Everytime I look up it seems like yet another free agent reliever is off the market. Today was no different as two more quality relievers signed deals with their new teams.Francisco Cordero ended up signing a very fat contract that will pay him $46 million dollars over four years while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. It seems like a lot of money to me, but the market is what it is.Meanwhile...
Read MoreThe Mets have reportly acquired relief pitcher Brian Stokes from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for cash. Stokes went 2-7 with a 7.07 ERA in 62 1/3 innings last season. The 28-year old will battle for a spot in the Mets pen in the spring.Sorry I’m not reporting more exciting news but maybe this is a start of something big!
Read MoreSay what you will about the non-moves the Mets have made so far this season. We are inundated with hundreds of rumors about the Yankees, Dodgers and Angels making a move for Johan Santana. Countless rumors about pitchers Erik Bedard, Dan Haren Dontrelle Willis and even Scott Kazmir.Most everyone seems to think the Yankees are a lock, simply because Hank Steinbrenner leaked some details of their...
Read MoreBilly Wagner has long been known for his ability to close games with the best of them. However, he is also prone to his short-tempered bursts of emotion, which sometimes gets himself in trouble with what he says.Yesterday may have been one of those days. During an interview for mets.com, he was very critical of the Mets off season moves to date and expressed his displeasure over the...
Read MoreI find it absolutely amusing each time I read some of the comments from our readers…On one side you have the slow and steady crowd. They are the ones who want no part of trades for guys like Johan Santana or Jake Peavy. They also like to keep the Mets from spending all of their profits as well. The people in this crowd would turn 27 shades of blue before handing Alex Rodriguez $300 million...
Read MoreThe 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...
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