Category Archive: Rumors

May 27

Feeling A Draft

I think I'm gonna need a few more drafts

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 …

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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 …

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Feb 12

Boomer Explodes Broke Mets Myth

Esiason drops the Boom on Rosenthal

Our friends over at Mets Merized Online have a breakdown of WFAN’s Boomer Esiason’s interview with Ken Rosenthal this morning on the topic of the Mets being broke that is an interesting read.  Please check out their article at the first link and the full interview audio at this one.

Jan 27

NY Post Says Mets Close To Re-Signing Tatis

Tatis shows he's just as fast as Hudson and more versatile

According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, the New York Mets are “deep into negotiations with Fernando Tatis for a return engagement, and could have a deal complete within a matter of days.” UPDATE: Adam Rubin says the deal should be done shortly.

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 …

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Jan 20

Pineiro To Mets: “No Thanks.”

Mets swing and miss on Pineiro

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 …

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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 …

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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? …

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Jan 04

Sox & Mets have talked Lowell for Castillo, says Crasnick

Lowell, left, chatting with new Met Jason Bay (#44)

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 …

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Dec 29

Jason Bay will be a Met

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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 …

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