5Vote!
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
The Giants expressed interest in retaining Bengie Molina on a one year low base salary contract, likewise the Rockies were looking to keep Yorvit Torrealba on a similar contract. There seems to be indications that both teams are moving on to plan B. With the Mets identifying Molina as their #1 catching target, they could have already scared off the Giants as they're now rumored to be interested in...
5Vote!
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
More photos » by Ed Andrieski - AP Chris Iannetta stares at how far away his backup is. It's that far away. Browse more photos » Rockies kick tires on catcher Schneider; Contreras could head to Japan | All Things Rockies Unless Torrealba returns to the Rockies , it's hard to say that Chris Iannetta won't be the starting catcher next season. Paul Phillips ? Brian Schneider ? Nice backups....
4Vote!
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Troy Renck / All Things Rockies : Rockies kick tires on catcher Schneider; Contreras could head to Japan — Bracing for the potential loss of starter Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free agent catcher Brian Schneider. — Schneider suffered through a disappointing 2009 with the Mets …
5Vote!
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Bracing for the potential loss of veteran catcher Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free-agent catcher Brian Schneider, who hit just .218 — including three home runs and 24 RBIs — in 59 games with the Mets this year.
7Vote!
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
After turning down a two-year, $4.5MM offer to remain with the Rockies, Yorvit Torrealba is expected to receive an offer from another NL West club, writes Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Although Renck isn't 100% certain, he believes that the Giants are the team interested in the 31-year-old catcher as they might be looking for someone to keep the seat warm for Buster Posey. Renck also reports that...
5Vote!
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Bracing for the potential loss of starter Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free agent catcher Brian Schneider.
7Vote!
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
According to Adam Rubin, in a report for the Daily News, the Mets off-season shopping list is as follows: Catcher to replace Brian Schneider. Power upgrade in left field. Second baseman if Luis Castillo can be traded. Rotation help. Eighth-inning reliever. Second lefthander in the bullpen to pair with Pedro Feliciano. Yes, I like the simple idea of getting 20 home runs [...]
7Vote!
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
More photos » by Paul Connors - AP Pitchers like Jon Garland can be useful and cost-effective ways to upgrade a starting rotation. (AP Photo/Paul Connors) Browse more photos » We haven't seen any numbers come out of the Mets ' front office, but the consensus seems to be that they'll probably have a 2010 payroll comparable to that of the 2009 team, which is to say something in the $140-150...
8Vote!
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Have a good weekend everyone. I'm taking a little off-season weekend break. Enjoy the links. Meet the Mets Metsblog reports that Carlos Delgado, Brian Schneider, and Gary Sheffield will be Type B free agents during this offseason. That JJ Putz trade didn't work out so well long-term or short. He could still remain valuable to the Mets as a jersey designer though. Metsradamus is already worried that...
Explore : Baseball Managers,
Bobby Abreu,
Carlos Delgado,
Gary Sheffield,
J.J. Putz,
Jeremy Hermida,
Joe Girardi,
Jon Garland,
Sports,
Tim Hudson,
Tim Lincecum
8Vote!
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Carlos Delgado, Brian Schneider, and Gary Sheffield have been categorized as Type B Free Agents by Elias. …in other words, if the Mets offer salary arbitration to any of these three players, and if they decline it and sign with a new team, the Mets will be rewarded one additional draft pick for each player in the ‘Sandwich [...]
3Vote!
Right Wing Ramblin' (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
I am not talking today about a plan for peace in the Middle East, or missile shields in Eurasia, or a way to fix the trade deficit. No, the plan I will be revealing over the next few days is much more expansive…much more improbable…but just as important! The plan I propose today is a roadmap for victory in the MLB. Today I take up the cause of my recently hapless New York Mets …the...
7Vote!
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Today marks the start of a 15-day period when eligible players, like Carlos Delgado and Brian Schneider, may elect to become a free agent, during which the team has exclusive rights to negotiate a new deal. Once the 15-day window closes, which will be Friday, Nov. 20, the player is free to sign with another club. In addition, the deadline for [...]
6Vote!
South Side Sox (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP Raise your hand if you want to play for the White Sox next year. Esteban, please put your hand down. Seriously though, Esteban, you aren't welcome. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Browse more photos » Over the past couple days, and inspired by the infamous U.S.S. Mariner post and the on-going reader input over at Sox Machine , I've been putting together my off-season...
5Vote!
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Since it appears that Rod Barajas is our primary target to fill Brian Schneider's vacated spot, I'll be keeping tabs on him until we obtain a catcher ( him or another catcher) or he signs elsewhere. According to the Toronto Sun the Blue Jays would like to keep Barajas but it doesn't sound like they're willing to outbid someone for him ( the other player their discussing is Marco Scutaro)... "We...