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Pineiro intrigues Mets...
12 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...
13 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
15 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
15 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..
15 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...
15 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...
15 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...
15 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 ?
16 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 ?
16 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...
16 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...
16 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..
17 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...
Gonzalez's agent to meet with Padres...
17 days ago by
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San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that Adrian Gonzalez's agent will meet with the Padres GM to discuss the 1B future. Will they plan an exit strategy, a long term extension or status quo.Gonzalez is a 28 y/o left handed first baseman, who is a two time All-Star and Gold Glover...
Omar pushing hard to move Castillo ?
17 days ago by
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It seems like the first order of business is to move Louis Castillo and unlike last year when he appeared buried under a bloated contract as an injury prone player on the decline, this year he appears to have value. On Monday it looked like the Cubs were interested, today Jon Heyman...
What does Vizquel have left in the tank...
17 days ago by
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Omar Vizquel is a 42 y/o short stop, in baseball years that is ancient but the infield sage doesn't plan on retiring. The question really becomes what does the 11 gold glove winner and three time All-Star have left to offer. Last season for the Rangers he appeared in 195 plate...
A little on Marlon Byrd
17 days ago by
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If Matt Holliday and Jason Bay elude the Mets and Mike Cameron wants to remain in center field then the next free agent outfielder would be Marlon Byrd.First let me start by saying, I'm not sure Bryd would even be an up-grade over Pagan. I'm not that familiar with Byrd and...
Update on catchers...
17 days ago by
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A name that has not been mentioned is that of Jason Kendall, the 35 y/o right hander is no longer the player he once was with the Pirates. From 1996 through 2000 he was considered one of the best catchers in the league, a standout defender with a great arm and a solid bat. During that...
Reds could make Phillips available
18 days ago by
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The Reds reportedly want to reduce their overall salary this season from 71MM to around 65MM. Now 5MM isn't that much for the team to cut but the Reds have 67MM tied up in ten players, meaning they need to move some players to field a team and get within budget.There is speculation...
Mets like Figgins...
18 days ago by
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Joel Sherman of the NY Post reported today that the Mets are very interested in Chone Figgins.I like Figgins a lot, but he's going to get paid this off-season and two of the reasons are because of his lead-off skills and he's a third baseman, both of which the Mets wouldn&...
Beltran supports return of Delgado...
18 days ago by
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No surprise here, Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado seemed to be close friends during their time together here in NY. So when asked if he thought Delgado should return, of course, Beltran said yes. Beltran was in town for a charity event, while answering questions from reporters he...
Due the Cubs want Castillo...
18 days ago by
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I think that Louis Castillo is getting a raw deal in NY, if you place his stats for a #2 hitter in front of most Mets fans with no name next to them they would take them in a minute.Still Castillo is a player that most fans want to be the first player to be traded this off-season....
Does Molina top the list...
18 days ago by
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Last week Marty Noble reported that the Mets considered Rod Barajas was the Mets top catching target this off-season. However, it seems that Bengie Molina who Noble ranked at #2 is starting to gain momentum.The Mets want some power from the catching position and Barajas hit 21 HRs...
Jackson could end up on the Mets radar..
19 days ago by
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Some believe that Omar gets brain lock on certain players and that once he likes them, he waits for the right opportunity to acquire them. I'm not sure if I can agree with that, since there have been several players he seemed to really want, only to not claim them off waivers when...
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