Author: Joe D

Mets Want Tim Redding For Back Of Rotation

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, reports that the Mets continue to pursue starting pitcher, Tim Redding. The Mets, trying to create additional options for their rotation, are attempting to sign free-agent right-hander Tim Redding, major-league sources say. Redding, 30, is seeking a two-year contract. The Mets are trying to sign a more prominent free-agent starter such as righty Derek Lowe or...

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My Interview With Baseball Analysts’ Rich Lederer

Rich Lederer of Baseball Analysts, was kind enough to take some of my questions this week. I frequently visit his website for some great baseball insights. I hope you check it out and add him to your favorites. Enjoy the interview.   The Mets just made great strides in upgrading the bullpen with the additions of Putz and K-Rod. Will that be enough to secure a division title?...

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Mets Release Spring Training Schedule

Here it is… We will have 15 games with the Washington Nationals, Florida Marlins and Atlanta Braves, but none with the Phillies. On March 5th, we play Italy, and the last two games on the schedule are against the Boston Red Sox in Citi Field.  Feb. 25: Baltimore Orioles, Ft. Lauderdale, 1:05 p.m.Feb. 26: Florida Marlins, Port St. Lucie, 1:10 p.m.Feb. 27: St. Louis Cardinals, Port...

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For Jerry Manuel, The Choice Is Easy

While Omar Minaya, and Mets fans too, ponder the question of which free agent pitcher the Mets should sign, manager Jerry Manuel has his own thoughts on the matter. “I like Oliver Perez,” Manuel told reporters at the K-Rod press conference on Wednesday. “I think Perez is a guy that matured in our presence. I think he showed some consistency. I like the fact that when things got...

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Omar Minaya says We Are Not Choke Artists

If you missed it, here is a recap from Omar Minanya who was a guest this morning on WFAN’s, Boomer and carton show. On K-Rod – It’s always great when the player you are trying to sign is enthusiastic and willing to do anything to come and play for your team. He made it very clear to me and my staff that New York was where he wanted to pitch because he loved the energy in the...

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