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The “Thrill” Is Gone, Mets Church It Up In Rightfield
Posted By Joe D Comments (22)
Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2007

When I first heard this trade early this afternoon, I was actually in my car and I literally had to pull over and let it sink in… Then I felt a perfect storm brewing in my head… I was freaking mad… After hearing all this hype about what a talent Lastings Milledge

Milledge Traded to the Nationals
Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2007

WFAN Radio is reporting the Mets have traded Lastings Milledge to the Washington Nationals for C Brian Schneider and OF Ryan Church. 2007 STATS  Lastings Milledge   |   Right Field/Center Field Avg HR RBI Runs SB .272 7 29 27 3   Brian

“In Omar We Trust” or World Series ’08?
Last Updated: Monday, July 5, 2010

On Thursday, Omar Minaya addressed the Jose Reyes rumors by saying, "Jose Reyes is one of our core players. I don’t see us trading Jose Reyes for one of those guys being mentioned. It just doesn’t make sense for us." Minaya went on to say that the Mets are very

Fernando Martinez or Carlos Gomez – Who’s The Best?
Posted By Joe D Comments (6)
Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2007

In addition to releasing their annual top organizational prospects list, Baseball America also does a synopsis of who has the best tools in each organization. I always enjoy looking this particular list over because it gives me a better sense of not only who the Mets prospects are,

Omar Minaya Tells Twins “I’m Not Getting Rid Of Jose Reyes.”
Posted By Joe D Comments (13)
Last Updated: Saturday, June 19, 2010

That is why I always say, "In Omar We Trust." Like I said in my previous post, Omar Minaya is to smart a general manager to trade an everyday superstar shortstop for a starting pitcher, even one as great as Johan Santana. (see post below) In a great article by Joel

No Way Jose! The Twinkies Should Look Elsewhere For A New Shortstop
Posted By Joe D Comments (6)
Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Last night’s big six player trade which saw the Minnesota Twins acquire OF Delmon Young, INF Brendan Harris and OF Jason Pridie from the Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Matt Garza, SS Jason Bartlett and RHP Eduardo Morlan, has led to some very wild speculation. Some sites and newspapers

It’s Looking More And More Like Slim Pickings For Free Agent Relievers
Posted By Joe D Comments (1)
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Everytime I look up it seems like yet another free agent reliever is off the market. Today was no different as two more quality relievers signed deals with their new teams. Francisco Cordero ended up signing a very fat contract that will pay him $46 million dollars over four years

Mets Acquire RHP Brian Stokes from the Rays
Last Updated: Monday, August 2, 2010

The Mets have reportly acquired relief pitcher Brian Stokes from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for cash. Stokes went 2-7 with a 7.07 ERA in 62 1/3 innings last season. The 28-year old will battle for a spot in the Mets pen in the spring. Sorry I’m not reporting more

Omar Minaya Not Going Down Without A Fight!
Posted By Joe D Comments (5)
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Say what you will about the non-moves the Mets have made so far this season. We are inundated with hundreds of rumors about the Yankees, Dodgers and Angels making a move for Johan Santana. Countless rumors about pitchers Erik Bedard, Dan Haren Dontrelle Willis and even Scott Kazmir. Most

Billy Wagner Totally Miffed Over Mets Off Season Losses And Lack Of Vision
Posted By Joe D Comments (16)
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Billy Wagner has long been known for his ability to close games with the best of them. However, he is also prone to his short-tempered bursts of emotion, which sometimes gets himself in trouble with what he says. Yesterday may have been one of those days. During an interview

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