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Mets desperate for power bat, but face competition
nypost.com — CHICAGO – Omar Minaya has told several of his friends in the industry that he badly wants to add a run-producing bat at either first base and/or left field. He is not alone, however. The Yankees and Red Sox both have left field issues, but ... (more) Mets desperate for power bat, but face competition
MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets
MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets
theropolitans.com — In his “ 2010 Top 50 Free Agents ” post, Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors goes through his personal top 50 free agents from the off-season.  He then posts where he thinks the player will land. Dierkes tabbed No. 1 free agent Matt Holliday as a future-Met.  He also pegged No. 5 Randy ... (more) MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets

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Sherman: Mets desperate for power bat, but face competition
Sherman: NY GM seeks PHB for 1B or LF
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MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets
A Peak Into The Mets Offseason Plan
A Peak Into The Mets Offseason Plan
metsmerizedonline.com — On Friday, veteran sports writer Marty Noble wrote a great column which was featured on mets.com . Noble reveals some of the buzz surrounding the Mets front office, including some potential strategies and even some of the specific players that they may be targeting this offseason. The ... (more) A Peak Into The Mets Offseason Plan
Bridge Collapses In Andorra, Aroldis Chapman Feared OK
Bridge Collapses In Andorra, Aroldis Chapman Feared OK
nleastchatter.com — Bridge near Massana, Andorra The bridge shown above, near Massana, Andorra, collapsed Saturday . There are no reports that Cuban defector, pitcher Aroldis Chapman, was nearby. Thus New York Mets GM Omar Minaya still has the chance to waste $40-$60 million dollars signing the rookie free ... (more) Bridge Collapses In Andorra, Aroldis Chapman Feared OK
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - 11-07-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - 11-07-09
nleastchatter.com — Hang on to your hopes, my friend That’s an easy thing to say, but if your hopes should pass away Simply pretend That you can build them again Look around, the grass is high The fields are ripe, it’s the springtime of my life Ahhh, seasons change with the scenery Weaving ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - 11-07-09
Brett Myers To Be A Free Agent !!
nleastchatter.com — According to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher and Husband of the Year winner, Brett Myers was told today by Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. that the team will not pursue a new contract with him, Myers said that he’s open to starting or relieving with ... (more) Brett Myers To Be A Free Agent !!
Indians hire Pena as key scout
cleveland.indians.mlb.com — By Jason Beck / MLB.com 11/06/09 4:42 PM EST On the same day the Indians began to fill out their coaching staff, they also filled a key scouting role Friday by hiring Ramon Pena as their director of Latin American operations. For Pena, it's a return ... (more) Indians hire Pena as key scout
New York Mets Top 10 Prospects
baseballamerica.com — We ranking the top prospects in New York's farm system and rate the system's best tools. (more) New York Mets Top 10 Prospects
Some More Mets Do-Overs…
metsmerizedonline.com — As reported on MetsBlog , yesterday on MLB Network, Jon Heyman of SI.com said that “ the Mets would love a do-over” with free agent pitcher Randy Wolf. Stop the presses… Exactly what does that mean? Did Heyman get a call before his scheduled appearance from Omar ... (more) Some More Mets Do-Overs…
th the Angels.Mets Hot Stove: Abreu and Putz
th the Angels.Mets Hot Stove: Abreu and Putz
nleastchatter.com — Bobby Abreu has resigned with the Angels. Abreu will be paid $9MM in 2010 and 2011, plus a $1MM buyout of a $9MM option for 2012 that could vest based on plate appearances. The Mets will not pick up J.J. Putz’s option. The Mets have told J.J. Putz that they don’t intend to ... (more) th the Angels.Mets Hot Stove: Abreu and Putz
Don't expect J.J. back...
Don't expect J.J. back...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Adam Rubin takes a first look at the Mets free agents and possible non-tender candidates. Rubin clarifies just how much J.J. will get paid if the Mets pick-up his option and while I'd like to have an elite closer as my set-up man, that's just too much money. I was a huge supporter of the Putz ... (more) Don't expect J.J. back...
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK EDITION 11-05-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK EDITION 11-05-09
nleastchatter.com — Let the day begin Let the horror start Let the fury swell Let the skies all cry Let the day begin !! Let The Day Begin - Samhain Well at least part of this nightmare is over but we all know the pain is gonna fester for the next five months due to The Yankee fans self righteous back ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - THE EMPIRE STRIKES ...
Will Hideki Matsui Be A Met Next Year?
Will Hideki Matsui Be A Met Next Year?
metsfansforever.com — Author: Greg Pomes Thankfully the World Series is finally over, meaning that the 2009 baseball season is over and the Hot Stove season is upon us now.   There is going to be a lot of pressure on the Mets now to improve the team and not just for the way the 2009 season ... (more) Will Hideki Matsui Be A Met Next Year?
How much I’ve been thinking about the Mets
How much I’ve been thinking about the Mets
metsmerizedonline.com — I guess writing for this awesome site has been good for something this off season–it’s forced me to think about the Mets at least once a week. Because honestly, I haven’t been thinking about them much since their season ended a month ago. In fact, since I’m being ... (more) How much I’ve been thinking about the Mets
Analysis: Mets Bullpen
metsfansforever.com — Author: Will Hernandez Last October, Mets GM Omar Minaya was trying to figure out how he was going to revamp his bullpen after another dreadful performance down the stretch. In the last two weeks of the 2008 collapse, the bullpen had a 5.63 ERA. The Mets went 5-8 over that span .  ... (more) Analysis: Mets Bullpen
Twitter Poll: Holliday or Bay (or neither)?
Twitter Poll: Holliday or Bay (or neither)?
theropolitans.com — I took to Twitter to ask that very question. Which outfielder would Mets fans most want to see patrolling the grass in Citi Field next year (or, if they thought the team would be better off without them, why?). Here are some responses… saffir_99 said: Hmm.. Holliday, he could hit and is ... (more) Twitter Poll: Holliday or Bay (or neither)?
Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future
Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future
amazinavenue.com — On July 27, 2002, Omar Minaya, then General Manager of the Montreal Expos, traded Lee Steven, Brandon Phillips , Grady Sizemore , and Cliff Lee to Mark Shapiro's Indians for Bartolo Colon and Tim Drew . In 2002, Major League Baseball owned the ... (more) Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future
Who is the Scariest Met ever?
Who is the Scariest Met ever?
nleastchatter.com — Hey while I was waiting for all the little kids dressed up as everyone from President Obama and Batman and their parents dressed up as everything from Hannah Montana and Uncle Floyd , I started wondering who is the scariest Met ever. I know alot of people would probably say Turk Wendell with ... (more) Who is the Scariest Met ever?
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - The Happy Halloween Edition 10-31-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - The Happy Halloween Edition 10-31-09
nleastchatter.com — Happy Halloween to all my favorite gargoyles & ghouls out there. This year I figured I’d go as something scary for Halloween so I figured I’d go as Jeff Wilpon & Omar Minaya’s love child he looks just like his mother ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - The Happy Halloween ...
Are the Mets good enough to Schmooze Torrealba
Are the Mets good enough to Schmooze Torrealba
metsfever.blogspot.com — I know baseball is a business and money talks but are the Mets really good enough to schmooze things over with Yorvit Torrealba. Just early this month when discussing his pending grievance the catcher made it sound personal, that he felt he had a deal in place and that he was up set over ... (more) Are the Mets good enough to Schmooze Torrealba
Game Preview: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs – 10/31 – 3:30
Game Preview: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs – 10/31 – 3:30
thebullgator.blogspot.com — Heading into the World’s Largest Cocktail Party, let’s look at the positives, shall we.  Florida is behind only Alabama and Auburn in the SEC for total points scored (and the Gators have played one game less).  Each other SEC East team already has at least two losses.  And the ... (more) Game Preview: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs – ...
Mutiny For Dummies
Mutiny For Dummies
metstradamus.blogspot.com — I'd love to play Stratego against the Wilpons ... they'd turn all their pieces facing me to start the game. Not enough that they're bringing in former Diamondback Chip Hale to coach third base, but they're also talking to former Diamondback Bob ... (more) Mutiny For Dummies
Trades Of The Decade: Colon To The Expos
mlbtraderumors.com — From Larry Walker to John Wetteland to Pe dro Martinez , Montreal Expos talent seemed to head south as quickly as the club could develop it. By 2002, it seemed possible that the Expos were playing their final season in Montreal and the threat of ... (more) Trades Of The Decade: Colon To The Expos
Heyman : Mets Re-Introducing Candidate To Breathe Down Omar’s Neck
Heyman : Mets Re-Introducing Candidate To Breathe Down Omar’s Neck
cantstopthebleeding.com — NY Baseball Digest’s Mike Silva has it on good (albeit anonymous) authority Mets GM Omar Minaya is a lousy listener . This winter, Minaya might want to feign fascination with what others in the organization have to say, if not learn to work by committee, as SI.com’s Jon Heyman ... (more) Heyman : Mets Re-Introducing Candidate To Breathe Down ...
A Johnson/Ricco coup coming...
A Johnson/Ricco coup coming...
metsfever.blogspot.com — I'm not really sure why the Wilpon's decided to keep Omar Minaya, is it really his contract extension which equates to little more then what Alex Cora would make in a season or do they want a figure head who could easily become a sacrificial lamb if things go bad. It makes sense from Omar ... (more) A Johnson/Ricco coup coming...
The Mets are setting the stage to fire Omar Minaya
The Mets are setting the stage to fire Omar Minaya
bases.nbcsports.com — It may not happen right now, but according to Jon Heyman's sources, the Mets are putting people in place with the intention of ensuring a smooth transition in the event Minaya is fired early in the 2010 season. Indeed, the source refers ... (more) The Mets are setting the stage to fire Omar Minaya
Mets Preparing For Big Changes?
mostlymets.golddave.com — Lost in all the hoopla of game 1 of the World series was some news out of Mets camp. These are only rumors at this point but are expected to be announced as fact right after the series. The juicier story was reported by Jon Heyman of si.com. Heyman reports that the Mets have talked [...] (more) Mets Preparing For Big Changes?
Maybe Now Omar Will Listen
Maybe Now Omar Will Listen
nybaseballdigest.com — During the summer I was talking to a league source that believed one of Omar Minaya’s biggest failures was that he ignored some of the good baseball people in the Mets organization. One of those people was Sandy Johnson who originally was brought in to mentor Minaya in 2004. I was told ... (more) Maybe Now Omar Will Listen
Mets' maneuvers bad news for Minaya
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Sources say longtime scout Sandy Johnson has agreed to return to the Mets as VP of scouting to continue assisting embattled general manager Omar Minaya after suggesting for weeks he was likely to retire, and some Mets officials believe the unusual ... (more) Mets' maneuvers bad news for Minaya
BREAKING NEWS !!! Kapler re-signs with the  Rays
BREAKING NEWS !!! Kapler re-signs with the Rays
nleastchatter.com — Well so much for the Mets getting Gabe Kapler to man Left field According to the St. Petersburg Times writer , Marc Tompkin, The Tampa Bay Rays Have re-signed outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year, $1.05MM deal. The 34 year old Kapler, hit .239/.329/.439 in less than 300 at bats while playing ... (more) BREAKING NEWS !!! Kapler re-signs with the Rays
Three catchers on Mets radar...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Marty Noble responds to questions in regards to the Mets off-season plans. The Mets are going to be looking for a catcher and according to Noble there are three on their wish list. Bengie Molina is a 35 y/o right handed catcher who is one of the top hitters at the position along with being ... (more) Three catchers on Mets radar...
Metsenfreude
Metsenfreude
fackyouk.blogspot.com — I know there are a handful of Mets fans who read the blog, so I really don't mean to pour salt in the wounds. But how incredible is it that, in a season in which the Metropolitans spent 150 million dollars and lost 92 games due mostly to injuries to essentially every good player on their team ... (more) Metsenfreude
What Have You Learned? Daniel Murphy
What Have You Learned? Daniel Murphy
metstradamus.blogspot.com — What Have You Learned is our very special off-season series that will outline what you've learned, what I've learned, and hopefully what the 2009 Mets have learned about themselves, others, and 2010. Today, in a very special "What Have You Learned", ... (more) What Have You Learned? Daniel Murphy
News: Mets outright Cancel, Valdez, Reyes and Muniz
News: Mets outright Cancel, Valdez, Reyes and Muniz
metsblog.com — The Mets outrighted C Robinson Cancel , SS Wilson Valdez , SS Argenis Reyes and RHP Carlos Muniz to Triple-A yesterday, meaning they have been removed from the 40-man. … from what i can tell, the Mets now have five spots ... (more) News: Mets outright Cancel, Valdez, Reyes and Muniz
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-24-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-24-09
nleastchatter.com — Ugh so the gruesome twosome that are Omar Minaya and Jeff Wilpon are at it again !!! Jeff Wilpon Omar Minaya David Lennon from Newsday via his twitter account,reported that the Mets will not bid anywhere near the $40 - 60 million dollars for cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. So far it ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-24-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-22-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-22-09
nleastchatter.com — “ I guess I have just entered the sixth circle of Hell ! “ That’s the first thing that came to mind when I woke up this morning and turned on the television only to find to my grand ambivalence that the Philadelphia Philthies had clinched the NLCS Crown , bringing them one ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-22-09
Twitter Poll: One move for the Mets, what would it be?
Twitter Poll: One move for the Mets, what would it be?
theropolitans.com — Everyone (OK, maybe not everyone ) wants to run/own/control a team.  I asked my Twitter followers what they would do if they had one move to make for the Mets. Roster move, coaching staff change, uniforms, front office…anything.  Here are some responses… dmoneymania said: Bring ... (more) Twitter Poll: One move for the Mets, what would it be?
Towers to pick around winter meetings
Towers to pick around winter meetings
metsfever.blogspot.com — Regardless of who's in his entourage it's important that Omar has a full staff entering the winter, since this off-season is going to be extremely busy and some of the moves are going to be very creative. One of the guys he has been looking to join his staff is former San Diego Padres GM ... (more) Towers to pick around winter meetings
Takahashi released but why now...
Takahashi released but why now...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Forty year old rookie Ken Takahashi has been let go, in another odd move the Mets have released the veteran Japanese pitcher. Omar and Co. have been long portrayed as the Herman Edwards of roster management, and the timing of the Takahashi release is another head scratcher. Despite being 40 ... (more) Takahashi released but why now...
Picking Up Putz Option Would Be A Waste Of Money
Picking Up Putz Option Would Be A Waste Of Money
metsmerizedonline.com — The recent debate of whether or not the Mets should pick up the $8.6 million dollar option on J.J. Putz shouldn’t even be a debate at all. With all the problems the Mets have right now, why would they even consider paying almost nine million bucks to a setup man who hasn’t ... (more) Picking Up Putz Option Would Be A Waste Of Money
IF THIS POST SEASON HAS PROVED ANYTHING, IT’S WE’RE NOT THAT FAR BEHIND
kranepoolsociety.com — I have to confess, I haven’t thought about the Mets offseason plans too much lately. What with the Giants and Rangers playing lights out and the Celtics getting ready to start the season with so much fire power a date with the Hollywood Fakers in the ... (more) IF THIS POST SEASON HAS PROVED ANYTHING, IT’S WE’RE NOT ...
How Does Bernazard With Boras Impact Mets?
How Does Bernazard With Boras Impact Mets?
nybaseballdigest.com — So Tony Bernazard is about to join the Scott Boras Corporation. Apparently Boras is going to elicit Bernazard’s help in stealing Latin clients away from the competition. Knowing Bernazard’s history of how he poisoned the Mets organization I wonder if he will do the same with Boras ... (more) How Does Bernazard With Boras Impact Mets?
Read: Disturbing Situation, Who is the Real GM of the Mets?
213milesfromshea.metsblog.com — Over at Fan Huddle , I just wrote an article about a disturbing situation that occurred this week. In a report by Peter Gammons, it has become unclear who the real GM is. He states that it really is Jeff Wilpon, with Minaya more as a puppet to accept criticism for bad decisions. This could do ... (more) Read: Disturbing Situation, Who is the Real GM of the Mets?
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-16-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-16-09
nleastchatter.com — Good Afternoon all. Well what can I say about last nights Dodgers/ Phillies game except I’m not rooting for any team for the rest of this post season because whoever I root for ends up losing ( See Twins, Minnesota and Rockies, Colorado ) . And If I do root even half heartedly for the ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-16-09
Jeff Wilpon The Real Mets General Manager?
Jeff Wilpon The Real Mets General Manager?
metsmerizedonline.com — This is a story making the rounds on the web the last 2 days and it has really started to pick up steam. According to ESPN.com’s Peter Gammons, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon is the real general manager for the New York Mets and Omar Minaya is just a puppet, designed to take the heat when ... (more) Jeff Wilpon The Real Mets General Manager?
Minaya a Figurehead?
Minaya a Figurehead?
baseballmusings.com — Matt Cerrone reacts to Peter Gammons telling Michael Kay that Jeff Wilpon is the GM of the Mets : …i don’t know what it is, but something is off with the Mets… …maybe it’s financial, maybe it isn’t, maybe gammons is right, maybe he isn’t… who knows… but, what i do know is, teams that win ... (more) Minaya a Figurehead?
My Morning in Exile
My Morning in Exile
hardballtimes.com — If anyone cares, I finished season three of "The Wire" last night. It just gets better and better, as you all said it would. Again, no spoilers for those of us who haven't seen it all yet, but I will offer a question: why on Earth didn't HBO do an Omar/Brother Mouzone spinoff? If people watched ... (more) My Morning in Exile
Gammons: Jeff Wilpon is GM of the Mets
Gammons: Jeff Wilpon is GM of the Mets
metsblog.com — Yesterday, ESPN.com’s Peter Gammons told 1050 ESPN Radio that Jeff Wilpon is the real GM of the Mets, not Omar Minaya . The show’s host, Michael Kay, asked Gammons if the Mets will look to hire hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo , saying, ... (more) Gammons: Jeff Wilpon is GM of the Mets
Give Minaya His Man
blog.nj.com — Ron Jenkins / McClatchy-Tribune Lost in the Billy Wagner may-or-may-not retire storyline that's floated around lately, you probably missed the news that Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo will not return to his post in 2010 after what Evan ... (more) Give Minaya His Man
Is Jeff Wilpon the real GM?
Is Jeff Wilpon the real GM?
theropolitans.com — This is just strange.  But I’m not really surprised. From Justin Terranova in the NY Post … Peter Gammons today called owner Jeff Wilpon the general manager, and said Omar Minaya is only "out there to take the heat." Gammons, as heard on the Michael Kay Show on 1050 ESPN ... (more) Is Jeff Wilpon the real GM?
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