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Mets talking Overbay in three-way-deal?
Mets talking Overbay in three-way-deal?
nybaseballdigest.com — According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Mets,Blue Jays, and Cubs are talking a three-way-deal that would send one of the most unpopular Mets in Luis Castillo to Chicago. The Cubs would send Milton Bradley to Toronto, and the Mets would receive Lyle Overbay and his 1 year $7 million ... (more) Mets talking Overbay in three-way-deal?
Mets in 3 Way Talks for Overbay
Mets in 3 Way Talks for Overbay
nybaseballdigest.com — Ken Rosenthal is reporting the framework for a potential three way deal between the Mets, Cubs, and Blue Jays with Milton Bradley going to the Blue Jays, Luis Castillo to the Cubs, and Lyle Overbay to the Mets. Overbay would be the perfect one year stopgap at first base. He only has one ... (more) Mets in 3 Way Talks for Overbay

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Mets talking Overbay in three-way-deal?
Report: Bradley talks involve Blue Jays, Mets, Rays
28 minutes ago at Circling The Bases
Mets in 3 Way Talks for Overbay
Rosenthal: Mets, Jays and Cubs working on 3-way Deal
30 minutes ago at MetsBlog.com
Rumor: 3-Way Deal… Casting off Castillo?
35 minutes ago at The Real Dirty Mets Blog
Bradley Being Discussed In Three-Way Deal
mlbtraderumors.com — A very interesting idea is being reported by Ken Rosenthal : a three-way deal, with Milton Bradley going to the Blue Jays, Luis Castillo to the Cubs, and Lyle Overbay to the Mets. Rosenthal said "The teams indeed have discussed the framework of such ... (more) Bradley Being Discussed In Three-Way Deal
Rumor: 3-Way Deal… Casting off Castillo?
Rumor: 3-Way Deal… Casting off Castillo?
feedproxy.google.com — According to Ken Rosenthal’s sources , the Cubs, Blue Jays, and Mets have discussed the possibility of a three way trade. The Cubs would sent Milton Bradley (2 years/$21m) to the Blue Jays, the Mets would send Luis Castillo (2 years/$12m) to the Cubs, and the Jays would send Lyle Overbay ... (more) Rumor: 3-Way Deal… Casting off Castillo?
Snyder debunks notion of rehab setback
Snyder debunks notion of rehab setback
mlb.mlb.com — Chris Snyder's health became a topic recently when the D-backs and Jays apparently were closing in on a deal, which would have sent him to Toronto in exchange for first baseman Lyle Overbay, before talks stalled. (more) Snyder debunks notion of rehab setback
Source: Red Sox on Halladay’s list
fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — According to a source familiar with the situation, the Red Sox are one of the teams Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay has identified as a club he would accept a trade to. Halladay has a no-trade clause in his current deal, which will pay ... (more) Source: Red Sox on Halladay’s list
From Schneider to Snyder
From Schneider to Snyder
metsmerizedonline.com — It’s a no doubter that Brian Schneider will not be returning to the Mets in 2010. (And rightfully so) He spent some time on the disabled list, along with his fellow Mets, and when he did get a chance to play he was sub-par. He got passed over for the starting job by two rookie catchers. ... (more) From Schneider to Snyder
MLB: Buster Olney looks at where the top available aces, including Roy Halladay, Javier Vazquez ...
insider.espn.go.com — More than 125 pitchers will be available in the winter after all the free-agent filings and non-tenders are completed. But far too few front-line starting pitchers -- the kind who can lead a pitching staff through a long summer, the type who can ... (more) MLB: Buster Olney looks at where the top available aces, ...
D-Back/Jays Deal on Hold…For Now
D-Back/Jays Deal on Hold…For Now
bluejays.gearupforsports.com — My latest Blue Jays article "D-Back/Jays Deal on Hold…For Now" Please take a read and pass it along to your friends. Thanks. (more) D-Back/Jays Deal on Hold…For Now
That's it? That's your theory?
That's it? That's your theory?
taoofstieb.blogspot.com — So at some point in his Declaration of Principles call over the weekend, Alex Anthopoulos noted that he wanted to build (NOT re-build, goddamnit!) the Jays with trades, the draft, free agents, international signings, and minor league free agents. That's Alex the Ant's plan. Beautifully fucking ... (more) That's it? That's your theory?
Roy Halladay Hostage Situation Underway
Roy Halladay Hostage Situation Underway
310tojoba.blogspot.com — The ticker tape from Friday's parade probably still hasn't been totally cleaned up and already the musings about whether Roy Halladay will be a Blue Jay are underway again. So much for easing into the offseason speculation. A contract extension for Halladay is an unlikely scenario, ... (more) Roy Halladay Hostage Situation Underway
The Man Behind the Curtain Goes to Work
The Man Behind the Curtain Goes to Work
bluejayhunter.com — Occasionally it's best not to know what's going on behind the scenes. Unfortunately for the Toronto Blue Jays, over the course of this past season the disarray and inner workings of their organization were revealed for all to see. Now, Alex Anthopoulos has the dubious task of taking his place ... (more) The Man Behind the Curtain Goes to Work
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Bradley to the Blue Jays for Roy Freaking Halladay?
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Bradley to the Blue Jays for Roy Freaking Halladay?
bleachernation.com — In the hot stove season, you will be confronted with many rumors. Many are plausible, many are not. Many lead to movement, many do not. You will have to judge for yourself how legitimate you feel a given rumor is. I’ll try to give you a head’s up on legitimacy, but I also feel it is ... (more) Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Bradley to the Blue Jays ...
Jays Call Of Chris Snyder Trade
Jays Call Of Chris Snyder Trade
drunkjaysfans.com — According to the Arizona Republic , concerns about the surgically repaired back of D-bags catcher Chris Snyder have caused the Jays back (zing!) out of trade talks. “Snyder underwent a microdiscectomy surgery, a procedure that is designed to relieve ... (more) Jays Call Of Chris Snyder Trade
Alex Anthopoulos Lays Out His Vision
battersbox.ca — Alex Anthopoulos has completed his due diligence with the players, coaches, other GM and agents and he held a conference call today to answer questions about his plans.  The conference call can be heard here .  The call is 35 minutes long.  ... (more) Alex Anthopoulos Lays Out His Vision
Jays may consider trading Halladay
Jays may consider trading Halladay
mlb.mlb.com — By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com 11/07/09 8:55 PM EST TORONTO -- Alex Anthopoulos finally did away with the suspense and agreed on Saturday afternoon to discuss the immediate and long-term direction of the Blue Jays. It was a topic the new general manager ... (more) Jays may consider trading Halladay
Catcher Heading North?
Catcher Heading North?
baseballmusings.com — The Arizona Republic reports a rumor that the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are trying to work a deal that would send catcher Chris Snyder to Toronto for first baseman Lyle Overbay . The Toronto Star gets a no comment out of the Blue Jays GM . The Arizona Republic reported Saturday such a trade ... (more) Catcher Heading North?
Another possible trade that could impact the Mets..
Another possible trade that could impact the Mets..
metsfever.blogspot.com — The D-Backs and Blue Jays are discussing a trade in which the Jays would receive C Chris Snyder while the D-Backs would obtain 1B Lyle Overbay. If the trade goes through the Jays would have their catcher and would no longer be looking at Rod Barajas. The Mets have supposedly have targeted ... (more) Another possible trade that could impact the Mets..
backs, Jays deal on hold
backs, Jays deal on hold
arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com — By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com 11/08/09 2:39 PM EST PHOENIX -- A potential deal between the D-backs and Blue Jays that would have sent Chris Snyder to Toronto and Lyle Overbay to Arizona has been put on hold, a Major League source said Sunday. The two ... (more) backs, Jays deal on hold
75 to 88 Wins in 2 Simple Steps
battersbox.ca — It's easier than you might think. Step 1: Do Nothing The Jays won 75 games last year, but Pythagoras suggests they should have won 83 (actually, 83.5 to be more precise). The only significant non-random factor that affects a team's deviation from ... (more) 75 to 88 Wins in 2 Simple Steps
Alex the Builder
Alex the Builder
taoofstieb.blogspot.com — I suppose I would quibble with the semantics of it all. "....Anthopoulos characterizes the Blue Jays as a team that's building, rather than rebuilding. "I think when people talk about a rebuild, it would be tearing down a team and trading away numbers of players. I don't know that we have ... (more) Alex the Builder
More Hints That Halladay Will Be Traded
More Hints That Halladay Will Be Traded
nleastchatter.com — Doc Holliday “Why Kate, you’re not wearing a bustle. How lewd.” -Doc Holliday That’s a Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in Tombstone quote. It has nothing to do with Roy Halladay. I just like the line. But according to The Canadian Press , new Toronto Blue ... (more) More Hints That Halladay Will Be Traded
The Alex Anthopoulos State of the Franchise Conference Call
The Alex Anthopoulos State of the Franchise Conference Call
bluejayhunter.com — I woke up this morning wondering if Alex Anthopoulos had forgotten all about his promise to address the "state of the franchise" this week and give fans an update on which direction the Toronto Blue Jays would be taking. After dragging in the city's best writers in on their weekend off, most ... (more) The Alex Anthopoulos State of the Franchise Conference Call
Alex Anthopoulos
Alex Anthopoulos
fan590.com — Conference Call with the Blue Jays General Manager (more) Alex Anthopoulos
Halladay trade likely as Jays look to rebuild
nationalpost.com — The Toronto Blue Jays are looking long-term towards becoming a contending team again, likely without ace pitcher Roy Halladay. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said as much in a conference call on Saturday prior to his departure to meet his ... (more) Halladay trade likely as Jays look to rebuild
The Canadian Press: Anthopoulos looking to make Blue Jays a sustained winner, won't take ...
google.com — 3 hours ago TORONTO Alex Anthopoulos unveiled his long awaited blueprint for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and a by-product of his ambitious philosophy is likely more waiting for fans desperate to see a winner. The rookie general manager from ... (more) The Canadian Press: Anthopoulos looking to make Blue ...
Blue Jays, D'Backs talking
Blue Jays, D'Backs talking
novafantasysports.com — Update: Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic is reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in discussions about a possible trade . The D'Backs would send C Chris Snyder to the Jays for 1B Lyle Overbay.Snyder would fit well with the Jays since they may need a new ... (more) Blue Jays, D'Backs talking
D-Backs discussing Snyder-for-Overbay swap
azcentral.com — Miguel Montero's breakout season has made Chris Snyder the Diamondbacks' catcher most likely to be traded this off-season, and Snyder's name popped up this weekend in a rumor that just might have legs. Baseball sources said the Diamondbacks are ... (more) D-Backs discussing Snyder-for-Overbay swap
Jays talking Chris Snyder
Jays talking Chris Snyder
firebrandal.com — Boston whiffed on J.J. Hardy. Might another whiff be coming? The Arizona Diamondbacks are talking to the Toronto Blue Jays about catcher Chris Snyder. This is not the first time Snyder has come up at Fire Brand. I was on shift at Rotoworld .com when the news broke, and here’s what I ... (more) Jays talking Chris Snyder
Blue Jays, D'Backs Discussing Chris Snyder
mlbtraderumors.com — MLBTR has learned that the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are in trade talks for catcher Chris Snyder . Snyder would be a good fit for the Jays, who have catcher Rod Barajas eligible for free agency. The 28-year-old Snyder hit .200/.333/.352 for the ... (more) Blue Jays, D'Backs Discussing Chris Snyder
The Yankees as World Champions: bad for baseball?
bluejayhunter.com — Today the Yankees enjoyed a lavish ticker-tape parade down Broadway Avenue celebrating their 27th World Series Championship. While most folks in New York came out in droves to celebrate, the rest of the baseball world basically rolled their eyes and said "not again". After watching the ... (more) The Yankees as World Champions: bad for baseball?
Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule
macho-row.blogspot.com — First game against Yankees is March 4, 2010. A quick post to tell you that the 2010 spring training schedule is now officially up on Phillies .com . The Phillies will open with an exhibition game against Florida State University on March 3 and play the Yankees the following day at home in ... (more) Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule
Millar Files for Free Agency: Toronto will not Re-Sign
bluejays.gearupforsports.com — My latest Blue Jays article "Millar Files for Free Agency: Toronto will not Re-Sign". Please take a read and pass it along to your friends. Thanks. (more) Millar Files for Free Agency: Toronto will not Re-Sign
For sale: One Blue Jays fan, slightly used
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com — Meet Joel Timmerman. For more than 20 seasons — the last 16 of which have led to no playoff appearances — he’s been a dedicated Toronto Blue Jays fan. That might end soon, as Joel is shopping for a team that won’t “bail ... (more) For sale: One Blue Jays fan, slightly used
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
Hermida, Hardy and...Halama?
taoofstieb.blogspot.com — As god is my witness, I thought the stories about the Jays scouting John Halama were just a throw away joke. Not so funny, though, is it? Now mind you, we were the ones who for two years defended the low-risk signings of Ohka/Thompson/Zambrano, and we still would. And to be honest, if we hear ... (more) Hermida, Hardy and...Halama?
Reviewing Pre-Season Predicted Standings
camdencrazies.com — The baseball season has ended, so it’s time to look back at how badly my pre-season predictions went. Making guesses about the future is hard: I got 3 out of the 4 AL playoff teams correct (though I had the Sox with the AL East title and the Yanks as the WIld Card team), but only 1 of the ... (more) Reviewing Pre-Season Predicted Standings
Twigs For the Stove
Twigs For the Stove
seamheads.com — First off, congratulations to the Yankees. I’m not a Yankee hater, due to their tradition mainly. I’m not big on the fact that they spent so much and won, but when you look at how often they spent a ton and lost, you can see that’s not completely the reasoning. Besides, ... (more) Twigs For the Stove
Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir off waivers from Cardinals
Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir off waivers from Cardinals
bluejays.gearupforsports.com — My latest Blue Jays article "Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir off waivers from Cardinals. Please take a read and pass it along to your friends. Thanks. (more) Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir off waivers from Cardinals
The bad news sure can pile up
The bad news sure can pile up
taoofstieb.blogspot.com — We've been otherwise engaged in earning a living for the past week, and so here we are, trying to sift through the piles of disconcerting and discouraging news from the past week. Frankly we don't even know where to begin, or whether if we've already whinged electronically about half this ... (more) The bad news sure can pile up
Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir From Cardinals
mlbtraderumors.com — The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir off of waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Left-handed pitcher Bill Murphy was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Hoffpauir. Hoffpauir, 26, is an intriguing ... (more) Blue Jays Claim Hoffpauir From Cardinals
Cardinals release Brad Thompson, make roster trims
baseballthinkfactory.org — In an attempt to cleanup their 40-man roster for the offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals made a series of moves this morning that included releasing reliever Brad Thompson. The roster moves started last night with Jarrett Hoffpauir being picked up ... (more) Cardinals release Brad Thompson, make roster trims
$200 million buys a World Series Championship
$200 million buys a World Series Championship
bluejayhunter.com — Very quickly, congratulations to the New York Yankees on becoming World Series champs. There was nothing overly dramatic about Game Six or the series in general, however good for the Yankees on coming out on top. But for the New York Yankees organization, anything less than a championship ... (more) $200 million buys a World Series Championship
A two-sentence post on....the end of the season
A two-sentence post on....the end of the season
taoofstieb.blogspot.com — Congratulations to the New York Yankee$, Major League Baseball's 2009 Champions. But was it just me, or was that one of the coldest, most un emotional post-game celebrations - both on the field and in the stands - in the history of the World Series? (more) A two-sentence post on....the end of the season
Jarrett Hoffpauir claimed by Blue Jays
Jarrett Hoffpauir claimed by Blue Jays
futureredbirds.net — Per the Blue Jays official Twitter feed. Hoffpauir had a nice little rebound season for Memphis, hitting .299/.367/.496 in 375 at-bats. The equivalent is a .713 OPS. The problem is he was repeating triple-A, was 26 years old, and at least ... (more) Jarrett Hoffpauir claimed by Blue Jays
If New York Yankees need him, A.J. Burnett says he'll be available in relief
nydailynews.com — plans to be available out of the bullpen for the final two games of the Series, having thrown only 53 pitches on Monday night. Burnett has made four career relief appearances, the last coming in 2008 with the Blue Jays . "I just want the ball again," ... (more) If New York Yankees need him, A.J. Burnett says ...
Cardinals release Brad Thompson, make roster trims
stltoday.com — ST. LOUIS — In an attempt to cleanup their 40-man roster for the offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals made a series of moves this morning that included releasing reliever Brad Thompson . The roster moves started last night with Jarrett ... (more) Cardinals release Brad Thompson, make roster trims
Vernon Wells To Have Wrist Surgery
Vernon Wells To Have Wrist Surgery
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — "The buzz over the weekend had the Toronto Blue Jays trying to ship Vernon Wells and his huge contract to the Chicago Cubs for Milton Bradley in what would amount to an exchange of each other's problems. Cubs officials dismissed that trade talk, but there is more news on Wells. The Toronto ... (more) Vernon Wells To Have Wrist Surgery
Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
bleachernation.com — There are so many Chicago Cubs rumors to report in this post that you are hereby forewarned about the semi-stream of consciousness that will follow. ESPNChicago’s Bruce Levine recently held a chat, which produced a whole lot of Chicago Cubs rumor nuggety goodness. Here’s the ... (more) Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
Two Non-World Series Stories
Two Non-World Series Stories
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — While the baseball world waits for tonight's Game 6 between the Yankees and the Phillies, other teams are not standing around doing nothing. The Rays made a trade with the Pirates and a Blue Jay had a surgery that will hopefully help him start earning his pay.The Tampa Bay Rays seem to be run by ... (more) Two Non-World Series Stories
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