Month: December 2009

Will History Repeat: A Return To The Dark Ages?

The year 1976, when the Mets won 86 games, concluded an eight year (’69- ’76) period in which the Mets finished over .500 seven times.  Of course, prior to 1969, the Mets had seven consecutive losing seasons beginning in their inaugural season of 1962. Then began a drought from 1977 through 1983 during which the Mets finished last or next to last in seven consecutive seasons.  They...

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Omar A Drunken Sailor??? Not This Year…

Well Met fans, “Omar the Patient” continues to wait the marketplace out. But in reality as we all scream about our lack of moves to date, we should realize that Omar is actually being intelligent about this right now. He’s holding firm on being financially responsible as it pertains to Bay and Molina. Does that mean we can’t be angry about some of his foolish signings of the past like Luis...

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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, Mets Offseason Style

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through Citi Field, No trades were stirring, not one single deal! All the pennants were hung in the outfield with care, In the hopes that another one soon would be there The fans were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of a World Championship danced in their heads. Omar in his kerchief and Wilpon in his cap, Had just settled their brains...

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NL East Report: Hot Stove Edition

Washington Nationals Just off of their recent acquisition of starting pitcher Jason Marquis who signed for a reasonable two year deal at $15 million, the Nats aren’t done yet. Washington is now considered the favorites to sign former Pirates reliever Matt Capps who had drawn the interest of 15 teams including the Mets, Phillies and Yankees. Additionally, Bill Ladson of MLB.com is reporting...

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Nationals Sign Jason Marquis, Mets Never Made Offer

The Washington Nationals have signed free agent starting pitcher Jason Marquis, according to Byron Kerr of MASN.  MASN sports.com has learned that the Nationals will sign starting pitcher Jason Marquis. Stay tuned for more on this breaking story. UPDATE: The deal is reported to be for 2 years and $15 million dollars according to Mark Feinsand. Marquis, who made several overtures that he wanted...

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