Betting Baseball CC: New York Mets

Minaya plans to be aggressive on market

69 Metros Remembered — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:02:17 +0000

Minaya plans to be aggressive on market
Minaya plans to be aggressive The Mets suffered through a 92-loss, injury-plagued 2009 season. But Omar Minaya, the team’s general manager, is trying to avoid a repeat performance.

Mets’ Davis pacing himself for success
Mets’ Davis pacing himself for success Mets prospect Ike Davis homered and drove in four runs on Wednesday, but Surprise squandered a late lead in a 9-8 loss to Mesa.

Will Beltran, Wright win Gold Gloves?
Will Beltran, Wright win Gold Gloves? The 2009 Gold Glove Awards are to be announced on Wednesday, and neither Carlos Beltran nor David Wright nor any teammate is likely to receive one.

Veteran Dessens files for free agency
Veteran Dessens files for free agency Elmer Dessens, the veteran right-handed pitcher who evolved into a serviceable reliever for the Mets last season, has filed for free agency.

Veteran Sheffield files for free agency
Veteran Sheffield files for free agency One player who played a limited role with the Mets in 2009 and one who could play a primary role in the team’s 2010 are among the 31 big league players who filed for free agency Monday.

Beyond the numbers: Beltran’s generosity
Beyond the numbers: Beltran’s generosity Beltran couldn’t add to his RBI total after the Mets’ season ended, but the end of the season hardly signaled an end to his commitment to Harlem RBI.

Backman tapped to manage Cyclones
Backman tapped to manage Cyclones One of the most fiery players in the history of the Mets, Wally Backman, has been appointed to manage the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Delgado to play winter ball
Delgado to play winter ball A free agent, Carlos Delgado intends to play winter ball in Puerto Rico to allow the Mets and other clubs an opportunity to evaluate him in the wake of the surgery he underwent in May to repair his right hip.

Minaya, Boras meet about Holliday, Cora
Minaya meets with Boras Mets general manager Omar Minaya met with agent Scott Boras on Wednesday to discuss parameters of possible deals for two of his clients — Matt Holliday and Alex Cora.

Alfonzo yearns for one more Amazin’ shot

69 Metros Remembered — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:03:32 +0000

Alfonzo yearns for one more Amazin’ shot

Chasing a dream is what baseball is all about. The years go by, the body and the work place change, but the mind remains focused on the dream.

Minaya, Boras meet about Holliday, Cora | mets.com: News

Mets general manager Omar Minaya met with agent Scott Boras on Tuesday night to discuss parameters of possible deals for two of his clients — Matt Holliday and Alex Cora.

Palestine in Queens (The Nation via Yahoo! News)

69 Metros Remembered — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:03:15 +0000

Palestine in Queens (The Nation via Yahoo! News)
The Nation — Controversy is growing over a November 21st fundraiser at the New York Mets’ new stadium Citi Field for the Brooklyn-based Israeli settlement group the Hebron Fund. Settlement supporters have called for letters praising the Mets for standing with the Hebron Fund, while justice and human rights groups issued an alert demanding cancellation of the dinner.

SNY Heats Up ‘Mets Hot Stove,’ Turns Back Clock On 1962-1988 Seasons (MultiChannel News)
SNY will fan the off-season flames with the return of Mets Hot Stove . The series, covering all the news, notes and rumors surrounding the New York Mets, will bow on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

Milton Bradley part of three-way trade talks with Mets, Jays (SportingNews)
Sporting News staff reports Add this to the Milton Bradley rumor pile as baseball’s general managers meet this week: The Chicago Cubs reportedly are working to move him in a potential a three-team deal with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. FoxSports.com reports the Cubs have discussed dealing Bradley to the Mets for second baseman Luis Castillo. The Mets would then flip Bradley to the …

Madoff’s magnificent spoils go under the hammer (The Age)
From diamond-encrusted watches to satin jackets emblazoned with his name, the personal goods of Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff go under the hammer Saturday in New York to raise money to help pay those who lost their fortunes.

Mets have eyes on several premier free agents (SportingNews)
Seeking to rework their roster after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the NL East, the Mets shopped second baseman Luis Castillo during the general manager meetings this week, according to the New York Daily News.

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - AP Interview: Chapman says no drama in defection (KTVN Reno)
NEW YORK (AP) - Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher’s defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.

Mets Won’t Balk At Hebron Dinner (The Jewish Week)
(JTA) — The New York Mets will allow the Hebron Fund to host its annual dinner at a club in the team’s stadium despite a protest.

Mets inquire about Holliday; Boras hints at Teixeira money (SportingNews)
Sporting News staff reports The New York Post reported that Mets general manager Omar Minaya met for 45 minutes Tuesday with agent Scott Boras at the general managers’ meetings in Chicago, to discuss what it might take to sign outfielder Matt Holliday. “We need a left fielder and two of the best are in the (free-agent) market,” an unnamed Mets executive told the Post, referring to Holliday and …

Madoff auction welcomes bids on everything from financier’s wristwatches to Mets jacket (MalaysiaNews.net)
NEW YORK - Of all the items set to go on the auction block this week at a midtown Manhattan hotel, there’s one that would take some mettle to wear in public: A satin New York Mets baseball jacket emb…

Madoff personal items for sale

69 Metros Remembered — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:02:14 +0000

Madoff personal items for sale
An early look at what’s up for auction from the disgraced financier Bernard Madoff’s estate, including watches, purses, and a BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B baseball

[Aroldis Chapman] is being courted by the BNew/B BYork/B Yankees and BMets/B,…
[Aroldis Chapman] is being courted by the BNew/B BYork/B Yankees and BMets/B, the Boston Red Sox and likely other clubs.

BMets/B interested in Ben Sheets ?
…source ESPN The BNew/B BYork/B Yankees, BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B and Los Angeles Dodgers are some of the organizations reportedly interested in Sheets.

McFarlane Toys With Multiple Points Of Articulation?
Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Ryan Howard, the Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones, the BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B’ David Wright, and the…

[NY Daily BNews/B] - Backman to manage Brooklyn Cyclones
…neral Manager Jim Duquette will join forces tonight… BMets/B photos Martinez’s return to Flushing is a victorious one…. Ricky Henderson…

TWN BD MEETING ON POLICE SHARING TUESDAY…MUSTACHE CONTEST…FUN
Guest of Honor: BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B Icon Wally Backman … Comedienne Sara Benincasa (Sirius Cosmo Radio) will emcee the event. Guest judges:

Should the BMets/B bring back Carlos Delgado?
…of the BNew/B BYork/B Post, BMets/B General Manager Omar Minaya will be traveling to watch Delgado in Puerto Rico next month. It will give the BMets/B a…

Video: Paul McCartney Performs ?Let Me Roll It? From ?Good Evening…
…notes ever at that now-demolished field, it was fitting that Macca would be the first artist to perform at the Bnew/B home of the BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B.

[Metsblog] - BNews/B: Francoeur to Return in 2010
…sive right fielder and did very well offensively after being acquired by the BMets/B …i’m hoping that carries over and he can develop a little…

The Potentially Unrecognizable Bullpen

69 Metros Remembered — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:02:11 +0000

The Potentially Unrecognizable Bullpen
…may be looking for relief help this winter: BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, BNew/B BYork/B Yankees, Cleveland…

Breaking BNews/B: Wally Backman gets Brooklyn Job
Find more top sports Bnews/B, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Wally Backman, BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B, Brooklyn Cyclones, Hall of Fame…

Madoff personal items for sale
Nov. 13 - An early look at what’s up for auction from the disgraced financier Bernard Madoff’s estate, including watches, purses, and a BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B…

Mike’s BMets/B :: Life Beyond Newsday
BYork/B BMets/B Bnews/B. Thanks to the Internet, I’ve been lucky enough to have on-line access to all of the BNew/B BYork/B area dailies that cover the BMets/B. A…

LeBron’s Desire for NBA to Retire Jordan’s No. 23 Is Misplaced
Kranepool Society :: A BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B Blog found this 3 hours ago on nba.fanhouse.com … Find more top sports Bnews/B, videos, and blogs on BallHype…

Phillies Breakfast Links, November 13, 2009: Bowa Constrictor, Chase
And when was the last time he played there regularly? BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B are reportedly ‘absolutely in’ on adding free agent Chone Figgins. OK…

[Metsblog] - BNews/B: BMets/B Renovating Bullpen at Citi Field
Padres complained of the obstructed view from the visitors bullpen, and the BMets/B are now renovating the area so that the bullpens are side by side…

CAREFULL I’VE MADE A MESS IN HERE
…we’ve had here all week about the BMets/B going after players … How many BNEW/B BYORK/B 6 jersey requests the NBA Store has gotten since this…

Buy-cott, Invest, Celebrate!
But I guess my favorite recent tale was about the failure of the usual suspects to get the BNew/B BYork/B BMets/B to cancel a fund raiser for the…

[Metsblog] - BNews/B: Brewers Decline Option on Looper
…like it’s been an eternity since Looper was closing games for the BMets/B …he was good for the BMets/B in 2004 but struggled in 2005 as he…

Mets have eyes on several premier free agents (SportingNews)

69 Metros Remembered — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:02:08 +0000

Palin rallies state’s abortion opponents - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

69 Metros Remembered — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:02:11 +0000

Palin rallies state’s abortion opponents - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
… children, Palin told thousands of people who attended a $30-a-ticket fund-raiser for the Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund. In a personal and passionate speech, Palin lauded the states … players traded by the New York Mets to the Twins …

Silver Sluggers a mix of old and new - New York Mets
The Silver Slugger Awards distributed early this evening went to a perfect mix of the old guard and new guard, as players with established reputations and others starting to earn theirs shared honors as the top offensive performers at their positions …

Kevin Frisch: Cloudy with a chance of press releases - Norwich Bulletin
“Even the weather has a PR person.” Thus was the lamentation from a colleague who forwarded me a press release with the title, “A Look at NYC Snow Totals Following Yankees World Series Wins.” My friend seemed to be correct. This was PR 101 …

Ex-ESPN worker says she never stalked Phillips - Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2002, file photo, New York Mets general manager Steve Phillips is shown during a news conference at Shea Stadiium in New York. A former ESPN production assistant whose affair with broadcaster Steve Phillips led to their …

Look back at all of 2009s magic - New York Mets
It began with Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic, Opening Day pageantry and the unveiling of two New York pantheons, Ken Griffey Jr.s return to Seattle, Gary Sheffields 500th career homer, Jacoby Ellsburys steal of home, Randy Johnsons …

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69 Metros Remembered — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:02:12 +0000

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69 Metros Remembered — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:02:07 +0000

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Scoreboard: Nov. 6 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

69 Metros Remembered — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:02:06 +0000

Scoreboard: Nov. 6 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
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