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Castillo in a Rumored Three Way Again
Castillo in a Rumored Three Way Again
nleastchatter.com — According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune: Cubs explore Bradley deal that would net Castillo The Cubs are again exploring a way to dump Bradley and bring in Castillo. In the new deal the 3rd team would be Texas and the Mets would be netting Kevin Millwood. According to the report ... (more) Castillo in a Rumored Three Way Again
A Change in Philosophy:  Go Get What You Need
A Change in Philosophy: Go Get What You Need
nleastchatter.com — Each day I seem to change my mind on what the Mets should do next. Earlier in the year I had the philosophy that next year is the year to go for it. My thoughts were it will be Jerry, Omar and perhaps one or more of the core’s last year with the Mets if they don’t win.  ... (more) A Change in Philosophy: Go Get What You Need
Why are we Mets fans?
Why are we Mets fans?
nleastchatter.com — Now that the kerfluffle over who to root for in the World Series has (hopefully) subsided and we have entered the cabin fever-inducing “who to sign/trade/trade for” hot stove kerfuffle, I’ve had a chance to ponder the vehemence over my and everyone else’s post-season ... (more) Why are we Mets fans?
Do You Remember : Lee Mazzilli ?
Do You Remember : Lee Mazzilli ?
nleastchatter.com — Yeah I know its a stupid question but do you remember Lee Mazzilli? I sure do seeing that he came from my old neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn. His father was a piano repair man and his mother was a beautician. Lee was important to me as he was to many young Mets fans that grew up as ... (more) Do You Remember : Lee Mazzilli ?
The Difference Between The Mets and Winners
The Difference Between The Mets and Winners
feedproxy.google.com — Recognize this, Met fans? Well, you shouldn’t… Why did the 2009 New York Mets miss the playoffs this year? It’s a question that everyone asks, everyone answers, but is much simpler than most people think. The Mets missed the playoffs because they did not have ... (more) The Difference Between The Mets and Winners
Thursday Opinion at Kingman’s Korner: Halladay or Lackey?
Thursday Opinion at Kingman’s Korner: Halladay or Lackey?
nleastchatter.com — As we rapidly approach the beginning of the truly meaningful part of 2009 for the Mets and their fans, the debate about pitching is heating up. There are indeed several possibilities, and as we are fortunate to be fans of one of the highest spending teams in baseball, we should see some serious ... (more) Thursday Opinion at Kingman’s Korner: Halladay or Lackey?
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-19-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-19-09
nleastchatter.com — Well except for some reports of cosmetic changes being made to Citi Field , and Wally Backman’s quote about rampant apathy amongst the Mets minor league players, there hasn’t been much ” hard news ” trickling out from the Mets fall out shelter ( that would be located in ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-19-09
Heyman on Halladay
Heyman on Halladay
nleastchatter.com — Major League Baseball’s Ryan Seacrest, Jon Heyman , discusses among other things the Roy Halladay situation. Here is the most obvious reason the Yankees (or Red Sox) may now finally have a legit shot to trade for arguably baseball’s best pitcher: New Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos ... (more) Heyman on Halladay
Free Agent: Jason Marquis
Free Agent: Jason Marquis
feedproxy.google.com — Bart Hubbuch, in today’s NY Post , discusses NY native and free agent pitcher Jason Marquis. Jeff Francoeur wasn’t kidding when he told The Post this summer that free-agent right hander Jason Marquis badly wants to be a Met in 2010. Marquis backed that up this week, telling The ... (more) Free Agent: Jason Marquis
Ticket to Rumorville 2.0
Ticket to Rumorville 2.0
nleastchatter.com — - Mets interested in Mark DeRosa (Dylan Hernandez-LA Times) -Mets interested in John Smoltz (Ken Rosenthal) - Mets interested in Joel Piniero (Heyman and Rubin) -Some internet chatter (mostly message boards but also mentioned briefly by Michael Kay) of Corey Hart for Angel Pagan -An ... (more) Ticket to Rumorville 2.0
This Day In Mets Infamy - The David Jauss Is Bench Coach Edition 11-18-09
This Day In Mets Infamy - The David Jauss Is Bench Coach Edition 11-18-09
nleastchatter.com — Good Morning my fellow Mets fans .While we were sleeping Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com has reported that the Mets have hired Boston Red Sox coach as Jerry Manuel’s new bench coach. Jauss has also coached for the Baltimore Orioles as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has no managerial ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy - The David Jauss Is Bench Coach ...
Rumor Has It : Smoltz, Alomar Jr
Rumor Has It : Smoltz, Alomar Jr
nleastchatter.com — Other than the Wally Backman press conference and the announcement of Tim Teufel’s promotion to manage the AA Binghamton Mets, there has been very little concrete Mets news of late so here are a couple of rumors that I have seen floating around in the ozone. First off, according to Ken ... (more) Rumor Has It : Smoltz, Alomar Jr
6 YR Minor League FA: One Man’s Junk…
nleastchatter.com — As the hot-stove takes what seems like a break until December, take a look at these names and see if any pique your interest: 2009 Minor League Six-Year Free Agents I am compiling my list of junk players and I will add them as the day goes on. Orlando Mercado: Catcher with no power ... (more) 6 YR Minor League FA: One Man’s Junk…
This Day In Mets Infamy  With Rusty 11-17-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-17-09
nleastchatter.com — Well except for a few minor announcements and controversies ( bringing Wally Backman back into the fold, outrage from Arab groups about a pro Israel settlement fundraiser at Citi Field ) it appears that the hot stove has been rather dormant at the Mets offices thus far. But that is subject to ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-17-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-16-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-16-09
nleastchatter.com — To start this column, I would just like to say “ WELCOME HOME WALLY BACKMAN !!!” We have certainly missed your presence. Now it is time to brush off the cobwebs and prove to this organization that you are the right man to unseat General Chaos - oops I meant Jerry Manuel. It’s ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-16-09
The gunslinger from Texas:  Roy Oswalt
The gunslinger from Texas: Roy Oswalt
nleastchatter.com — 0 I throwing in a dark horse for a pitching acquisition-Roy Oswalt. He is under contract for the next two years but if the Astros are looking to cut payroll, I think the Mets should take a chance on him. He is due 15 million in 2010 and 16 million for 2011. They overpaid him and they ... (more) The gunslinger from Texas: Roy Oswalt
A Look Back:  Mets Should Offer Tatis Arbitration
A Look Back: Mets Should Offer Tatis Arbitration
nleastchatter.com — Back in September I ran this post. Today, I feel that it is even more appropriate for the Mets future. Tatis is indeed a Type B FA and looking at the FA pool you would be hard pressed to find his production and versatility from someone who cost less than 1.5 million. Yes I said it. No I ... (more) A Look Back: Mets Should Offer Tatis Arbitration
Call The Reds!!!
Call The Reds!!!
nleastchatter.com — Since many of you don’t know me very well I will state a fact that would seem obvious to those who know me… I LOVE building a team from within. So keep that in mind when I say I think the Mets should still be willing to move some of their prospects. The trade I have in mind would be ... (more) Call The Reds!!!
Mets Need: Pitching!
Mets Need: Pitching!
nleastchatter.com — This is my second installment of a three part series titled, “Mets Need” where I’ll be discussing the Mets needs and suggesting how to address those needs. In case you missed it last week, in Mets Need: Defense! , I argued that the Mets need to improve the team by acquiring good fielders like ... (more) Mets Need: Pitching!
Sunday Opinion at Kingman’s Korner: Thoughts on the Future
Sunday Opinion at Kingman’s Korner: Thoughts on the Future
nleastchatter.com — Omar Minaya is in a truly tough spot. The Mets face a legion of key players returning from major injuries. We have a great number one starter returning from surgery, and a rotation filled with question marks otherwise. We have a first baseman who many people question, and we have no one to play ... (more) Sunday Opinion at Kingman’s Korner: Thoughts on the Future
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