Author: Joe D

The 2008 NL MVP is Jimmy Rollins

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been awarded the NL MVP award for 2008. The race was close and there was never really a for sure winner until it was announced today at 2 p.m. Matt Holliday and Prince Fielder were the other two candidates, and some might even say David Wright. Although most of us knew the Wright was out, when the Mets went out.Nevertheless, the league has made its decision...

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Omar Minaya Should Be Judged Fairly On The Merits Of His Job Performance

If there is a more divisive topic of conversation among Mets fans these days, none is more divisive than Omar Minaya’s job performance.In a recent poll of 560 voters, 46% of Mets fans did not believe the Mets would win a World Series with Omar Minaya as the GM. Wow, that number is way too high in my opinion. Now all of you know by now, that we are not apologists for the Mets...

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It’s Official: Castillo Back For A Second Helping

Omar Minaya himself announced that Luis Castillo was signed, sealed and delivered yesterday evening. There was no pulling out of negotiations this time, as had been the case with Yorvit Torrealba. Castillo, 32, joins Damion Easley, Ramon Castro, Moises Alou and Ramon Castro as the only Mets that have been retained since the season ended. The scrappy second baseman signed a 4-year deal...

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Angels Get Some Garland For The Holidays, Glavine Going Home For The Holidays

In an attempt to solidify their rotation, the Los Angeles Angels (I still can’t get used to saying that), traded former All Star shortstop, Orlando Cabrera to the Chicago White Sox for RHP Jon Garland.It was no secret that the White Sox had been shopping pitchers Jon Garland and Jose Contreras for quite some time. In fact, many rumors suggested that the mets were going to be suitors for...

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Mets Sign Luis Castillo

According to MLB Trade Rumors, Hot Foot, and Impacto Deportivo the Mets have signed Luis Castillo to a four-year, $25 million contract. The Mets expect to make a formal announcement shortly.The Mets got Luis Castillo via trade in July at the Trading Deadline. He hit .296 for the Mets and provided solid defense. He is 32-years old, however. Castillo’s age will play a big part in the next...

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