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- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 3:40 PM CT
(210 days ago)
Jon Morosi of Fox Sports says the Mets are more likely to sign a pitcher this month, rather than filling their void at catcher.
- Jeff S., Mets Merized
on February 5, 2010, 3:10 PM CT
(210 days ago)
The New York Mets currently have four catchers on their 40-man roster with Chris Coste, Omir Santos, Henry Blanco, and Josh Thole, but apparently the Mets are still interested in yet another catcher.
According to MetsBlog the Mets appear to be interested in former Toronto Blue Jays backstop Rod Barajas, who hit 19 home runs and had [...]
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 2:55 PM CT
(210 days ago)
According to Laurel Phahler of TCPalm.com, Edgar Alfonzo will manage the St. Lucie Mets during the 2010 season.
Alfonzo managed the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2001 and led them to a 52-24 record in their inaugural season in the Single-A NY-Penn League, and is replacing Tim Teufel who will be managing the Binghamton Mets this season.
…hat tip [...]
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 2:10 PM CT
(210 days ago)
According to Bart Hubbuch New York Post, free agent RHP Todd Wellemeyer told a St. Louis Radio Station that the Mets are one of the teams interested in his services.
…i don’t know much about Wellemeyer, although the Mets rocked him a few times last season while he was with St. Louis…he had a good 2008 [...]
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 1:40 PM CT
(210 days ago)
Love My Team: Fan Friendly Award for David Wright
…wright joins Torii Hunter, Brian Roberts and Nick Swisher… by the way, i love what swisher is doing for himself online, using Twitter, building a new website, and basically creating an audience for himself that will live beyond baseball…
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 1:25 PM CT
(210 days ago)
Buster Olney of ESPN says Torrealba has agreed to a one year, $1.25 million deal with the Padres.
According to Olney, Torrealba will have a base salary of $750,000 in 2010 with a $3.5 million mutual option for 2011, or a $500,000 buyout.
Original Post, February 3 at 10:51 am,
by Matthew Cerrone:
Buster Olney of ESPN.com believes the [...]
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 12:55 PM CT
(210 days ago)
In a post to his new blog, Caught Lookin’, Matt compares Bengie Molina and Rod Barajas, and he feels at this point, Barajas will be better than Omir Santos.
Meanwhile, in a video post to On the Black, Kerel Cooper gives his thoughts on the Mets outfield prospects.
Over at the Real Dirty Mets Blog, Grave Digger [...]
- Marty Noble, Mets.com/Official
on February 5, 2010, 12:55 PM CT
(210 days ago)
Inbox: Is Castillo underrated?
- Joe D, Mets Merized
on February 5, 2010, 12:40 PM CT
(210 days ago)
Last season, the Mets paid catcher Brian Schneider $10.3 million dollars for the 2008-2009 seasons. In those two seasons, Schneider compiled a total of 505 at-bats in which he batted .243 with 12 home runs, 62 RBIs and 42 runs scored. He has since signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a two year $2.5 million dollar deal [...]
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 12:25 PM CT
(210 days ago)
Jed Weisberger: Mets Will Be Fine With Santos as a Starter
...it’s not his offense the team is concerned about, it’s what he does behind the plate, though… i agree with most people who voted in yesterday’s poll, i prefer Rob Barajas and Henry Blanco…
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 11:55 AM CT
(210 days ago)
In a post to Mets Fever, Ed Ryan notes that Pedro Feliciano is the only left handed pitcher in the Mets bullpen and says “The Mets really need to add a second lefty out of the bullpen.”
…i couldn’t agree more, ed…adding another lefty, or at the very least, a righty who handles lefties well would [...]
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 10:55 AM CT
(210 days ago)
Patrick Flood: Graph-o-matic: The Mets outfield D
...in the end, he says, “The Mets have an average ranged outfield with a bunch of bazooka arms – so they’ll probably be above average in 2010,” which sounds about right… by the way, patrick is doing terrific work on his blog…
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 10:40 AM CT
(210 days ago)
Today at 12 pm, I will speaking at Social Media NY about social media and sports with Gary Vaynerchuk, Jim Bankoff from SBN, Tyler Kepner and Michael DiLorenzo from the NHL.
To watch live, go here.
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 10:10 AM CT
(210 days ago)
Last night, against Venezuela in the Caribbean Series, Fernando Martinez went 1 for 4 with a strikeout for the Dominican Republic in their 3-2 victory over Caracas, marking their third straight victory in the tournament.
For a full recap and box score, click here.
During the 2009 Winter League season, Martinez hit just .191 in 14 games, [...]
- Joe D, Mets Merized
on February 5, 2010, 9:25 AM CT
(210 days ago)
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have agreed to terms with second baseman Orlando Hudson on a one-year contract worth $5 million dollars for the 2010 season.
Hudson, 32, batted .283 (156-for-551) with 35 doubles, six triples, nine home runs and 62 RBIs in 149 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. He was [...]
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 9:25 AM CT
(210 days ago)
Amazin Avenue: Bay = McReynolds? We Should Be So Lucky
…i agree with james, in terms of production, mcreynolds may get a bad rap… but, it was clearly his melaise that rubbed people the wrong way… i am not sure why everyone is rushing to compare him to Jason Bay, though… at least let bay play first, [...]
- Michael Baron, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 9:25 AM CT
(210 days ago)
In a report for Newsday, David Lennon says Gary Matthews Jr. has been working with both a running coach and a personal trainer since November, and Matthews says he’s in “phenomenal shape”.
However, Matthews told Lennon during a phone interview yesterday Omar Minaya didn’t make any promises to him, but hopes to let his work ethic [...]
- Joe D, Mets Merized
on February 5, 2010, 8:10 AM CT
(210 days ago)
The Nationals have come to terms with free-agent second baseman Adam Kennedy, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
The left-handed-hitting Kennedy had a nice comeback season in 2009, hitting .289 with 11 home runs, 29 doubles and 63 RBIs in 129 games for the Athletics. The previous two years, he played in just a combined 202 games because of [...]
- Gregga, Mets Merized
on February 5, 2010, 7:40 AM CT
(210 days ago)
This morning when I opened up my email I was both shocked and surprised to see an email from the Mets saying they were offering six pack ticket programs this year, and we could order them right away. For years I was seven pack holder at Shea Stadium. Last season, when Citifield opened the Mets [...]
- Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog
on February 5, 2010, 5:40 AM CT
(210 days ago)
The Nationals have signed free-agent 2B Adam Kennedy, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
The 34–year-old Kennedy, who bats left-handed, hit .289 with a .348 OBP, 11 HR, 29 doubles and 63 RBI in 129 games for the A’s last season. Kennedy has played all four infield positions, plus left and right field, during his career.
He is a [...]