The Yankees and the Twins have begun talks about a trade that could send Johan Santana to the Bronx. The Yankees would have to give up one of their "Big Three" pitchers-Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, or Philip Hughes. Other teams, including the Mets, have also expressed interest in Santana.The New York Post’s Mark Hale reports that the Mets have an interest in Santana, even if...
Read MoreThe Cubs made sure they hung on to their one-time phenom, Kerry Wood, if only for just one more year.The contract guarantees him $4.2 million and Wood can earn an additional $3.45 million in performance bonuses. It appears that Kerry Wood turned down offers that were much more lucrative and longer as well. Wow, what a steal. I sure would have loved to see Kerry Wood in a Mets uniform. I have...
Read MoreThe Twins and Hank Steinbrenner himself have confirmed that they are in ongoing negotiations for prized all star pitcher, Johan Santana.According to Associated Press they are at the preliminary stage of negotiations.Well Mets fans, it doesn’t mean the Yankees are a lock to get them, but they certainly are the favorites when you consider they are already negotiating ahead of the Winter...
Read MoreJohn Sickels is considered to be one of the best minor league analysts in the business and each year fans and MLB insiders await his highly regarded Baseball Prospect Book. John was nice enough to share his 2008 Mets Prospect List on his site, Minor League ball.Fernando Martinez, OF, Grade B+Deolis Guerra, RHP, Grade B+Carlos Gomez, OF, Grade B (undecided, may raise to B+. You guys are...
Read MoreOn Thanksgiving Day, Wallace Matthews basically wrote an article just for the sake of bashing the Mets. He could have probably gotten away with that since Newsday is based in New York. Outside of the state of New York, I assure you, Wallace Matthews would be without a job. There’s a fine line in journalism that should never be crossed. Ever. The Miami Dolphins are 0-10 (soon to be...
Read MoreWallace Matthews of Newsday, has done it again. On Thanksgiving Day he chose to write an article with the sole intent of bashing the New York Mets.Here are some of his comments…It is Turkey Day, which means it is once again time to brine, stuff, baste and roast the Mets.Having enjoyed more free rides this offseason than a serial turnstile-jumper circa 1977, the Mets made a comeback on...
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