Author: Joe D

Last season the Detroit Tigers made some huge headlines in the off season, and the biggest one of all was when they acquired Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Marlins. The Mets tried like hell to get Dontrelle Willis at the time, but the marlins were not willing to trade him within the division. A lot has changed since then, especially with the steep decline in Dontrelle’s...

In an exclusive interview with Mike Francesa of WFAN, Omar Minaya revealed some of his most telling comments of the team’s off season strategy. According to Francesa, Omar Minaya plans to solely focus on starting pitching and finding a closer. When asked about free agent Manny Ramirez or trading for Orlando Hudson, he shook them off and said he was prepared to go to war with Luis...

Yes it’s true, the word around those who are close to some Mets insiders, and those who are monitoring every word that K-Rod and his agent say, are all in agreement that the Mets would be a perfect fit for the most sought after closer. Can lightning strike twice in back to back off seasons for the Mets? Last season the Mets walked away with the biggest prize in the off season, and while...

Detroit Tigers GM, Dave Dombrowski recently revealed his off season game plan which focuses on three major team needs. “We have to weigh some needs for a catcher, at shortstop, and in our bullpen. We’ve talked to a lot of clubs. A lot happens between now and the Christmas holidays. I think there’ll be a lot of trade conversations.” Several Detroit Tigers beat writers have...

Yesterday. K-Rod’s agent Paul Kinzer was a guest on WFAN’s Boomer and Carton Show. He didn’t hide his attempt to endear Mets fans to his client. “(There are three to four teams in the running) besides the Mets,” Kinzer said. “It’s a good fit because he likes pitching in the big games on the big stage and you definitely have that in New York. I think...