Old Man Wagner Applesauce - Wagner may retire, Ike makes another list, 2011 Mets, Phillies advance
Amazin' Avenue —
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Around the NL East
The Phillies eliminated the Rockies with a little help from Brad Lidge. There are still grumblings, however, about Chase Utley's "single" off his knee in game 3.
Former Nationals GM Jim Bowden lists Don Mattingly, Dave Duncan, Ned Yost, Jim Riggleman, and Bobby Valentine as candidates for the National managerial position.
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The NY Post checks in on Yorvit Torrealba, the guy the Mets bailed on.
Tony ...
Mr. Rocktober Was Almost a Met
Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest —
... Would Torrealba reconsider the Mets this winter? I would doubt it considering he told Brian Costello of the NY Post that Omar Minaya left a bad taste in his mouth. It was Omar that sold Torrealba’s wife and kids on New York City, got their hopes raise, and then backed out on the deal. Too bad, they could have used him in 2008 and certainly would have been an upgrade over Schneider in 2009. I wonder if the doctor that diagnosed Torrealba’s bad shoulder did it on the road. I guess we will never know, but it would have been nice to see Yorvit Torrealba ...
Odds & Ends: D'Backs, Iglesias, Moeller
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... wonders if the Orioles will pursue Garrett Atkins in free agency, assuming he is released or non-tendered. Renck also notes that if the Mets are to sign Yorvit Torrealba this winter, they'll have to settle their 2007 grievance first. ...
Are the Mets good enough to Schmooze Torrealba
Mets Fever —
... Torrealba filed a grievance against the Mets last year, one he said is still pending. The one bad taste he has left from the failed negotiations is from general manager Omar Minaya. He said the GM spoke with his wife and young son about coming to New York, raising their expectations before backing out of the deal. source NY Post ...
