Mets To Play In Civil Rights Game

On March 29 the Mets will close out spring training in Memphis, Tennessee against the Chicago White Sox in the 2008 Major League Baseball Civil Rights Game. Last year the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians played in the inaugural Civil Rights Game. Who knew?



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 […]



LaRussa Returning to Cardinals

After much speculation the AP is reporting that Tony LaRussa will be returning to the St. Louis Cardinals next season. A news conference will be held today to make the announcement. Terms of the deal were not given to the AP by their anonymous source.