A Quest for Keith

Don't bask in the Johan glory yet

2008-01-30T09:15:00.000-08:00

Don't bask in the Johan glory yet...

Just wanted to point out that this is actually a dark day in Mets history. We gain Johan but we lose David Newhan. He was signed by the Astros to a minor league deal. I hope the Mets will find another player with Rick Peterson locks so Rick isn't the only one sporting a Gene Wilder white 'fro.

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Wrigley Field is now the FUKUDOME

2007-12-11T20:17:00.001-08:00

The agent for Kosuke Fukudome said that the player would make up his mind on a major league team quickly after deciding to come to the United States. He was true to his word.

After deciding to play in the U.S. early Tuesday morning, Fukudome chose the Cubs' offer on Tuesday night, ESPN 1000 in Chicago reported.

The two sides have reportedly agreed on a four-year deal, but the exact dollar amount was still being worked out. Earlier media reports said that the Cubs were willing to pay the career .305 hitter between $12 million and $14 million per season.

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According to MLBTradeRumors.com...

2007-12-05T13:54:00.001-08:00

Santana/Reyes/Haren Blockbuster In The Works?

Just got an incredible rumor from a trusted New York sportswriter. Stay with me, because this one's crazy. But rest assured that if the source wasn't good, I wouldn't post it.

Minnesota has initiated talks for a three-way blockbuster with the Twins and A's. Here's how it would go down:

Mets send Jose Reyes, Kevin Mulvey, and Hector Pellot to A's
A's send Bobby Crosby and Dan Johnson to Mets
A's send Dan Haren to Twins
Twins send Johan Santana to Mets

Mets get Johan Santana, Bobby Crosby and Dan Johnson
A's get Jose Reyes and Kevin Mulvey
Twins get Dan Haren and Hector Pellot

The source says Haren is exactly the type of player the Twins want for Santana, a cheap frontline starter. It's known the Mets would hate to deal Reyes but they would get some value beyond Santana. Billy Beane is happy because he gets Reyes for one more year than he had Haren plus longtime favorite Mulvey. And, he's out of Crosby's contract.

Thoughts?

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Hey Omar...

2007-12-04T17:46:00.001-08:00

Carlos Delgado, Pelfrey and Heilman for Burnett and Overbay

Make it happen, baby!

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Sox deal could go through

2007-12-04T08:51:00.001-08:00

According to The Boston Globe, the Sox may be close to a deal since Twins reportedly are pleased with Lester's medical records.

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First trade at meetings

2007-12-03T10:17:00.001-08:00

Carlos Quentin to the White Sox for 1B Chris Carter.

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TWINS TRADE GARZA?

2007-11-28T12:21:00.001-08:00

According to MLBTradeRumors.com... it's Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett, and Juan Rincon to the Rays for Delmon Young, Brendan Harris, and Jason Pridie.

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Want to write for us?

2007-11-28T06:46:00.001-08:00

thecheappop.com and questforkeith are looking for bloggers.

Email us at thecheappop@aol.com for details!

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CBS Sportsline Rumor

2007-11-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

The Denver Post reports the the Rockies are still in negotiations with catcher Yorvit Torrealba and relief pitcher Matt Herges. Torrealba's agent said his goal is to get a deal done by the end of this week. "We're getting closer and I think we're moving toward an agreement, soon, I hope," Torrealba's agent said. GM Dan O'Dowd confirmed that discussions have heated up, but stressed that bringing Torrealba back to Colorado is not a done deal.

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Tom Glavine Press Conference Today

2007-11-19T19:08:00.001-08:00

"I think, honestly, had I decided to play and was faced with having to do it in New York or somewhere else, I honestly don't think I would have done it," he said. "I think that would have been the end for me, because it's just not worth [the pressures] and being away from my family."

- Tom Glavine

Thanks Tom. Thanks for your time in New York, and for throwing those meatballs in your final appearance with the team, and than proving once and for all...you're a Brave.

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Rumblings

2007-11-17T10:03:00.001-08:00

Torre chose Mariano Duncan over Mazzilli so it looks like Maz will remain in the SportsNet both - well dressed but awkward...

Mets wined and dined David Eckstein... will he convert to second base to play for the Mets? My guess is YE$...

Eck has personality. Mets have none. I'm all for it.

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New direction but same Keith

2007-11-16T14:16:00.001-08:00

We'll be posting Hot Stove stuff and more Mets news. Stay tuned...

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It's All Your Fault, Sir.

2007-09-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

Learn to manage a bullpen - not overwork the same guys.

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Call me a pessimist but...

2007-09-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

FIRE WILLIE NOW

the season is escaping

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Let the chants begin

2007-09-16T12:40:00.001-07:00

Fire Willie Randolph.

Let the movement begin.

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keith night at shea Friday

2007-09-12T18:31:00.000-07:00

Unreal since we sparked this whole mustache fad.

thecheappop.com...your daily dose of pop culture and mustache envy.

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quest for keith writer to be published

2007-09-08T10:06:00.001-07:00

Rock On! is an anthology of concert experiences within a historical context and I need to hear from you. My book, which will be published this winter, needs to be completed by end of this month so I really need your stories asap.

You don't have to be a writer and it doesn't matter who you saw - just need to know who you saw, where you saw them, and what happened on the way or afterwards.

Tell me your concert experiences (in 250 words or more), and send concert photos if you have them. If you want your name in the book, let me know; if not, let me know. Please feel free to forward this request to everyone you know with my contact info. Deadline is fast approaching! Time is of the essence - please step up for me. Email your stories to JonRockOn@aol.com

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Sorry to say it...

2007-08-19T10:47:00.001-07:00

But are we supposed to be surprised that Mets have had a lot of injuries? Aside from Beltran, all the injuries are from guys in their mid-to-late 30s and early 40s.