The 2010 MLB First Year Player Draft begins Monday June 7th at 7:00pm. Thanks to sucking so badly in 2009, the Mets held onto their 1st round pick despite signing Type A free agent Jason Bay. They will be picking at # 7. MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo took a look at some potential picks in …
Category Archive: Rumors
Apr 18
Lennon tells Heyman: It has to be Davis.
SI’s Jon Heyman tweeted that Mets beat writer David Lennon asserts that while Tobi Stoner has been called up as a corresponding move to the Designation For Assignment of 1B Mike Jacobs to help a gassed bullpen following yesterday’s 20 inning game, ultimately the move will lead to the recall of Mets uber-prospect 1B/RF Ike …
Jan 27
Johan, you deserve better.
Good news out of the Mets Mini-Camp yesterday- Johan Santana threw some pitches and felt good. He reported no pain in his elbow and that’s good news for all Met fans.  Let’s get even more excited because good old Ollie Perez is down there throwing as well. Maybe Johan is giving him tips. Boy things are looking up! Until you …
Jan 20
Pineiro To Mets: “No Thanks.”
According to Newsday’s Ken Davidoff via Twitter, Joel Pineiro has told the Mets he’s “going elsewhere.” Earlier today Matthew Cerrone of Metsblog had reported that the Mets had made an offer to Pineiro, but as I find happens often with links to Metsblog articles, that link no longer works so instead here is a link …
Jan 13
The McGwire Effect
Yesterday was yet another day baseball received a black eye. The Worst Kept Dirty Little Secret was finally revealed and even though I had a feeling  that McGwire was on the juice when he was playing for the Cardinals, I still feel disappointed. My question is: will the Writers forgive McGwire and elect him to the Hall of Fame? I …
Jan 08
O.K Omar, do it your way.
I felt something Monday afternoon that I haven’t felt in a long time, excitement and anticipation. I also saw something else, Met fans writing down potential line-ups. When is the last time you saw that? I’ll admit that even I  kicked around a line-up or two with Castillo and Molina penciled in and you know what? …
Jan 04
Sox & Mets have talked Lowell for Castillo, says Crasnick
According to a tweet from Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Mets and Red Sox have discussed a possible trade involving Mike Lowell & Luis Castillo. He adds “Not sure how serious it is.” A tip of the TRDMB cap to Howard Megdal of MLBTradeRumors for the hint, who points out that Castillo is owed $12 …
Dec 29
Jason Bay will be a Met
According to Mike Francesa of WFAN, Jason Bay will be wearing a Met uniform in 2010. The only hurdle left is the physical. The announcement should be made as early as next Monday or Tuesday. Free agent Catcher Bengie Molina, meanwhile, is still holding out for a 3 year deal. The Mets have offered him …










