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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 ?
Hot Stove Update: Heilman, Halladay, Bay, Swisher
Hot Stove Update: Heilman, Halladay, Bay, Swisher
metsmerizedonline.com — A recap of today’s hot stove news. According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Cubs have traded Aaron Heilman to the Diamondbacks for prospect LHP Scott Maine and 1B Ryne White. Heilman finished 2009 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 70 relief appearances. The Cubs may have ... (more) Hot Stove Update: Heilman, Halladay, Bay, Swisher
At Midnight Omar Turns Into A Pumpkin
At Midnight Omar Turns Into A Pumpkin
metsmerizedonline.com — Tonight when the clock strikes twelve, general managers everywhere will begin negotiating with free agents of their liking. The exclusive window for teams to negotiate with their own free agents expires at midnight tonight, beginning what will be another busy and very active hot stove season ... (more) At Midnight Omar Turns Into A Pumpkin
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
Hot Stove News: Latest On Jason Marquis, Roy Halladay
Hot Stove News: Latest On Jason Marquis, Roy Halladay
metsmerizedonline.com — Some fresh news to report that involves a few names that may be of interest to Mets fans. On Friday, the excursive window that teams have to negotiate with their own free agents comes to an end. You can expect things to really start reaching a frenzied peak after that. Today, Bart ... (more) Hot Stove News: Latest On Jason Marquis, Roy Halladay
Dave Jauss Named Bench Coach – Mets Fans Excited
Dave Jauss Named Bench Coach – Mets Fans Excited
metsmerizedonline.com — Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has reported that Dave Jauss has been named bench coach for the New York Mets. He writes, Dave Jauss is the Mets’ new bench coach, according to major-league sources. An announcement is expected Wednesday or Thursday. Jauss, 52, previously has worked as a ... (more) Dave Jauss Named Bench Coach – Mets Fans Excited
Sandy Alomar Jr. Bails Out On Minaya And The Mets
Sandy Alomar Jr. Bails Out On Minaya And The Mets
metsmerizedonline.com — According to Paul Hones of the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the Cleveland Indians have announced that Sandy Alomar Jr. has left the Mets to become their their first base coach in 2010. Alomar, 43, was named manager Manny Acta’s first base coach today. The former All-Star will also ... (more) Sandy Alomar Jr. Bails Out On Minaya And The Mets
Beware Of The Blob!
Beware Of The Blob!
metsmerizedonline.com — Is your head spinning yet? We live in the age of the 24 hour news cycle thanks to the internet, but somehow when it comes to the hot stove season, it’s more like a 24 minute news cycle. Case in point, the Matt Holliday rumors. Everyone who has an inkling, a feeling or a thought ... (more) Beware Of The Blob!
Mets Reportedly Interested In Ben Sheets
Mets Reportedly Interested In Ben Sheets
metsmerizedonline.com — Corine Gatti of AHN has some new information about former Brewers ace, Ben Sheets. Sheets’ agent Casey Close said that his client is returning. “We have already heard from a number of teams inquiring about Ben’s health and availability for 2010,” Close told ... (more) Mets Reportedly Interested In Ben Sheets
Holliday Will Sign With Yankees, Angels Or Red Sox
Holliday Will Sign With Yankees, Angels Or Red Sox
metsmerizedonline.com — Via MLBTR , I came across this article on Fox Sports by Jon Paul Morosi who surmises that free agent outfielder Matt Holliday is on his way back to the American League. He specifically cites the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox as the three finalists for ... (more) Holliday Will Sign With Yankees, Angels Or Red Sox
Mets Trying To Pull Another Vladimir Guerrero
Mets Trying To Pull Another Vladimir Guerrero
metsmerizedonline.com — Last month, during a much ballyhooed appearance with Mike Francesa on WFAN, Omar Minaya and Jeff Wilpon seemed to indicate that the Mets would be major players in the free agent market this winter. They stated that their the top targets would be a number two starting pitcher and a big time ... (more) Mets Trying To Pull Another Vladimir Guerrero
No Gold For The Mets
No Gold For The Mets
metsmerizedonline.com — The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced today and unfortunately no Mets were honored for outstanding defense. David Wright who had won two straight gold glove awards in 2007 and 2008, was supplanted by Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals at third base. Wright committed 18 ... (more) No Gold For The Mets
If Randy Wolf Was Mets Top Acquisition, Would You Be Satisfied?
If Randy Wolf Was Mets Top Acquisition, Would You Be Satisfied?
metsmerizedonline.com — In the last five days, I hear the name of Randy Wolf more often when it comes to the Mets pursuit of a number two starter, than this years pick of the litter, John Lackey. Earlier today I posted about the Mets being concerned about the potential for an arm injury with regard to John Lackey, ... (more) If Randy Wolf Was Mets Top Acquisition, Would You Be ...
Mets Meeting With Agent Scott Boras Tonight
Mets Meeting With Agent Scott Boras Tonight
metsmerizedonline.com — According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, Mets general manager Omar Minaya is meeting with Scott Boras tonight. I would assume this is simply just one of thirty such “meet and eats” Boras will be having this month as most teams attempt to get a handle on what they might ... (more) Mets Meeting With Agent Scott Boras Tonight
Matt Holliday – He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Matt Holliday – He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
metsmerizedonline.com — The Mets would love to have Matt Holliday penciled into their Opening Day lineup next season, but the question is; Does Matt Holliday want to play for the Mets? According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday , he has a source who has told him that Matt Holliday’s top two choices in free ... (more) Matt Holliday – He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Like It Or Not, Castillo Is As Good As Gone
Like It Or Not, Castillo Is As Good As Gone
metsmerizedonline.com — Deal with it Mets fans. They say where there’s smoke there’s fire, and right now there is an inferno raging where Luis Castillo is concerned. Debating whether Luis Castillo should stay or go has been a fun and interesting exercise for Mets fans lately, but the fact of the matter ... (more) Like It Or Not, Castillo Is As Good As Gone
Mets Meet With Cuban Phenom, But Was It Just For Appearances Sake?
Mets Meet With Cuban Phenom, But Was It Just For Appearances Sake?
metsmerizedonline.com — The Mets finally met with sought after lefthander Aroldis Chapman and his agent on Friday. According to Newsday, but it was unclear if they discussed financial parameters with the 21-year-old Cuban defector. Chapman began meeting with several teams on Wednesday when he arrived in New ... (more) Mets Meet With Cuban Phenom, But Was It Just For ...
Mets Minor Leaguer Dead From Heart Attack
Mets Minor Leaguer Dead From Heart Attack
metsmerizedonline.com — Sad news Mets fans… The New York Mets are reporting that minor league pitcher Rafael Castro has died of an apparent heart attack. He was just 18 years old. Castro died Friday at the Mets’ academy in Carabobo, Venezuela. The Mets announced his death Saturday. Castro had spent ... (more) Mets Minor Leaguer Dead From Heart Attack
Red Sox To Make Offer For Carlos Beltran?
Red Sox To Make Offer For Carlos Beltran?
metsmerizedonline.com — On Sunday, I was surprised to read an article from Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald which started out as a knock on Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, who has fallen out of his good graces because of his UZR rating. His column takes a surprising twist when he suggests that Carlos ... (more) Red Sox To Make Offer For Carlos Beltran?
N.Y. Mets hitting coach Howard Johnson gives World Series analysis
tcpalm.com — GAME 2 I felt the game turned for New York in the top of the fifth when AJ Burnett got Shane Victorino to pop out to A-Rod with Carlos Ruiz at second base and two outs. The Phillies blinked and Burnett settled in at that point. Pitching is what wins ... (more) N.Y. Mets hitting coach Howard Johnson gives World ...
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