Bleeding Blue and Teal (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Today let’s inspect the new-look Seattle Mariners outfield for 2009. Gone are Raul Ibanez and Jeremy Reed, and in are Endy Chavez and Franklin Gutierrez. First of all, the loss of Ibanez’s offense will hurt. But the loss of his defense is a welcome change. The last two years of Raul Ibanez in Seattle were remarkably [...]
Bleeding Blue and Teal (Free subscription) | 12/19/2008
Rosenthal: Please, no more talk about how Endy Chavez, Franklin Gutierrez and Ichiro could give the Mariners the most formidable defensive outfield in the game. That outfield would have almost zero punch, and Jack Zduriencik, the team’s new GM, freely admits, “We’d like to get a legitimate power hitter, if possible.” Zduriencik says he has made “some contact” [...]
Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 12/18/2008
Mets obtain JJ Putz, Sean Green and Jeremy Reed. Indians obtain Joe Smith and Luis Valbuena. Mariners obtain Franklin Gutierrez, Jason Vargas, Endy Chavez, Aaron Heilman, Mike Carp, Ezequiel Carrara and Maikel Cleto Although it only involves one big name, this 12-player trade probably qualifies as a blockbuster. Let’s examine the deal. For the Mets: Obviously, Putz is the prize in this trade. In Putz,...
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 12/13/2008
On October 13th, I calculated that the Mets had a payroll of $102,603,025. Here is a brief summary of how the Mets payroll has changed since that post: Off the books (Since October 13th): Endy Chavez: $2.05 million Aaron Heilman: $1.2 million (Headaches Included) Scott Schoeneweis: $2 million (We are covering $1.6 million of his $3.6 million) Jason Vargas: $394,000 Joe Smith: [...]
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 12/12/2008
This week, while the Mets were in Vegas building their Frankenbullpen, we quietly had to say goodbye to one of the most memorable Mets in recent memory, Endy Chavez. No, he didn’t hit much, but he was more clutch in tight spots than people credit him for. He also provided great defense and speed on [...]
U.S.S. Mariner (Free subscription) | 12/12/2008
Aside from getting Franklin Gutierrez, Endy Chavez and Aaron Heilman, Zduriencik also pulled in four prospects in yesterday’s mega deal. Let’s take a closer look at the younger players in the deal… Mike Carp The Mets drafted Carp in the ninth round of the 2004 draft out of California baseball powerhouse Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Calif. [...]
Baseball America (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
The Mets, Mariners and Indians executed a three-team, 12-player trade that sends J.J. Putz, Sean Green and Jeremy Reed to New York, Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez, Mike Carp, Jason Vargas, Maikel Cleto, Ezequiel Carrera and Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle, and Luis Valbuena and Joe Smith to Cleveland.
Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
On the last day of the 2008 season, the Seattle Mariners sent Raul Ibanez , Wladimir Balentien , and Ichiro to man the outfield. Two months later, their outfield appears to be drastically improved, adding Endy Chavez and Franklin Gutierrez last night in a huge deal that saw a dozen players change organizations. How much of an upgrade? Take a look at each outfielders' production in 2008 and projected...
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Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Ryan on the Big Deal: Here's the entire trade (former teams in parentheses): The Seattle Mariners receive : RHP Aaron Heilman (NYM), OF Franklin Gutierrez (CLE), OF Endy Chavez (NYM), 1B Mike Carp (NYM), RHP Maikel Cleto (NYM), LHP Jason Vargas (NYM), and OF Ezekiel Carrera (NYM) The New York Mets receive: RHP J.J. Putz (SEA), OF Jeremy Reed (SEA), RHP Sean Green (SEA) The Cleveland Indians receive:...
Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Mets get Putz in a 12 player, three team deal. The Mets will receive Putz, outfielder Jeremy Reed and right-hander Sean Green -- all from Seattle. The Mariners will receive outfielder Franklin Gutierrez from the Indians and, from the Mets, right-hander Aaron Heilman, outfielder Endy Chavez and four Minor Leaguers -- first baseman Mike Carp, right-hander Maikel Cleto, left-hander Jason Vargas and outfielder...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
According to the team press release, the Mets have acquired RHP J.J. Putz, RHP Sean Green, and OF Jeremy Reed from the Mariners in a three-team trade involving 12 players. In turn, the Mets have sent RHP Aaron Heilman, OF Endy Chavez, LHP Jason Vargas, 1B Mike Carp, OF Ezequiel Carrera and RHP Maikel Cleto to the Mariners, while sending [...]
Mets Today (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
According to several sources, the Mets are part of a three-team deal, acquiring J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed, and Sean Green in return for Aaron Heilman, Joe Smith, Endy Chavez, and Mike Carp. In the convoluted deal that brings memories of Willie Montanez, Jon Matlack, and John Milner, Heilman, Chavez, and Carp go to Seattle, and [...]
The LoHud Yankees Blog (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
The Mets, Mariners and Indians have a 12-player blockbuster just announced: Mets get: RHP J.J. Putz, OF Jeremy Reed, RHP Sean Green Mariners get: RHP Aaron Heilman, OF Endy Chavez, RHP Joe Smith, LHP Jason Vargas, OF Ezequiel Carrera, RHP Maikel Cleto, OF Frankin Gutierrez. Indians get: 1B Mike Carp, INF Luis Valbuena. ——————- The Rays also sent RHP Edwin [...]
On the Mets beat (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Here's the details of the 12-player deal. It will be announced at 12:30 EST. METS GET: (from Mariners) J.J. Putz RHP Sean Green (from Indians) OF Jeremy Reed MARINERS GET: (from Mets) Aaron Heilman Endy Chavez Maikel Cleto Ezequiel Carrera...
