Archive for November, 2007
Crasnick on Boras
Jerry Crasnick writes about super agent Scott Boras’ really bad week last week. Crasnick analyzes Boras’ standing after the Alex Rodriguez debacle and firing by Kenny Rogers.
White Sox Trade Garland
The Chicago White Sox have traded starting pitcher Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Garland was one of many names that have been bandied about during the off season as a trade possibility with the Mets mentioned at some point as a potential landing point. Though the likelihood […]
Noble: Castillo To Take Physical
Marty Noble of MLB.com confirms that the only thing between the Mets and a four year, $25 million contract with Luis Castillo is a physical. Noble also confirms the Mets interest in St. Louis shortstop David Eckstein as a second baseman. Noble suggests that Eckstein was actually the teams first choice at second base but […]
2007 MLB Awards
With the MVP awards scheduled to be announced this week I took a little time yesterday to put together a 2007 MLB awards page. The page documents all of the awards presented for the 2007 season and includes voting results for Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young. It will also […]
Rumor: Castillo Signed
There are reports this morning that the Mets have come to terms with second baseman Luis Castillo. The contract is for $25 million over 4 years and is pending a physical. Considering the bad knee Castillo was playing on after the Mets acquired him this past season a physical is not just a formality. This […]
Glavine Gone
Word this morning is that Tom Glavine has left the Mets to return to the Atlanta Braves. The deal is for 1 year at $8 million. The nostalgic move to the team with which he made his name is a possible sign that this will be the last contract he signs in his playing career. […]
What’s Plan C?
After reportedly having an agreement with Yorvit Torrealba pending a physical it appears the Mets are down to plan C on the catching front. Last night Jay Horwitz confirmed that there is no agreement with the free agent catcher and that there are no negotiations ongoing. So is re-signing Paul Lo Duca plan C? I […]
Torrealba Almost A Met
It looks like plan B won out for the Mets catching situation. It’s been widely reported that Yorvit Torrealba has agreed to a three year, $14.4 million deal. When a guy who batted .212 away from hitter friendly Coors Field and only threw out 17.6% of the baserunners attempting to steal against him makes nearly […]
Bonds Indicted
One announcement turned the baseball world on end yesterday. That announcement came from a grand jury. The grand jury indicted Barry Bonds on perjury and obstruction of justice. The indictment comes as the result of a long investigation into the matter and does not include a charge of using an illegal substance. The indictments are […]
Mets “Talking” To Castillo
Omar Minaya on Luis Castillo: “Castillo is a guy that we said all we’re talking to but I don’t want to kind of say where. I just don’t want other clubs to kind of know who we’re targeting or as far as the level of interest because that would put me at a disadvantage.” The […]
