New York Mets
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Group to study possibility of international draft
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, Tampa Bay executive vice president Andrew Friedman and retired player Tony Clark have been appointed to a committee to study whether baseball should have an international draft. Retired player Stan Javier,… Full Story »
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Mets add to rotation depth with veteran pitcher Chuck James
NJ.com Mets News &bull Dec 15, 2011
As part of general manager Sandy Alderson's search for rotation depth, the Mets have signed veteran left-handed swingman Chuck James to a minor-league contract. James received an invitation to major-league camp. James, 30, worked strictly out of the bullpen last… Full Story »
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MLB, MLBPA To Talk International Acquisitions
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced that they formed a committee to discuss the development and acquisition of international players. Sandy Alderson of the Mets, Andrew Friedman of the Rays and Kim Ng of MLB join MLB… Full Story »
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Mets Sign Chuck James
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Here's where we'll track today's minor moves... The Mets announced the signing of left-hander Chuck James, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com (on Twitter). James appeared in eight games for the Twins this past season, and spent most of the… Full Story »
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Met hellos for Ramirez and Torres
New York Daily News Mets News &bull Dec 15, 2011Bridge load, meet bridge ballplayers. Andres Torres (under team control for two more years) and Ramon Ramirez (one year) will be gone by the time the Mets are ready to contend. Their stay in Flushing coincides with a transitional period… Full Story »
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Movie to tell story of Torres' ADHD struggles
USA Today NL Baseball &bull Dec 15, 2011New Mets center fielder Andres Torres knows about struggles. Full Story »
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Movie to tell story of ADHD struggles for new Mets center fielder Andres Torres
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 15, 2011
A new documentary is coming out on how he managed his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to become a World Series winner with the San Francisco Giants in 2010. There were 105 therapeutic use exemptions for ADHD medication in the major… Full Story »
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Andres Torres aims to fill Jose Reyes' shoes for Mets
NJ.com Mets News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The words spilled from his mouth in a rapid-fire procession, a speech pattern befitting a former track star turned unlikely baseball lifer. Andres Torres, the Mets' new center fielder, is tasked both with replacing Jose Reyes at the top of… Full Story »
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Yu Darvish reportedly draws bid from Yankees
NJ.com Yankees News &bull Dec 15, 2011
NEW YORK - This is the franchise that once insisted Bubba Crosby would open the season as its starting center fielder, only to swoop in and sign Johnny Damon away from the rival Boston Red Sox. This is the franchise that once appeared to be tapped out following a massive spending spree,… Full Story »
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Mets sign Rauch to one-year deal
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The 33-year-old Rauch appeared in 53 games for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, spending some time as their closer, as he went 5-4 with 11 saves and a 4.85 earned run average. Over 468 career contests -- 11 starts… Full Story »
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Cleveland Indians P.M. links: Tribe DID make a trade 10 years ago, getting little in return for future Hall of Famer Robbie Alomar
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 14, 2011So you are saying the trade was a push- both teams got no value. The real question here is how can you use player production post trade for every other trade in MLB but all of a sudden change your… Full Story »
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Pirates To Sign Ryota Igarashi
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Pirates have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Ryota Igarashi to a split contract, according to a Jiji Press article passed along by Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker. Igarashi, who spent the past two seasons with the Mets, is a… Full Story »
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Your comments: Mets GM Sandy Alderson says he's done shopping until January
NJ.com Mets News &bull Dec 14, 2011
At the Mets' holiday party Tuesday, general manager Sandy Alderson hinted the team was likely done making roster moves until at least January. Alderson also said the selling of minority stakes could provide a cash infusion in early 2012. As… Full Story »
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Yogi Berra, Mark Teixeira, Chris Mullin to receive Thurman Munson Awards in New York
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 14, 2011
He'll be joined by Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey and former NBA and St. John's star Chris Mullin, who will receive awards for their athletic success and philanthropic work at the dinner on Jan. 31 in… Full Story »
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Mets' pitcher Santana may not be ready for Opening Day
New York Post Mets News &bull Dec 14, 2011
In case another $40 million loan wasn't enough bad news for Mets fans, general manager Sandy Alderson provided some more yesterday when he casually mentioned that Johan Santana may not be ready for Opening Day. We do have some question… Full Story »
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Octavio Dotel, Bobby Valentine, Robin Ventura take roundabout paths
Detroit Free Press Tigers News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Bobby Valentine and Robin Ventura played a part when Octavio Dotel got his first postseason win in 1999. Now Valentine and Ventura will manage against Dotel in his first season with the Tigers. On Oct. 17, 1999, Valentine was managing… Full Story »
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Santana uncertain to start season
New York Daily News Mets News &bull Dec 14, 2011Heaping doses of uncertainty have long defined Johan Santana's status for next season, leaving the Mets to ponder starting yet another year without their onetime ace. Full Story »
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MLB banks on Mets woes
New York Daily News Mets News &bull Dec 14, 2011On the day after word was leaked of the Mets taking out yet another loan, here is what you heard Tuesday from Major League Baseball officials: The walls are closing in on the Wilpons. Full Story »
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Mets live chat with Star-Ledger beat writer Andy McCullough Tuesday at 10 a.m.
NJ.com Mets News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Sign in below to the CoverItLive chat and join the discussion on the Mets offseason. Pose your questions to Andy or share your comments on the occurrences of the offseason so far and what future moves remain as general manager… Full Story »
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Carlos Beltran a target for Rockies as they wait on Cuddyer
Denver Post Rockies News &bull Dec 13, 2011By Troy E. Colorado is shaking many trees, trying to bolster their lineup and young rotation. The Rockies have interest in veteran left-handed pitcher Joe Saunders, who became a free agent Monday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks non-tendered him. Cuddyer… Full Story »
