Mets Morning News: I saw Sandy trading Murphy Claus underneath the mistletoe...
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets had their annual holiday party on Tuesday and Sandy Alderson gave an update on the...
View Article2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Pat Neshek
The Mets could use a relief pitcher or two, and the veteran sidearmer is available.Pat Neshek, the right-handed, 33-year-old sidearmer, made his major league debut in 2006 with the Minnesota Twins....
View Article2013 Mets Season Review: Travis d'Arnaud
The Mets' new catcher had a rough go of it after his Major League call-up, but hopefully there are good things to come.Travis d'Arnaud knew how to make a good impression from the start. After being...
View Article2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Francisco Rodriguez
A reunion between Rodriguez and the Mets seems incredibly unlikely, but he is available.Francisco Rodriguez's time with the Mets was a bit checkered, to say the least. Signed by the team before the...
View ArticleBraves acquire Ryan Doumit from Twins
The Braves have traded their top draft pick from 2011 for one year of Ryan Doumit.The Atlanta Braves have traded their top draft pick from 2011, pitcher Sean Gilmartin, to the Twins in exchange for...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Daniel Murphy does Twitter, and the Brewers don't like Ike
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsOn an otherwise quiet day for the Mets, Daniel Murphy answered fan questions on Twitter. Among other things,...
View Article2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Joel Hanrahan
The hard-throwing veteran underwent Tommy John surgery in May.Perhaps the Mets aren't interested in signing any injured pitching projects this winter, but Joel Hanrahan is one of the more intriguing...
View ArticleMasahiro Tanaka will not be posted, which is bad news for the Indians
With perhaps the most-coveted pitcher removed from the market, the price for those remaining goes up.The Rakuten Golden Eagles will not allow MLB teams to bid on star pitching Masahiro Tanaka(according...
View ArticleMets Afternoon News: Early returns looking good for Piazza, Ike Davis is...
Your Friday dose of Mets news and links.Meet the MetsGood news everyone! Darren Viola of Baseball Think Factory is conducting his own Hall of Fame ballot poll, and with four percent of votes in, Mike...
View ArticleMarlins set to sign Jordany Valdespin to a minor league deal
Weeks after being non-tendered by the Mets, Jordany Valdespin is rumored to be headed to Miami on a minor league deal.Jordany Valdespin's two seasons with the Mets weren't without their share of...
View ArticleThis Day in Marlins History: Marlins acquire Kurt Abbott
Twenty years ago, the Marlins acquired infielder Kurt Abbott for a speedy young minor league outfielder named Kerwin Moore.Twenty years ago, the Marlins acquired a helpful piece to their team's early...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 12/21/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees sell Yamaico Navarro to KoreaYankees hire Gary Tuck and Trey HillmanKevin Youkilis signs with Rakuten Golden EaglesYankees Rumors: Shin-Soo Choo deal broke down over...
View ArticleSaturday Rockpile: Revamping the bullpen
One of the biggest changes the Rockies have made this season is to the bullpen, which will likely feature three new (even if some of them are familiar) faces in 2014.While the 2014 Rockies will still...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets brass has taken a hit with the expected & than...
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe YankeesintroducedCarlos Beltran yesterday and the outfielder had some bad things to say...
View ArticleTexas Rangers sign Shin-Soo Choo for 7-years, $130 million
The former Mariner, Indian, and Red is on his way to Texas.According to multiple reports, Shin-Soo Choo has signed a deal with the Texas Rangers for 7-years and $130 million. Although the length and...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Shin-Soo Choo choo-choo-chooses Texas
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsJerry Crasnick reported earlier this morning that Scott Boras is trying to engage the Mets on...
View ArticleMets rumors: Scott Boras trying to interest team in Stephen Drew, Kendrys...
The Mets have shown an interest in Stephen Drew while Boras may be getting desperate to find a taker for Morales.Scott Boras has been talking with the New York Mets in the hopes of persuading the team...
View ArticleMets Rumors: Scott Boras trying to get Mets in on Kendrys Morales, Stephen Drew
Baseball's biggest agent is trying to sell the Mets more new players.Scott Boras is trying to pitch Kendrys Morales and Stephen Drew to the Mets, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Both players were...
View ArticleFormer Padres Infielder and Major League Manager Jerry Manuel Turns 60
Former major league manager Jerry Manuel turns 60 today. Did you know that over half his lifetime ago he was briefly a member of the San Diego Padres?Before the 1982 season, Manuel had played in 94...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Does Jacob Marley do curtain calls?
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsStephen Drew may still sign in New York, writes Kevin Kernan. However, whether he will be...
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