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This DayIn Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-28-09
nleastchatter.com - 31 hours 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 31 hours agoposted this
Artest Correct About New York Pressure
nybaseballdigest.com - 2 days ago
Artest Correct About New York Pressure
— nybaseballdigest.com — This is probably the first and only time you will hear the name Ron Artest on this... site. After all, what does the loony forward for the Lakers have to do with baseball? Nothing, but his comments about playing in New York are telling and should be examined. When Artest said free agents ... (more) Artest Correct About New York Pressure

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 2 days agoposted this
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The Turkey Day Edition 11-26-09
nleastchatter.com - 3 days ago
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The Turkey Day Edition 11-26-09
— nleastchatter.com — Happy Thanksgiving to all you Mets fans out therein both the real world and in cyber land.... While writing this column I came to think ” Damn this past season was a true turkey for the Mets .” We had everything from injuries to Ramon Martinez at shortstop, A failed experiment with ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The Turkey Day ...

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 3 days agoposted this
Daniel Cabrera looking for a home...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 3 days ago
Daniel Cabrera looking for a home...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — I've heard people refer to Daniel Cabrera as the right handed Oliver Perez, a ton of talent... that always teasing teams into believing he's on the verge of a break out only to disappoint with his wildness. Omar Minaya admitted last off-season he was keeping an eye on Cabrera's progress in ... (more) Daniel Cabrera looking for a home...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 3 days agoposted this
Locals Playing the Market
nybaseballdigest.com - 4 days ago
Locals Playing the Market
— nybaseballdigest.com — In prior offseason you would see the local teams focus on a player and go “all out”... to bring them in the fold. This offseason I get the sense we will see the market develop and then teams will attempt to execute their plan. Brian Cashman already has told the agents for all the big ... (more) Locals Playing the Market

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 4 days agoposted this
Minaya, Hendry scouring for suckers
tedquarters.net - 5 days ago
Minaya, Hendry scouring for suckers
— tedquarters.net — OK, so first there were rumors of a three-team deal between the Mets, Cubs and Blue Jays... that would send Luis Castillo to the Cubs, Milton Bradley to the Blue Jays, and Lyle Overbay to the Mets. Then someone bothered asking the Blue Jays and it was ... (more) Minaya, Hendry scouring for suckers

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 5 days agofound this
Adios Amigo: Omar Vizquel and the Chicago White Sox conspiracy
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com - 5 days ago
Adios Amigo: Omar Vizquel and the Chicago White Sox conspiracy
— bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com — In the land of "bring back all the players from the 90's," isn't it apropos that Omar... Vizquel would spurn the Indians for the Chicago White Sox? After all, it was the Chicago White Sox that posed the biggest threat to the Indians in that strange world that saw the Indians win title after ... (more) Adios Amigo: Omar Vizquel and the Chicago White Sox ...

Comments vote down LouBoudreau LouBoudreau posted 5 days agoposted this
Vizquel to the White Sox
baseballmusings.com - 5 days ago
Vizquel to the White Sox
— baseballmusings.com — Omar Vizquel moves to the White Sox as he signs as a free agent . Vizquel will... provide experience as a backup in the infield where newly acquired Mark Teahen will play third, Alexei Ramirez will be at shortstop and Gordon Beckham will switch from third to second. Omar doesn’t ... (more) Vizquel to the White Sox

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 5 days agoposted this
amazinavenue.com - 6 days ago
Reader Poll: Omar's Future
— amazinavenue.com — Given how Omar Minaya kept his job, despite a massive shift in popular opinion last season, I'm... wondering how fans view this coming season in relation to his job security. Please read all of the options before voting. Poll Under what ... (more) Reader Poll: Omar's Future

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 6 days agofound this
metsfansforever.com - 6 days ago
In Omar I Trust
— metsfansforever.com — Author: Lenny Chiarello Regardless of all the harsh press that he gets, I still admire Omar Minaya... . In my early teens, I grew up with Steve Phillips and Jim Duquette at GM. I did see a pennant, but I also did see Mo Vaughn, Jeremy Burnitz , Robbie Alomar , and Victor  ... (more) In Omar I Trust

Comments vote down metsfansforever metsfansforever posted 6 days agoposted this
Castillo still a hard move...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 8 days ago
Castillo still a hard move...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — The Mets entered last off-season with the goal of trading Luis Castillo and when their efforts failed... to move him, they entered the season with him as their starting 2B. But a year later in which Castillo put up stellar table setter numbers, played the entire season healthy and is only owed ... (more) Castillo still a hard move...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 8 days agoposted this
Omar to see Delgado...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 8 days ago
Omar to see Delgado...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — As I see it there are four issues in play with Carlos Delgado, which makes it understandable... that their torn over what direction to take. 1) They are going to be hard pressed to replace a healthy Delgado's production in the middle of the line-up. 2) At 37 y/o his first two seasons with the ... (more) Omar to see Delgado...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 8 days agoposted this
Minaya to speak with Delgado
newsday.com - 8 days ago
Minaya to speak with Delgado
— newsday.com — Omar Minaya already has said he plans to speak with Delgado about a possible return for next... season. (more) Minaya to speak with Delgado

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 8 days agofound this
Josh Johnson Could be Avaliable
nybaseballdigest.com - 8 days ago
Josh Johnson Could be Avaliable
— nybaseballdigest.com — According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com , the Marlins and Josh Johnson have been unable to reach... a contract extension, that could force the Marlins deal him before he becomes a free agent in 2011. All the way back on October 22, I wrote a post on SevenTraintoShea.com , saying that Johnson ... (more) Josh Johnson Could be Avaliable

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 8 days agoposted this
We Want Action, Not Words
metsmerizedonline.com - 8 days ago
We Want Action, Not Words
— metsmerizedonline.com — As we all know by now, Wallace Matthews wrote yet another column bashing the Mets. And we,... as fans, have every right to be angry. We have every right to boycott Matthews and use our Newsday for our fireplaces. But did we even take the time to consider that maybe, just maybe, Wallace Matthews ... (more) We Want Action, Not Words

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 8 days agoposted this
Matthews : Mets Should Give Up On 2010
cantstopthebleeding.com - 8 days ago
Matthews : Mets Should Give Up On 2010
— cantstopthebleeding.com — Whether Newsday’s Wallace Matthews has become an acolyte of Fantasy Pros911’s Patrick DiCaprio or he merely prefers... the idea of Omar Minaya doing a Donnie Walsh impersonation, I can’t say for sure. But Matthews might’ve actually penned a column rational Mets fans ... (more) Matthews : Mets Should Give Up On 2010

Comments vote down gerardcosloy gerardcosloy posted 8 days agoposted this
Does Bay's slugging outweigh his defense...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 8 days ago
Does Bay's slugging outweigh his defense...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — Rob Bradford of WEEI takes a look at the market for Jayson Bay. The Mets are said... to prefer Matt Holliday but they have also said they will only go so far to obtain the left fielder. If Holliday goes elsewhere then the best alternative is Jayson Bay. Bay's defense is worse then Holliday's and ... (more) Does Bay's slugging outweigh his defense...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 8 days agoposted this
White Sox signing Omar to fix defense
tireball.com - 9 days ago
White Sox signing Omar to fix defense
— tireball.com — On the surface signing Omar Vizquel on the heels of a season in which he hit just... .266/.316/.345 in 177 at-bats while a member of the Texas Rangers may seem like a procedural move to round out the bench. However, this is the Chicago White Sox and while Vizquel will be behind Mark Teahen at third, Al (more) White Sox signing Omar to fix defense

Comments vote down johnnyhair johnnyhair posted 9 days agoposted this
The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
bugsandcranks.com - 9 days ago
The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
— bugsandcranks.com — What they say, and what they actually mean, deciphered by B&C's industry-leading technology.... (more) The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard

Comments vote down bradley12 bradley12 posted 9 days agoposted this
Free Agent Season Has Begun; Shop Early, Shop Often
metsmerizedonline.com - 9 days ago
Free Agent Season Has Begun; Shop Early, Shop Often
— metsmerizedonline.com — Attention, GM shoppers! The Free Agent Warehouse is officially open for business. Throughout our store, you will... find everything to help fix your team. From starting pitchers to power hitters. From bullpen help to role players. Everything is here to satisfy your needs. Please be aware ... (more) Free Agent Season Has Begun; Shop Early, Shop Often

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 9 days agoposted this
Won't take much to out bid the Giants for Molina
metsfever.blogspot.com - 9 days ago
Won't take much to out bid the Giants for Molina
— metsfever.blogspot.com — If you believe the reports, then Bengie Molina is our primary target for catcher this off-season. Molina... was targeted by Omar in 2006 but when the veteran catcher was slow to respond the Mets traded for Paul Lo Duca. Now the team is looking for power from as many positions as possible and not ... (more) Won't take much to out bid the Giants for Molina

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 9 days agoposted this
Hey Marty Noble, Why The Dig?
metspolice.com - 9 days ago
Hey Marty Noble, Why The Dig?
— metspolice.com — This kinda bugged me all day....from Marty Noble on MLB.com.   Why the dig at blogs? So... now the talk-show callers and out-of-loop bloggers can watch.  The Mets may not sign any of the players that the public has deemed "must-haves." But they will continue to do what they have done ... (more) Hey Marty Noble, Why The Dig?

Comments vote down MetsPolice MetsPolice posted 9 days agoposted this
The Difference Between The Mets and Winners
feedproxy.google.com - 9 days ago
The Difference Between The Mets and Winners
— feedproxy.google.com — Recognize this, Met fans? Well, you shouldn’t… Why did the 2009 New York Mets miss the playoffs... this year? It’s a question that everyone asks, everyone answers, but is much simpler than most people think. The Mets missed the playoffs because they did not have ... (more) The Difference Between The Mets and Winners

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 9 days agoposted this
Cyrano de Wilpon
metstradamus.blogspot.com - 10 days ago
Cyrano de Wilpon
— metstradamus.blogspot.com — (Our story begins with Matt Holliday returning to his crib after beers with the fellas ...) MH:... Don't forget, McGwire's the designated driver tonight. See you later, party animals. OM: Hello Mr. Holliday. MH: Oh! You're here. Well, talk. I will ... (more) Cyrano de Wilpon

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 10 days agofound this
At Midnight Omar Turns Into A Pumpkin
metsmerizedonline.com - 10 days ago
At Midnight Omar Turns Into A Pumpkin
— metsmerizedonline.com — Tonight when the clock strikes twelve, general managers everywhere will begin negotiating with free agents of their... liking. The exclusive window for teams to negotiate with their own free agents expires at midnight tonight, beginning what will be another busy and very active hot stove season ... (more) At Midnight Omar Turns Into A Pumpkin

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 10 days agoposted this
Mets vow to spend on free agents, but how much, whom?
newsday.com - 10 days ago
Mets vow to spend on free agents, but how much, whom?
— newsday.com — Omar Minaya must cast a wider net to see how he can repair a fractured team that... went 70-92 this season. (more) Mets vow to spend on free agents, but how much, whom?

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 10 days agofound this
Bengie Molina to the Mets
athbaseball.com - 10 days ago
Bengie Molina to the Mets
— athbaseball.com — 'The Great Gazoo' says that Bengie Molina will sign with the Mets........... Gazoo on B. Molina -... "He's hit well in a tougher ballpark to hit than Citi Field..... the Mets have a need..... Omar Minaya has liked him for years..... the time is ripe." When The Great Gazoo speaks, we listen.... ... (more) Bengie Molina to the Mets

Comments vote down Around The Horn Around The Horn posted 10 days agoposted this
cleveland.com - 10 days ago
Sandy Alomar Jr. talked his way back to Cleveland
— cleveland.com — Alomar, one of the most popular Indians ever, played in Cleveland from 1990 through 2000. He won... AL Rookie of the Year, a Gold Glove and helped the Indians win five AL Central Division titles and reach the World Series in 1995 and 1997. (more) Sandy Alomar Jr. talked his way back to Cleveland

Comments vote down The Tribe Daily found this 10 days agofound this
The Return of Sandy Alomar Jr.
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com - 10 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 10 days agoposted this
Heyman on Halladay
nleastchatter.com - 11 days ago
Heyman on Halladay
— nleastchatter.com — Major League Baseball’s Ryan Seacrest, Jon Heyman , discusses among other things the Roy Halladay situation. Here... is the most obvious reason the Yankees (or Red Sox) may now finally have a legit shot to trade for arguably baseball’s best pitcher: New Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos ... (more) Heyman on Halladay

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 11 days agoposted this
Do The Mets Want to Win?
mysportsrumors.com - 11 days ago
Do The Mets Want to Win?
— mysportsrumors.com — Really, it’s a serious question. Do the New York Mets really want to be a winning team?... Ken Rosenthal of FOXsports.com is reporting that the Mets have signed Dave Jauss to be their bench coach for the 2010 season. Jauss is an experienced bench coach but is far from the most qualified.  ... (more) Do The Mets Want to Win?

Comments vote down mysportsrumors mysportsrumors posted 11 days agoposted this
Sandy Alomar Jr. Bails Out On Minaya And The Mets
metsmerizedonline.com - 11 days ago
Sandy Alomar Jr. Bails Out On Minaya And The Mets
— metsmerizedonline.com — According to Paul Hones of the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the Cleveland Indians have announced that Sandy... Alomar Jr. has left the Mets to become their their first base coach in 2010. Alomar, 43, was named manager Manny Acta’s first base coach today. The former All-Star will also ... (more) Sandy Alomar Jr. Bails Out On Minaya And The Mets

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 11 days agoposted this
Cleveland Indians name Sandy Alomar Jr. first base coach
cleveland.com - 11 days ago
Cleveland Indians name Sandy Alomar Jr. first base coach
— cleveland.com — Sandy Alomar Jr. is returning to the Indians as the first base coach... (more) Cleveland Indians name Sandy Alomar Jr. first base coach

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 11 days agofound this
Links: Mets roundtable discussion, parts I and II
theropolitans.com - 12 days ago
Links: Mets roundtable discussion, parts I and II
— theropolitans.com — Brian Costa, the Mets beat reporter for NJ.com , asked Greg and Jason from Faith and Fear... in Flushing , Eric from Amazin’ Avenue and myself to participate in a roundtable discussion about the Mets offseason. Here’s Part I , where we answer “What would it take for you to go into next season ... (more) Links: Mets roundtable discussion, parts I and II

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 12 days agoposted this
Mets roundtable discussion, part two: On Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel's future with the club
nj.com - 12 days ago
Mets roundtable discussion, part two: On Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel's future with the club
— nj.com — With the hot stove league upon us, I asked four independent Mets bloggers for their thoughts on... the state of the team and some of the decisions the Mets will face in the weeks and months ahead. (more) Mets roundtable discussion, part two: On Omar Minaya and ...

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 12 days agofound this
The Regression Of Omar Minaya
metsmerizedonline.com - 12 days ago
The Regression Of Omar Minaya
— metsmerizedonline.com — In all of sports, players regress and at least to me it seems that baseball players regress... more than athletes of any other sport. Baseball players regress for any number of reasons: age, injury, failure to adjust to change in the game, etc… What you don’t normally see is regression of ... (more) The Regression Of Omar Minaya

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 12 days agoposted this
Pearlman To Mets : Eschew Holliday, Pursue Figgins
cantstopthebleeding.com - 12 days ago
Pearlman To Mets : Eschew Holliday, Pursue Figgins
— cantstopthebleeding.com — Like the rest of you, “The Bad Guys Won” author Jeff Pearlman has read speculation surrounding the... Mets’ interest in free agent OF Matt Holliday , but strongly urges Omar Minaya to turn his attention in the direction of…. a third-baseman? If I know the Mets (and, ... (more) Pearlman To Mets : Eschew Holliday, Pursue Figgins

Comments vote down gerardcosloy gerardcosloy posted 12 days agoposted this
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-16-09
nleastchatter.com - 12 days ago
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-16-09
— nleastchatter.com — To start this column, I would just like to say “ WELCOME HOME WALLY BACKMAN !!!” We... have certainly missed your presence. Now it is time to brush off the cobwebs and prove to this organization that you are the right man to unseat General Chaos - oops I meant Jerry Manuel. It’s ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-16-09

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 12 days agoposted this
Mets Need: Pitching!
nleastchatter.com - 13 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 13 days agoposted this
Troublesome Quotes In Joel Sherman's Post Article
metspolice.com - 13 days ago
Troublesome Quotes In Joel Sherman's Post Article
— metspolice.com — Here's a really good read ....that won't help you sleep at night.  Joel Sherman breaks down the... winter meetings and there's two troublesome quotes. An agent said, “You might not like what Omar had done in the past, but he was always aggressive and decisive. He looked old, beaten and ... (more) Troublesome Quotes In Joel Sherman's Post Article

Comments vote down MetsPolice MetsPolice posted 13 days agoposted this
nypost.com - 14 days ago
Opportunities knock for Yanks & Mets as others tighten fists
— nypost.com — Nevertheless, what if the slugger-hungry Mets were to agree to take on Arroyo, a flyball pitcher who... could be an innings-eater in their big park, and Taveras as a fourth outfielder if the Reds would deal Phillips? In return, Cincinnati would have to ... (more) Opportunities knock for Yanks & Mets as others ...

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 14 days agofound this
Is Thole in trouble in Venezuela?
theropolitans.com - 15 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 15 days agoposted this
thetribedaily.com - 15 days ago
Rule V Discussion, Winter Leagues and Omar
— thetribedaily.com — Discussion on the Rule V draft eligible players and 40 man roster moves, Winter and Fall league... statistics and performances, and the possibilities of Glory Days reunion back in Cleveland. Oh my Omar.. (more) Rule V Discussion, Winter Leagues and Omar

Comments vote down npcPronk29 npcPronk29 posted 15 days agoposted this
newsday.com - 15 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 15 days agofound this
2010 Top Free Agents the Mets should avoid at all costs
metscitiblog.com - 15 days ago
2010 Top Free Agents the Mets should avoid at all costs
— metscitiblog.com — I am going to run through the Top 6 free agents I think the Mets should not... sign.  I am singling out specific players from the Top 50 list from MLBTR .  They will cover positions where the Mets have question marks.  Much like the Do Not Call Registry, here is my Do Not Call ... (more) 2010 Top Free Agents the Mets should avoid at all costs

Comments vote down bdepersis bdepersis posted 15 days agoposted this
Mets all in on Lackey ?
metsfever.blogspot.com - 15 days ago
Mets all in on Lackey ?
— metsfever.blogspot.com — According to David Lennon of Newday the Mets plan to be serious bidders on starting pitcher John... Lackey. The Angels ace is the top free agent pitcher on the market and many immediately dismissed the Mets chances because of there lack of stomach for bidding wars, which seemed to be reinforced ... (more) Mets all in on Lackey ?

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 15 days agoposted this
Odds and Ends
nleastchatter.com - 15 days ago
Odds and Ends
— nleastchatter.com — Omar to fly to PR to watch Delgado play (Brian Costa) Mets to suspend participation in the... VSL to consolidate all of their players in DR (Brian Costa) Mets may be interested in Ben Sheets (Ahn.com) (more) Odds and Ends

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 15 days agoposted this
Francoeur will return...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 15 days ago
Francoeur will return...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — I thought Jeff Francoeur was one of the few bright spots this year for the NY Mets,... so it came as a surprise to hear many fans express apprehension about Frenchy's future with the team. At the end of the season there was discussion that the club could offer him an extension beyond his ... (more) Francoeur will return...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 15 days agoposted this
Omar to keep a close eye on Delgado...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 15 days ago
Omar to keep a close eye on Delgado...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — Omar Minaya isn't ruling out bringing back Carlos Delgado, in Sept. it seemed like a fore gone... conclusion that Delgado would not return. But the Mets need to keep all there options open, especially with their dire need for power and lets not forget how Pedro embarrassed them this year. Pedro ... (more) Omar to keep a close eye on Delgado...

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 15 days agoposted this
Could Omar Y Amigos Return to Cleveland?
lebrownstown.com - 15 days ago
Could Omar Y Amigos Return to Cleveland?
— lebrownstown.com — First it was Kenny’s Kids, a Sunday interview session with the popular former center fielder for the... Tribe and then Omar took over. At the time the older fans had plenty to enjoy with perennial playoff teams and an atmosphere that rivaled any in professional sports at the time. Now every ... (more) Could Omar Y Amigos Return to Cleveland?

Comments vote down LeBrownsTown LeBrownsTown posted 15 days agoposted this
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