John Harper of the Daily News posted an article filled with quotes from a still very dejected Wally Backman. “I really thought I won them over,” Backman said by phone Friday from his home in Oregon. “I came out of each interview thinking it had gone better than the one with the Diamondbacks when I got the job there (in 2004). “I knew what was being said (in the media),...
Read MoreIt looks like Jacoby Ellsbury may be wearing out his welcome with the Boston Red Sox according to Paul White of USA Today. Ellsbury, who played just 19 games in 2010 after a broken rib wiped out his season, could be on the trading block as Theo Epstein plans to do some roster re-stocking this offseason. White believes that the Mets are among a handful of teams, that could be interested and...
Read MoreOn December 29, 2009, the Mets and free agent outfielder Jason Bay agreed to a four-year $66 million deal with a fifth year vesting option that could bring the deal over the $80 million plateau. He was coming of an All-Star year in Boston and even won a Silver Slugger award. He finally earned the contract he deserved after some great years being buried in Pittsburgh. If someone who did not watch...
Read MoreAs we head into the weekend, here is an update on how our boys are doing in winter league baseball. Dominican Winter League Fernando Martinez finally made his debut and went 1-3 with 2 RBIs on Wednesday. Daniel Murphy continues to rake batting .320 with four home runs and 22 RBIs. However, after just one game, his season is most likely over after experiencing pain in his knee. “I feel a...
Read MoreIn Doug’s Dugout today we: Give Thanks the Mets managerial search is over; talk about the hot stove, and marvel (not really) at the dream team in suits. First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to all the Mets faithful out there. Please, eat your meals with your families without bringing up another dismal campaign. It will help the digestive system. But do give thanks that the new Mets brass...
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