Mets Today (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The Mets have the highest payroll in the NL, and the second-highest payroll in MLB. Yet they finished in second-to-last place in the NL East. A few bloggers have an idea on how and why the Mets’ money doesn’t matter. Joe D at MetsMerizedOnline succinctly explains why the Mets’ payroll is so bloated, and how they [...]
Mets Today (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The Mets have the highest payroll in the NL, and the second-highest payroll in MLB. Yet they finished in second-to-last place in the NL East. A few bloggers have an idea on how and why the Mets’ money doesn’t matter. Joe D at MetsMerizedOnline succinctly explains why the Mets’ payroll is so bloated, and how they [...]
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
The Braves and free-agent LHP Billy Wagner agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract, with a vesting option for a second season, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. …billy is a country boy, as he will tell you, so i am sure this is a good spot for him… plus, he knows the NL East, having [...]
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
... have him anchoring our bullpen.” source NY Post If it wasn't enough that Wags will be in the NL East J.J. Putz is now talking to the Phillies. I'm Philadelphia is an appealing destination for him since the team is championship caliber and he has the chance to close again if Lidge flops as he did this year. The Phils, like any team, would like to add depth to their bullpen this winter...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
The tea leaves are not looking too promising right now, are they... Meet the Mets Matthew Cerrone sides with reason when talking about Bengie Molina . The Mets gave none of their free agents to -be arbitration offers. This, however, does not mean that Carlos Delgado will not return to the blue and orange. Around the NL East The Braves have signed Billy Wagner to be their closer , giving Boston...
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | yesterday
The 33-year-old Northampton, Pa. native hit .218/.292/.335 in 194 plate appearances with the Mets last season, starting just 52 games behind the dish, missing time with multiple ailments including a bad back and knee. Schneider, a notorious Phillies killer during an all-NL East career starting with Montreal/Washington from 2000-07, then onto the Mets from 2008-09, is a lifetime .251/.323/.374...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | yesterday
... on your face, here's video of Tom Seaver's MLB debut . Cookie Lavagetto . That's all. Around the NL East The Phillies are checking out Mike Lowell as a solution at third base . Around MLB Joe Mauer is in the driver's seat with his contract extension . Aroldis Chapman's defection was pretty big news. This defection will probably get a lot less attention . The Cardinals have picked up potential...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said in a statement. "He has played in the NL East for this entire decade, so he knows the opposing hitters in this division well and he has also proven he can handle the bat. He's a guy that we would feel comfortable with playing for an extended period of time, if needed."source MLB Blogs Former Met Ruben Gotay signed a minor league deal...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | yesterday
Brian Schneider in his old Expo days tagging out Pat Burrell . Photo source: The Philadelphia Inquirer Schneider fills backup catcher role for Phillies After passing a physical today the Phillies have signed free agent catcher Brian Schneider to a contract with the three time NL East champions and two time defending National League champions. Mandy Housenick of the Morning Call reports that...
Blog for Democracy (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
... John Franco as the all-time saves leader, needing 40. At 385, he ranks sixth. Wagner knows the NL East well, having also toiled for the Phillies. Aside from the fact that most closers have short life expectancies, there is nothing not to like about this acquisition. It's the most impactful of the offseason so far, and it has the Braves' fingerprints all over it.
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009
... would be Kelly Shoppach . And, here's some lovely Met-hatred from a class Yankee fan . Around the NL East The Phillies snagged DeWayne Wise , the man whose grit saved the perfect game. Let's cool the Marlin trade mill for now . That includes this newer Hanley Ramirez rumor . Around MLB Derek Jeter is this year's SI Sportsman of the Year. There are multiple reports of Bud being done after...
lenNY's Yankees - A Yankees Blog (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
... wins: over 15 INCORRECT (9) Mariano Rivera saves: under 32 INCORRECT (44) Standings: AL East: Yankees CORRECT AL Central: Indians INCORRECT (Twins) AL West: Angels CORRECT AL Wildcard: Rays INCORRECT (Red Sox) NL East: Phillies CORRECT NL Central: Brewers INCORRECT (Cardinals) NL West: Dodgers CORRECT NL Wildcard: Cubs INCORRECT (Rockies) Postseason: AL World Series rep: Yankees CORRECT...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
... habit of using Carlos Beltran as a crutch to make up for mediocre corner outfielders . Around the NL East Jamie Moyer was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday in a setback from his earlier surgery . Around MLB There are new names on the Hall of Fame ballot : Alomar, Martinez, Larkin, McGriff, Zeile ? Yankee Stadium voice Bob Sheppard has officially retired . Former Padres GM Kevin Towers...
Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
Yesterday I posted the Top 10 prospect lists from Baseball America for the NL East and NL Central teams. Well, they are not the only site publishing their top 10 prospects. Baseball Prospectus us working on their top 11 prospects for each team, and recently posted their top 11 prospects for the Detroit Tigers . Here's a snippet of their top 11 list: Five-Star Prospects 1. Jacob Turner , RHP...
The FanHouse - Milwaukee Bucks (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
by Matt Snyder Filed under: AL Central , AL East , AL West , NL Central , NL East , NL West , MLB Media Watch From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday . Just because something is corny, doesn't mean it can't be done. Saying what you are thankful for on Thanksgiving is an American tradition. Sure, it may be a bit played out -- and...
