This is it. This is the roughest time of the year. This is the time between the initial big free agent signings and the second round of major signings around Christmas and the new year. This is the time where we, Mets fans, tend to go insane, especially if we start to think about the …
Monthly Archive: November 2011
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The Big Three: Wilpons to be tried by jury, Reyes offered arbitration, Food
U.S. District Court Judge Jed S. Rankoff ruled today that the Wilpons will go to trial by jury in the case involving Irving Picard and the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. Picard was originally seeking $1 billion, but Judge Rankoff lowered the maximum the Wilpons could dish out to just $386 million. Here’s what Adam Rubin …
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The Big Three: Changes in CBA, Remaining free agent options, Loewen
I’m experimenting with writing writing a column entitled “The Big Three” on this blog every day or once every other day, highlighting the three (or four if I’m in a good mood) stories. These may be interesting opinion articles, Tweets, stories, or anything that I feel is worth your attention. Well, here goes… Major League …
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More changes in CBA: HGH testing, compensation, playoff changes
The following changes will be made to the MLB CBA, which will be announced on Monday: According to The New York Times, blood tests for Human Growth Hormone (HGH) will begin in February. Last year, minor league testing began, and apparently was a success. According to Ken Rosenthal, all remaining relief pitchers labeled as “Type …
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MLB, Union agree to deal, Selig talks about realignment
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox sports, the MLB and player’s union have agreed to a new Collective bargaining agreement. The deal is reportedly five years long, which would give baseball 21 straight years of labor peace. Take note NBA and NFL. The deal will be announced on Monday. Realignment was announced as Bud Selig …
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What should we expect from Ike Davis in 2012?
With news of first baseman Ike Davis recovering well from an ankle injury, we can now turn our attention from Ike Davis in the trainer’s room to the Ike Davis on the field. His progress in rehab has taken the worry of him not being ready for next season out of my head and got …
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Mets Headlines
- Matt Harvey keeps Mets in game, despite not having his best fastball
- Ankiel making an impact early in Mets tenure
- Ike Davis' struggles continue, but he will not be demoted before Friday's game
- Even when he's off, Harvey still good
- Ike Davis likely to be a Met at least through the weekend
- The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Reds)
- Minors 5.22.13: Wheeler wins in 51s return
- Bidding for first win, Hefner has Braves on docket
- Harvey: 'Nine hits is unacceptable for me'
- Ike explains 9th inning faux pas