According to JapaneseBallplayers.com Takahashi has turned down Minor League contract offers from both the Mets and the Orioles.
…hat tip to Joe DeMayo for the info…
Meanwhile, in a post to Twitter, NPB Tracker says Takahashi prefers to play on the West Coast.
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Minors: Who is Jesus Feliciano?

February 7, 2010

During the Caribbean Series in Venezuela, Mets minor league outfielder Jesus Feliciano is hitting .435 with one home run and three RBI in 23 at bats, and has played a pivotal role in Puerto Rico’s current three game winning streak to battle for the Carribean Series title today against the Dominican Republic.
In 39 games during [...]

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Note: Daniel Murphy to Work with Keith Hernandez

February 7, 2010

In a report for Newsday, David Lennon says Daniel Murphy will work with Keith Hernandez on defense at first base this season.
However, Lennon also says prospect Ike Davis could push for the job at first base sooner rather than later this season.
…i’m looking forward to the results from Murphy after working with Mex…he was very [...]

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Read: Free Agents and the Mets Off-Season

February 7, 2010

Joel Sherman, in a report in today’s New York Post, wonders if there is any General Manager in baseball that could succeed in the Mets current structure and says “the problems at Citi Field are bigger than Omar Minaya’s job title.”
Sherman also wonders how it was possible the Mets couldn’t land Bengie Molina, Joel Pineiro, [...]

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Note: Fernando Martinez and the Caribbean Series

February 6, 2010

This afternoon, in the Caribbean Series in Venezuela, Fernando Martinez went 1 for 4 with a solo home run and a great running catch in the left-center field gap for the Dominican Republic in their 7-2 win over Mexico.
For a full recap and box score, click here.
Martinez’s solo home run, his second of the Caribbean [...]

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Buzz: Hisanori Takahashi Could Decide on Team Soon

February 6, 2010

Jon Heyman of SI.com says 34 year old LHP Hisanori Takahashi could decide among the Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox, Giants, Pirates and Padres soon.
Last month, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com said Takahashi could be viewed as an alternative to Jarrod Washburn or Noah Lowry.
…i would envision Takahashi as a possible bullpen arm with any team he [...]

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I’m Reading: about the Season, Thole, Gifts, Minaya, and F-Mart

February 6, 2010

Metsmerized Online is wondering “Is the 2010 season over already?”
Meanwhile, Kevin from the NY Hot Corner takes a look at Josh Thole as part of their “40-Man Roster Overview”.
Shannon, from the Mets Police, has a gift idea for the Wilpons.
Adam, the Brooklyn Met Fan, feels GM Omar Minaya has been compromised.
Finally, John from Metstradamus wants [...]

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Read: Talent Evaluators talking Omir Santos

February 6, 2010

Buster Olney of ESPN.com believes there is a good chance the Mets go in to Spring Training with Omir Santos as their starting catcher.
In a post to his blog, Olney quotes one American League talent evaluator who feels Santos is a ‘capable back-up,’ not a starter, who has average arm strength and average receiving ability, [...]

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Photo: First Spring Training Workout in 14 Days

February 6, 2010

source: MetsBlog.com

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Note: Fernando Martinez and the Caribbean Series

February 5, 2010

This afternoon, in the Caribbean Series in Venezuela, Fernando Martinez batted fifth and went 2 for 4 with a double in the Dominican Republic’s 7-3 loss to Puerto Rico.
Martinez has raised his Caribbean Series batting average to .333 (5 for 15).
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Last night, against Venezuela in the Caribbean Series, Fernando Martinez went 1 [...]

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Buzz: Mets More Likely to Sign Pitcher than Catcher

February 5, 2010

Jon Morosi of Fox Sports says the Mets are more likely to sign a pitcher this month, rather than filling their void behind the plate.
According to Morosi, and industry source says the Mets are not likely to sign either Rod Barajas or Jose Molina, but at the same time, signing one of them cannot be [...]

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Buzz: Mets Interested in Todd Wellemeyer

February 5, 2010

Troy Renck of the Denver Post says the Giants are the favorites to land Todd Wellemeyer, followed by the Rockies.
Original Post, 2:45 pm:
According to Bart Hubbuch New York Post, free agent RHP Todd Wellemeyer told a St. Louis Radio Station that the Mets are one of the teams interested in his services.
…i don’t know much [...]

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News: Edgar Alfonzo to Manage St. Lucie Mets

February 5, 2010

According to Laurel Phahler of TCPalm.com, Edgar Alfonzo will manage the St. Lucie Mets during the 2010 season.
Alfonzo managed the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2001 and led them to a 52-24 record in their inaugural season in the Single-A NY-Penn League, and is replacing Tim Teufel who will be managing the Binghamton Mets this season.
…hat tip [...]

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