Here are some New York Mets catching notes for the day… First, according to this article, by Mike Puma of the New York Post, Josh Thole is planning on heading to Dallas within the next couple of weeks to begin working on his defense with the Mets’ organizational catching coordinator Bob Natal. “It’s going to [...]
Mets Sign Catching Competition, Thole Trying to Improve
by Caught Lookin on Dec 22, 2011 01:09 pm in Commentary, Free-Agent Tracker, Josh Thole, New York Mets, New York Mets News, New York Mets Rumors
A Rumor and An Idea
by Caught Lookin on Dec 20, 2011 02:40 pm in Commentary, Jon Niese, Justin Turner, New York Mets, New York Mets Rumors, Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins
Here’s the rumor: According to this article, by Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.com, a major league source told ESPN New York that the Mets have “expressed interest” in Eric Young Jr., currently on the Colorado Rockies roster. Furthermore, Rubin also says, “Sending Justin Turner to Colorado might get the potential deal done, the source [...]
Sign of the Times: Rangers Get Darvish, Mets Interested in Luis Martinez
by Caught Lookin on Dec 19, 2011 11:47 pm in Commentary, Free-Agent Tracker, New York Mets Rumors
This is the world Mets fans are now living in, a place where they root for a mid-market team playing in one of the greatest cities in the world. It makes no sense. Poor decisions and organizational mismanagement has led to this, and true fans are sickened but resigned to dealing with this, because we [...]
Mets would have to be “knocked out” to deal Niese
by vinny cartiglia on Dec 17, 2011 07:42 pm in Jon Niese, New York Mets Rumors
UPDATE: 12/17 7:42 PM ORIGINAL POST: 12/17 6:39 AM In a post to Fox Sports, Tracy Ringolsby writes that New York Mets starter Jonathan Niese “is believed to be available” in a package built around Colorado Rockies outfielder Seth Smith. According to Ringolsby, the signing of former Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer allows Colorado to shop [...]
Mets contact Ronny Cedeno,remain in contact with Wilson
by vinny cartiglia on Dec 16, 2011 10:40 pm in New York Mets Rumors
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sportsline, the New York Mets have contacted free-agent middle infielder Ronny Cedeno as well as free-agent short stop Jack Wilson: The Mets have contacted Wilson regularly, who — like Cedeno — is considered a very strong defender. Neither player will provide much offense, but both could provide some depth [...]
Rosenthal: Mets interested in Gio Gonzalez
by Jason Robotham on Dec 15, 2011 11:33 pm in New York Mets Rumors
Just when you thought the New York Mets rumor mill was destined to be uninteresting, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports tweeted late Thursday night that the Mets are one of six teams interested in Oakland Athletics starter Gio Gonzalez; although the Miami Marlins remain persistent in their pursuit of the left hander and the Seattle [...]
Several teams still interested in trading for Niese
by Jason Robotham on Dec 13, 2011 02:34 pm in Daniel Murphy, Jon Niese, New York Mets Rumors
UPDATED 12/13 @ 2:34 p.m. UPDATED 12/13 @ 11:09 a.m. ORIGINAL POST 12/13 @ 9:27 a.m. While much of the buzz from the Winter meetings has died down with Angels and Marlins coming away the big winners, rumors surrounding the Mets continue to circulate. It was revealed last week that the team was listening to [...]
Deal Parnell For a “Starting Position Player”? Yes, Please.
by Caught Lookin on Dec 08, 2011 10:59 am in Bobby Parnell, Commentary, Daniel Murphy, Josh Thole, New York Mets, New York Mets News, New York Mets Rumors, Ruben Tejada, Sandy Alderson
I’m just going to cut to the chase here, because I’m sure by now everyone has heard that the Mets were/are considering dealing Bobby Parnell for a “starting position player” currently on an “unspecified team”, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com. My question isn’t whether or not it should happen, my question is why hasn’t [...]
After Pagan Trade, Alderson Putting Ike Davis in Play?
by Caught Lookin on Dec 07, 2011 03:13 pm in Angel Pagan, Commentary, Daniel Murphy, Free-Agent Tracker, Ike Davis, New York Mets, New York Mets News, New York Mets Rumors, Sandy Alderson
So, while I know most people are down on the Mets, so far I am pretty happy with what they’ve done this off season (minus that whole losing Reyes thing). Their bullpen now looks formidable with Jon Rauch, Frank Francisco and Ramon Ramirez in the fold, and they did it without spending a ton of [...]
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