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Beltran Takes The ‘7’ Train (sorry, that’s the best I can do)
The Mets have come to contract terms with Carlos Beltran. Beltran will take a physical today and is expected to be intorduced at a press conference tomorrow (Tuesday). This is fantastic news and finally shows a commitment on the part of the Wilpons. The developments that led to the signing were interesting. Beltran turned down […]
Goodbye Vance Wilson
I didn’t get a chance to post yesterday after I heard the news that Vance Wilson was traded to the Tigers for minor league shortstop Anderson Hernandez. Considering Hernandez is not major league ready yet this deal confirms the Mets intentions of using Mike Piazza as the regular catcher with Jason Phillips as his backup. […]
New Webhost
I finally got myself a new webhost. As such I will be moving the blog as soon as I can finish up some development on the new site. Stay tuned for more information.
On Time
It looks like my warning about not celebrating the Carlos Beltran signing before it’s a done deal came at the right time. Various media outlets are reporting that Beltran’s agent, Scott Boras, is claiming that 5 teams have put in offers that meet his opening criteria. Is Boras bluffing? Probably. But if he’s saying 5 […]
Perez Signs With Dodgers
For all those who were wishing the Mets would sign Odalis Perez it’s time to stop wishing. The AP is reporting that Perez signed with the Dodgers.
It Aint’ Over ‘Til It’s Over
Everyone is making a big deal over the Mets offer to Carlos Beltran. While I agree that it’s very encouraging to see the Wilpons take such an aggressive step I believe it’s way too early to celebrate (as many fans are doing already). Even if the offer is as good as people say and makes […]
Good News for Mets Fans!
Various sources are reporting that the Yankees have pulled out of the Carlos Beltran sweepstakes. Apparently the acquisition of Randy Johnson (reportedly approved by Bud Selig last night) has tapped out boss Steinbrenner. That leaves the Mets and Houston as the current contenders. With the Yankees out of the picture I expect other possible suitors […]
The Return of the Orb and the Loss of Alou
The Mets re-signed righty reliever Orber Moreno. They gave him a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. They had previously non-tendered him making him a free agent but had all intentions of signing him. The move was apparently done to avoid arbitration. Moreno had arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder on October […]
Mets Interested in A’s Byrnes
Bob Klapisch reports today on NorthJersey.com that the Mets have shown interest in acquiring A’s outfielder Eric Byrnes to patrol centerfield until Mike Cameron is ready to return from arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist. Klapisch says this will not impact the Mets pursuit of big name free agents such as Moises Alou, Carlos Beltran […]
Mets Close to Signing Galarraga?
Here’s one I didn’t see coming. There are reports this morning that the Mets are close to signing Andres Galarraga to a minor legue contract and inviting him to spring training. I think this is a good move by Omar Minaya. Galarraga adds experience and depth to a position where the Mets need it and […]
