Archive for January, 2009

Mets Sign Redding (And Other Rotation Thoughts)

The Mets signed RHP Tim Redding on Friday. This could be a bigger signing than it appears. Redding went 10-11 with a 4.95 ERA for Washington last year. To reach double digits in wins for a team like the Nationals is quite an accomplishment. But more important is that he pitched 182 innings. Having an […]



Mets Spring Training Schedule

The Mets spring training schedule is as follows: Feb. 13 – pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie Feb. 14 – on-field workouts begin Feb. 17 – position players report The exhibition schedule is currently set as follows (subject to change): Feb. 25 – at Baltimore Feb. 26 – vs. Florida Feb. 27 – […]



Mets Won’t Bid Against Selves For Lowe

I’ve been seeing on my RSS feed that the Mets will not increase their offer to free agent pitcher Derek Lowe because they don’t want to bid against themselves. Lowe turned down the Mets offer of $12 million per year for 3 years. He’s looking for $16 million per year. If there are no other […]



Reports: Burrell Signs With Rays

There have been reports throughout the day that Pat Burrell has signed a two year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Burrell will get a 2 year contract worth $16 million. Burrell has had so many big games against the Mets throughout his career. It’ll be nice to see him playing with a team where […]



Pics of Shea Demolition

WCBS880.com posted fresh pictures of the Shea Stadium demolition taken by traffic reporter Tom Kaminski in Chopper 880 this morning.