Breaking News: Mets Trade Guillermo Mota For Johnny Estrada!

WFAN and Rotoworld is reporting that the Mets acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the Brewers for RHP Guillermo Mota.Yes Mets fans, it’s true. Omar Minaya just pulled off a rematkable deal that will have Mets fans jumping for joy and shouting from the rooftops!HERE IS THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE…The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the...

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Opinion: Are Lastings Milledge And Carlos Gomez Gone?

All we hear are rumors and speculation around this time of the year. I love it!I read something interesting this morning from Steve Popper on his blog Amazin Stories. He had some interesting things to say about his conference call with Omar Minaya yesterday, but what really caught my attention was this…As far as right field, Minaya did admit that he’s investigating the free-agent...

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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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What a Bunch of Turkeys! (Or sides…)

In keeping with a new off season resolution to only aim for the positive and lighthearted of our favorite game, I thought I would do something fun for my latest blog. Are you ready? (Everybody nods excitedly and screams,” Okay!”) Well alright then! Instead of a winners and losers of the off season, this will be “MLB Turkey and Sides”. For every delicious part of...

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