and while I'm sure that is still the ultimate goal of both the franchise and its fans, I think both would concede that...
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Could Fukudome be last option from outside...
About a week ago the Mets were supposedly in the market for a LHB off the bench and in a good spot to grab who they wanted. A week has passed and three lefties have signed minor league deals elsewhere; Juan Pierre, Rick Ankiel and Mark Teahen are all off the board.So now it's down to Damon, Ibanez and Fukudome still on the open market. While he's a perfect fit I don'...
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The Mets Weakest Link
As spring training approaches its likely that the New York Mets will add at least a piece or two to their Major League roster. While one of those pieces should be a left handed bat off the bench, all others should all be with regards to the teams starting pitching. Regardless of who these late additions might be, and despite the losses of Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran on offense...
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Ankiel shows growing trend of passing on Mets...
If Andres Torres is nothing more then a 5th outfielder then the Mets would be a perfect place for a player coming off a down year to come and rehab his reputation, but Ankiel is just another in a growing list of players passing on the Mets.Jeff Francis, Zach Duke and Rick Ankiel are just the last three players who would have fit the Mets needs that have signed somewhere else for...
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If that's all Torres is then Damon makes sense...
Jon Heyman reported yesterday that he was told a competing exec. believed Andres Torres is nothing more then a 5th outfielder.The Mets actions may be confirming that belief, first going after Cody Ross and now monitoring the left handed outfield market. Ankiel and Fokudome could platoon with Torres but Damon might be the perfect fit. Damon would be able to hit at the top of the...
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Starting Pitchers with a connection to the front office
There are some experts who believe the Mets will bring in another starting pitcher, more then likely a reclamation project who will sign on a minor league deal. I thought Jeff Frances or Zach Duke would have been perfect for the role and was disappointed when the signed elsewhere on minor league deals.In discussing the left handed bats I made this post speculating that since the...
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Hey Mets Fans -- Look Into The Eyes Of Your Enemy
Photo Courtesy Of ESPNThe ridiculously hideous uniforms the Miami Marlins sport this upcoming season won't be the only reason some Mets fans may struggle to identify their old friend. Jose Reyes, as per franchise rules, had his dreads sheared off yesterday with some help from Harold Reynolds and the rest of MLB Network.If that picture doesn't bring back 2006 memories, I...
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Reben Tejada the next New York Superstar ?
Ruben Tejada the Next NewYork Superstar? Written by Tim HorodyskiEditor's Note: This is Tim Horodyski's first article with Mets Fever, it's the one of three articles as a guest writer and based on what we've read we hope he decides to join us permanently. Photo by Michael Baron When does a young ballplayer turn from an upand coming prospect to an established major...
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How The Mets 2012 Season Will Play Out And What It Means Going Forward
With spring training only weeks away, this is usually the time of year when baseball fans are given the opportunity to dream about the season to come. An off season full of additions and subtractions have primed their teams for a run at the pennant. At the very least, its baseball and anything can happen. That is unless, at least from my perspective, your a Mets fan headed into...
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LHBs with connection to the front office
I know for some this is a repetitive topic, but let's face there is absolutely nothing to talk about in regard to the Mets. It's amazing how little they done and how long it's been, the last signing was Ronny Cedano on January 12th. They haven't even signed anyone to a minor league deal with an invitee to camp, Tuiasosopo will go straight to minor league camp....
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Rustich feeling good...
Brant Rustich as I posted here projected to be a potential closer for the Mets before a nerve issue sidelined his career. Earlier this off season in a post which included a pitching video it was reported that Rustich is on the comeback trail. Rustich has begun his off-season pitching regiment and Mack has an update on how he is feeling...
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A look at the Braves off-season
The Atlanta Braves finished last year in second place in the NL East with a record of 89-73. They missed the playoffs by one game, while losing the last five straight games and went 8-18 in the month of Sept. For the Braves they have great young pitching, it's a matter of keeping everyone healthy and getting enough offense. There has been more subtraction then additions as four...
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A look at the Phillies off-season...
The Phillies ended the 2011 season by winning the NL East crown and then were up set in the NLDS by the Cards.On one hand I have to give the Phillies credit since this championship run started they have been very aggressive in the market acquiring players through trade and free agency. I could only have wished the Mets would have acted in the same manor back in 2006, instead the...
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Poll: Who Will Lead The Mets In Home Runs?
With the biggest move of the off season taking place in the outfield, the dimensions of Citi Field have certainly been adjusted in the favor of David Wright and Jason Bay. Each should reap the benefits of a lowered, shortened porch in left field, but will that be a enough do assume the teams power crown?What do you think? Will David Wright return to the 30+ potential we saw only...
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