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One Week from Monday, the Mets Off-Season Really Begins
metscitiblog.com - 36 hours ago
One Week from Monday, the Mets Off-Season Really Begins
— metscitiblog.com — On December 7th, a week from this Monday, the Mets and 29 other baseball teams will begin... the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis, Indiana.  I wonder why they chose there?  Why not the warmth of California or the flash of Vegas?  Whatever, hopefully the action is hot enough in ... (more) One Week from Monday, the Mets Off-Season Really Begins

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Are the Marlins making Josh Johnson available? Should the Mets call?
metscitiblog.com - 2 days ago
Are the Marlins making Josh Johnson available? Should the Mets call?
— metscitiblog.com — John Perrotto at Baseball Prospectus mentioned that the Fish would deal Josh Johnson if they were blown... away by a deal.  I love when people say this statement.  What does that mean?  Perhaps they would only accept Santana and David Wright for Johnson.  How about Reyes, ... (more) Are the Marlins making Josh Johnson available? Should ...

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Ben Sheets to Flushing Please, Now!
metscitiblog.com - 2 days ago
Ben Sheets to Flushing Please, Now!
— metscitiblog.com — Yes, I know he has some injury issues.  I also know the guy is a number one... when healthy.  Bart Hubbuch from the Post has a confirmed source from MLB that says the Mets will take a look at Ben Sheets as a lower cost add to the rotation.  I love this play.  Much like ... (more) Ben Sheets to Flushing Please, Now!

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Mets close to deal with reliever Elmer Dessens
metscitiblog.com - 4 days ago
Mets close to deal with reliever Elmer Dessens
— metscitiblog.com — According to Rosenthal and Morosi at FoxSports , the Mets are near a deal to bring back... the 38 year old right handed reliever Elmer Dessens .  Dessens actually ended up pitching o.k. for the Mets. After starting out with mop up appearances in June & July, he began to see more ... (more) Mets close to deal with reliever Elmer Dessens

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A look at the Trade Market
metscitiblog.com - 6 days ago
A look at the Trade Market
— metscitiblog.com — Tim Dierkes, the genius behind MLBTR , has put together a great look at the potential trade... market by position.  It is a simple, but great look at who is/may be available.  Must read for any fan. There are lots of possibles and some names I would love to see the Mets in on.  ... (more) A look at the Trade Market

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No Way Jose! Guillen not a fit for the Mets
metscitiblog.com - 6 days ago
No Way Jose! Guillen not a fit for the Mets
— metscitiblog.com — The Daily News has reported that, although there is no specific deal in the works, the Mets... may consider Jose Guillen by trade from the Royals should their other areas (Holliday, Bay, etc.) dry up.  I hope this is not even plan Z.  Jose Guillen has played for 9 teams in 12 ... (more) No Way Jose! Guillen not a fit for the Mets

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Mets exploring deal with Cubs & Rangers for Luis Castillo, Kevin Millwood
metscitiblog.com - 9 days ago
Mets exploring deal with Cubs & Rangers for Luis Castillo, Kevin Millwood
— metscitiblog.com — In an article from Bill Rogers from Chicago, the Cubs are trying to get creative in ridding... themselves of Milton Bradley, his contract, and his attitude.  The report includes the idea of the Mets acquiring Kevin Millwood from the Rangers and the Cubs getting Luis Castillo with Bradley ... (more) Mets exploring deal with Cubs & Rangers for Luis ...

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Life without Matt Holliday or Jason Bay for the Mets. Adrian Gonzalez it is
metscitiblog.com - 10 days ago
Life without Matt Holliday or Jason Bay for the Mets. Adrian Gonzalez it is
— metscitiblog.com — Even though he rejected their initial offer today (thanks MLBTR ), there is a very good chance... that Jason Bay signs with the Red Sox.  He enjoyed Boston and the success he had there.  Also, Boston is clearly motivated to keep him. Similarly, there is certainly a chance that the ... (more) Life without Matt Holliday or Jason Bay for the Mets.  ...

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SNY Mets Yearbook programs are entertaining for all fans
metscitiblog.com - 11 days ago
SNY Mets Yearbook programs are entertaining for all fans
— metscitiblog.com — So I turned the 1971 Mets Yearbook show on earlier that I DVR-ed last week.  I have... to say I cannot wait for the next show.  It was truly a cool show to watch on several levels.  Some notes and observations: The Mets led the league in attendance that season with over 2 ... (more) SNY Mets Yearbook programs are entertaining for all fans

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True Mets fan's dream coaching staff
metscitiblog.com - 11 days ago
True Mets fan's dream coaching staff
— metscitiblog.com — This is just a fun post for Mets fans to enjoy and relive the glory days.  Some... of it is based on possibilities, yet some is not.  I thought, in light of Wally Backman and Tim Teufel being named organizational manager this week, I would assemble the ultimate coaching staff for ... (more) True Mets fan's dream coaching staff

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Darling on Backman as a manager
metscitiblog.com - 12 days ago
Darling on Backman as a manager
— metscitiblog.com — (more) Darling on Backman as a manager

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Mets showing interest in John Smoltz, Marco Scutaro
metscitiblog.com - 12 days ago
Mets showing interest in John Smoltz, Marco Scutaro
— metscitiblog.com — According to FoxSports , the Mets have shown some interest in talking to John Smoltz , presumably... as a starter.  The 42 year old was rather unSmoltz-like last year with the Red Sox after rehabbing back from surgery on his shoulder.  He did a little better and had a decent k/inning ... (more) Mets showing interest in John Smoltz, Marco Scutaro

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What do the Mets do behind the dish? Omir Santos or Todd Hundley
metscitiblog.com - 12 days ago
What do the Mets do behind the dish? Omir Santos or Todd Hundley
— metscitiblog.com — Although there are certainly a lot of issues the Mets need to deal with this offseason, the... catching position is probably garnering the least amount of attention.  There has been daily chatter about John Lackey, Matt Holliday, Chone Figgins, and even Roy Halladay and Adrian Gonzalez, but ... (more) What do the Mets do behind the dish? Omir Santos or ...

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The Mets plan for this off season, trades & free agents
metscitiblog.com - 12 days ago
The Mets plan for this off season, trades & free agents
— metscitiblog.com — As free agents finally hit the market this week (open market, outside the team-exclusive window), we will... begin to see what the Mets plan of attack is this off season.  So far, in no particular order,  I have seen the following rumors/tips from various MLB insiders and bloggers:  ... (more) The Mets plan for this off season, trades & free agents

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Hot Stove season for Major League Baseball and the Mets
metscitiblog.com - 12 days ago
Hot Stove season for Major League Baseball and the Mets
— metscitiblog.com — The following calendar is taken from The Sporting News and takes us from today and the beginning... of the free agent signing period, right through the off season until the opening day of the season and the setting of the active rosters.  A notable event is the GM meeting coming up this ... (more) Hot Stove season for Major League Baseball and the Mets

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State of the Mets--2010, Part 5--Luis Castillo
metscitiblog.com - 14 days ago
State of the Mets--2010, Part 5--Luis Castillo
— metscitiblog.com — Second base is a hot topic among Mets fans this season as Luis Castillo played well enough... that now the Mets can ship him out without it being a complete loss.  The 2009 season was a great rebound for Castillo from a dreadful 2008.  He came into camp in great shape and stayed ... (more) State of the Mets--2010, Part 5--Luis Castillo

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2010 Top Free Agents the Mets should avoid at all costs
metscitiblog.com - 16 days ago
2010 Top Free Agents the Mets should avoid at all costs
— metscitiblog.com — I am going to run through the Top 6 free agents I think the Mets should not... sign.  I am singling out specific players from the Top 50 list from MLBTR .  They will cover positions where the Mets have question marks.  Much like the Do Not Call Registry, here is my Do Not Call ... (more) 2010 Top Free Agents the Mets should avoid at all costs

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Wally Backman to manage the Brooklyn Cyclones
metscitiblog.com - 16 days ago
Wally Backman to manage the Brooklyn Cyclones
— metscitiblog.com — Mike Silva is reporting that the popular Wally Backman has been given the manager job of the... Brooklyn Cyclones.  This is great for Backman, the Mets, and all 1986 Mets' fans.  I loved Backman as a player and have read numerous reports, interviews, and articles that all point to ... (more) Wally Backman to manage the Brooklyn Cyclones

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Mets talking to Dodgers, Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre?
metscitiblog.com - 16 days ago
Mets talking to Dodgers, Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre?
— metscitiblog.com — MLBTR , among other sites, is reporting that the Mets and Dodgers have discussed Luis Castillo.  Thoughts... are that Juan Pierre may be involved in these talks on the Dodger side.  If so, MetsCitiBlog say, "Please God NO!"  Unless the Dodgers are willing to take ... (more) Mets talking to Dodgers, Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre?

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A sweet & bittersweet 2007 Mets memory on SNY
metscitiblog.com - 17 days ago
A sweet & bittersweet 2007 Mets memory on SNY
— metscitiblog.com — This afternoon I picked up the last couple innings of a game replay from May 29th, 2007. ... Any self-respecting Mets fan will remember the game.  Joe Smith gives up a run in the top of the tenth on a close play at the plate.  Armando Benitez promptly implodes in the bottom ... (more) A sweet & bittersweet 2007 Mets memory on SNY

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