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Sheffield For Cameron In A Tentative New York Deal

Jun 29, 2005 4:18 PM EST

The Yankees' search for a younger, quicker outfield led them to a tentative deal with the Mets that would've sent Gary Sheffield to Shea in exchange for Mike Cameron and Miguel Cairo, according to a major league executive who'd been briefed on the talks.

It was the Yankees who initiated discussion during this past weekend's Subway Series, according to the source. Saturday's 10-3 loss to the Mets convinced GM Brian Cashman that Bernie Williams' rapid decline and the absence of a bona fide replacement would cost the Yankees any chance of getting to the postseason.

The Mets are believed to be seriously interested in Sheffield, and are now waiting for the Yankees to make a formal offer. Mets officials were so convinced of the Yankees' desperation that, had the Bombers not rallied against Braden Looper in the ninth inning Sunday night, thus averting a sweep, Cashman might've pushed to make a deal as early as Monday.

The Yankees' back-to-back wins Sunday and Monday diminished that urgency, but as the club's hierarchy was locked down in a five-hour meeting in Tampa on Tuesday, Cameron's name is believed to be still high on the Bombers' wish list.

"[The Mets] still think the Yankees will come after Cameron," said the source. "He's exactly what they need."

Via Bergen Record

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Giambi's RBI Single In The 9th Prevents A Mets' Sweep

Jun 27, 2005 1:25 AM EST

Jason Giambi saved the New York Yankees from a Subway Series sweep.

Giambi capped a ninth-inning rally with a two-run single, and the Yankees avoided an embarrassing three-game sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Mets on Sunday night.

Taking advantage of more sloppy defense by their crosstown rivals, the Mets scored three unearned runs in the seventh off Randy Johnson to take a 4-1 lead.

But Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez hit RBI singles in the bottom half, and the Yankees came back in the ninth against Braden Looper (2-3), improving to 2-35 when trailing after eight innings.

Tino Martinez, the last non-pitcher on the bench, pinch-hit and walked leading off the ninth, and Rodriguez doubled just inside the third-base line for his fourth hit of the game.

Hideki Matsui was intentionally walked, and Giambi singled to the gap in right-center.

Mariano Rivera (4-2) worked a perfect inning for the win.

Via ESPN

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A Sweep Of The Yankees May Be On The Horizon

Jun 26, 2005 7:29 PM EST

While the Mets look at a possible sweep of the Yankees this weekend, they better remember their long term plans along the way.

The Mets are still a .500 team looking up at the stiff competition that the NL East is providing this year. If general manager Omar Minaya allows himself to get caught up in the excitement that is sure to be generated from this recent success, he will set this franchise back for years to come.

Via Doug Benton/RealGM

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Mets Jun 2005 Archive

  • Mets Blast Yankees In The Bronx

    New York Times | Jun 25, 2005

    Cliff Floyd is pounding Yankee pitching.

  • Pedro Gives Up Two Runs In Yankee Stadium Win

    ESPN | Jun 25, 2005

    After a nearly 3-hour trip through traffic from nearby Westchester, Pedro Martinez dominated his old nemesis for eight innings, getting home runs from Cliff Floyd and Carlos Beltran plus four sacrifice flies as he led the Mets to a 6-4 Subway Series victory Friday night.

  • Yankees Put Cameron At The Top Of Their List

    Newsday | Jun 24, 2005

    According to a person familiar with the situation, the Yankees like Mike Cameron the most.

  • Pedro Returns To Yankee Stadium

    RealGM | Jun 24, 2005

    When Pedro faces Derek Jeter in the bottom of the first inning, he will be holding a 2.76 ERA to go with his 114 strikeouts over 101 innings. With a record of 7-2, he has been Willie Randolph?s ace.

  • Mientkiewicz Hits Homer, Drives In Two Runs, In Mets 4-3 Win

    ESPN | Jun 23, 2005

    Kaz Ishii pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and Jose Reyes had three hits and stole three bases, leading the New York Mets past the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Thursday.

  • Matsui Would Waive Trade Clause To Leave Queens

    NY Daily News | Jun 22, 2005

    Kaz Matsui indicated in a published report that he would waive his no-trade clause if the organization had lost faith in him and a move was mutually beneficial, perhaps allowing him to return to shortstop.

  • Mets Listening To Offers For Cameron

    ESPN | Jun 18, 2005

    The Mets have been entertaining offers for outfielder Mike Cameron, who has been expendable since the club signed Carlos Beltran in the offseason.

  • Mets Dodge Oakland Sweep With A 7-Run Fifth Inning

    RealGM/Christopher Reina | Jun 16, 2005

    Trailing 3-1 heading into the fifth inning, the Mets strung together six straight hits, including a three-run home run from Carlos Beltran, deep into the right field bleachers.

  • Alfonzo Back To The Mets For Matsui?

    Oakland Tribune | Jun 12, 2005

    The annual Edgardo Alfonzo-to-New York rumors have started again, this time involving Mets second baseman Kazuo Matsui.

  • Expect Guerrero Back On Friday Versus The Mets

    L.A. Daily News | Jun 9, 2005

    Barring any unexpected setback, Vladimir Guerrero will be back in uniform when the Los Angeles Angels face the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.

  • Piazza Leaves Game With Bruised Left Wrist

    ESPN | Jun 8, 2005

    Mike Piazza left Wednesday night's game against the Astros in the first inning with a bruised left wrist.

  • Piazza Believed To Be Considering Retirement At Season's End

    NY Daily News | Jun 7, 2005

    Mike Piazza's no longer the hitter he once was and he's in the final year of a seven-year, $91-million contract.

  • Where Have You Gone Barry Bonds?

    ESPN | Jun 4, 2005

    The Giants have now lost eight games in a row after losing 5-1 to the Mets. Scoring runs isn't as easy for the Giants without Barry Bonds.

  • Mets Send Koo To DL With Bruised Rotator Cuff

    MLB.com | Jun 3, 2005

    New York Mets reliever Dae-Sung Koo has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI revealed he had been pitching with a bruised rotator cuff in his left shoulder since his famous dive to home plate against the Yankees on May 21.