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...
Read MoreAll 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 of...
Read MoreThere 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...
Read MoreNick 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
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