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Bob Ojeda Getting New Deal from SNY

We all know Bobby Ojeda for two things.  One, he was a member of the 1986 World Champion Mets.  Two, he has done an excellent job as an analyst for SNY.  According to Andrew Fegyveresi, VP of Communications for SNY, Bob Ojeda is getting a new deal from SNY to stay on as an analyst.  Thats not all that surprising to me.  I’ve watched alot of him during the season and loved to hear him talk...

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Baseball In New York, Winter Version – With Sandy, Brian And Derek

Baseball has had the headline news in the tabloids over the past couple of weeks in NYC. Yes, it involved both the Yankees and the Mets, but the headlines were not what you’d think. Usually it’s that the Yankees have done something wonderful and the Mets have made another mess – not the case this time. Let’s start with the Mets – briefly. At the end of the season,...

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Marlins Sign Javier Vazquez To One-Year Deal

Javier Vazquez is returning back to the National League. According to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports, Vazquez has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Marlins, pending a physical. The Marlins were considered favorites to sign Vasquez after he reportedly had lunch with Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez last week in Puerto Rico. The Marlins have made adding a starter a high priority. He went 10-10...

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Former Met Kaz Matsui Joins Rakuten Eagles of Japan

I thought this was interesting to share.  Most of you still remember Kaz Matsui. Since leaving Japan, he’s already moved three times, first to the Mets, then to the Rockies, and finally to the Astros.  He finished the 2010 season in the Astros’ minor league system after being waived by them in May, and is now a free agent.  If reports are correct, it appears that Matsui will leave...

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Daniel Murphy’s Leg Injury Not Alarming

According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, Daniel Murphy’s leg injury is not serious.  Daniel Murphy is currently playing in winter ball with the Aguilas Cibaenas, and has been out with the leg injury since last tuesday.  Cibaenas GM Luichey Sanchez told ESPN’s Enrique Rojas that Murphy has “tired legs” and will be rested for 5 days.  Daniel Murphy is one the the...

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