Optimality-Theoretic Studies in Spanish Phonology (Linguistik Aktuell / Linguistics Today)
Memories Of Kevin Malone (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The 2009 Opening Day payroll was approximately 100 million dollars, and given all the recent divorce news, I find it hard to believe that number would be increased going into 2010. Therefore, my plan is based on a operating budget of about 100 million dollars with perhaps a bit of flexibility. Just to clarify, this is what I would do if I were the GM. Projected 2010 Payroll-100 Million Dollars As I...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Here is an ode to the totally out of control hot stove. Feel free to add any to my not-that-funny comments. My Anonymous Source(s)... ...is actually Scott Boras and he's behind on his payments ! ...guarantee that Matt Halladay will be a Met in 2010. ...claim that Omar Minaya broke a handshake agreement with Ramon Castro because Ramon gave him the dreaded "dead fish" handshake. ...are familiar...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP about 1 month ago: Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson makes a diving catch of a fly ball from Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Detroit. The Tigers defeated the White Sox 5-3. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Browse more photos » Given how much Fernando Martinez 's value has apparently...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
The incomparable Marty Noble answers many of the fan inquiries with his usual mixture of information and wit. Among other ideas, he considers: Just what would it take, hypothetically, to bring Adrian Gonzalez to Queens? Noble believes a package of John Maine, Fernando Martinez and Ike Davis "and perhaps more would be one to consider seriously." Noble likes Joel Pineiro more than Jason Marquis,...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Last week, the New York Post and ESPN said the Tigers are shopping OF Curtis Granderson, who will earn $26 million over the next three seasons. Last week, Buster Olney of ESPN.com said, while teams like the Cubs, Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Orioles and others might look in to the possibility of making a deal for Granderson, “it’s [...]
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
It sounds like Detroit could be very active this off-season in the trade market as they attempt to shed salary. One of the names being floated is Curtis Granderson but I have not heard the Mets linked to Granderson at all. The 28 y/o left handed hitting center fielder would be an incredible up grade defensively in left field and has the power for Citi field. He has lead the AL in triples two separate...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Last week I recommended Garrett Atkins for a spot on our team , a possible upgrade over Fernando Tatis as the back-up corner infielder who might end up beating out Dan Murphy at 1B. Most of the people I spoke to about the idea either liked it or weren't against but were leery of his cost. That appears to be the same issue the Rockies are running into, apparently Atkins is to expensive going into arbitration...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Yesterday, Metsblog reader “therambler” asked: “I’d be curious to know if you think an offer of Mike Pelfrey, Ike Davis, Reese Havens, and Fernando Martinez would be enough (or be too much) to get Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres? I think that it is a slightly better package than what the Red Sox would offer (probably [...]
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
As you undoubtedly saw in the fanshots or somewhere else yesterday, Baseball America released its top 10 prospects list for the Mets , with Adam Rubin reprising as the author of the write-up and subsequent chat. Rubin's article didn't provide much insight into the ranking, but the chat cleared a few things up. Here are the things I found most interesting about the list with relevant quotes: Fernando...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Adam Rubin, in a post to his blog for the Daily News, lists the Mets top 10 Prospects from Baseball America, and 20 year old Jenrry Mejia is their top prospect. Following Mejia in order are Wilmer Flores, Fernando Martinez, and Ike Davis, with Josh Thole ranking eighth on the list.
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
In a mailbag Q&A for MLB.com, Mets reporter Marty Noble believes the Mets would need to trade players like John Maine and Fernando Martinez, ‘in a deal to get a No. 2 pitcher or a power hitter.’ Maine was 2–2 with a 4.12 ERA in his final four starts after returning from the disabled list in 2009. …there [...]
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Adam Rubin, in a post to his blog for the Daily News, lists the Mets who will be participating in winter ball during the off-season. Among those participating are Nelson Figueroa, Omir Santos, Pat Misch, Angel Pagan, Fernando Martinez, Tobi Stoner, Lance Broadway, and Josh Thole. For the entire list as well as their respective teams, check [...]
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Mets 21-year-old OF Fernando Martinez had season-ending surgery on his right knee in late September. According to the team’s website, here, Martinez will begin playing in early November for Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League. …thanks to Rafael T for the link… “I have begun to run the bases and my body has responded well,” Martinez is quoted [...]
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
According to Baseball America, Fernando Martinez and Jon Niese were among the Top 20 Prospects in the International League in 2009. In the report, Josh Levanthal says of Martinez: “Staying healthy continues to be Martinez’s biggest obstacle… Martinez flashed his five-tool potential while in Buffalo, particularly the ability to hit with power to all fields… He can [...]
Britannia Radio (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
From Times OnlineOctober 12, 2009Brown downgrades Europe post in Cabinet reshuffle farcePhilip Webster, Political Editor14 COMMENTSRECOMMEND? (2)(William Fernando Martinez/AP)Chris BryantIMAGE :1 of 2Gordon Brown appears to have downgraded the post of Europe Minister today after shifting Baroness Kinnock from the job to become Foreign Office minister responsible for Africa.Chris Bryant takes the
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