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Re-Re-Visiting the Santana Trade
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Boy, things have changed a lot since the last time I did an analysis of the deal that sent Johan to the other New York team. Now that Carlos Gomez has been banished to the land of cheese and bratwurst, there really isn't anyone left. Where did everybody go? Carlos Gomez: Well, we know ... (more) Re-Re-Visiting the Santana Trade
The Mets Need To Take a # 2
nleastchatter.com — What? You were thinking something else? The Mets starting pitching staff is in some ways “Johan Santana and the rest.” Santana is coming off what by many statistical measures (IP, W, K/9, BB/9, K/BB, BAA, WHIP) was his worst season as a full time starter, and even at his worst ... (more) The Mets Need To Take a # 2

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Re-Re-Visiting the Santana Trade
The Mets Need To Take a # 2
Twins quit on centerpiece of Santana deal real quick
stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com — There's nothing more frustrating to me than knee-jerk reactions to the performances of young baseball players. No one quits faster on young talent than baseball teams. Andy Marte, Dan Johnson, and at one point, Adam Lind was in this boat before the Blue Jays decided to give him more than 400 ... (more) Twins quit on centerpiece of Santana deal real quick
The Brewers Dismantling And Mess
paullebowitz.com — The trade of JJ Hardy to get the hit-or-miss Carlos Gomez is curious. Gomez will either be a superstar of flame out. It can now officially be said that the Twins got nothing from the Mets for Johan Santana. And when--not if--Ken Macha is fired, Willie Randolph will have giant mess to clean up. (more) The Brewers Dismantling And Mess
Mets former prospect Carlos Gomez shipped to the Brewers
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — Now the twins have no one on there major league roster from the Santana trade with Carlos Gomez being shipped for J J Hardy (more) Mets former prospect Carlos Gomez shipped to the Brewers
Carlos Santana Named Eastern League POY
Carlos Santana Named Eastern League POY
waitingfornextyear.com — In what is a relatively bad day for Indians fans, we can at least take solace in the fact that we have one of the top prospects in baseball in Carlos Santana. The young catcher continues to rack up awards, with his latest just being released today as Santana was named Topps/Minor League Player ... (more) Carlos Santana Named Eastern League POY
J.J. Hardy Traded To Twins For Carlos Gomez…
3rdstringsafety.com — Ok, What? From Rotoworld : Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that the Brewers have traded J.J. Hardy to the Twins for Carlos Gomez. Hardy was a goner with the Brewers committing to Alcides Escobar at shortstop and the Twins have long been a rumored destination for him, so this deal makes ... (more) J.J. Hardy Traded To Twins For Carlos Gomez…
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
baseballmusings.com — With the Yankees winning the World Series Wednesday night, the 2008 season comes into sharper focus. The New York front office took a step back that year to be able to put themselves in a position to win in 2009. The decision not to trade for Johan Santana paid off. Brian Cashman allowed the ... (more) One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
Big Z
Big Z
nleastchatter.com — With the off-season rumor mill already swirling, (our off-season started mid-summer unfortunately), I am disappointed not to hear more about the Mets pursuit of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano. While it’s true Big Z is coming off a down year, I see him being a perfect fit here in Queens.  ... (more) Big Z
Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
kingsofkauffman.com — The concept of trading Joakim Soria was tossed out earlier in the year, and is certainly not a new or groundbreaking idea. However recently the idea of the Royals trading their elite closer has started to gain some new momentum. For me the idea is terribly flawed. Trading Joakim Soria is ... (more) Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
If Citi Field Is A Pitchers Park Why Aren’t Mets Going After Top Pitchers?
If Citi Field Is A Pitchers Park Why Aren’t Mets Going After Top Pitchers?
metsmerizedonline.com — As we all know by now Citi Field is a pitchers park. It has a big outfield and 16 foot fences on the outfield walls. The Wilpons decided when building a new ball park for the Mets to play in that they wanted a pitchers park for the Mets. I’m sure if you ask David Wright he will tell ... (more) If Citi Field Is A Pitchers Park Why Aren’t Mets Going ...
The New York Mets:  Not as bad as you think…
The New York Mets: Not as bad as you think…
nleastchatter.com — <!– @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –> Watching last night’s Monday Night Football game, the ESPN announcing team (which, by the way, is INFINITELY BETTER with Jon Gruden) I wish Gruden could do play-by-play for my life. continuously discussed ... (more) The New York Mets: Not as bad as you think…
How good is John Lackey...
How good is John Lackey...
metsfever.blogspot.com — The Mets need a top of the rotation starter, a solid #2 to slide in behind Johan Santana. Whether they'll admit it or not, the rotation behind Santana even when it was healthy had too many variables to be considered a pitcher oriented club. Many want the Mets to sign John Lackey regardless ... (more) How good is John Lackey...
Brandon Webb to be retained, Uncle Floyd released
Brandon Webb to be retained, Uncle Floyd released
nleastchatter.com — Well I guess we can cross Brandon Webb off our list of available pitchers As per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Arizona Diamondbacks part owner Ken Kendrick addressed the teams future future. He said that the team has “every intention” of exercising Brandon Webb’s ... (more) Brandon Webb to be retained, Uncle Floyd released
Twins Gomez feels 'sorry' for former Met teammates
Twins Gomez feels 'sorry' for former Met teammates
nydailynews.com — When the Mets proudly introduced Johan Santana as their new ace, nobody thought that the young outfielder the Mets had traded away for him would be chugging celebratory champagne before Santana ever got another taste of the playoffs.  ... (more) Twins Gomez feels 'sorry' for former Met teammates
I’m Reading: about Johan and Gomez, and Errors
I’m Reading: about Johan and Gomez, and Errors
metsblog.com — In a post to Metstradamus , John wonders what Omar Minaya has learned about being GM since joining the Mets. Rob Neyer of ESPN.com looks back on why the Yankees didn’t trade for Johan Santana , and how it has played out for them so far.  ... (more) I’m Reading: about Johan and Gomez, and Errors
Go-Go Gomez feels sorry for the Mets
Go-Go Gomez feels sorry for the Mets
theropolitans.com — In no way, shape or form would I ever undo the Mets trade of Johan Santana.  Two surgeries or no surgeries, Santana has meant more to the fans of the Mets than Carlos Gomez (and those three other guys) ever will. But, it was quite sad to watch Go-Go Gomez slide across home plate on ... (more) Go-Go Gomez feels sorry for the Mets
Dewayne Wise Will Probably Command More Money Than Johan Santana and Alex Rodriguez Combined
Dewayne Wise Will Probably Command More Money Than Johan Santana and Alex Rodriguez Combined
mouthpiecesports.com — In a move sure to rock this winter’s baseball landscape, White Sox outfielder Dewayne Wise declared free agency today , thus making the 31-year-old career .216 hitter free to explore employment options outside the city of Chicago. Wise, as ... (more) Dewayne Wise Will Probably Command More Money Than Johan ...
Eastern League Top 20 Prospects
baseballamerica.com — Akron led the Eastern League virtually from start to finish, winning 89 games and then claiming the league championship by beating Connecticut in four games. The Aeros had a solid crop of prospects, with league MVP Carlos Santana leading the way. ... (more) Eastern League Top 20 Prospects
Blaming Money
Blaming Money
baseballmusings.com — Nick blames the Yankees financial resources for the Twins defeat (emphasis added). Major League Baseball’s failure to create a remotely even playing field is rather egregious, and I think it’s pretty sad that at this point it is widely accepted. The Yankees’ $201 million ... (more) Blaming Money
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