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SS Jose Reyes has returned to New York for further testing after a physical exam found he has an imbalance in his thyroid levels. He will have tests Monday and it could take up to 48 hours for results. The speedy shortstop will not take part in any physical activity until this situation is cleared [...]

1- Team signed C Rod Barajas Saturday and he is penciled in as the starter. Noted as a very good defensive catcher, he should combine with veteran Henry Blanco to give the Mets a tremendous defensive upgrade behind the plate. Barajas hit .226 with 19 homers and 71 rbi for the Toronto Blue Jays in [...]

UPDATE OF RECENT METS NEWS:
1- 3 signings announced this week that might have impact for the 2010 Mets, as 1b Mike Jacobs(an ex-Met), LHP Hisanori Takahashi and C Shawn Riggans all signed minor league deals Thursday. Jacobs, who could platoon with Daniel Murphy at first, launched 19 homers for the Kansas City Royals last year [...]

Lots of news around MLB today and some signings that could potential impact the 2010 New York Mets.
1- Free agent starting pitchers Ben Sheets and Jon Garland are now signed with Sheets joining the Oakland A’s(1 yr/10 million) and Garland tossing for the San Diego Padres(1 yr/4.7 mill). Both were believed to be options [...]

The Mets have added an insurance policy for injured CF Carlos Beltran, trading RH RP Brian Stokes for OF Gary Matthews, JR from the Los Angeles Angels. The switch hitting OF, hit .250 with 4 home runs and 50 rbi in 103 games in 2009, while playing 80 starts in the field. He played 46 [...]

Mets top free agent C target Bengie Molina has reportedly re-upped with the San Francisco Giants for 1 yr at 4.5 million.  Look for New York to sign another veteran FA C(Rod Barajas?) 1B Carlos Delgado looks to be an ex Met as he signed with The Toronto Blue Jays, his original ML club.

Hot Stove Update:
1- Nothing more to add on the Carlos Beltran mess, which is essentially a silly pissing contest between the organization and Beltran’s representatives(Scott Boras’ and his cast of thousands). The key here is getting #15 back and healthy, he is an amazing player and without him, the Mets are not half the club [...]

In a shocking development, Mets superstar CF Carlos Beltran had surgery on his bad right knee Wednesday and will miss anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks. Beltran, missed 81 games with a bone bruise in the knee, led NY with a .325 average while posting a .415 on base percentage. He added 10 homers and [...]

Seperate internet reports have the Mets close to signing top free agent C Bengie Molina. ESPN believes the two sides will come to an agreement with the next 48-72 hours. FoxSports.com claims Molina’s asking price has lowered and he would accept a two year deal.
Bloggers opinion: This would be another good move for the [...]

As I have stated for the past couple of weeks,  I love the Mets signing of Jason Bay. This is a great move and let me tell you why.
1- He is a 25 homer-100 rbi Left fielder. Like the 2008 offseason, the Mets had a major need that GM Omar Minaya filled.(Closer in ‘08) [...]

Highly sought after free agent OF Jason Bay passed his physical Monday in Manhattan and the Mets will announce his signing Tuesday. The club has called a 11 am Press Conference Tuesday at Citi field that will be aired live on the Mets flag ship station, SNY.  Bay’s deal is worth a reported 4 years [...]

The New York Mets finally got their man Tuesday, adding an elite bat in left field, signing free agent Outfielder Jason Bay. The deal is reported to be for 4 years at 66 million dollars with a vesting option for a 5th season, pending a physical. The one time Mets property, is a 3 time [...]

Hope everyone has had a great holiday season so far… Battling a cold and my shoulder is still about 50%(for me)…. If you know a good surgeon, hit me up here!

The Mets have finalized a deal with ex Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar to a 1 yr deal worth 1.5 million if he makes the club out of spring training.  GM Omar Minaya sees him as an 8th inning set-up man for closer Francisco Rodriquez.
No word on OF Jason Bay, who was viewed as the [...]

Free agent RHP Jason Marquis agreed to a 2 year, 15 million dollar deal with the Washington Nationals Monday. The Long Island native was thought to be an off-season target of the Mets.
ESPN’s Jayson Stark is reporting NY is talking to veteran SP Pedro Martinez about a return to Queens. However, the proud righty [...]

Media outlets in St. Louis have the Cardinals offering 8 years at 16 million per year. to free agent OF Matt Holliday. Just a crazy offer. Jason Bay is a similiar player(many, including this blogger ,think he is the superior talent-check out their stats vs. AL pitching!) and he is struggling to get 5 yr [...]

Mets free agent target starting pitcher John Lackey signed with the Boston Red Sox 5 yrs/85 million. That is a big signing but a HUGE 3 team blockbuster offsets that today. The Toronto Blue Jays traded ace Roy Halladay to the Mets chief rival, 2 time defending NL champion, the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies then [...]

Numerous reports have the Mets making offers to both free agent OF Jason Bay(reported 4 yrs/63 million) and C Bengie Molina(2 yrs,possible vesting option included?). ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports their are signs the club also made a contract offer to FA RH SP John Lackey. New York Newsday refutes this and claims the two sides [...]

Not much activity involving the Mets this week. Team is heavily linked to free agent C Bengie Molina as well as OFs Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. Mixed bag on FA SP John Lackey, some media has the Mets in,others out. Joel Pineiro and Jason Marquis remain unsigned and have been rumored to be targets. [...]

No major moves to report regarding your Mets with only minor signings occurting throughout major league baseball.
Some News:
1- Team signed veteran C-1B Chris Coste and he is now on the Mets 40 roster. Good receiver and not much a bat, could be a mentor to super prospect Josh Thole with the parent club or at [...]

Positions filled: 1B(More on him later)…. 3B(Great glove, power, leader)… CF(huge hole vs. lefties but otherwise solid)… Top 3 rotation(young as well)…. RF($18 million for a singles hitter, have fun moving that contract!)… LF-DH(Good bat who cannot be counted on in th field)
Question Marks: How the hell do you spend almost a 100 million on [...]

Positions filled: 2B(All star candidate)…Top 2 starters(Among the 15 in the American League)… C(Starter and back up)… 1B(Elite glove and bat)…. Closer(among the top 5 in the game)…. CF(Tremendous talent who is still developing)… Very good farm system…. Solid set up unit in the pen…RF(Not an ideal guy but someone who is consistent) … Very [...]

Special note of thanks to all who have served currently and in the past. Special day for me( My Birthday) and I am also retired Army. In these times, take a moment to thank all who defend us and give clowns like me the right to say what we feel. Hats off, Troops!

Positions filled: 3B, SS(Health issues), 2B(Potential trade bait), RF, CF, #1 starter(coming off surgery), #4-5 type starters(Need top end types to help Santana), Closer, top lefty set up man(One of the best in the game and vital in this division packed with Lefty threats)
Question Marks:
1- 1B- Can Daniel Murphy be an every day [...]

According to the NY Post, The Mets will not pick up set up man JJ Putz option for the 2010 campaign. The Mets now must pay a 1 million dollar buyout instead of the 9.1 million option. Putz, who battled arm injuries most of the season, is another big number contract(1B Carlos Delgado, RP Billy [...]

DH Hideki Matsui’s huge night(3 hits that produced 6 rbi) was more than enough as the New York Yankees won their record 27 World Championship ,defeating The Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 Wednesday night in the Bronx. Matsui’s 2 run homer in the 2nd inning set the tone and was the start of a record setting night. [...]

With a day off for the World Series, I thought it would  be a good time to announce my votes for the 2009 Major League regular season awards.
MVP
American League: C Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
National League:  1B Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
CY Young
AL: Zack Greinke, Kansas City Royals
NL: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants
Rookie of the Year
AL: [...]

Mets RF Jeff Francoeur had the long awaited surgery on his left thumb Monday. The in season trade acquisition tore the collateral ligament in the thumb while making a catch on August 23rd. He played with the injury thru the final 6 weeks of the season, displaying toughness for a team that had little to [...]

Philadelphia  Phillies star 2B Chase Utley homered twice leading the defending World Champions over the New York Yankees 8-6 Monday night at Citizens Bank Park in Pennsylvania. The win helps keep the Phillies alive and narrows the Bronx Bmbers lead to 3-2.  After Alex Rodriquez doubled home a run for the Yankees in the 1st, [...]

Yankees 3B Alex Rodriquez clutch hit broke a 4-4 tie, helping New York defeat the host Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 Sunday night. The win gives the AL Champions a 3-1 series lead and they can clinch their 27th World Championship Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. After the defending world champions rallied twice to tie the [...]