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Toronto Bue Jays---Hot Stove Preview

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:58:06 +0000

The Blue Jays should get the Roy Halladay mess cleaned up before the time bomb explodes. The lesson learned by the plight of the Twins with Johan Santana should provide enough reason as to the danger of waiting. All things being equal, the Blue Jays aren't that bad.

PRINCEOFNEWYORK posted 45 hours ago from paullebowitz.com

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Andrew Marchand Blog

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:25:45 +0000

Of all the things the Mets need, the biggest is a No. 2 starter. The best one of those on the market is John Lackey. If the Mets' signed Lackey, 31, they would go into nearly 40 percent of their games with the superior starter. Besides being a perfect complement to Johan Santana, he has a ...

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The Return of Sandy Alomar Jr.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0000

Is it sad that the biggest cheer on opening day of the 2010 Cleveland Indians' season is going to be reserved for the Tribe's new first base coach? Yesterday, manager Manny Acta announced in a surprise move that former Indians backstop Sandy Alomar Jr. would be taking over the duties as first ...

LouBoudreau posted 2 days ago from bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com

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Where Should Fantasy Baseball Owners Draft Johan Santana in 2010?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:07:13 +0000

Johan Santana had long been considered the best pitcher in baseball. From 2004-2008 there wasn’t a pitcher who could touch him, posting some remarkable numbers, especially when you consider that he called the AL home up until 2008: Struck out 200 or more batters every season Had a ...

joed86 posted 3 days ago from metsmerizedonline.com

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Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:25 +0000

This winter will be the last time the Blue Jays will have the opportunity to trade Halladay and receive top value back. If they wait until the 2010 trading dealine, then teams won't have to give up the farm because they know the Jays will be forced to trade Halladay.

adamb77 posted 2 days ago from theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com

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Another Takahashi available...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:33:00 +0000

Japanese veteran pitcher Hisanori Takahashi has declared himself a free agent and will seek a contract in the MLB. The 34 y/o left hander in 159 starts has a lifetime record of 69 and 60 with an ERA of 3.80. In an interview with NPB Tracker he says he prefers to be a starter. The agency that ...

edfever posted 3 days ago from metsfever.blogspot.com

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Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:46 +0000

And he's been saying it for several months according to the New York Post. He was born on and still lives on Staten Island. He likes the ballpark. He's buddies with former Brave and current Met Jeff Francoeur. Makes sense...

The Hardball Times found this 2 days ago on bases.nbcsports.com

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Let’s Talk About # 2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:47 +0000

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 ...

realdirtymets posted 11 days ago from nleastchatter.com

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Here’s An Overlooked Reason Why Lackey’s The Man

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:00:48 +0000

John Lackey? Roy Halladay? Both are All-Star caliber pitchers. Both could elevate the Mets to the level where we expect them to be. Signing Lackey and trading for Halladay would look lovely, but we know that’s not happening. After all, the Wilpons are our owners. Acquiring one of ...

joed86 posted 5 days ago from metsmerizedonline.com

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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE DAMN I FEEL SO SKEEVEY EDITION 11-11-09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:47:32 +0000

MIKE FRANCESSA IS RIGHT !!! There I said it !!! - and I feel so dirty by admitting it ! But after listening to the fat man’s daily five hour exercise in megalomania I came away with a sense that he is some sick and twisted way actually trying to help us Mets fans . First off Mike ...

realdirtymets posted 10 days ago from nleastchatter.com

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MLB Execs Think Lackey Is Coming To New York

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:49 +0000

According to an article by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com , a recent survey polled 20 MLB executives (general managers, assistant GMs, etc.) on a number of topics, including where they believe free agent pitcher John Lackey will sign. They also revealed their thoughts on the possible length ...

joed86 posted 10 days ago from metsmerizedonline.com

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News: Brewers Trade Hardy, get Gomez

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:00:29 +0000

According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers have traded J.J. Hardy for former Met Carlos Gomez. The Twins originally acquired Gomez in the Johan Santana trade, and scored the winning run against the Tigers that clinched the American League Central last month.

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Is Thole in trouble in Venezuela?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Prospect Josh Thole is playing winter ball in Venezuela. But due to the recent rash of kidnappings, among other things, the Mets may call their young catcher back early. From the NY Times … The Mets are consulting with Major League Baseball’s security department and intend to provide ...

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In Retrospect: The 2002 Twins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:01:40 +0000

As I promised (threatened?) earlier, I am planning to spend the offseason examining notable Twins teams and former players. First up, let's look at the 2002 Twins. It was the first Twins team to make the playoffs since 1991, and the last Twins team to win a postseason series. They finished ...

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Mets Need: Pitching!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:03 +0000

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 ...

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Joel Pineiro » Statistics » Batting | FanGraphs Baseball

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:47 +0000

Analysis: While tossing a career-high 214 innings, Pineiro won 15 games, produced a 3.53 ERA, struck out 105 and walked 27. His 1.14 walk-to-innings ratio was the best in the league, and Pineiro also ranked first in the majors with a 2.73-to-1 ground ball-to-fly ball ratio last season. Pineiro ...

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The Mets Need To Take a # 2

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 19:26:47 +0000

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Re-Re-Visiting the Santana Trade

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:41:20 +0000

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 ...

BillZe posted 13 days ago from myteamrivals.typepad.com

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Twins Spending Habits

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 15:25:02 +0000

Rob Neyer takes a very nice shot at the Twins’ spending habits : No, the difference between Cuddyer’s salary and his value is not a great deal of money. But the Twins have a history of overspending on decent players while complaining about the high price of truly great players. ...

StatsGuru posted 12 days ago from baseballmusings.com

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Brian Cashman

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:34 +0000

Matsui ready to move on if necessary ...respect that.'' The Yankees haven't disclosed those plans, but at the general managers' meetings last week in Chicago , Brian Cashman made it clear that standout postseasons by any player won't influence his decisions. He also reiterated that the Yankees ...

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