...last season, they will need to change a lot this offseason. Mike Kent also writes for Mets Obsessed where this article was first published http:// metsobsessed.com/ Bleacher Report publishes the best New York Mets newsletter on the internet.

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...before everyday duty and his age took their toll on Cora. There were indications even then that the Red Sox were interested in re-signing Cora. The Mets still have decided a course of action involving Delgado. The only other free agents...

In this article: Mets, Alex Cora, J.J. Putz, Fernando Tatis, Ramon Martinez, Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado, Red Sox, All rights reserved, and Jon Niese

...to overtake the Phillies this off season. In fact they should be realistic and approach the off season that way. Use the model that the Red Sox have used the past 6-7 years which is to make moves that put you in a position to contend year in...

In this article: Mets, Matt Holliday, John Lackey, Sporting News, Roy Halladay, Yankees, God, Daniel Murphy, and David Wright

Last Updated: 3:41 AM, November 20, 2009 Posted: 3:41 AM, November 20, 2009 The Mets gave Jerry Manuel a minor vote of confidence on the eve of free agency yesterday by hiring his longtime friend Dave Jauss as bench coach. Jauss ,...

In this article: Jerry Manuel, Dave Jauss, The Mets, Bob Melvin, Eric Wedge, Dan Warthen, Chip Hale, Howard Johnson, Sandy Alomar Sr., and Randy Niemann

The 800 pound gorilla that lives over the Triborough Bridge (I'll never call it the RFK Bridge ), the World Champion New York Yankees , are a team to be reckoned with. A team that redefines what "Championship Caliber" means. Three superstars...

In this article: Mets, Luis Castillo, Xavier Nady, Yankees, CC Sabathia, and National League

...just about every starter in their rotation. The Angels won their third consecutive division title with a 97-65 record and swept the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS. "The tragedy hit very deep with our guys, but we quickly realized it wasn't...

In this article: Mike Scioscia, Jim Tracy, The Angels, Colorado Rockies, Dodgers, Nick Adenhart, John Lackey, Bobby Abreu, and Manager of the Year Award

...said Tracy , who got 29 first-place votes and two seconds for 151 points. The Minnesota Twins ' Ron Gardenhire was second with 72 points and the New York Yankees ' Joe Girardi third with 34 in the AL voting, and the St. Louis Cardinals ' Tony...

In this article: Jim Tracy, LeBron James, Detroit Red Wings, Davey Johnson, Nick Adenhart, Colorado Rockies, New Jersey Nets, and Manager of the Year Award

...batting over .300 much of the season, and he also showed most of the time why he had won Gold Glove Awards while he was with the Minnesota Twins. Castillo does have a substantial contract in place with the Mets and if they did move him ,...

In this article: Luis Castillo, Mets, Gold Glove Awards, Omar Minaya, Orlando Hudson, Marco Scutaro, Yankees, and Minnesota Twins

...a new contract, too -- while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor. Angels manager Mike Scioscia and Rockies manager Jim Tracy were named the AL and NL managers of the year. A breakdown of the voting:

In this article: Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia, Colorado Rockies, Angels, Los Angeles, Clint Hurdle, Ron Gardenhire, Nick Adenhart, and Colorado

Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia were named managers of the year on Wednesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Tracy , who took over the Rockies in late May when they were in...

In this article: Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia, National League, Colorado, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, American League, 2002 World Series, Ron Gardenhire, and Tony La Russa

...has earned six postseason berths in the last eight years under Scioscia , who was a catcher for the Dodgers for 13 seasons and retired in 1994. The Angels used 14 starting pitchers and played without sluggers Torii Hunter and Vladimir...

In this article: Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia, The Rockies, The Angels, Clint Hurdle, Ron Gardenhire, Nick Adenhart, Los Angeles, and Colorado

...as a centerpiece. The club's stance regarding Bay contradicts a popular perception that the ex- Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox left fielder offered an obvious, less expensive fallback to Holliday while illustrating a shift in how...

In this article: Matt Holliday, The Cardinals, John Smoltz, MLB, Red Sox, Edwin Jackson, Walt Jocketty, and Adam Dunn

...2009, in Ft. Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Craig Litten) NEW YORK - Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels beat out Ron Gardenhire of the Minnesota Twins as the American League Manager of the Year today. Jim Tracy of Colorado won NL Manager of...

In this article: Jim Tracy, Ron Gardenhire, Mike Scioscia, Minnesota Twins, The Angels, The Rockies, Clint Hurdle, Nick Adenhart, and Florida

...flop would be a long one. Marquis felt that as long ago as last summer , when he was pitching for the Rockies and told Francoeur during a Mets trip to Coors Field that he hoped to pitch in Queens next season. " The Mets are definitely...

In this article: Mets, Jeff Francoeur, Staten Island, Coors Field, Joel Pineiro, John Lackey, Jason Marquis, and Rockies

...and led the club on a torrid stretch, winning 16 of the their final 20 games and forcing a historic one-game playoff with the Detroit Tigers for the division crown. That final month alone could win him the award, but when you realize what...

In this article: Ron Gardenhire, Nick Punto, Minnesota Twins, Manager of the Year Award, Tony LaRussa, Minnesota, Surgery, American League Central, Brendan Harris, and Carl Pavano

...who won 15 games for the St. Louis Cardinals last season, maybe be calling Citi Field home if the New York Mets sign him. The Mets , in search of an innings-eater to stabilize their rotation, are particularly intrigued by free-agent...

In this article: Joel Pineiro, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist, and Flushing

NEW YORK -- Wally Backman was hired Monday as manager of the New York Mets ' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League. AP Photo/Walter PetruskaThe Cyclones ventured into the Mets' past to find a new manager. " Brooklyn and...

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...million option Nov. 6, and trades have been made. The Florida Marlins sent outfielder Jeremy Hermida to the Boston Red Sox , the Minnesota Twins traded outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers for shortstop J.J. Hardy , the Kansas...

In this article: Jim Thome, Matt Holliday, Hideki Matsui, Cliff Lee, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Randy Wolf, Brandon Webb, and Jason Bay