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No Castillo three-way being discussed
No Castillo three-way being discussed
theropolitans.com — I’m sure you’ve all read this: Cubs explore Bradley deal that would net Castillo . Well, now read this: Rangers won't do three-way Bradley deal . Welcome to Hot Stove Season, where I won’t believe anything until the papers are signed. I like talking about them on Twitter as hypotheticals and ... (more) No Castillo three-way being discussed
How Mets fans view Luis Castillo [Image]
How Mets fans view Luis Castillo [Image]
theropolitans.com — [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) How Mets fans view Luis Castillo [Image]
Link: Part V of blogger roundtable
Link: Part V of blogger roundtable
theropolitans.com — Head over to NJ.com to check out the fifth and final portion of the blogger roundtable. Today we answered , “If the Mets do not sign John Lackey, which other free-agent pitcher do you think would be the best fit for them?” My answer is kind of a mess, but you’ll get the point. Thanks to ... (more) Link: Part V of blogger roundtable
Showdown: Santos’ OBP vs. Molina’s OBP [Graph]
Showdown: Santos’ OBP vs. Molina’s OBP [Graph]
theropolitans.com — The Mets need a catcher.  Bengie Molina is available.  The Mets will likely be interested. Say the Mets sign Molina and pair him with Omir Santos as the Mets catchers in 2010, can you imagine the battle to keep their combined OBP above .600? Here is a chart with Santos’ and Molina’s ... (more) Showdown: Santos’ OBP vs. Molina’s OBP [Graph]
Phrases I hate during hot stove season
Phrases I hate during hot stove season
theropolitans.com — Here is a list of phrases I find are overused and stupid during this insane season of hot stove baseball Rumor Interested in Could Look at Anonymous sources Major-league sources Insider(s) Pursue Possible Likely Unlikely I apologize in advance if I use these in any ... (more) Phrases I hate during hot stove season
‘69 Mets locker room after winning the World Series [Video]
‘69 Mets locker room after winning the World Series [Video]
theropolitans.com — This is just too cool. This seems to be the NBC feed, with no commercials, which is awesome. Also, note the insanity on the field.  Could you imagine if they still allowed that? [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) ‘69 Mets locker room after winning the World Series [Video]
Link: Roundtable Part IV
Link: Roundtable Part IV
theropolitans.com — Head over to NJ.com for Part IV of the blogger roundtable. Today we answered , “Could you live with Daniel Murphy starting at first base if the Mets sign Matt Holliday or Jason Bay to play left field? If not, what should the Mets do at first base?” Thoughts? [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) Link: Roundtable Part IV
A message from Wally [Video]
A message from Wally [Video]
theropolitans.com — [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) A message from Wally [Video]
Link: Part III of blogger roundtable
Link: Part III of blogger roundtable
theropolitans.com — Head over to NJ.com to read Part III of the Mets blogger roundtable. Today we answered, “If the Mets spend big on one free agent this winter -- and, obviously, there are only three high-priced options here: Matt Holliday, John Lackey or Jason Bay -- who do you think it should be and why?”  ... (more) Link: Part III of blogger roundtable
Report: Mets hire Jauss as bench coach
Report: Mets hire Jauss as bench coach
theropolitans.com — The Mets will announce a hiring of Dave Jauss as Jerry Manuel’s new bench coach, according to Ken Rosenthal’s sources .  A Daily News report also tabbed Jauss for the Mets last week. Jauss was hired by Manuel in 1988 as a manager in the Montreal Expos system. He has worked as first base ... (more) Report: Mets hire Jauss as bench coach
Coaching News: Backman in Brooklyn, Teufel in Binghamton and Alomar Jr. in Cleveland
Coaching News: Backman in Brooklyn, Teufel in Binghamton and Alomar Jr. in Cleveland
theropolitans.com — Three coaching moves for the Mets organization today.  Two in and one out. Wally Backman was officially announced as the manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, a minor league affiliate to the Mets. Tim Teufel , another ‘86-er, was hired as manager of the Double-A Binghamton Mets. And ... (more) Coaching News: Backman in Brooklyn, Teufel in Binghamton ...
Links: Mets roundtable discussion, parts I and II
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
Painting the stairwells at Citi Field
Painting the stairwells at Citi Field
theropolitans.com — The Mets Police has a tip from a fan that the stairwells at Citi Field are being painted orange. When I was walking out of Citi Field for the last time in mid-August, I remember remarking to my mother and two friends, “Man, these stairwells are ugly!  Couldn’t they have painted the ... (more) Painting the stairwells at Citi Field
Mets possible spring training schedule
Mets possible spring training schedule
theropolitans.com — According to Spring Training Online , here is the Mets tentative spring training schedule for the 2010 season.  This is not official, as the Mets haven’t released the schedule and I would wait for that before making any hotel reservations or flights. But here is a possible schedule…  ... (more) Mets possible spring training schedule
One reason why trading Castillo & signing Hudson is a bad idea
One reason why trading Castillo & signing Hudson is a bad idea
theropolitans.com — If the Mets manage to trade Luis Castillo and bring in Orlando Hudson to play second base, it will happen one of two ways.  In both ways, it looks like the Mets get screwed. Way 1: The Mets trade Castillo first, then attempt to sign Hudson. Why it’s bad:   Tons of reports say ... (more) One reason why trading Castillo & signing Hudson is a ...
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