OFFICIAL New York Mets offseason thread [Archive]

cougarjake13

11-10-2006, 02:45 PM

few things to get done this offseasonwe need a better second baseman, maybe lugo ?delgado decided to not exercise his right to become a free agent again, he had the chance since he was traded in the first year of a new deal, it would have been a huge loss if he decided to leave, his bat easily made beltran and others betterwill glavine stay or go back to atlanta ??? if he really  wants to win or at least come close to winning another world series then he should stay with the mets ( but as yankee fans know, wives of left handed pitchers who played in ny who have a strong desire to go back home) could win outdefinitely need some starting pitching as glavine may leave, as well as el duque, they're not re signing steve traschel, and pedro is out for at least until the all star break... maine and perez pitched admirably in the playoffs but in the long haul of a season im not sure they can keep it goingfloyd is most likely gone, and i'm not sure if shawn green is the answer in right either

WRESTLINGFAN

11-11-2006, 04:26 PM

Check out the new name for the new Mets Stadium.  <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061111/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbn_mets_stadium">http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061111/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbn_mets_stadium</a>

Kevin

11-11-2006, 04:48 PM

NEW YORK - Goodbye, Shea Stadium; hello, CitiField. The Mets and Citigroup Inc. have agreed on a 20-year sponsorship deal for the team's new ballpark that is worth more than an average of $20 million annually and includes stadium naming rights, a baseball official said Saturday. The source spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be announced until Monday at the formal groundbreaking.  Did the Mets sell out..... Or Buy in?

Bulldogcakes

11-12-2006, 06:29 AM

I hope the Yanks do the same. I bet they get 25 mil. That could fetch them an new overrated thrid baseman. <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/futuresgame/261894.html" target="_self" title="From Baseball America">From Baseball America</a> Mets fans, don't forget
about Matt Lindstrom. He came in for the seventh inning for the U.S.
and threw pure gas at the World hitters. He quickly sat down the final
three batters of the game to earn the save, touching 101 mph and
hitting triple-digits several times. His most impressive at-bat
came against Braves prospect Yunel Escobar, who saw 101 and 100 mph
fastballs before striking out on a 78 mph changeup. He was a little bit
ahead of that pitch.

cougarjake13

11-12-2006, 06:50 AM

Kevin wrote: NEW YORK - Goodbye, Shea Stadium; hello, CitiField. The Mets and Citigroup Inc. have agreed on a 20-year sponsorship deal for the team's new ballpark that is worth more than an average of $20 million annually and includes stadium naming rights, a baseball official said Saturday. The source spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be announced until Monday at the formal groundbreaking.  Did the Mets sell out..... Or Buy in?it would make no sense for them to not sell the naming rights, pretty much every new stadium gets the sponsor deal and it just makes financial sense20 mil a yr for 20 years is 400 million which will easily help to offset the construction costsand shea isnt like yankee stadium in terms of the name in history i couldnt care less what the fuck they call itbut it does piss me off that the new giants/jets stadium wont be called giants stadium anymore but oh well

BeerBandit

11-12-2006, 07:05 AM

It's actually not that bad.  I'm sure the choice of Citigroup was mostly financially based, but they also picked a name that works.  Citifield.  It looks corporate, but it sounds Metropolitan, and that's the major problem with the bulk of the other corporately sponsored stadiums in sports.  Ameriquest Field?  Comerica Park?  And that $20 million/year is top free agent money.

Doogie

11-13-2006, 04:38 AM

and shea isnt like yankee stadium in terms of the name in history i couldnt care less what the fuck they call itSee there is history. It was named for William Shea, who brought National League baseball back to NY. There is always that argument from people that baseball would have of been brought back sooner. But that is not fully true. The lords of baseball needed to be threatend by the likes of Branch Rickey and men like William Shea and Mrs. Joan Payson to put pressure on the lords of baseball and their lofty exemption from the anti-trust clause. I guess I am nostalgic and remember the days when ballparks were named after people (Brendan Byrne arena is a great example), but understand the need for owners to get that corporate sponsorship.

cougarjake13

11-13-2006, 05:45 AM

Doogie76 wrote:  and shea isnt like yankee stadium in terms of the name in history i couldnt care less what the fuck they call it  See there is history. It was named for William Shea, who brought National League baseball back to NY. There is always that argument from people that baseball would have of been brought back sooner. But that is not fully true. The lords of baseball needed to be threatend by the likes of Branch Rickey and men like William Shea and Mrs. Joan Payson to put pressure on the lords of baseball and their lofty exemption from the anti-trust clause. I guess I am nostalgic and remember the days when ballparks were named after people (Brendan Byrne arena is a great example), but understand the need for owners to get that corporate sponsorship. shit i had no clue thats why it was called shea stadium, i mean i knew it was named after a guy just didnt know the reason why

Doogie

11-13-2006, 08:26 AM

shit i had no clue thats why it was called shea stadium, i mean i knew it was named after a guy just didnt know the reason whyIts all good partner. Just look up 'Continental League' if you want to learn more about that aspect.

Don Stugots

11-13-2006, 08:33 AM

cougarjake13 wrote: Doogie76 wrote: and shea isnt like yankee stadium in terms of the name in history i couldnt care less what the fuck they call it See there is history. It was named for William Shea, who brought National League baseball back to NY. There is always that argument from people that baseball would have of been brought back sooner. But that is not fully true. The lords of baseball needed to be threatend by the likes of Branch Rickey and men like William Shea and Mrs. Joan Payson to put pressure on the lords of baseball and their lofty exemption from the anti-trust clause. I guess I am nostalgic and remember the days when ballparks were named after people (Brendan Byrne arena is a great example), but understand the need for owners to get that corporate sponsorship. shit i had no clue thats why it was called shea stadium, i mean i knew it was named after a guy just didnt know the reason why   i only know about because of an episode of the odd couple.

AppleBoy

11-14-2006, 09:11 AM

How soon before the Shiti Field jokes start, if they haven't already? Ugh.While I understand the economics of the decision, couldn't they have named it Citi Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium?  While I dislike naming the field and stadium separately, it's a name that would have made everyone happy.Looks like the Mets will have El Duque for two more years.  I don't know about picking up Vicente Padilla.  He can be good at times, though.  Maybe two years in a pitchers park will do him good.

BoondockSaint

11-14-2006, 09:22 AM

AppleBoy wrote: How soon before the Shiti Field jokes start, if they haven't already? Ugh.While I understand the economics of the decision, couldn't they have named it Citi Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium?  While I dislike naming the field and stadium separately, it's a name that would have made everyone happy.Looks like the Mets will have El Duque for two more years.  I don't know about picking up Vicente Padilla.  He can be good at times, though.  Maybe two years in a pitchers park will do him good.<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/story/471242p-396500c.html" target="_blank">From today's Daily News:</a>When the Mets take the field in their new ballpark in 2009, Jackie Robinson will be the angel looking over their shoulders.But the main entrance, modeled on the one in Brooklyn's old Ebbets Field, will be called the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, it was announced at yesterday's gathering. The vast space will include a statue of Robinson and tell his story "not only as a great baseball player, but as one of the great Americans," Mets owner Fred Wilpon said.

AppleBoy

11-14-2006, 11:33 AM

I saw a similar article in the Post but I just thought it would be nicer to name the entire stadium after him rather than having just a section of it dedicated to him.I guess the trade off is that the Mets and Citigroup will be supporting the Jackie Robinson Foundation and funding scholarships, which, in the long run, will do more good than naming a stadium after him ever would.It's nice to see that William Shea will also get some recognition in the new stadium as well.

Bulldogcakes

11-14-2006, 04:46 PM

<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2661979" target="_self" title="Mets re-sign El Duque">Mets re-sign El Duque</a> Good move. I've always loved El Duque.

Bossanova

11-14-2006, 04:54 PM

I still don't get why the Mets are obligated to name anything after Jackie Robinson. (And I am in no way diminishing what he has meant to the sport) But he has no affiliation with the Mets, I hate when other teams attach themselves to othe teams pasts.

Clutch

11-14-2006, 05:05 PM

Is it too much to ask for Zito, Soriano and Glavine and the rest of the bullpen resigned ???  And a second baseman - Kennedy from the LAAA ?

Bossanova

11-14-2006, 05:07 PM

I was hoping to ass Mulder to the wish list along with Zito.  They resigned Valentin, I doubt they target a second basemen.

cougarjake13

11-15-2006, 03:26 PM

RonIsHankAaron wrote: I still don't get why the Mets are obligated to name anything after Jackie Robinson. (And I am in no way diminishing what he has meant to the sport) But he has no affiliation with the Mets, I hate when other teams attach themselves to othe teams pasts. they're not obligated but as the only nl team in new york and the history from thatplus the mets get half their colors from the dodgers and its just a good pr move

cougarjake13

11-15-2006, 03:29 PM

RonIsHankAaron wrote: I was hoping to ass Mulder to the wish list along with Zito.  They resigned Valentin, I doubt they target a second basemen. i want no part of mulder the injury worries me

spoon

11-15-2006, 08:39 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: <a title="Mets re-sign El Duque" href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2661979" target="_self">Mets re-sign El Duque</a> Good move. I've always loved El Duque.  Sure, they definitely need another almost 40 year old pitcher.  My bad, he's probably 50 in US years.  And he really helped them in 2006 right?  I'm not big on the move, but then again the other old pitchers may be gone soon.  We'll see I guess.

This message was edited by spoon on 11-16-06 @ 12:42 AM

spoon

11-15-2006, 08:44 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: RonIsHankAaron wrote: I still don't get why the Mets are obligated to name anything after Jackie Robinson. (And I am in no way diminishing what he has meant to the sport) But he has no affiliation with the Mets, I hate when other teams attach themselves to othe teams pasts. they're not obligated but as the only nl team in new york and the history from thatplus the mets get half their colors from the dodgers and its just a good pr moveThat's the main point here, nice job.

spoon

11-15-2006, 09:22 PM

Trade alert!<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061115&content_id=1741131&vkey=hotstove2006&fext=.jsp">http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061115&content_id=1741131&vkey=h otstove2006&fext=.jsp</a>

cougarjake13

11-16-2006, 02:57 PM

spoon wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: <a title="Mets re-sign El Duque" href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2661979" target="_self">Mets re-sign El Duque</a> Good move. I've always loved El Duque.  Sure, they definitely need another almost 40 year old pitcher.  My bad, he's probably 50 in US years.  And he really helped them in 2006 right?  I'm not big on the move, but then again the other old pitchers may be gone soon.  We'll see I guess.he performed decently as a met last year but 2 yrs at 6 mil per for a supposedly 40 yr old pitcher ??i know he has had great playoff success, and we were definitely lacking in the starting pitching last year but this money could have been better well spent

cougarjake13

11-16-2006, 03:03 PM

spoon wrote: Trade alert!<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061115&content_id=1741131&vkey=hotstove2006&fext=.jsp">http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061115&content_id=1741131&vkey=h otstove2006&fext=.jsp</a>well last years mets padres swap worked out pretty well so there's hope here as welladkins basically replaces heath bell and royce ring never panned out to be the future closer we thought we were getting in that white sox trade for robbie alomar

spoon

11-16-2006, 05:41 PM

Its funny, both the Jays and the Mets filled some holes last year but also created their own biggest holes.  For the Jays it was middle infield defense with a lot of ground ball dependent pitchers, while the Mets traded a lot of pitching, mostly younger arms and set themselves up for injury concerns with one of the oldest rotations in the league.  Let's hope they both learn that filling holes isn't the answer if it creates others.  I'd rather them find other ways such as overloading the hole position with possible players of a lesser level while keeping their strengths, as Hudson would have been a huge asset last year with the Jays as he won another gold glove.  With our top two pitchers being ground ball pitchers, it is absolutely critical that the Jays get either Lugo or Gonzalez.  And this without realizing the fact that they actually lost a bat in the move as well with nobody stepping up in either aspect.  McDonald played decent D, but his bat was horrid.  If I had a choice it'd be tough as Lugo has a better bat, but Gonzo is a much better defensive SS.  He did hit a bunch of hrs back a few years in Florida, but I have my questions on that.  We'll see what both our teams do soon enough.  The Mets will surely add a pitcher or two, I just don't know if the Jays have enough cash having already signed Thomas for DH (pending physical) and the need to keep Wells, sign a catcher, and finally add some middle rotation pitching.I'd be super happy to come back here in March and be able to talk about the Jays having Gonzo at SS, Eaton and Meche as #4 and #5, Zaun as the everyday backstop and of course Thomas and Wells all locked in for a few years.  Only two for Thomas would be smart too.  Man is he fucking slow and big guys get old overnight.

Clutch

11-16-2006, 05:51 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: RonIsHankAaron wrote: I was hoping to ass Mulder to the wish list along with Zito. They resigned Valentin, I doubt they target a second basemen. i want no part of mulder the injury worries me      Injuries too worry me.... but I'd take my chance with it.... what I wouldn't take my chance with is cougar "assing" me about Mulder <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/ohmy.gif" />  ... name isn't Scully sir...

cougarjake13

11-18-2006, 01:30 PM

mets looking into signing alou<dt><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560</a> </dt><dt></dt><dt>another injury concern, we might as well resign floyd</dt>

docgoblin

11-18-2006, 01:49 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: mets looking into signing alou<dt><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560</a> </dt><dt> </dt><dt>another injury concern, we might as well resign floyd</dt> I know Alou is a great hitter, but at 40 is it possible for him to stay injury-free? I'd prefer to stick with Floyd. He has truly grown to love it here and, when healthy, he has a great bat. Not to mention the cost it will be for Alou. I'd rather give the money to a younger Soriano, who we know can handle New York.

cougarjake13

11-18-2006, 01:55 PM

docgoblin wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: mets looking into signing alou<dt><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560</a> </dt><dt> </dt><dt>another injury concern, we might as well resign floyd</dt> I know Alou is a great hitter, but at 40 is it possible for him to stay injury-free? I'd prefer to stick with Floyd. He has truly grown to love it here and, when healthy, he has a great bat. Not to mention the cost it will be for Alou. I'd rather give the money to a younger Soriano, who we know can handle New York.  definitely i'd rather go after soriano and we even have 2nd base open if he desires to move back thereand i agree about the floyd already being comfortable and playing well here, who knows about alou, he did ok in chicago but who knows if that will translate to ny

cougarjake13

11-19-2006, 07:56 AM

now it may only be a one year deal instead of two for aloui still dont want him, rather have floyd<a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6184560</a>

BoondockSaint

11-19-2006, 08:31 AM

Go look at their stats from last year.  They played the same # of games and Alou blows away Floy'd #'s.  And Alou has always been healthier than Floyd.  For one year I'll take Alou.

cougarjake13

11-19-2006, 01:09 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: Go look at their stats from last year.  They played the same # of games and Alou blows away Floy'd #'s.  And Alou has always been healthier than Floyd.  For one year I'll take Alou.            Year Ag Tm  Lg  G    AB    R    H   2B  3B  HR  RBI  SB CS  BB  SO   BA  alou  2006 39 <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/2006.shtml">SFG</a> <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL_2006.shtml">NL</a>  98  345   52  104  25  1  22   74   2  1  28  31  .301  floyd  2006 33 <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/2006.shtml">NYM</a> <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL_2006.shtml">NL</a>  97  332   45   81  19  1  11   44   6  0  29  58  .244  yeh alou had the better stats but can he perform in new york ???

TheMojoPin

11-19-2006, 01:14 PM

I've always liked Alou, and I was sad when the Cubs let him go to try out yet another OF prospect bust a couple years ago.He's old, but he can still hit.  Just be sure to yell extra loud when he's running the bases.  He's not very good at that part of the game.

cougarjake13

11-19-2006, 01:18 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: I've always liked Alou, and I was sad when the Cubs let him go to try out yet another OF prospect bust a couple years ago.He's old, but he can still hit.  Just be sure to yell extra loud when he's running the bases.  He's not very good at that part of the game.well the team is 95 % hispanic he'll have to hear someone

cougarjake13

11-21-2006, 03:48 PM

mets finalize alou deal<a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6187198">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6187198</a>hopefully glavine returns or we're really fucked

spoon

11-22-2006, 01:16 AM

Maybe I'm biased a little but why the hell didn't the Mets go after a much better fielding and a clutch on-base/avg hitting Frank Cat from the Jays.  The guy is from the NY area and would probably taken even less to play so close to home and is one hell of a locker room guy.  He bounced all around the Jay's lineup over the years and positions all the time maintaining a .300 average along with getting some huge hits, always very timely.  The guy has a good arm and throws a lot more runners out than you would think, especially since he doesn't always play the field.  With Reed Johnson, younger and an excellent (gg quality) fielder now taking the LF spot and Thomas as DH, Cat was definitely gone and sure enough he left.  I really think the Mets would have been better off here in terms of saving some money and getting the type player they needed more, rather than what Alou brings.  It isn't a bad move, but Cat would have been better and last years.  The power numbers differ greatly sure, but you paid for it and didn't need that aspect in the light of what happened in the playoffs.  And Alou is 8 years older.<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="620"><tbody><tr class="primaryBg"><td class="textLg white" colspan="29" align="left">Player Comparison </td><td colspan="11" align="right"><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/mlb/images/ad_16x80.gif" border="0" width="80" height="16" /></td><td rowspan="6"><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td><td class="textSm grey" colspan="22" align="left">Outfielder Hitting Stats, 2006 </td><td class="textSm grey" colspan="17" align="right"><a href="http://www.ronfez.net/NASApp/mlb/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp?statType=1&readBoxes=tru e&c_id=mlb&venueID=&timeSubFrame=2006&prevPage1=1& baseballScope=mlb&teamPosCode=O&timeFrame=1&sitSpl it=&section1=null&compare.y=10&subScope=pos&sortBy Stat=AVG&compare.x=&box1=XXXX112131torO&box2=XXXX1 10189sfnO&statSet1=2">Next Stats>></a> </td><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="5" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="18" /></td><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="53" height="1" /></td><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="18" /></td><td colspan="37"><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td><td class="textSm grey" rowspan="3" align="left" valign="top"> Select up to 5 players <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/spacer_999999.gif" border="0" width="49" height="1" /> <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/stats/3picks.gif" border="0" width="11" height="11" name="picks1" /> Picks left</td><td bgcolor="#cccccc"><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td><td bgcolor="#cccccc"><a href="http://www.ronfez.net/NASApp/mlb/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp?statType=1&readBoxes=tru e&statSet1=null&c_id=mlb&venueID=&prevPage1=1&base ballScope=mlb&teamPosCode=O&compare.x=34&timeFrame =1&sitSplit=&section1=null&compare.y=10&subScope=p os&timeSubFrame=2006&box1=XXXX112131torO&box2=XXXX 110189sfnO&compare.x=&sortByStat=Last_Name&">Player</a> </td><td rowspan="3"><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/images/trans.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#cc

BoondockSaint

11-22-2006, 02:03 AM

I think they were looking for a guy to replace the power they thought they were going to get from Floyd last year.  LoDuca, Valentine and Green can be used to move guys along.  It wouldn't have been terrible but I think they were just looking for more power.  Plus, I don't think the Mets would have given him three years.

spoon

11-22-2006, 02:08 AM

Perhaps they think Miledge and Chavez will be making more starts in right this year as well and didn't want to have 2-3 light to medium power hitting outfielders.  Yet after last year's playoff, I think the Mets inability to move runners was exposed and when the power isn't there, they just don't score.  Sure Reyes can cause havoc on the bases, but he has to get on first and not hit pop and fly outs.  And Green, Loduca, and Valentine simply didn't move shit all season. 

BoondockSaint

11-22-2006, 02:21 AM

Huh?  How many times did Reyes get on in the 1st, LoDuca moved him over and Beltran drove him in?

spoon

11-22-2006, 02:30 AM

Playoffs?

BoondockSaint

11-22-2006, 05:01 AM

Hard to move people over when they are hardly on base.

Marc with a c

11-22-2006, 05:46 AM

i would've loved catalonatto.  he is just a really solid hitter but he isn't the best fielder in the world.  he might've thrown out alot of people, but so did soriano.  that being said alou is a righty and the mets have had some trouble handling lefties most of the season.

spoon

11-22-2006, 02:13 PM

Cat is a guy who gets on base and moves them over.  Great situational hitter including getting on and getting something started.  As far a fielding goes I watched him all year, almost every fucking game for the whole time he was in Toronto and he's easily above average.  He gets to almost anything and made great throws to get people out who should be running, not like with Soriano throwing out people bc they know they can run and he makes a surprise good throw or gets lucky.  If Wells is a 10 fielding on the Jays, Reed Johnson is a 9.5 and Cat was a 7.5.  I'd put Hunter as a 10, Floydd as a 6 (arm is a cannon) and Alou as a 6.5 bc he'll get to more balls than Floydd but not as strong an arm.

Marc with a c

11-22-2006, 02:14 PM

yeah but catalonatto is white, we don't like them kind on the mets.  especially italians.

spoon

11-22-2006, 04:04 PM

Good point, you're right.

cougarjake13

11-23-2006, 11:11 AM

Marc with a c wrote: yeah but catalonatto is white, we don't like them kind on the mets.  especially italians. except for lo duca and green is a jew

Kevin

11-23-2006, 11:17 AM

cougarjake13 wrote: Marc with a c wrote: yeah but catalonatto is white, we don't like them kind on the mets.  especially italians. except for lo duca and green is a jew And Glavin is a douche.

cougarjake13

11-25-2006, 02:39 PM

Kevin wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: Marc with a c wrote: yeah but catalonatto is white, we don't like them kind on the mets.  especially italians. except for lo duca and green is a jew And Glavin is a douche.the longer he takes the more it makes me think he's going back to the ATL

lleeder

11-25-2006, 02:47 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: Kevin wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: Marc with a c wrote: yeah but catalonatto is white, we don't like them kind on the mets.  especially italians. except for lo duca and green is a jew And Glavin is a douche.the longer he takes the more it makes me think he's going back to the ATLHe went from hated on Atlanta. To loved  when he signed with the Mets. To hated when he couldn't do it for the Mets. To loved last year and in the playoffs. Now hes hated for waffling on the Mets.

cougarjake13

11-25-2006, 02:57 PM

lleeder wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: Kevin wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: Marc with a c wrote: yeah but catalonatto is white, we don't like them kind on the mets.  especially italians. except for lo duca and green is a jew And Glavin is a douche.the longer he takes the more it makes me think he's going back to the ATLHe went from hated on Atlanta. To loved  when he signed with the Mets. To hated when he couldn't do it for the Mets. To loved last year and in the playoffs. Now hes hated for waffling on the Mets.yep that pretty much sums his career up

Kevin

12-01-2006, 12:38 PM

NEW YORK -- <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=4122">Tom Glavine</a> decided to stay with the <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=nym">New York Mets</a>, agreeing Friday to a $10.5 million, one-year contract and opting against a possible return to the <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=atl">Atlanta Braves</a>, a baseball official with knowledge of his decision said. Glavine and the Mets were to announce the decision later Friday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not yet been announced.

cougarjake13

12-01-2006, 01:25 PM

thankfully the braves never made an offer making glavine's decision easy, we definitely need him not just b/c we needed healthy starting pitching but by resigning both glavine and el duque it doesnt make us look as desperate and letting schmidt's , zito's and any other free agent starter's agent taking us to the cleaners

Clutch

12-01-2006, 01:53 PM

One down.... more to go ...   Here's my christmas wish list to make up for the puddles the Mets made this year as apposed to last year: ZitoMulder (I don't care that he's injured.. Minaya likes pitching right?) Maybe Petterson can get him back up and pitching well againKEEP Millage, put him in the minors..let him grow up some A FUCKING second baseman please.... don't get me wrong, thank you Valentin for ONE great year..now sit on the bench and contribute with Damien Easly.. they let Kennedy slip through their handsSign everybody from the bullpen... letting Chad Bradford get away.. HUGE mistake Maybe Ted Lilly ... I really didn't like the Alou deal, what do we get next year when he's as hurt as Floyd was at the end of the year, the outfield next year doesn't look good when Beltran has to go from left to right to catch fly balls

docgoblin

12-01-2006, 02:13 PM

Clutch wrote: One down.... more to go ... Here's my christmas wish list to make up for the puddles the Mets made this year as apposed to last year: ZitoMulder (I don't care that he's injured.. Minaya likes pitching right?) Maybe Petterson can get him back up and pitching well againKEEP Millage, put him in the minors..let him grow up some A FUCKING second baseman please.... don't get me wrong, thank you Valentin for ONE great year..now sit on the bench and contribute with Damien Easly.. they let Kennedy slip through their handsSign everybody from the bullpen... letting Chad Bradford get away.. HUGE mistake Maybe Ted Lilly ... I really didn't like the Alou deal, what do we get next year when he's as hurt as Floyd was at the end of the year, the outfield next year doesn't look good when Beltran has to go from left to right to catch fly balls  I'm with ya on this one. I'm still scratching my head. Why toss Floyd on the garbage heap and go after an older, just as often injured, much worse fielder. Floyd was well liked and seemed to enjoy it here. You don't know if Alou will fit in... AND HE'S 40!!!! I'm glad Glavine stayed, but they have to go get Zito. The rotation is one huge question mark. I didn't like losing Bradford, but the bullpen is still solid with Feliciano and Sanchez. I'm pretty sure Heilman is gone... Maybe in a trade with Milledge.

cougarjake13

12-02-2006, 12:14 PM

sanchez was a huge loss last yearhopefully he'll stay away from late night cab rideszito, mulder, lilly  ill take them all just as long as we have a decent 3 pitchers to go with come game time

This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 12-2-06 @ 4:23 PM

Marc with a c

12-02-2006, 12:18 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: zito, mulder, lilly ill take them all just as long as we have a decent 3 pitchers to go with come playoff time don't jinx it already.me thinks the mets need to get some more bullpen help with bradford gone and mota missing the first 50 games.

cougarjake13

12-02-2006, 12:23 PM

Marc with a c wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: zito, mulder, lilly ill take them all just as long as we have a decent 3 pitchers to go with come game time don't jinx it already.me thinks the mets need to get some more bullpen help with bradford gone and mota missing the first 50 games. yeh you're right i'll fix it

This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 12-2-06 @ 4:24 PM

BoondockSaint

12-06-2006, 07:49 AM

Will Brian Bannister be in the starting rotation next year?  Maybe.  <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2687857" target="_blank">Just not for the Mets.</a>

Don Stugots

12-06-2006, 01:18 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: Will Brian Bannister be in the starting rotation next year? Maybe. <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2687857" target="_blank">Just not for the Mets.</a> trade away another white guy.  this guys is worse than isiah.

Kevin

12-06-2006, 01:23 PM

Nice deal for the Mets. Burgos has GREAT stuff. That is a steal.

cougarjake13

12-06-2006, 02:45 PM

i liked bannister out of spring trainingbut i liked what maine did in the stretch run and playoffs and pelfrey looked good in limited actionbut we needed the bullpen help

cougarjake13

12-11-2006, 03:16 PM

another recent yankee coach is crossing townmazzili joins mets broadcast booth<a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061211&content_id=1759395&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym">http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061211&content_id=1759395&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym</a>

Don Stugots

12-11-2006, 03:34 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: another recent yankee coach is crossing townmazzili joins mets broadcast booth<a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061211&content_id=1759395&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym">http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061211&content_id=1759395&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym</a> he is a former met.  good for him.  i like Mazz.  all the best to you MAZZ in your new career.

cougarjake13

12-11-2006, 03:41 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: another recent yankee coach is crossing townmazzili joins mets broadcast booth<a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061211&content_id=1759395&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym">http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061211&content_id=1759395&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym</a> he is a former met.  good for him.  i like Mazz.  all the best to you MAZZ in your new career. drafted by the mets and played in 2 different stints one of my fav mets besides dykstra, tuefel and backman

cougarjake13

12-12-2006, 03:09 PM

braves decline giles a contractunfortunately he'll prob go to san diego to play with his brother but i'd love if the mets went after him, we do need a second baseman<a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6265852">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6265852</a>

cougarjake13

12-13-2006, 03:28 PM

mets non tender zambrano<a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061212&content_id=1760211&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym">http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061212&content_id=1760211&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym</a>we basically have nothing to show for trading kazmirwe better get zito just to offset my anger

Bossanova

12-13-2006, 03:30 PM

Wait, the Alou signing isnt soothing your anger for this dismal off season

TheVHD

12-13-2006, 03:35 PM

I didn't like Omar saying that he was happy with the roation... so that if they get Zito or not he's still content.  I know it's all part of the game but the Mets need Zito BAD... and he needs to be good... can't have him turn into a BUST.

cougarjake13

12-25-2006, 07:10 AM

Bossanova wrote: Wait, the Alou signing isnt soothing your anger for this dismal off seasonnope and the only cure is more cowbellerr ...  signing zitohe sure is taking his sweet ass time

cougarjake13

01-05-2007, 03:00 PM

i really hope they dont sign jeff weaver he was horrible last year and the way he pitched in the playoffs was an aberation and not the norm<a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01052007/sports/mets/mets_may_make_pitch_for_weaver_mets_michael_morris sey.htm">http://www.nypost.com/seven/01052007/sports/mets/mets_may_make_pitch_for_weaver_mets_michael_morris sey.htm</a>

Bulldogcakes

01-10-2007, 04:39 PM

<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2726710">Sources: Schoeneweis close to 3-year deal with Mets</a>

cougarjake13

01-10-2007, 05:07 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2726710">Sources: Schoeneweis close to 3-year deal with Mets</a> holy shit minaya signed a white guy

Kevin

01-10-2007, 05:11 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2726710">Sources: Schoeneweis close to 3-year deal with Mets</a> holy shit minaya signed a white guy HOLY SHIT!!!!! WHATS NEXT Spoon and Moe having lunch together?

cougarjake13

01-10-2007, 05:12 PM

Kevin wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2726710">Sources: Schoeneweis close to 3-year deal with Mets</a> holy shit minaya signed a white guy HOLY SHIT!!!!! WHATS NEXT Spoon and Moe having lunch together? hell i guess anythings possible now

BoondockSaint

01-10-2007, 05:13 PM

3 years?

Dan 'Hampton

01-11-2007, 01:33 PM

So Pedro is in no hurry to get back to the team untill after the allstar break?  So glad he's not our problem anymore.

BoondockSaint

01-11-2007, 01:41 PM

Yeah.  I want him to rush back so that he's hurt for the postseason again.

cougarjake13

01-11-2007, 03:42 PM

dschef wrote: So Pedro is in no hurry to get back to the team untill after the allstar break?  So glad he's not our problem anymore. i'll just gloat in the fact that your guys signed josh pavano beckett

Dan 'Hampton

01-11-2007, 06:56 PM

Beckett won 16 games last year.(5 ERA which was horrible then agian he's only 26) How many did pavano win? Crashing his porche and lying about it isn't a win for anyone.

This message was edited by dschef on 1-11-07 @ 10:59 PM

Kevin

01-11-2007, 07:07 PM

dschef wrote: Beckett won 16 games last year.(5 ERA which was horrible then agian he's only 26) How many did pavano win? Crashing his porche and lying about it isn't a win for anyone. This message was edited by dschef on 1-11-07 @ 10:59 PM Beckett hurt the sox down the stretch when they needed most by getting blasted start after start. Becket was AWFUL!

Dan 'Hampton

01-11-2007, 07:18 PM

Hey what did you guys get for Scot Kasmir?  He's really good.  What did you get. PS it was injuries that killed the Sox last year.  If Becket can be a number 4 that'll be fine.

BoondockSaint

01-11-2007, 07:20 PM

dschef wrote: Hey what did you guys get for Scot Kasmir?  He's really good.  What did you get. PS it was injuries that killed the Sox last year.  If Becket can be a number 4 that'll be fine. Hey let's bring up old trades!  How did that Ruth deal work out?

Dan 'Hampton

01-11-2007, 07:22 PM

I simply said that from reports here Pedro wasn't in any hurry to get back and wont even touch a ball untill March.  I was then attacked about Beckett.  So whatever.

Kevin

01-11-2007, 07:26 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: dschef wrote: Hey what did you guys get for Scot Kasmir? He's really good. What did you get. PS it was injuries that killed the Sox last year. If Becket can be a number 4 that'll be fine. Hey let's bring up old trades! How did that Ruth deal work out? Forget about Ruth Boon, just look at the Beckett deal. They gave up the NL ROY and a stud pitcher who pitched a No No.... With the player you got for them droping a 5.06 era... It can not get much worse than that. 

This message was edited by Kevin on 1-11-07 @ 11:28 PM

Bulldogcakes

01-12-2007, 02:05 AM

dschef wrote:PS it was injuries that killed the Sox last year. If Becket can be a number 4 that'll be fine. Injuries, plus Manny quitting on you when he decided the season was over by game 4 of the Yankee series. I'm not sold on the Bosox pitching. The bullpen stinks, you still dont have a closer if Paps is really going to start. Plus will Paps be as effective as a starter? Remains to be seen. Schilling is another year older, Matsuzaka is a complete unknown (for 90+ mil) and Beckett showed last year that he had alot of trouble adjusting to the AL. Will that get better this year? I have no idea. ALOT of question marks in the Red Sox pitching.

cougarjake13

01-12-2007, 02:23 PM

Kevin wrote: dschef wrote: Beckett won 16 games last year.(5 ERA which was horrible then agian he's only 26) How many did pavano win? Crashing his porche and lying about it isn't a win for anyone. This message was edited by dschef on 1-11-07 @ 10:59 PM  Beckett hurt the sox down the stretch when they needed most by getting blasted start after start. Becket was AWFUL!ok so i'll amend itjosh randy johnson becketthows that ??? more accurate for ya ??

cougarjake13

01-12-2007, 02:25 PM

dschef wrote: I simply said that from reports here Pedro wasn't in any hurry to get back and wont even touch a ball untill March.  I was then attacked about Beckett.  So whatever. you're forgetting the jab you threw in about being glad he's not our problem anymorealso you've been picking fights in many sports threads against giants, jets, mets, and yanks fansso take it like a man tony eason !!!!

This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 1-12-07 @ 6:26 PM

Bulldogcakes

01-12-2007, 03:17 PM

<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2728181">Martinez recovering more quickly than anticipated</a>   "My arm is in such a good shape that I'm feeling optimistic," Martinez said. "I think I could have recovered the speed I had in the beginning of my career." "The Mets doctors told me that my shoulder is completely clean and it wouldn't be weird if I throw faster than in the last two or three years, when the pain and tiredness affected my shoulder," said Martinez.

Dan 'Hampton

01-12-2007, 04:30 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: dschef wrote: I simply said that from reports here Pedro wasn't in any hurry to get back and wont even touch a ball untill March. I was then attacked about Beckett. So whatever. you're forgetting the jab you threw in about being glad he's not our problem anymorealso you've been picking fights in many sports threads against giants, jets, mets, and yanks fansso take it like a man tony eason !!!! This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 1-12-07 @ 6:26 PM I'm only giving the opinion of us north of Metro NY.  No one else seems to be stating information other than whatever some guy named Sal from north jersey is saying on the FAN.  How is that a problem?  You're implying that i was anymore outrageous than any of the idiotic jet fans posts before last weekend?  And don't even get started on the Giants.  All i've said is that manning is a bust.

cougarjake13

01-13-2007, 05:54 AM

dschef wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: dschef wrote: I simply said that from reports here Pedro wasn't in any hurry to get back and wont even touch a ball untill March. I was then attacked about Beckett. So whatever. you're forgetting the jab you threw in about being glad he's not our problem anymorealso you've been picking fights in many sports threads against giants, jets, mets, and yanks fansso take it like a man tony eason !!!!This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 1-12-07 @ 6:26 PM  I'm only giving the opinion of us north of Metro NY.  No one else seems to be stating information other than whatever some guy named Sal from north jersey is saying on the FAN.  How is that a problem?  You're implying that i was anymore outrageous than any of the idiotic jet fans posts before last weekend?  And don't even get started on the Giants.  All i've said is that manning is a bust. when it comes down to it we're all passionate about our teams and this is just a lil messageboard ribbing, its all in fun

tbagnu

01-13-2007, 06:19 AM

i think the new york fans are forgetting about my perrenial choke team, the phils!!!...i feel we have a strong team despite the fact we need to protect howard better in the batting order!!

cougarjake13

01-18-2007, 05:25 PM

i cant get excited a jorge sosa<a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070116&content_id=1779991&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym">http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070116&content_id=1779991&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym</a>

Bossanova

01-18-2007, 05:33 PM

Im am really disappointed in the offseason non improvement of the starting rotation

BoondockSaint

01-18-2007, 06:23 PM

Bossanova wrote: Im am really disappointed in the offseason non improvement of the starting rotation But who would you have went after.  Zito would have been nice but not at the money or years he got.  I think Omar did just fine as far as free agents are concerned.

cougarjake13

01-19-2007, 02:30 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: Bossanova wrote: Im am really disappointed in the offseason non improvement of the starting rotation But who would you have went after.  Zito would have been nice but not at the money or years he got.  I think Omar did just fine as far as free agents are concerned.i agree boonieas much as we needed help i wasnt going to be fine with overpaying for zito(can he pitch in the nl ??)or suppan( avg starter who performed well in playoffs) or schmidt (injury concerns)weaver ( pitched horrible as a yankee last time in ny, another avg starter who performed in playoffs)i know there were others but i cant think of them now

Dan 'Hampton

01-20-2007, 06:57 AM

cougarjake13 wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: Bossanova wrote: Im am really disappointed in the offseason non improvement of the starting rotation But who would you have went after. Zito would have been nice but not at the money or years he got. I think Omar did just fine as far as free agents are concerned.i agree boonieas much as we needed help i wasnt going to be fine with overpaying for zito(can he pitch in the nl ??)or suppan( avg starter who performed well in playoffs) or schmidt (injury concerns)weaver ( pitched horrible as a yankee last time in ny, another avg starter who performed in playoffs)i know there were others but i cant think of them now  The NL is a weaker league.  I expect him to light it up out there.

Clutch

01-20-2007, 07:06 AM

I just hope that Humber, Pelfry and Maine don't turn into Izzy, Wilson and Pulsipher

Basedow

01-20-2007, 09:20 AM

dschef wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: Bossanova wrote: Im am really disappointed in the offseason non improvement of the starting rotation But who would you have went after. Zito would have been nice but not at the money or years he got. I think Omar did just fine as far as free agents are concerned.i agree boonieas much as we needed help i wasnt going to be fine with overpaying for zito(can he pitch in the nl ??)or suppan( avg starter who performed well in playoffs) or schmidt (injury concerns)weaver ( pitched horrible as a yankee last time in ny, another avg starter who performed in playoffs)i know there were others but i cant think of them now The NL is a weaker league. I expect him to light it up out there.  I gotta agree with boondock and cougar, going into the season with rotation question marks is much better than going into the season with dreadful long term deals. I think the yankees just finished paying off danny tartabull for the work he did on seinfeld.Schmidt is too old, Zito became too expensive, Weaver is too unreliable to give the $ amount he would ask.  Sosa is probably going to end up as a servicable option, and hopefully they can promote from within soon enough(see below). And the Blanton/Dan Haren for Lastings Milledge Rumors have not gone away yet. Clutch wrote: I just hope that Humber, Pelfry and Maine don't turn into Izzy, Wilson and Pulsipher thats a scary thought, but i think Pelfrey at least could end up having a nice career. Maine can be a reliable option too. Poor Bill Pulsipher.

Basedow

01-20-2007, 09:35 AM

dschef wrote: The NL is a weaker league. I expect him to light it up out there.  I think he improves a bit this season and i think he will strike more guys out (considering he will face pitchers three per game). Ill call for 14-16 Wins, 3.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 185K in 215-220 IP. Matt Cain's number may not look dissimilar by seasons end.  Somebody on this thread mentioned not to sleep on the philles - which i agree with. They were excellent after they gave us* abreau(and lidle) and in 2007 I like Cole Hammels to get to around 15 wins(probably shy of 15) while keeping ERA and WHIP ratios very close to Zito level. He will strike out more guys than zito as well.  * Dont you hate when people refer to thier sports teams as if they were on the team? I do it constantly. 

This message was edited by Basedow on 1-20-07 @ 1:43 PM

cougarjake13

01-21-2007, 08:42 AM

dschef wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: BoondockSaint wrote: Bossanova wrote: Im am really disappointed in the offseason non improvement of the starting rotation But who would you have went after. Zito would have been nice but not at the money or years he got. I think Omar did just fine as far as free agents are concerned.i agree boonieas much as we needed help i wasnt going to be fine with overpaying for zito(can he pitch in the nl ??)or suppan( avg starter who performed well in playoffs) or schmidt (injury concerns)weaver ( pitched horrible as a yankee last time in ny, another avg starter who performed in playoffs)i know there were others but i cant think of them now  The NL is a weaker league.  I expect him to light it up out there.you'd expect him to and san fran is close to where he's been playing his pro career so that'll help, but we havent heard much from mulder( cards) and hudson ( braves) since they left oakland, yes mulder di have one good season in st lou but he's had injury concerns since

cougarjake13

01-21-2007, 08:45 AM

Clutch wrote: I just hope that Humber, Pelfry and Maine don't turn into Izzy, Wilson and Pulsipher well i dont think we've seen humber up in the big leagues yet so the jury's out on that onepelfrey pitched decent in his short stint and maine did very well in the playoffs but lets see what happens this year now that teams have a book on himi think the one good thing we have going is that we've already turned the corner and arent looking at these guys as saviors like we were with generation K

BoondockSaint

01-23-2007, 03:16 PM

<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2740407" target="_blank">Delgado</a> may miss beginning of the season because of his dick.

BoondockSaint

01-24-2007, 05:32 PM

<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2741732" target="_blank">Mets resign Randolph.</a>This makes me happy.  I think he's a really good manager.

Kevin

01-24-2007, 05:35 PM

BoondockSaint wrote: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2740407" target="_blank">Delgado</a> may miss beginning of the season because of his dick. That was some funny shit Boondock.....

Bossanova

01-24-2007, 05:43 PM

Anyone know how true this is.  I heard they signed 85 year old Ruben Sierra to a minor league deal. To what, not DH.  If I remember, he wasn't great in the field.  Oh and he is older than Alou

Marc with a c

01-24-2007, 06:48 PM

is it bad that i get nervous whenever i see this thread has been bumped?i just feel like something bad has happened.  i still get sad when i see mets gear in the streets i hope i'm over it by spring training.

newport king

01-24-2007, 06:57 PM

i'm still not over it. i watch "the catch" every once and awhile. i thought it all year that season but at THAT MOMENT, i KNEW we we're going to win that game and go on and win the world series.sadly i don't have that same feeling this year.<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061019&content_id=1718403&vkey=p s2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb">http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061019&content_id=1718403&vkey=p s2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb</a>

Marc with a c

01-24-2007, 07:12 PM

thanks newport good idea<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=aBUrOjpZakw">http://youtube.com/watch?v=aBUrOjpZakw</a>

cougarjake13

01-26-2007, 04:45 AM

BoondockSaint wrote: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2741732" target="_blank">Mets resign Randolph.</a>This makes me happy.  I think he's a really good manager.i agree and im just glad we didnt do to him what the bears are doing to lovie smith

cougarjake13

01-26-2007, 04:47 AM

mets sign aaron sele to a minor league dealwhile it may not be a big splash all i can say is the more arms the better<a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070125&content_id=1786808&vkey=n ews_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym">sele..signs</a>

cougarjake13

01-26-2007, 04:49 AM

Bossanova wrote: Anyone know how true this is.  I heard they signed 85 year old Ruben Sierra to a minor league deal. To what, not DH.  If I remember, he wasn't great in the field.  Oh and he is older than Alouunless they signed him to be a fifth outfielder/pinch hitter/julio franco jr. then i dont see what the point was in signing this guyright now the outfield would belf aloucf beltranrf greenchavez and i guess milledge off the bench