Of course the only big news of the day, is the breaking story that the Mets are on the verge of signing free agent closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Wow… I love the sound of that… Try saying it out loud a few times, and you’ll see what I mean… Now, let’s take it one step further. Imagine this if you will… A totally revamped Mets bullpen that will feature the all time single season record holder for [...]

Several sources are now confirming that the New York Mets are on the verge of landing this year’s top free agent closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Joel Sherman of the NY Post, first broke the story when he reported first hand comments from Rodriguez’s agent, Paul Kinzer. “I am more optimistic than I have ever been” about finalizing a deal between the single-season save leader and the Mets.” Kinzer would not divulge terms of the deal, except [...]

Are you as tired of reading the on again, off again trade rumors revolving around the same supposedly available closers? Here are the cold hard facts… B.J. Ryan of the Toronto Blue Jays is not available… He never was available… Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi never had any conversations with the Mets or anyone else for B.J. Ryan. Jose Valverde of the Houston Astros is not available… He never was available… Astros GM said, “I [...]

The Mets, like any other team, have had periods of success and periods of down years. From 1969-1976, the Mets averaged 84 wins, only finished lower than third once and those 7 years earned us 1 World Championship and 2 Pennants. For the glory days of 1984-1990, we averaged an impressive 95 wins, never finished lower than 2nd place, won 1 Championship and 2 pennants. From 1997-2001, the Mets averaged 90 wins and in those [...]

What a crazy day… If you are an avid Mets fan, and are addicted to reading blogs about the Mets, today was like a taste of heaven for you. Between this site, and about two dozen more Mets sites, there were over 300 different blogs posted today! And nothing happened! About 10% of those blogs were posted by MetsBlog alone, and they may have just set a new world record of thier own over there. Anyway, I [...]

Dan Graziano of the Star-Ledger is reporting that the Mets and Red Sox are currently negotiating a trade that will send catcher Brian Schneider to Boston. He writes, A person familiar with the discussions, who declined to be identified because he’s not authorized to speak publicly about them, confirmed that the Red Sox and the Mets were discussing a deal that would send catcher Brian Schneider to Boston. According to this person, the Mets would [...]

All of you know how much I hate the Yankees… They may think they are the toast of the town, but every now and then they get dumped on just like all the rest of us. When the Yankees came out of the gates, as soon as the free agent period started, and made that over the top offer to Sabathia, sure I was pissed off. Why wouldn’t I be? The team I love declared themselves out [...]

There must be nothing better than an ice cold beer in a frosty mug, and a perfectly grilled medium rare steak, to satisfy your appetite while you are negotiating a huge, multi-million dollar contract. That’s exactly what Omar Minaya and his entourage did during the waning hours of Sunday night with their special guest, free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez. No word on if K-Rod ordered a New York strip, but I wouldn’t bet against it. General manager Omar Minaya, his assistant John [...]

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, is reporting that the Blue Jays would have no hesitation in dealing closer B.J. Ryan if they are overwhelmed by an offer. The key word being, “overwhelmed”. Sorry, no thanks. With the glut of closers available in this year’s market, there is no reason for the Mets to overpay for a closer. Cafardo, also mentions that the Reds are in the market for a lefty reliever since they lost Jeremy Affeldt. [...]

As reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, The Mets are desperate to move second baseman Luis Castillo to create a spot for free agent Orlando Hudson. The only way to do it would be to exchange Castillo’s contract for another of similar value, but lots of luck. When the Mets asked the Rangers about a Castillo-for-Vicente Padilla — a swap that would require the Rangers to move Ian Kinsler to left field — they [...]