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Why Blanco Scares Mets Fans
nybaseballdigest.com - 5 hours ago
Why Blanco Scares Mets Fans
— nybaseballdigest.com — It isn’t that Henry Blanco is a bad signing. As Sam Page points out this morning, Blanco,... for $1.5 million, provides exceptional defense and decent enough offense for a backup catcher, giving the Mets a presence behind the plate they didn’t have last year. But both Blanco and Alex ... (more) Why Blanco Scares Mets Fans

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 5 hours agoposted this
It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like Mets-Mess
metsmerizedonline.com - 5 hours ago
It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like Mets-Mess
— metsmerizedonline.com — During the infancy of the 2009 free agency campaign, Mets General Omar Minaya has fired off salvo’s... to the rest of the National League East about as damaging as a mouse passing wind. The hysteria you are hearing is coming from the rival GM’s in Philly, Miami, Atlanta, and be ... (more) It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like Mets-Mess

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 5 hours agoposted this

Alex Cora Latest Blog Posts

New York Mets Already Clinch Expected Offseason Victory
3 hours ago at The Big Lead
Brewers preparing offer to re-sign Craig Counsell
4 hours ago at Circling The Bases
Why Blanco Scares Mets Fans
5 hours ago at Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest
It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like Mets-Mess
5 hours ago at Mets Merized Online
Brewers Planning Offer For Counsell
7 hours ago at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
The Mets Sign Henry Blanco
amazinavenue.com - 8 hours ago
The Mets Sign Henry Blanco
— amazinavenue.com — So, the Mets   signed Hank Blank  to a 1-year $1.5 million contract yesterday.  The reaction  was... predictable-- déjà  vu all over again. And while giving a 38-year-old backup catcher a $1.5MM contract has shades ... (more) The Mets Sign Henry Blanco

Comments vote down Brew Crew Ball found this 8 hours agofound this
Looking at the Competitions Latest Moves
nybaseballdigest.com - 9 hours ago
Looking at the Competitions Latest Moves
— nybaseballdigest.com — While Mets fans complain about Alex Cora (a move I am indifferent about), Chris Coste (not something... I care about), and Henry Blanco (a move I like) they may have missed some of the moves the competition made this week. The Braves replaced Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano with Billy Wagner and ... (more) Looking at the Competitions Latest Moves

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 9 hours agoposted this
Sherman: Mets to tender contract to Maine
theropolitans.com - 28 hours ago
Sherman: Mets to tender contract to Maine
— theropolitans.com — John Maine , according to Joel Sherman , will have a contract tendered to him by the... New York Mets. Maine, who pitched in only 15 games last season for the Mets, avoided arbitration last season with a one-year, $2.6 million contract.  He has struggled with shoulder injuries the past few ... (more) Sherman: Mets to tender contract to Maine

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 28 hours agoposted this
mlbtraderumors.com - 32 hours ago
MLBTradeRumors - Mets Close To Deal With Henry Blanco
— mlbtraderumors.com — THURSDAY, 8:58am: Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News passes on a report from the Venezuelan... paper, El Nacional, that says Blanco is on his way to a physical with the Mets. Via Twitter, Jon Heyman of SI.com suggests the Mets will sign Blanco. He ... (more) MLBTradeRumors - Mets Close To Deal With Henry Blanco

Comments vote down Talking Chicago Baseball - A Cubs and White ... found this 32 hours agofound this
faithandfear.blogharbor.com - 43 hours ago
Wanted: Evidence of a Plan
— faithandfear.blogharbor.com — Let's get the caveats out of the way early on this one. It's December 2, not even... officially winter. The hot stove is barely beginning to glow. And Greg and I have long been proud to think that we don't overreact to things. As the timing of the Johan Santana trade made clear, you don't know ... (more) Wanted: Evidence of a Plan

Comments vote down jasonfry jasonfry posted 43 hours agoposted this
weretheteamtobeat.com - 2 days ago
Mets Ink Cora and Coste
— weretheteamtobeat.com — The Hot Stove still hasn't quite heated up yet, but it appears that Omar Minaya is ready... to preheat the oven. In the past few days, the Mets have come to terms with veterans Alex Cora and Chris Coste. First of all, let me just say that contract values aside, I'm happy to have both guys ... (more) Mets Ink Cora and Coste

Comments vote down TeamToBeatMike TeamToBeatMike posted 2 days agoposted this
The Real Problem With The Alex Cora Deal
amazinavenue.com - 3 days ago
The Real Problem With The Alex Cora Deal
— amazinavenue.com — by Kathy Willens - AP View full size photo » Well we all knew  this  was coming;... the writing was on the wall, and it read: " ELMER WUZ HERE." Out of resignation for ... (more) The Real Problem With The Alex Cora Deal

Comments vote down Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog found this 3 days agofound this
NYDN’s Spector : $2 Million For Cora Is “Insane”
cantstopthebleeding.com - 3 days ago
NYDN’s Spector : $2 Million For Cora Is “Insane”
— cantstopthebleeding.com — Never let it be said the Mets are only concerned with peddling shirts no one wants ;... over the past two days, they’ve inked former Red GM Wayne Krivsky to augment the super talent that is Omar Minaya, signed backup backstop Chris Coste , and re-upped with utility IF Alex Cora . ... (more) NYDN’s Spector : $2 Million For Cora Is ...

Comments vote down gerardcosloy gerardcosloy posted 3 days agoposted this
In re-signing Alex Cora, Mets ask for depth chart trouble in 2010
blog.silive.com - 3 days ago
In re-signing Alex Cora, Mets ask for depth chart trouble in 2010
— blog.silive.com — Associated PressAlex Cora hit .251 in 271 at bats with the Mets last season.Normally, I wouldn’t mind... the Mets bringing a guy like Alex Cora back for a bench role. A veteran who’s played on some winning teams. The proverbial... (more) In re-signing Alex Cora, Mets ask for depth chart ...

Comments vote down Can't Stop The Bleeding found this 3 days agofound this
Coste: I will Always Consider Myself a Phillie
metsblog.com - 3 days ago
Coste: I will Always Consider Myself a Phillie
— metsblog.com — Last night, the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead said the Mets signed free-agent C Chris Coste . In an... interview with CSN in Philadelphia, Coste said of signing with the Mets: “It’s the last team I ever saw myself playing for. I knew I was going to accept ... (more) Coste: I will Always Consider Myself a Phillie

Comments vote down Mets Today found this 3 days agofound this
Touching Base
nydailynews.com - 3 days ago
Touching Base
— nydailynews.com — The Mets, supposedly on a tight budget this offseason as they look to fill several holes on... their roster, prevented another one from opening today by re-signing infielder Alex Cora to a one-year, $2 million contract. Cora is a versatile infielder, a ... (more) Touching Base

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 3 days agofound this
fangraphs.com - 3 days ago
Signed: Alex Cora and Chris Coste with the Mets
— fangraphs.com — The Mets made a couple of minor moves yesterday, signing Alex Cora and Chris Coste to deals.... As of now, Cora will be the backup middle infielder for the Mets. When Jose Reyes went out with a leg injury, Cora stepped in and ended up playing 82 games ... (more) Signed: Alex Cora and Chris Coste with the Mets

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 3 days agofound this
nypost.com - 3 days ago
3UP: Damon, Cora and Jeter
— nypost.com — 1. The Yankees almost certainly will not offer arbitration today to Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy... Pettitte. That pushes each of them a little closer to the door, specifically Damon. If Damon were offered arbitration, he would have had a very ... (more) 3UP: Damon, Cora and Jeter

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 3 days agofound this
Closing on Cora
tedquarters.net - 3 days ago
Closing on Cora
— tedquarters.net — The Mets are reportedly close to a one-year deal with Alex Cora worth about $2 million. I’ve... said my piece on Cora, and I’m not out to repeat myself any more than I already do. Instead, I’ll turn it over to “Hit the Weights ... (more) Closing on Cora

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 3 days agofound this
mostlymets.golddave.com - 3 days ago
Nice To Have Cora Back But What’s With This Contract?
— mostlymets.golddave.com — The Mets resigned free agent infielder Alex Cora yesterday. The deal calls for Cora to be paid... $2 million for the 2010 season. I like this deal on the surface but when you break it down it looks pretty bad. $2 million for a backup. Cora is a backup middle infielder whose recent experience [...] (more) Nice To Have Cora Back But What’s With This Contract?

Comments vote down golddave golddave posted 3 days agoposted this
sports.espn.go.com - 3 days ago
Backup infielder Alex Cora agrees to return to New York Mets
— sports.espn.go.com — Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.... (more) Backup infielder Alex Cora agrees to return to New York Mets

Comments vote down Detroit Tigers blog found this 3 days agofound this
The Alex Cora Signing
nybaseballdigest.com - 3 days ago
The Alex Cora Signing
— nybaseballdigest.com — It is easy to like the signing of Alex Cora, especially if you have any dealings with... Alex Cora. The hard part is reconciling it with the needs of the 2010 Mets. But by signing Alex Cora to a one-year, $2 million contract for 2010, the Mets are showing willful indifference to the offensive, ... (more) The Alex Cora Signing

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 3 days agoposted this
New York Mets Re-sign, Overpay Alex Cora
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com - 3 days ago
New York Mets Re-sign, Overpay Alex Cora
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to the Associated Press, the New York Mets have re-signed utility infielder Alex Cora to a... one-year, $2 million contract with $2 million vesting option for 2011 if Cora starts 80 games. This is a classic "Veteran Presence" vs. "Glue Guy" signing by the Mets. (more) New York Mets Re-sign, Overpay Alex Cora

Comments vote down adamb77 adamb77 posted 3 days agoposted this
Mets re-sign infielder Alex Cora
metscitiblog.com - 3 days ago
Mets re-sign infielder Alex Cora
— metscitiblog.com — The Mets have re-signed Alex Cora to a $2 million deal.  Of course, they had to include... a bunch of bonuses possible so they can end up spending even more on a mediocre backup.  Don't get me wrong, Cora has done a decent job considering all the injuries and even his own ... (more) Mets re-sign infielder Alex Cora

Comments vote down bdepersis bdepersis posted 3 days agoposted this
Cora contract details
theropolitans.com - 4 days ago
Cora contract details
— theropolitans.com — As reported earlier , Alex Cora and the Mets have agreed to a $2 million dear, pending... a physical. Here are the contract details from Ken Rosenthal … Cora can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses: $250,000 each for 80, 90, 100 and 110 starts. There is a $2 million option for ... (more) Cora contract details

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 4 days agoposted this
metsfansforever.com - 4 days ago
Cora close to Resigning with Mets
— metsfansforever.com — Author: Will Sommer The Mets are close to re-signing Alex Cora to a one-year deal worth two... million dollars. It will be made offical as soon as Cora passes his physical. Cora is a great team player. He plays hard and knows his fundamentals. That being said, the question I keep asking ... (more) Cora close to Resigning with Mets

Comments vote down metsfansforever metsfansforever posted 4 days agoposted this
Cora close to returning...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Cora close to returning...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — Reports indicate that the Mets are close to a deal for Alex Cora, if the reports are... accurate it's a one year deal for 2MM with a vesting option for the second year. Look, I'm not going to make a big deal about this but 2MM for a weak hitting middle infielder with limited range seems ... (more) Cora close to returning...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 4 days agoposted this
LF Power & Enlightenment
nleastchatter.com - 4 days ago
LF Power & Enlightenment
— nleastchatter.com — Anubis prepares to guide the Mets into post-power afterlife In 2009 as we all know the Mets... were last in MLB in HR, the only team with fewer than 100, hitting 95. As a team they got 11 HR overall from 3B, 3 from SS, 17 from CF and 13 from RF. The in house options they have on hand right ... (more) LF Power & Enlightenment

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 4 days agoposted this
Report: Alex Cora returning to Mets for $2 million
theropolitans.com - 4 days ago
Report: Alex Cora returning to Mets for $2 million
— theropolitans.com — According to a report out of WEEI , the Mets and Alex Cora are closing in on... a deal worth $2 million, relays Adam Rubin . The contract would also contain a vesting option for 2011. He appeared in 82 games for the Mets last year, hitting .251 / .320 / .310 with one home run and 18 RBI.  ... (more) Report: Alex Cora returning to Mets for $2 million

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 4 days agoposted this
Mets Re-Sign Alex Cora Pending Physical
metsmerizedonline.com - 4 days ago
Mets Re-Sign Alex Cora Pending Physical
— metsmerizedonline.com — Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston. is reporting that the Mets are awaiting the results of a... physical before officially announcing that they have signed infielder Alex Cora to a one year deal for $2 million dollars. The deal also includes a vesting option that could guarantee a second year if ... (more) Mets Re-Sign Alex Cora Pending Physical

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 4 days agoposted this
Cora Close To Returning
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Cora Close To Returning
— longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — Mets backup turned starting SS, Alex Cora, is close to a contract agreement with the Mets. It's... believed that Cora will have a 1 year deal w/a vesting option, and earn $2M for 2010. Have no problem with Cora coming back, but believe, that they could have filled the role more cost efficiently. (more) Cora Close To Returning

Comments vote down metsfan73 metsfan73 posted 4 days agoposted this
Cora to Return to Mets
nybaseballdigest.com - 4 days ago
Cora to Return to Mets
— nybaseballdigest.com — The Mets are close to a one-year deal with a vesting option with infielder Alex Cora, reports... WEEI’s Rob Bradford . Bradford believes Cora will again be guaranteed $2MM. The agreement is pending a physical. I know Mets fans will complain about this based on the “value ... (more) Cora to Return to Mets

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 4 days agoposted this
Alex Cora coming back in 2010
nleastchatter.com - 4 days ago
Alex Cora coming back in 2010
— nleastchatter.com — WEEI reporting 1 year deal with 2 million with a second year vested option. I personally don’t... like it at all. 2 million here, 2 million there… they ALL count. That is 2 million LESS then they had before signing him so say they have 30 million to spend, that is now down to 28 for a ... (more) Alex Cora coming back in 2010

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 4 days agoposted this
fullcount.weei.com - 4 days ago
Cora close to deal with Mets
— fullcount.weei.com — According to source familiar with the negotiations, former Red Sox infielder Alex Cora is close to a... one-year deal with a vesting option for second with the New York Mets. The deal, which would guarantee the 34-year-old the same $2 million he made in ... (more) Cora close to deal with Mets

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 4 days agofound this
Black Friday Baseball Bargains
fenwaywest.com - 7 days ago
Black Friday Baseball Bargains
— fenwaywest.com — Here are a few players the Red Sox could pick up on the cheap today to fill... in some holes. Shortstops: Alex Cora - SS a guy that would be welcomed back to Boston Khalil Green -SS mental issues make his price very affordable Gary Sheffield -LF with Bay and Holliay getting all the ... (more) Black Friday Baseball Bargains

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 7 days agoposted this
Wilson Valdez becomes a Philly...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 9 days ago
Wilson Valdez becomes a Philly...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — I have to admit I was a big supporter of Wilson Valdez, he was a solid defensive... back-up at 2B/SS and had a great arm. Valdez was an all glove no bat but I believe you need a defensive infielder like that in case of injuries or if you have a poor fielder, you can bring them in late in a game ... (more) Wilson Valdez becomes a Philly...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 9 days agoposted this
All-Aughts Team of the Decade bench IF: Alex Cora
firebrandal.com - 13 days ago
All-Aughts Team of the Decade bench IF: Alex Cora
— firebrandal.com — Can’t have a team of the decade without a bench, right? Ever since Nomar left midway through... 2004, the shortstop position has been a revolving door. Second base was inconsistent between Marty Barrett and Dustin Pedroia. And last year, even the backup infield position was in flux, ... (more) All-Aughts Team of the Decade bench IF: Alex Cora

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 13 days agoposted this
Ruben Gotay Back On the Radar
metstoday.com - 17 days ago
Ruben Gotay Back On the Radar
— metstoday.com — Anyone remember Ruben Gotay? He was in the midst of being the Mets’ version of Robinson Cano... a few years back, but was curiously hated repressed by then-manager Willie Randolph (and undervalued by Marty Noble ). Willie valued defense at ... (more) Ruben Gotay Back On the Radar

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 17 days agofound this
MLB Exec: Moneyball is a Flop
nybaseballdigest.com - 21 days ago
MLB Exec: Moneyball is a Flop
— nybaseballdigest.com — In a week where war over WAR broke out at NYBD, I spoke to Vince Gennaro of... Diamond Dollars , and the sabr community again doesn’t get my position on the utilization of statistics NYBD reached out to a MLB executive to see his thoughts on moneyball and advanced metrics. Mind you this is ... (more) MLB Exec: Moneyball is a Flop

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 21 days agoposted this
Link: Rubin chock full of info
theropolitans.com - 24 days ago
Link: Rubin chock full of info
— theropolitans.com — Adam Rubin’s latest blog post is teeming with info from day one of the GM Meetings in... Chicago. In brief… Matt Holliday and Jason Bay are likely too expensive. Mike Cameron is a longshot. The Mets really want to trade Luis Castillo . The free agent catching market is terrible. The ... (more) Link: Rubin chock full of info

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 24 days agoposted this
Alex Gonzalez: Another Short Stop in Boston
boston.sportsthenandnow.com - 25 days ago
Alex Gonzalez: Another Short Stop in Boston
— boston.sportsthenandnow.com — Alex Gonzalez gave the Sox reliable defense and a little pop in his bat. If I told... you that the Red Sox and A-Gon were making some headlines in the Hot Stove column, your eyes would more than likely light up, thinking that the “A-Gon” that I was referring to was Adrian ... (more) Alex Gonzalez: Another Short Stop in Boston

Comments vote down SportsThenandNow SportsThenandNow posted 25 days agoposted this
Mets Exercise Option On Pelfrey And Some Thoughts
metsmerizedonline.com - 27 days ago
Mets Exercise Option On Pelfrey And Some Thoughts
— metsmerizedonline.com — There was a flurry of minor moves yesterday regarding the Mets, as the free agent filing period... continues to move forward. Former Mets who have officially filed now include Brian Schneider, Carlos Delgado, Alex Cora and Ramon Martinez. I believe that out of that group, at least one of ... (more) Mets Exercise Option On Pelfrey And Some Thoughts

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 27 days agoposted this
theropolitans.com - 27 days ago
Four file for free agency
— theropolitans.com — Four 2009 Mets have filed for free agency in the two days after the World Series. Carlos... Delgado and Brian Schneider filed on day one.  Alex Cora and Ramon Martinez filed on day two. Of those four, Cora is the only one possibly returning. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) Four file for free agency

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 27 days agoposted this
nydailynews.com - 27 days ago
Cora, Martinez file on Day 2
— nydailynews.com — Third-nine players filed for free agency on Friday, including Alex Cora and Ramon Martinez . It's Day... 2 of the 15-day period in which eligible players may give notice of their election of free agency. To date, 118 players have filed for free ... (more) Cora, Martinez file on Day 2

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 27 days agofound this
Back-up middle infielder situation...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 29 days ago
Back-up middle infielder situation...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — James Kannengieser of Amazin Ave. posted a great article on Alex Cora . I couldn't agree more... with James in that Cora simply doesn't bring enough to the table for what he cost. Cora has great intangibles and I'm sure he's going to be a very good coach but at 2M or more the talent he brings to ... (more) Back-up middle infielder situation...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 29 days agoposted this
amazinavenue.com - 29 days ago
Alex Cora Fascination
— amazinavenue.com — Maybe people are sick of reading about the intangibles topic but it is one that continues to... fascinate me.  Adam Rubin's late season report that Alex Cora will likely be re-signed and subsequent fan support for bringing back Cora is the latest ... (more) Alex Cora Fascination

Comments vote down Mets Fever found this 29 days agofound this