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Won't take much to out bid the Giants for Molina
6 days ago by
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If you believe the reports, then Bengie Molina is our primary target for catcher this off-season. Molina was targeted by Omar in 2006 but when the veteran catcher was slow to respond the Mets traded for Paul Lo Duca. Now the team is looking for power from as many positions as possible...
Harden & Johnson not returning to the Cubs
6 days ago by
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I don't believe either player will end up with the Mets because they are injury risks but I still think they would solid additions to the club. Rich Harden and Reed Johnson don't appear in the Cubs plan for next year mainly due to the injuries they sustained during the 2009...
Pads have interesting pieces to move...
6 days ago by
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The Padres maybe looking to move some players that might interest the Mets. San Diego currently has two third baseman who are both arbitration eligible, they could end up moving one of them to save some money. Either player could interest the Mets despite having a franchise player...
Here's an inexpensive version of DeRosa...Little Cat
7 days ago by
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The Mets appear to be in the market for a super utility player, whether it's Chone Figgins or Mark DeRosa they seem to be looking for a player who will provide a solid bat and over 100 games in a season at several different positions.The problem with either of those players is...
Chances slim of Byrd returning to the Rangers
7 days ago by
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I completed a post on Marlon Byrd, here.While not being the most appealing candidate, if Bay and Holliday go else where he maybe the best of whats left. Byrd has been in talks with the Rangers since the end of the season but it does not appear that they will be able to negotiate a...
Mets interested in DeRosa
7 days ago by
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Mark DeRosa is a 34 y/o right handed hitting super utility, despite not having a primary position DeRosa has played 100 games or more in the last seven of eight years.He has over 300 games at 2B and 3B, 150 games in right field, over 100 games at SS, 50 games in left field and 20 games...
Could Pena be available...
7 days ago by
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Tommy Rancel of DRaysbay makes a pretty convincing case for his Rays to trade Carlos Pena.The 31 y/o left handed first baseman is on the last year of a contract in which he'll earn 10.12MM for the season. Pena is a classic late bloomer who bounced between four teams before becoming...
Marquis wants to be a Met...
7 days ago by
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I like the fact that Jason Marquis wants to be a Met and that he would receive added incentive to pitch in front of friends and family. The Mets need players who have a desire to play here and aren't just here for a big payday.That doesn't mean that I believe Marquis is the...
Reports Mets pick Dave Jauss as bench coach...
8 days ago by
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Early reports are indicating that the Mets have selected Dave Jauss as their bench coach. Jauss was selected over several others prospects who were former major league managers. It's unknown whether those perspective coaches declined the position due to the tentative nature of...
Mets interested in Smoltz ?
8 days ago by
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John Smoltz is a 42 y/o right hander who is destine for the Hall of Fame, a year 200 start winner and 150 save player. He's an eight time All-Star, World Champion, Rolaids Relief award winner and Cy Young award winner.Last year was his first major league season in which he pitched...
Another Takahashi available...
8 days ago by
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Japanese veteran pitcher Hisanori Takahashi has declared himself a free agent and will seek a contract in the MLB. The 34 y/o left hander in 159 starts has a lifetime record of 69 and 60 with an ERA of 3.80. In an interview with NPB Tracker he says he prefers to be a starter.The agency...
Staff moves; Backman, Teuful and Alomar jr.
9 days ago by
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Sandy Alomar Jr. had been promoted to first base coach, where he would also continue to work as the catching instructor. Alomar will not fill that role because he has opted to take the same position with the Indians. There is speculation that Shines will now become the first base coach...
Pineiro intrigues Mets...
9 days ago by
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According to Adam Rubin at the Daily News the Mets are intrigued by Joel Pineiro. This is the second time this short off-season that Pineiro has been mentioned. It all depends on who you talk to in regards to him, some believe he always had the talent and just became confident in...
Take Ramon Hernadez off the wish list...
10 days ago by
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Ten days ago when the Reds declined Ramon Hernandez option I suggested that he'd be a great fit for the Mets vacant catching position. Unfortunately the Mets never had a chance to test those waters because Hernandez has re-signed with the Reds during the exclusive negotiation period...
Hopefully Berkman is a psychic
11 days ago by
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It's late and I don't want to make this lengthy but I did want to pass along this interesting tidbit. The Astros are said to be another team looking to cut costs and are also reportedly unhappy with Lance Berkman's performance for what he cost.If somehow they made him available...
Are the Mets after Granderson
11 days ago by
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It sounds like Detroit could be very active this off-season in the trade market as they attempt to shed salary. One of the names being floated is Curtis Granderson but I have not heard the Mets linked to Granderson at all. The 28 y/o left handed hitting center fielder would be an incredible...
Could Crawford be available..
11 days ago by
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Carl Crawford would be the perfect fit for the Mets vacancy in left field. Crawford is the perfect mix of defense, speed and power that the Mets are desperate to obtain. The 28 y/o left hander is a three time all star and four time AL stolen base champion. He has hit as high as .315...
Atkins could be a free agent...
11 days ago by
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I made a case for bringing in Garrett Atkins as the platoon partner for Dan Murphy. The biggest problem most people had was that if the Mets traded for Atkins, they would have to give the Rockies something and then pay him around 7MM through arbitration. After the year Atkins had many...
Mets still searching for a bench manager...
11 days ago by
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The Mets still haven't settled their coaching staff, originally it was reported that Razor Shines would no longer be the 3B coach but he'd have a role somewhere on the team. But with Alomar Jr. moving to 1B, Chip Hale coming in at 3B and the Mets apparently seeking a new bench...
Huff wont return to Detroit...
11 days ago by
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When Carlos Delgado was the only serious injury of the season and they believed that everyone would be returning sometime during the season, Audrey Huff was a name regularly linked to the Mets.But Huff ended up being traded to the Tigers, the Mets need a short time 1B and while they...
Mets interested in Ben Sheets ?
12 days ago by
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During last off-season the Mets were extremely interested in Ben Sheets but reports indicated that they shied away after seeing medical records on his shoulder. The Mets were praised for their caution since Sheets ended up with a gentleman's agreement with the Rangers but never...
Mets all in on Lackey ?
12 days ago by
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According to David Lennon of Newday the Mets plan to be serious bidders on starting pitcher John Lackey. The Angels ace is the top free agent pitcher on the market and many immediately dismissed the Mets chances because of there lack of stomach for bidding wars, which seemed to be...
Francoeur will return...
12 days ago by
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I thought Jeff Francoeur was one of the few bright spots this year for the NY Mets, so it came as a surprise to hear many fans express apprehension about Frenchy's future with the team. At the end of the season there was discussion that the club could offer him an extension beyond...
Omar to keep a close eye on Delgado...
12 days ago by
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Omar Minaya isn't ruling out bringing back Carlos Delgado, in Sept. it seemed like a fore gone conclusion that Delgado would not return.But the Mets need to keep all there options open, especially with their dire need for power and lets not forget how Pedro embarrassed them this...
If I'm trading for a catcher Doumit's my target..
13 days ago by
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There are some very nice catchers available via trade; names like Shoppach, Snyder and Buck but if I'm trading for a catcher the player who would top my list is Ryan Doumit.The 28 y/o catcher is a switch hitter who has a reasonable contract all the way through 2013. Doumit is owed...
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