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Carter more comfortable in OF
October 24, 2009 by
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Ike Davis had only one hit today, but that hit happened to be a solo home run. Davis' performance is becoming hard to over look and I'm sure if he keeps it up, there will be those who start to clamour for him to be the Mets 1B next year. Don't get me wrong I'm extremely...
Fonzie's cousin...
October 24, 2009 by
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Under the adage that the Mets can always use another Alfonzo, on a slow day here's a profile of Fonzie second cousin who would be a decent back-up plan stowed away in AAA.While checking in on the winter leagues this morning I came across this blurb;Eliezer Alfonzo plated two runs...
Mets meet with Chapman
October 24, 2009 by
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The Mets don't appear to have much interest in Aroldis Chapman, in fact their meeting on Friday has more the feel of a courtesy call then anything else.It was originally reported that the Mets weren't one of the teams who would visit with the young Cuban defector but that was...
Kikuchi press conference tomorrow..
October 24, 2009 by
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Teenage Japanese pitching phenom Yusei Kikuchi has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow to announce his attentions. Kikuchi just completed a tour of American teams that are interested in his services, which included the Mets and is now making his decision just four days prior...
Roster moves...
October 24, 2009 by
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According to the Mets official transaction page they have outrighted Argenis Reyes, Carlos Muniz, Wilson Valdez and Robinson Cancel to AAA Buffalo. None come as a real surprise, the players now have the option of accepting assignment or filling for free agency. Of the group Valdez...
Bradley grumblings
October 22, 2009 by
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I guess it's my turn to once again weigh in on the Milton Bradley rumors. Ken Rosenthal without naming teams reported today that numerous teams are in contact with the Cubs over troubled outfielder Milton Bradley. Multiple teams are in contact the Cubs about outfielder Milton Bradley...
Cammy back to NY...
October 21, 2009 by
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Mike Cameron was the Mets center fielder from 2002-2004 and the right fielder for 2005 after the Beltran signing.Cameron was a gold glover caliber fielder with a solid bat and decent speed, who was taken back by the acquisition of Carlos Beltran. Some believe that the one time All...
Francoeur's value...
October 21, 2009 by
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At the end of the season there was a report that Jeff Francoeur would seek a three year deal and that the Mets were actually entertaining the idea. This would forgo his last two years of arbitration and his first year of free agency.The answer as to why Francoeur would do this is easy...
Towers to pick around winter meetings
October 21, 2009 by
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Regardless of who's in his entourage it's important that Omar has a full staff entering the winter, since this off-season is going to be extremely busy and some of the moves are going to be very creative.One of the guys he has been looking to join his staff is former San Diego...
Takahashi released but why now...
October 20, 2009 by
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Forty year old rookie Ken Takahashi has been let go, in another odd move the Mets have released the veteran Japanese pitcher.Omar and Co. have been long portrayed as the Herman Edwards of roster management, and the timing of the Takahashi release is another head scratcher. Despite...
Davis a runner-up player of week in AFL
October 20, 2009 by
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Ike Davis continues to make a name for himself, while I'd like the Mets to sign or trade for a player who would completely block Davis for next year ( Adam LaRoche), so that they wouldn't be tempted to bring him up, I think they'll do the exact opposite. I think the Mets...
Ryan Garko would be my pick...
October 18, 2009 by
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If Adam Rubin's information is accurate and I have no reason to believe it's not, since he always appears to be spot on in my book, then the Mets are looking for a right handed platoon partner for Murphy at first base...I've felt that one of Omar's biggest failures...
Holliday likes NY...
October 18, 2009 by
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According to an inside source, Ken Davidoff of Newsday is reporting that Matt Holliday wants to play in NY. The Yankees are his first choice with the Mets coming in second.While the Yankees may not want to spend on a big dollar signing, they have 40M coming off the books and four outfielders...
Ohman a free agent...
October 18, 2009 by
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Many including myself, wanted the Mets to pick-up Will Ohman for several years. Ohman was seen as a solid lefty who could pitch multiple innings.When the market dropped out, it appeared that the Dodgers had stole the lefty reliever signing him to a one year 1.35M minor league deal...
Struggling fly ball pitchers...
October 18, 2009 by
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Joel Sherman of the NY Post explores some alternative starters the Mets could go after. Sherman takes a look at three American league starters, who are considered fly ball pitchers and struggled this past off-season. The concept being by low on a guy with potential who would benefit...
Mejia is good maybe very good...
October 17, 2009 by
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Prior to becoming an analyst Keith Law was a highly regarded scout/player development guy so when he reviews a prospect I listen. I have to be honest, I was a little disappointed with the pitching line on Jenrry Mejia in his first AFL appearance but reading Law's review of him...
Platoon at 1B new LF...
October 17, 2009 by
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According to Adam Rubin his sources believe that the Mets will look to fill the power void with a left fielder through free agency while trading for a right handed 1B to platoon with Murphy.This appears to be a result of the market along with the emergence of Ike Davis. The market...
Saito would be solid as a set-up man..
October 15, 2009 by
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Takashi Saito's situation is very similar to J.J. Putz; both are former closers, who enjoyed their new teams as a set-up man and may now be squeezed out due to economics.The Red Sox have the luxury of replacing Saito with younger and cheaper pitchers. The once dominant Dodgers...
Beltran's twittering & web site...
October 15, 2009 by
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The other day I noticed that someone had forwarded a post I made in regards to Carlos Beltran's wish list for this off-season. The twitter account was carlosbeltran15 which linked to a very cool Beltran web site. Apparently Beltran's staff has opened a twitter account and Beltran...
Marquis goal to be a Met
October 15, 2009 by
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It was reported towards the end of the season that Jeff Francoeur had spoke to his friend and former teammate, Jason Marquis about coming to the Mets. Francoeur stated that he spoke to Marquis who expressed interest in playing for his hometown team and Frenchy supported the idea. At...
J.J. open to return...
October 15, 2009 by
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I'm in the minority on this one, I think it would be smart for the Mets to retain J.J. Putz. Based on his comments he has enjoyed playing in NY and doesn't seem to mind being in a set-up role. Basically J.J. has said the ball is in the Mets court.Here's the thing for me...
Ollie is determined...
October 15, 2009 by
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Last year I would be more skeptical then I am this season, thanks to Luis Castillo. Yes, I was one of those who wanted Castillo gone no matter what and didn't believe he could make a comeback that would convince me otherwise. Castillo did prove me wrong and even though he could...
Who's the real GM, Omar or Jeff...
October 14, 2009 by
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I thought by this time of the off-season Omar would have already assumed a new title, something fancy like President of baseball operations. Title aside it would basically mean that John Ricco or some former GM would be in front of the mics and making personnel decisions.But according...
The legend of Ike Davis grows...
October 14, 2009 by
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Lets try to keep this prospective, Dan Murphy hit over .300 in 49 games in the major leagues in 2008, then went to the Arizona fall league that very same year and hit .397.Whether in those two short stints Murphy's bat convinced the organization that he was major league ready or...
Mejia to the pen in 2010...
October 14, 2009 by
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Jennry Mejia is 20 y/o top pitching prospect who is on the fast track for Flushing. The hard throwing righty spent half the season in AA, and the highly competitive youngster injured a finger on his pitching hand trying to push himself.Mejia is in the Arizona fall leagues, his first...
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