Dec. 30.09: I must admit.
I never thought the Mets would have or could have gotten Jason Bay. I also never thought they should have at the expense of pitching, which is still the team’s top priority. I had Bay returning to the...
View ArticleDec. 31.09: Forecasting the Mets roster.
As I sit here and watch the snow fall, I can’t help but think about how nice spring training sounds. The Mets need some work to do before finalizing their roster. Here’s what I have for the Mets right...
View ArticleJan. 2.10: Your Mets batting order.
Last night was one of those when I couldn’t fall asleep. Tossed and turned. The mind races at 2:30 in the morning, and for awhile last night it stopped at the Mets’ batting order. What should it be?...
View ArticleJan. 12.10: Mets and Molina getting closer.
With reports catcher Bengie Molina is willing to take a two year deal (FOX Sports made the report), it enhances his chances of being signed by the Mets. If signed, he’ll share time with Henry Blanco...
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Jan. 17.10: Loose threads.
Loose Threads: What's on your mind?I think we might see the Mets do some things this week. Nothing major, of course, but some fill in stuff, like adding a journeyman outfielder to replace Carlos...
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Jan. 18.10: Spring training questions.
Questions, questions .... With a month before the start of spring training, let’s take a look at the ten top issues surrounding the Mets when the arrive at Port St. Lucie: 1) Who are the fifth starter...
View ArticleJan. 19.10: Giants sign Molina.
Word is the Giants re-signed free-agent C Bengie Molina to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. One year? Couldn’t the Mets have beaten that? I never wanted Molina for three years, but one would have...
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Jan. 25.10: Santana to throw off the mound tomorrow.
Johan Santana will test his surgically-repaired left elbow off the mound tomorrow, the second day of the Mets’ three-day mini-camp.Santana underwent surgery, Sept. 1, and the prognosis is good for his...
View ArticleFeb. 11.10: Mets’ catching is what it is.
Of all the positions the Mets needed help at – save pitching – they probably could have used a first rate catcher more than anything else. They didn’t get Bengie Molina, but were wise not to cave on...
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May 8.10: Chat Room, Game #30 vs. Giants: Santana goes; Pelfrey still tight.
The weather is breaking up and the Mets and Giants should be set to go on time this afternoon at Citi Field. Johan Santana, coming off his implosion last Sunday in Philadelphia, will start for the...
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