Archive for November, 2007
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Friday, November 30th, 2007As the fallout from the Lastings Milledge trade starts to settle many are left to think “What’s next for the Mets?”
The Orioles seemingly or at least right now, don’t have interest in the packages the Mets are offering for Erik Bedard. With Johan Santana apparently a long shot the next logical target for the Mets […]
The Initial Reaction: Mets Fans On Edge
Friday, November 30th, 2007Obviously, there are not very many people happy with today’s trade of Lastings Milledge for Ryan Church and Brian Schneider.
At first glance, it appears to be a deal of similar OF prospects, with the Mets giving up a year or two of age, adding a good defensive catcher, and dumping someone who’s had rumblings of […]
Omar Minaya On WFAN
Friday, November 30th, 2007Here are some bullet points from Minaya’s post Milledge trade interview on WFAN
•Came on around 4:30
•Talked to OAK and BAL and found out that they could trade Milledge without affecting other deals
•Ryan Church “will be a starter for us”
•Believes Church’s numbers will improve and a lot of the doubles he hit in RFK will turn […]
So Long Edge
Friday, November 30th, 2007Its been fun.
Good luck in Washington.
I just don’t get this at all.
Milledge traded to Nats for Schneider
Friday, November 30th, 2007According to WFAN, the Mets have traded OF Lastings Milledge to the Washington Nationals for C Brian Schneider and OF Ryan Church.
Interesting, to say the least…
Daily Links 11/30/07
Friday, November 30th, 2007December is almost here, and you know what that means: The Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. Reportedly, the Yankees and Red Sox are leading the Johan Santana sweepstakes, but the Mets, Dodgers, and Angels certainly can’t be counted out. Look for that race to start heating up in a few days. […]
Jose Guillen To Replace Milledge?
Friday, November 30th, 2007Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that the Mets might be pursuing outfielder Jose Guillen as a possible replacement if Lastings Milledge is dealt.
The Mets remain aggressive on free-agent right-hander Livan Hernandez, and some believe GM Omar Minaya is interested in signing outfielder Jose Guillen if he trades Lastings Milledge and/or Carlos Gomez. Others with knowledge […]
Astros Sign Kaz Matsui
Friday, November 30th, 2007According To The Arlington Heights Daily Herald the Astros have agreed to three year $15 million contract with free agent second baseman Kazuo Matsui.
Kaz made a ton of news when he made the jump from Japan to the US to sign with the Mets and then quickly wore out his welcome in New York.
The Mets […]
David Riske Close To Pact With Brewers
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Buster Olney is reporting that the Brewers and right handed reliever David Riske are close to agreeing to a mulityear contract. The official total is not know yet, but it is expected to be significantly more then the original 2 year, $6 million deal orignally offered by KC to resign him.
Riske, 31, pitched in six […]
Troy Percival To Sign With Rays
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com is reporting Troy Percival is close to signing a two-year, $8 million contract with Tampa Bay that will contain a escalators which could push the total value of the contract to more than $10 million.
Another solid move by the Rays
Look out Toronto, you’ve got some competition for third place this year