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New York 1050 - Coutinho Blog
New York 1050 - Coutinho Blog
1050 ESPN's Met Insider Rich Coutinho thinks so Reports surfaced early on Sunday that Francisco Rodriquez has inched closer to becoming a New York Met. Sources indicate that K-Rod and his representatives will come to New York early this week to take some physical exams. It is unclear whether ...
Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
bizofbaseball.com — Is this name safe on the new Mets stadium? Just over two years ago, the New York... Mets announced that they had reached an agreement with Citigroup for the naming rights to their new ballpark slated to open in 2009 for a record $400 million over 20 years, or $20 million annually. The ... (more) Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
Your Name Here
Your Name Here
blog.nj.com — As we debated whether or not K-Rod was getting a physical in New York recently, the real... world kept us grounded with the sobering news that Citigroup will cut 53,000 jobs in hopes of staving off bankruptcy. While I hope... (more) Your Name Here
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Relief Pitcher: What is going on with K-Rod
MetsBlog.com — ...  and his representatives will come to New York early this week to take some physical exams,” according to Mets beat reporter Rich Coutinho, citing ‘sources,’ on his blog for 1050 ESPN Radio’ ...

ESPN 1050: Mets give K-Rod contract offer?
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog — ESPN 1050 has some indications that K-Rod is heading to Queens. It was thought that earlier reports from El Universal were not true, maybe might now be true. This is from ESPN 1050 / Coutinho Blog: "I do know that the Mets have given K-Rod a formal contract offer and the major sticking point is contract length with the Mets hoping for a three year deal with a 4th year club option while K-Rod would like at least 4 years of guaranteed money. "It is possible that the compromise could be a 4th mutual option year similar to the deal Tom Glavine had with the team ...

Relief Pitcher: K-Rod missing Medical Reports
MetsBlog.com — In today’s Daily News, Adam Rubin reports Francisco Rodriguez has yet to receive a single offer because the Angels have yet to release the closer’s medical reports. Yesterday, at 1050 ESPN Radio, Rick Coutinho wrote that Rodriguez would be in New York this week to get a physical. However, according to Rubin, citing the player’s agent, as well as a team official, Rodriguez will not be visiting New York for a tour at any time this week. In Newsday, David Lennon explains, “The Mets still are waiting ...

Links: VORP, Hater, Wright, and Castillo
MetsBlog.com — ... and over-hated 2008″ list which includes Willie Randolph (overrated) and Carlos Beltran (over-hated). At Amazin’ Avenue, the saber-minded Eric Simon lists Mets VORP leaders through the years. For more on VORP, go here. …this kind of thing must take forever to do… The Virginian-Pilot has a video of David Wright doing charity work with kids on Tuesday. Lastly, Rich Coutinho at ESPN thinks Luis Castillo deserves a second chance here in New York, writing: ...

PRO BASEBALL CENTRAL THIS THURSDAY NIGHT AT 9PM EST
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog — ... we will have as our guests Paul Coutinho of 1050 ESPN Radio from Pt St. Lucie and Martin Gandy of the Atlanta Braves blog Talking Chop. ...

JOSE REYES IS “THE MAN”
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog — ... this town on fire but like Davidoff said that would be more Marcia than Jan.   Bart Hubbuch has pics of the patch that will be on the caps the Mets will wear this season. It’s not the best shot of the patches but from the view Hubbuch gives us it’s about 1,000,000 better than that generic patch on the uni sleeve.   Don’t forget tonight is Pro Baseball Central at 9PM EST with our guests Rich Coutinho of 1050 ESPN Radio and Martin Gandy of the Atlanta Braves blog ...

Audio: Mike Pelfrey, Mets News From ESPN Radio
The Mets Report — ... . And he admits that he occasionally lies about how he feels when the manager or coach asks him on the mound. I liked that he also plays COD (Call Of Duty). Skip ahead to the 28 minute mark to listen to Rich Coutinho on ...

TONIGHT AT 9PM ET IT’S PRO BASEBALL CENTRAL: METS HOT STOVE EDITION
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog — Tonight at 9PM ET we are back with a Hot Stove Edition of PRO BASEBALL CENTRAL on Blogtalk Radio.   Joe McDonald and I will be joined by Rich Coutinho of ESPN1050, Rich Mancuso of NY SPORTSDAY and Eric Simon of Amazin’ Avenue.   We will discuss what has transpired so far this off season for the NY Mets and look ahead on what moves the team needs to make to get back into contention in the NL.   You can join in as well by calling in at (646) 595-4462.   So join us live at 9PM ...

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What They Need: New York Mets — Some Sort of Excorcism? Okay, or Pitching.
umpbump.com 11/15/2008 — I’ve been trying to decide what the Mets need. I mean, in 2007 they were all but a lock for the playoffs before embarking on an epic fail of historic proportions. Then they went out and acquired the best pitcher on the market. So ...
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ddmetsfanblog.com 11/17/2008 — According to Ken Davidoff of  Newsday , The Mets might opt to trade for Bobby Jenks instead of signing Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes.. The Mets like Jenks' stuff better, while K-Rod's velocity has gone down and it worries the Mets. I ...
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hotfootblog.com 11/17/2008 — We’ve come a long way from frozen sausage and peppers at Shea. The Danny Meyer and CitiField partnership press release follows… METS AND ARAMARK TEAM UP WITH DANNY MEYER’S UNION SQUARE HOSPITALITY GROUP TO CREATE ALL-STAR DINING ...
Flurry of Activity Could Bring Mets Closer
blog.nj.com 11/12/2008 — Monday was certainly a big day for trading, with Matt Holliday heading off to Oakland and Houston Street moving on to Colorado among others. On its face, this would appear to hurt the Mets as it takes an option...
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It's the Hot Stove season once again! For the 29 teams not the current World Champions, it's time to regroup and work out a plan to rise to the top of the mountain next year. No need to relive the past two seasons for the Mets, we both know how it ...
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It’s unforgivable that Citigroup is laying off 50,000 more workers, while it goes ahead with plans to pay the Mets $20 million per year for naming rights on their new stadium. Along with those multi-million-dollar bonuses to executives, this ...
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