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Olney: Halladay Deal Must Happen Before Spring Training
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 15 hours ago
Olney: Halladay Deal Must Happen Before Spring Training
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Buster Olney : Roy Halladay, the All-Star pitcher who has been the subject of much trade... talk since before the July deadline, will not approve any proposed deal after he reports to spring training, according to his representatives. This means that the Blue Jays will either have to work out ... (more) Olney: Halladay Deal Must Happen Before Spring Training

Comments vote down Greg C. Greg C. posted 15 hours agoposted this
mvn.com - 3 days ago
Is Roy Halladay Just Johan Santana 2.0?
— mvn.com — Roy Halladay rumors and discussions are all the rage right now, so the thought of dealing for... him has been on my mind. I'm sure you can guess that I am against a deal for Halladay, unless it comes at the right price. You see, dealing for Roy Halladay is exactly what the Yankees didn't do after ... (more) Is Roy Halladay Just Johan Santana 2.0?

Comments vote down gfertel gfertel posted 3 days agoposted this

Johan Santana Latest Blog Posts

Rumor du jour: Halladay won’t accept a trade after Spring Training
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Olney: Halladay Deal Must Happen Before Spring Training
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This DayIn Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-28-09
nleastchatter.com - 3 days ago
This DayIn Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-28-09
— nleastchatter.com — First off I would like to thank you guys for your kind words during these last 48... hours of my wife and my life. My father in-law is improving thankfully and the doctor feels that in time my father in law will have use of his good hand ( he suffered a massive stroke almost ten years ago ). With ... (more) This DayIn Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-28-09

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 3 days agoposted this
twinstarget.com - 5 days ago
Minnesota Twins' Top 15 Prospects - #15: Deolis Guerra
— twinstarget.com — TwinsTarget kicks off the annual prospect rankings with Deolis Guerra, a young right-hander the Twins acquired from... the Mets in the Johan Santana trade. Despite having loads of upside, Guerra remains one huge question mark. (more) Minnesota Twins' Top 15 Prospects - #15: Deolis Guerra

Comments vote down TwinsTarget TwinsTarget posted 5 days agoposted this
Giving Thanks for the Mets
metsmerizedonline.com - 6 days ago
Giving Thanks for the Mets
— metsmerizedonline.com — Yeah, it’s been difficult being a Mets fan these last few seasons. But that doesn’t mean we... don’t love our team. Here are a few things I am thankful for as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow: David Wright, Carlos Beltran and Johan Santana: Yes, Wright forgot how to hit home ... (more) Giving Thanks for the Mets

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 6 days agoposted this
Miguel Cabrera or Adrian Gonzalez: Who Fits Better Into The Mets’ Future?
metsmerizedonline.com - 6 days ago
Miguel Cabrera or Adrian Gonzalez: Who Fits Better Into The Mets’ Future?
— metsmerizedonline.com — Before you read any further I would like to issue a disclaimer of sorts. Despite all the... buzz around the internet suggesting that Adrian Gonzalez and/or Miguel Cabrera , I don’t believe that either will be traded this off-season. Furthermore, I would like to go out on a limb and ... (more) Miguel Cabrera or Adrian Gonzalez: Who Fits Better Into ...

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 6 days agoposted this
Brett’s Top 10 Plots of the Winter Meetings (7-5)
feedproxy.google.com - 7 days ago
Brett’s Top 10 Plots of the Winter Meetings (7-5)
— feedproxy.google.com — We’re getting closer and closer to the winter meetings as I’m continuing my list of the top... ten stories that should take us into the great December meetings. 7- Are the Tigers going to trade Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson? The cost cutting Tigers are supposedly shopping a ... (more) Brett’s Top 10 Plots of the Winter Meetings (7-5)

Comments vote down Bringing Heat Bringing Heat posted 7 days agoposted this
Pedro Martinez Sighting
macho-row.blogspot.com - 8 days ago
Pedro Martinez Sighting
— macho-row.blogspot.com — AP Photo Pedro Martinez caught up with some of his former Mets teammates over the weekend. Carlos... Beltran demonstrates the proper grip for popping up into a rally killing fly ball as Martinez and Johan Santana point out the problems to Marc Anthony at a charity event held by Beltran for his ... (more) Pedro Martinez Sighting

Comments vote down Macho Row Macho Row posted 8 days agoposted this
paullebowitz.com - 12 days ago
Toronto Bue Jays---Hot Stove Preview
— paullebowitz.com — 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. (more) Toronto Bue Jays---Hot Stove Preview

Comments vote down PRINCEOFNEWYORK PRINCEOFNEWYORK posted 12 days agoposted this
Andrew Marchand Blog
stations.espn.go.com - 12 days ago
Andrew Marchand Blog
— stations.espn.go.com — 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 ... (more) Andrew Marchand Blog

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 12 days agofound this
The Return of Sandy Alomar Jr.
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com - 13 days ago
The Return of Sandy Alomar Jr.
— bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com — 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 ... (more) The Return of Sandy Alomar Jr.

Comments vote down LouBoudreau LouBoudreau posted 13 days agoposted this
Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com - 13 days ago
Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — 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. (more) Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?

Comments vote down adamb77 adamb77 posted 13 days agoposted this
Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets
bases.nbcsports.com - 13 days ago
Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets
— bases.nbcsports.com — 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... (more) Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets

Comments vote down The Hardball Times found this 13 days agofound this
Where Should Fantasy Baseball Owners Draft Johan Santana in 2010?
metsmerizedonline.com - 13 days ago
Where Should Fantasy Baseball Owners Draft Johan Santana in 2010?
— metsmerizedonline.com — 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 ... (more) Where Should Fantasy Baseball Owners Draft Johan Santana ...

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 13 days agoposted this
metsfever.blogspot.com - 14 days ago
Another Takahashi available...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — 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 ... (more) Another Takahashi available...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 14 days agoposted this
Mets Need: Pitching!
nleastchatter.com - 15 days ago
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!

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 15 days agoposted this
Here’s An Overlooked Reason Why Lackey’s The Man
metsmerizedonline.com - 16 days ago
Here’s An Overlooked Reason Why Lackey’s The Man
— metsmerizedonline.com — 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 ... (more) Here’s An Overlooked Reason Why Lackey’s The Man

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 16 days agoposted this
Where Should Fantasy Owners Draft Johan Santana?
rotoprofessor.com - 16 days ago
Where Should Fantasy Owners Draft Johan Santana?
— rotoprofessor.com — 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: (more) Where Should Fantasy Owners Draft Johan Santana?

Comments vote down Rotoprofessor Rotoprofessor posted 16 days agoposted this
Is Thole in trouble in Venezuela?
theropolitans.com - 17 days ago
Is Thole in trouble in Venezuela?
— theropolitans.com — 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 ... (more) Is Thole in trouble in Venezuela?

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 17 days agoposted this
newsday.com - 17 days ago
Brian Cashman
— newsday.com — 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 ... (more) Brian Cashman

Comments vote down Pinstripe Alley found this 17 days agofound this
newsday.com - 17 days ago
Johan Santana
— newsday.com — Mets will be serious bidders for Lackey ...range. The Mets may have too many other needs to... go quite that high. Still, it would be tempting to pair him with Johan Santana as the best 1-2 tandem in the NL East.As for those other holes to fill, Minaya ... (more) Johan Santana

Comments vote down Pinstripe Alley found this 17 days agofound this
New York Mets after Joel Pineiro
sports.yahoo.com - 18 days ago
New York Mets after Joel Pineiro
— sports.yahoo.com — The New York Mets had a dismal season last year and, beyond Johan Santana (notes) , the... team could use a lot of help on the starting pitching front. Rumor has it the team is interested in signing Joel Pineiro (notes) , according to Sports ... (more) New York Mets after Joel Pineiro

Comments vote down The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus found this 18 days agofound this
The case against Lackey came two years ago
riveraveblues.com - 19 days ago
The case against Lackey came two years ago
— riveraveblues.com — Following the 2007 season, the Yankees needed pitching. They’d just been eliminated from the playoffs because their... ace, Chien-Ming Wang , failed twice to hold down the Cleveland Indians. While Wang was still one of the league’s better ... (more) The case against Lackey came two years ago

Comments vote down No, You're a Towel found this 19 days agofound this
Mets hope Santana strategy will work with Halladay
newsday.com - 20 days ago
Mets hope Santana strategy will work with Halladay
— newsday.com — The Mets' farm system is mediocre at best, but then again, it wasn't very good two years... ago, either, and they wound up acquiring Santana from the Twins. (more) Mets hope Santana strategy will work with Halladay

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 20 days agofound this
sportingnews.com - 20 days ago
Mets likely to pass on Holliday, Bay
— sportingnews.com — Sporting News staff reports According to the New York Daily News, free-agent outfielders Jason Bay and Matt... Holliday likely are out of the Mets' price range. They might instead pursue a ... (more) Mets likely to pass on Holliday, Bay

Comments vote down The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog found this 20 days agofound this
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE DAMN I FEEL SO SKEEVEY EDITION 11-11-09
nleastchatter.com - 20 days ago
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE DAMN I FEEL SO SKEEVEY EDITION 11-11-09
— nleastchatter.com — 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 ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE DAMN I FEEL SO ...

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 20 days agoposted this
In Retrospect: The 2002 Twins
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 21 days ago
In Retrospect: The 2002 Twins
— myteamrivals.typepad.com — 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 ... (more) In Retrospect: The 2002 Twins

Comments vote down BillZe BillZe posted 21 days agoposted this
Link: Rubin chock full of info
theropolitans.com - 21 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 21 days agoposted this
MLB Execs Think Lackey Is Coming To New York
metsmerizedonline.com - 21 days ago
MLB Execs Think Lackey Is Coming To New York
— metsmerizedonline.com — 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 ... (more) MLB Execs Think Lackey Is Coming To New York

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 21 days agoposted this
Let’s Talk About # 2
nleastchatter.com - 21 days ago
Let’s Talk About # 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) Let’s Talk About # 2

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 21 days agoposted this
fangraphs.com - 21 days ago
Joel Pineiro » Statistics » Batting | FanGraphs Baseball
— fangraphs.com — 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 ... (more) Joel Pineiro » Statistics » Batting | ...

Comments vote down The Real Dirty Mets Blog found this 21 days agofound this
The View Of The Santana Trade From The Other Side
metspolice.com - 22 days ago
The View Of The Santana Trade From The Other Side
— metspolice.com — Interesting perspective.. Half of package for Santana now has been traded The Twins have traded two of... the four players they got from the Mets for Johan Santana. By JOE CHRISTENSEN, Star Tribune Last update: November 7, 2009 - 9:14 AM Friday's trade for Brewers shortstop  J.J. ... (more) The View Of The Santana Trade From The Other Side

Comments vote down MetsPolice MetsPolice posted 22 days agoposted this
metsblog.com - 22 days ago
News: Brewers Trade Hardy, get Gomez
— metsblog.com — 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 ... (more) News: Brewers Trade Hardy, get Gomez

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 22 days agofound this
Twins Spending Habits
baseballmusings.com - 23 days ago
Twins Spending Habits
— baseballmusings.com — 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. ... (more) Twins Spending Habits

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 23 days agoposted this
Re-Re-Visiting the Santana Trade
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down BillZe BillZe posted 24 days agoposted this
startribune.com - 24 days ago
Twins trade Gomez for Hardy
— startribune.com — Instant analysis of the trade (more) Twins trade Gomez for Hardy

Comments vote down Right Field Bleachers found this 24 days agofound this
The Mets Need To Take a # 2
nleastchatter.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 24 days agoposted this
paullebowitz.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down PRINCEOFNEWYORK PRINCEOFNEWYORK posted 24 days agoposted this
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down long island metfan long island metfan posted 25 days agoposted this
3rdstringsafety.com - 25 days ago
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…

Comments vote down ssj3alucard ssj3alucard posted 25 days agoposted this
stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down SSB SSB posted 25 days agoposted this
Carlos Santana Named Eastern League POY
waitingfornextyear.com - 26 days ago
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

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 26 days agoposted this
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
baseballmusings.com - 26 days ago
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

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 26 days agoposted this
Big Z
nleastchatter.com - 27 days ago
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

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 27 days agoposted this