Russell Branyan traded for Randy Johnson… Kind of (includes FLOW CHART)
About a week ago, on the heels of winning 6 of their last 7, a few days ago Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik was quoted “I’m not ready to throw in the towel just yet.” Now, he has absolutely no incentive to say the opposite (“Fire Sale!” shows your hand and gives away your leverage), […]
New York Mets Off Season Report
Season Wrap Up For the second straight year, the Mets had the right tools to make the playoffs, but in the end, failed to reach that goal. 2008 saw the firing of manager Willie Randolph and the tired arm of aging closer Billy Wagner. It also saw a renewed spark from 1B Carlos Delgado, who […]
Tribe Gets Smith and Valbuena in Three Way Trade with Mets and Mariners
The Indians struck a three team deal yesterday with the Mets and Mariners involving seven players, the big name being former Mariner closer J.J. Putz who is now a Met. Here’s how the trade breaks down: The Indians get: Pitcher Joe Smith from the Mets and infielder Luis Valbuena from the Mariners. Smith, a third […]
