I find it absolutely amusing each time I read some of the comments from our readers…On one side you have the slow and steady crowd. They are the ones who want no part of trades for guys like Johan Santana or Jake Peavy. They also like to keep the Mets from spending all of their profits as well. The people in this crowd would turn 27 shades of blue before handing Alex Rodriguez $300 million...
Read MoreThe Yankees and the Twins have begun talks about a trade that could send Johan Santana to the Bronx. The Yankees would have to give up one of their "Big Three" pitchers-Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, or Philip Hughes. Other teams, including the Mets, have also expressed interest in Santana.The New York Post’s Mark Hale reports that the Mets have an interest in Santana, even if...
Read MoreThe Cubs made sure they hung on to their one-time phenom, Kerry Wood, if only for just one more year.The contract guarantees him $4.2 million and Wood can earn an additional $3.45 million in performance bonuses. It appears that Kerry Wood turned down offers that were much more lucrative and longer as well. Wow, what a steal. I sure would have loved to see Kerry Wood in a Mets uniform. I have...
Read MoreThe Twins and Hank Steinbrenner himself have confirmed that they are in ongoing negotiations for prized all star pitcher, Johan Santana.According to Associated Press they are at the preliminary stage of negotiations.Well Mets fans, it doesn’t mean the Yankees are a lock to get them, but they certainly are the favorites when you consider they are already negotiating ahead of the Winter...
Read MoreJohn Sickels is considered to be one of the best minor league analysts in the business and each year fans and MLB insiders await his highly regarded Baseball Prospect Book. John was nice enough to share his 2008 Mets Prospect List on his site, Minor League ball.Fernando Martinez, OF, Grade B+Deolis Guerra, RHP, Grade B+Carlos Gomez, OF, Grade B (undecided, may raise to B+. You guys are...
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