CONTRACT ISSUES Free agents: Alou, OF; Fernando Tatis, OF; Damion Easley, 2B; Perez, LHP; Martinez, RHP; Hernandez, RHP; Luis Ayala, RHP; Ricardo Rincon, LHP; Matt Wise, RHP. Eligible for arbitration: Ryan Church, OF; John Maine, RHP; Pedro Feliciano, LHP; Aaron Heilman, RHP; Duaner Sanchez,   more...
Original Story: http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/10/con....

As the Mets made the final out and the game was over. I was in disbelief that the season was over. The Mets did have a admirable year considering the cards dealt to them.They fired the Manager Willie Randolph who took great criticism and replaced him with a gangsta, named Jerry Manuel (his bench   more...
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CONTRACT ISSUES Free agents: Alou, OF; Fernando Tatis, OF; Damion Easley, 2B; Perez, LHP; Martinez, RHP; Hernandez, RHP; Luis Ayala, RHP; Ricardo Rincon, LHP; Matt Wise, RHP. Eligible for arbitration: Ryan Church, OF; John Maine, RHP; Pedro Feliciano, LHP; Aaron Heilman, RHP; Duaner Sanchez,   more...
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Ok, here's a closer look at the 40 man roster, without changing the core of the team there will still be a significant change to the roster......Free agents this year: Pedro Martinez, Oliver Perez, Orlando Hernandez, Luis Ayala, Nelson Figueroa, Brandon Knight, Ricardo Rincon, Al Reyes, Tony Armas,   more...
Original Story: http://metsfever.blogspot.com/2008/10/lo....

The Mets won in 2006 with a dominant offense and bull-pen that compensated for a mediocre rotation. As Omar focused on improving the rotation I think he took the other components for granted and of the two the bull-pen suffered the most. In 2006 the team had four players with closing experience (   more...
Original Story: http://metsfever.blogspot.com/2008/10/ly....

Well, that didn't go as we might have hoped huh? At least we've got Brandon Knight starting on Wednesday. Uhh, yea. This can't be happening again. Can it?Mets lead in East down to one-half game with loss vs. Lannan, NatsWASHINGTON -- There was no late-game meltdown by the Mets this time, no real   more...
Original Story: http://www.legendofcecilioguante.com/200....

This isn't hindsight second guessing, I was screaming for the Mets to acquire a true set-up man all off season. I'll admit that some of the guys I suggested would have been just as bad as who we have but others would have really solidified this pen. My first idea would have been to over pay   more...
Original Story: http://metsfever.blogspot.com/2008/09/th....

Well, that didn't go as we might have hoped huh? At least we've got Brandon Knight starting on Wednesday. Uhh, yea. This can't be happening again. Can it?Mets lead in East down to one-half game with loss vs. Lannan, NatsWASHINGTON -- There was no late-game meltdown by the Mets this time, no real   more...
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Thanks to millions of dollars thrown at players like Gary Matthews Jr. and Juan Pierre, the value of young outfield prospects with upside and all-around skills are rising. However, while that might seem like good news for teams like Tampa Bay (who need to move some young OF talent for some   more...
Original Story: http://www.gothambaseball.com/news/11663....

Not quite like Waiver Wire, this piece examines potentially available players that focus on a specific category. If you need some power, we have a suggestion. If you need some speed, we have a suggestion. If you need some K's, we have a suggestion. Unfortunately, these players will not help   more...
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Probably for Mets fans more than anyone else, this article by MetsGeek is an extensive breakdown of their entire bullpen. Great analysis of the last two years performance with projections for the upcoming season. Part II of the article can be seen at this   more...
Original Story: http://www.metsgeek.com/articles/2007/01....

The original plan for this year's bull pen was Billy Wagner closer, Aaron Heilman set-up, Joe Smith ROOGY, Pedro Feliciano LOOGY, Scott Schoneweis middle relief and Jorge Sosa long relief, with Duaner Sanchez adding a spark when he returned to full strength.Well you know what they say about the   more...
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This isn't hindsight second guessing, I was screaming for the Mets to acquire a true set-up man all off season. I'll admit that some of the guys I suggested would have been just as bad as who we have but others would have really solidified this pen. My first idea would have been to over pay   more...
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With the Winter Meetings right around the corner, Gotham Baseball's Mark Healey talks rumors. For much of the last two baseball seasons, there has been a lot of talk -- and endless speculation -- about the possibility of left-hander Barry Zito coming to New York. With just a few days left before   more...
Original Story: http://www.gothambaseball.com/news/11648....

Just heard on WFAN that Duaner Sanchez is out for the season. He was injured in a taxi cab accident last night and had arm surgery this afternoon. That no doubt promted the Hernandez/Perez deal for Nady. I wonder if Sanchez's injury is what prevented the Mets from going after Schmidt or Zito as   more...