nydailynews.com - 10/17/2009
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Here are a few random items ...
* The Mets will close spring training on the Gulf Coast side of the state, capping exhibition play with an April 2 game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.
* Manny Acta , a potential third base coach candidate, has a pair of managerial interviews. He'll meet with Cleveland officials in addition to Houston's front office.
* While the Mets know they need to get an upgrade in power in left field or first base, I get the sense it will be in the outfield. ...
rotoprofessor.com - 10/16/2009
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rotoprofessor.com —
...you must consider how the Mets will fill
their many voids. One such void is at first
base, with the 37-year old Carlos Delgado highly unlikely to return and Daniel Murphy proving last season that he just does not have the bat to be utilized as a full-time corner infielder...
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Could Ike Davis be the Mets 2010 First Baseman?
metsfansforever.com - 10/15/2009
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metsfansforever.com —
Author: Drew Costello Unfortunately for Mets fans, there
was no playoff baseball in 2009. While fans of
teams who are still alive in the playoffs think about this year, All other fans only have the future to look forward to. The Mets have an abundance of players in the Arizona Fall League and ...
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Mets Fall Ball Update
faithandfear.blogharbor.com - 10/17/2009
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faithandfear.blogharbor.com —
Pedro Martinez mowed down his opponent. Then the
Dodgers picked apart Chase Utley and the Phillies' bullpen.
There was the added bonus of learning Kobe Bryant grew up a Mets fan and seeing that somewhere in this world it's still summer. Game Two of the NLCS unfolded beautifully for my purposes, ...
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Who Can It Be Now?
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Platoon at 1B new LF...
Mets Fever —
... While the Mets know they need to get an upgrade in power in left field or first base, I get the sense it will be in the outfield. There's little sense blocking prospect Ike Davis by signing a first baseman to a multi-year deal. I'm told the Mets likely will trade for a righty-hitting first baseman with a short-term commitment to pair with Daniel Murphy in 2010. source Daily News ...
News: Acta Could Return to Mets
MetsBlog.com —
... Adam Rubin, in a post to his blog for the Daily News, says that former Nationals manager Manny Acta could return to the Mets as their third base coach. ...
Odds & Ends: Mets, Yankees, Brewers
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Adam Rubin at the New York Daily News hears that the Mets want to acquire a right-handed first baseman to complement Daniel Murphy in 2010. Rubin anticipates that the team's bigger move will be adding a power-hitting outfielder though. ...
Buzz: Rockies GM no desire to trade Hawpe
MetsBlog.com —
... Yesterday, in a post to his blog for the Daily News, Adam Rubin said he believes the Mets will look to add a power bat in the outfield, while finding a right-handed hitting platoon partner for ...
Islander Applesauce: Hockey team to Queens?, Mets still talking about Acta, Bernazard & Boras
Amazin' Avenue —
Meet the Mets
Looks like the Manny Acta to the Mets rumor just won't die.
Matthew Artus writes about the possibility of the Islanders moving next to Citi. Eminent domain is a powerful thing.
Tony Bernazard won't spend too much time on unemployment; he is close to signing a contract to work with Scott Boras.
Philadelphia's Kobe Bryant grew up a Met fan. Go figure.
Keith Law heaps some praise on Jenrry Mejia.
Around the NL East
Is Charlie ...
News: Bobby V to Meet Again with Indians
MetsBlog.com —
... say ‘committed,’ so long as he gets off to a good start, it seems…
…so, at this point, i am not so much pulling for the return of Bobby V, so much as i’m hoping valentine remains on the sidelines… so, when the Mets do decide to find a new manager, be it next June or five years from now, he is still available…
Speaking of Acta…
This weekend, Adam Rubin of the Daily News described Acta as a ‘potential third base coach candidate’ for the Mets. ...
New Neighbors for Mets?
Mets Today —
... Adam Rubin suggests that Manny Acta (aka “Connie Mackta”) could be a candidate for the third base coaching job. Maybe Willie Randolph will come back, too, to work with the infielders. ...
Note: Ike Davis is a Starting 1B
MetsBlog.com —
... Davis be the Mets 2010 First Baseman?”
…i think it’s a little early… the Mets like davis a lot, as do other teams, but they know he needs more time in the minors… but, not that much time… in addition, from what i can gather, other teams like that he has a baseball pedigree and he seems poised and destine to play in the big leagues… in what capacity, though, remains to be seen…
Last month for the Daily News, Adam Rubin said he believes the Mets will look to add power in left field, not ...
There’s little sense blocking Davis by signing a first baseman to a multi-year deal. I’m told the M...
Amazin' Avenue —
... via MetsBlog via Adam Rubin
Buzz: 1B Trade Candidates, and Cantu-Murphy
MetsBlog.com —
... Last month for the Daily News, Adam Rubin said he believes the Mets will likely will trade for a righty-hitting first baseman with a short-term commitment to pair with ...
Buzz: 50-50 Chance Marlins trade Jorge Cantu
MetsBlog.com —
... Last month for the Daily News, Adam Rubin said he believes the Mets will likely trade for a righty-hitting first baseman with a short-term commitment to pair with ...
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