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The View Of The Santana Trade From The Other Side
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
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

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Twins Spending Habits
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
Re-Re-Visiting the Santana Trade
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
Twins trade Gomez for Hardy
startribune.com — Instant analysis of the trade (more) Twins trade Gomez for Hardy
The Mets Need To Take a # 2
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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…
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 ...
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
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...
2009 Analysis: Johan Santana
2009 Analysis: Johan Santana
metstoday.com — Through the first two months of the 2009 season, Johan Santana was — hands-down — the best pitcher on the planet. In fact, his first ten starts were the stuff of legend, and one of the most auspicious beginnings to a season for any ... (more) 2009 Analysis: Johan Santana
Can the Mets pass up on John Lackey
Can the Mets pass up on John Lackey
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — The guy is a gamer. Having him right next to Santana in the rotation would be sweet! Of course the Mets wont be the only team interested. (more) Can the Mets pass up on John Lackey
Did John Lackey Just Pitch His Way Onto The Mets?
Did John Lackey Just Pitch His Way Onto The Mets?
metsmerizedonline.com — John Lackey has been with the Angels since 2002, when he helped them win the World Series. He has been the heart and soul of their pitching staff for eight seasons. Now he may have thrown his last pitch for Los Angeles/Anaheim/California. Is it possible that his performance for the Angels ... (more) Did John Lackey Just Pitch His Way Onto The Mets?
2010 impact rookies: Carlos Santana
2010 impact rookies: Carlos Santana
hardballtimes.com — Continuing with my look at impact prospects for the 2010 season today we will take a look at Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana . Santana came to the Indians organization in 2008 as part of a deal that sent Casey Blake to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The departure of Victor Martinez all but ... (more) 2010 impact rookies: Carlos Santana
Wanted: players for the Mets Core
Wanted: players for the Mets Core
nleastchatter.com — I’m buying into the “Core” mentality. Since I’ve been hearing term for the past year now more than ever and after watching last nights Philly/Dodger game, I am beginning to realize just how true this term is. So I am putting out the word: The Mets need players, ... (more) Wanted: players for the Mets Core
Johan Santana: King of the Mound!
Johan Santana: King of the Mound!
nleastchatter.com — Jack Moore of fangraphs.com takes a look here at why Johan Santana continues to be successful on the mound. With the amount of HRs and line drives Santana gives up limited, and the amount of essentially automatic outs he induces via the infield fly, Santana’s low amount of ground balls has no ... (more) Johan Santana: King of the Mound!
How Johan Santana Succeeds as a Fly Ball Pitcher
fangraphs.com — As we looked at yesterday with John Lannan, inducing ground balls is a great way to overcome other flaws in a pitcher’s repertoire. Lannan’s ERA stands nearly a run below his career FIP because of his high ground ball rate. Similarly, Joel Piniero had ... (more) How Johan Santana Succeeds as a Fly Ball Pitcher
Santana Ornament Ensures This Holiday Season You Re-Live Mets Suckery
Santana Ornament Ensures This Holiday Season You Re-Live Mets Suckery
legendofcecilioguante.com — The Holidays: A Time to Recall Shattered Dreams A HT to my friend Craig who writes for the esteemed, Cleveland-centric Waiting For Next Year , for this phenomenal find. Apparently, in one of the finer Hallmark locations in the fair state of Ohio, one can purchase a genuine Johan Santana ... (more) Santana Ornament Ensures This Holiday Season You Re-Live ...
Buy Low: Tim Hudson?
Buy Low: Tim Hudson?
nybaseballdigest.com — You probably read the recap over at Metsblog regarding the possibility of Tim Hudson being a free agent this winter. The Braves and Hudson hold a mutual option for $12 million dollars this offseason. You already are hearing rumors Atlanta will be seeking to dump the salaries of either Derek ... (more) Buy Low: Tim Hudson?
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