January 2009

Monthly Archive

Mets interested in Pedro: MARTINEZ: One more year? I remember talking with Pedro Martinez the last day of the season and him telling me he never felt ready between rehabbing injuries and taking time off to visit his ailing father. “I [+] Heilman traded to Cubs: Aaron Heilman’s stay in Seattle was shorter than some of his appearances on the mound this summer. Heilman was traded to the Cubs today for infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitcher Garrett Olson. Immediate speculation is this deal would enable the Cubs to free up some of their young pitching to re-start trade talks with San Diego for Jake Peavy. [+] Are the Mets ready for prime time?: Mets manager Jerry Manuel was in New York the other day at a charity function and was asked about Manny Ramirez. He wants him, but knows it’s not happening. Said Manuel: “We have to deal with what [+] Smoke coming from the Perez camp: PEREZ: Get it done. You would think with less than three weeks before spring training there would be a market for a 27-year-old lefthander who throws heat. There’s not. If Oliver Perez were to get five years [+] Resisting Manny ….: RAMIREZ: The image that scares them off. Manny Ramirez is still floating out there, his thundering right-handed bat a temptation 29 teams have managed to resist. Only the Los Angeles Dodgers have an offer on the table, [+] Heilman: Takes high road when asked about NY.: HEILMAN: Change of scenery. Aaron Heilman could have ripped the Mets, but took the high road when asked about his time in New York when questioned by The Seattle Times. “Playing in New York is the only [+] Utley says he’ll be ready by Opening Day: UTLEY: Says he'll be ready for Opening Day. If the Mets were counting on Chase Utley’s hip injury to keep them close to the Phillies out of the gate, they’ve got another thing coming as the All-Star [+] What’s your 25?: Let’s assume for a moment the Mets are done, that they don’t re-sign Oliver Perez. We can also accept Manny Ramirez will not be in left field. Given those two factors, who’s on your 25 man roster that will break camp? [+] Mets sign Alex Cora: Alex Cora is finally official, being announced to a one-year, $2 million deal by the Mets. The veteran infielder, 33, can play any where in the infield save catcher. Cora will give manager Jerry Manuel a quality [+] Mets sign Garcia: GARCIA: Worth the gamble. GM Omar Minaya said a team can’t have enough pitching, that he’s always interested in stockpiling bodies for spring training. Freddy Garcia, 34, who has pitched in just 14 games the last two [+]