2010 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher SP Rankings: - 1. Johan Santana, 2. Roy Halladay, 3. Tim Lincecum, 4. C.C. Sabathia, 5. Felix Hernandez, 6. Zack Greinke, 7. Josh Beckett, 8. Justin Verlander, 9. Cliff Lee, 10. Dan Haren, 56. John Maine, 97. Mike Pelfrey.
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Omar has no meetings scheduled for tonight, suggested trade more likely than FA signing for Mets, said, "we've had better FA markets in past years" - twitter
It’s been reported that Omar Minaya’s main goal this week is to trade Luis Castillo and the final two years of his deal. Tonight, Steve Henson of Yahoo Sports reports that “three or four teams are interested in Juan Pierre, and that a three-team trade is being explored to bring a bad contract starter to the Dodgers in return.” This sounds an awful lot like Castillo. Although this isn’t a rumor, just speculation on my part, it wouldn’t be the first time there is discussion about a Castillo for Pierre swap as others in the media how broached the idea.
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Murphy’s .266 average is pretty pedestrian, but he was able to hold his own with the big club. He hit 12 homers and drove in 63 runs. He was also the victim of what many people in the Mets’ lineup were victims of. He had no protection. Murphy needs to learn how to make adjustments, and he could be a solid number six or seven hitter in this lineup… I want to put a feeler out right now. Why does everyone hate him? He just needs time to develop. Look at the free agent market. When the best guys out there are Nick Johnson and Adam LaRoche, being patient is probably the best course of action. -
dailystache
This is where we will see how the education of Minaya has progressed: The common theme is the Mets choked in 2007-08, and no one would laud their fortitude. But I think the Mets’ woeful lack of depth was the main culprit late in the season; let us remember the 2008 Mets played a must-win Game 162 with Nick Evans and Ramon Martinez as their Nos. 5-6 hitters. And though nothing could have saved the 2009 Mets from the injury tsunami, better depth would have made the fall less humiliating. Minaya has been in charge of that depth. - Nypost
(Robinson) Cano exchanged hellos with Pedro Martinez at the golf course Saturday and said he would even welcome the 38-year-old Martinez joining the defending champion Bombers as a free agent. "I say he's got some more in him. He'd be good (with the Yankees), especially with the kind of team we got," said Cano. "We score, most games, four or five runs. Guy like him, we only need him like five, six innings." Martinez reiterated to the Daily News his desire to pitch in 2010, and said he would welcome a return to the City of Brotherly Love, where he spent less than half a season but was an important part of the club's World Series run. - NYDN
The Diamondbacks were in attendance at a recent throwing session featuring free agent J.J. Putz, according to FOXSports.com. The Phillies and Astros have also been linked to Putz this offseason. Teams are aware of his raw ability and are hoping he'll be open to a cheap contract, but with so much interest he may be able to step up his demands. The 32-year-old Putz had a 5.22 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 2009, but he's only two years removed from a lights-out season as closer of the Mariners. - rotoword
According to Will Carroll (Baseball Prospectus), the Chicago Cubs are close to a deal with free agent outfielder Mike Cameron, though the deal is contingent upon the Cubs moving Milton Bradley to the Rays (for payroll). If Cameron signs with the Cubs, then the Yankees would lose out on a great left field option to replace Johnny Damon. Therefore, the team would basically be stuck with trying to reacquire the 36-year old free agent, unless they’re willing to spend on Matt Holliday. Now, I hope Carroll’s report is false. Cameron must have known that the Yankees were interested in him — that seems like a commonsense assumption — which is why I’m surprised that he wanted to sign so quickly. However, if the Cubs were willing to offer him a 2-year deal (I’m unsure if this is what they did, but it is a possibility), I wouldn’t be surprised if, in the end, he ultimately took it. With the way the market is developing (slowly), a 2-year deal is great. Even if the Yankees were interested, with guaranteed money on the table, you have to accept it before it’s gone. - .i-yankees
SI.com's Jon Heyman believes the Mets will "wait it out" with free agent catcher Bengie Molina because they feel they are the highest bidders. Few teams are in the market for a catcher, especially a 35-year-old seeking a lucrative multi-year deal. Molina hit just .265/.285/.442 this past season, though he did reach the 20 home run plateau for the first time in his career. The Royals and Rangers are also thought to have interest. -
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