tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55057002011-06-08T02:28:19.656-04:00Jeremy Heit's BlogRamblings about sports mostly focused on baseball and in particular, the Mets.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comBlogger7231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1112214141278194242005-03-30T15:13:00.000-05:002005-03-30T15:22:21.280-05:00NotesBig Cat retires- I'm sad to see this, but the writing was on the wall.Jay and Brad Dowdy join Bryan Smith and Rich Lederer for a NL East Roundtable at Baseball Analysts.Victor Zambrano doesn't walk anyone... but still sucks.Look at the names added to Triple-A Norfolk. And yes, if Ramon Castro struggles out of the gate, I expect ot see Kelly Stinnett by May.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1112040358533686992005-03-28T14:56:00.000-05:002005-03-28T15:05:58.536-05:00So, uh, yeah...Yeah, I know, I'm late to the massive announcement party. By now, I'm sure you know. I, with some of the other fine Mets bloggers you see on the sidebar and probably read everyday, have started a new Mets website, Metsgeek. New articles, blog entries and news entries everyday for your reading pleasure. Plus, everything is commentable, so you can sound off right there!As for the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1111608704298190332005-03-23T15:04:00.000-05:002005-03-23T15:11:44.300-05:00Hold upKaz Matsui's back.. issue? The Mets said they were not concerned yesterday about Kaz Matsui's troublesome back. Neither was the second baseman, who missed his third consecutive game with back stiffness and was idled for a fourth straight day....Matsui said the discomfort is coming from places both higher and a bit lower than the pain he experienced last season when he was shut down from Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1111522668019569162005-03-22T15:02:00.000-05:002005-03-22T15:17:48.026-05:00Tidbits of InformationSpring Training bench battles and Adam Rubin has the info... After Randolph indicated that Andres Galarraga had slim chances of making the team, the Big Cat homered on back-to-back days over the weekend, raising his average to .192. That doesn't figure to protect Galarraga, whose roster spot probably will go to an extra pitcher. That need is more pressing with Kaz Ishii Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1111269168273481732005-03-19T16:51:00.000-05:002005-03-19T16:52:48.273-05:00Comings and GoingsHere are some of my quick thoughts on the potential Kaz Ishii deal...Enjoy.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1111177053312147912005-03-18T15:10:00.000-05:002005-03-18T15:17:33.313-05:00Goodbye JoeYesterday, the Mets cut Joe McEwing. The clubhouse, especially David Wright, was very sad to see him go.You won't see any anti-Joe McEwing statements here. He's not a great ballplayer and his "skill" of playing multiple positions doesn't make him valuable if he's not any good at any of those positions (offensively or defensively), but he seems like a good enough guy and if the Mets Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1111003716622607322005-03-16T15:07:00.000-05:002005-03-16T15:08:36.623-05:00Trachsel's DiscSo, Steve Trachsel is out. The replacement? It seems to be Matt Ginter. Ginter seems like he'll be able to pitch comparably numbers-wise, but I'm a little scared out about how deep into games he can go, especially with Victor Zambrano the pitcher before him in the rotation.Buy hey, at least Trachsel won't get his option year.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1110831782206954072005-03-14T15:08:00.000-05:002005-03-14T22:19:54.926-05:00Not So SuperChris Woodward in means... Joe McEwing out?... With Cairo and Woodward apparent locks to make the team, the Mets have no spot for Joe McEwing.He is 1 for 14 at the plate this spring, striking out with the bases loaded and one out in the eighth inning yesterday. McEwing has a guaranteed $500,000 contract for this season, meaning Minaya might try and work out a trade. I hope Minaya Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1110656129543312132005-03-12T14:31:00.000-05:002005-03-12T14:35:29.543-05:00March MadnessHere is some writing I did for NYMfans.com. Enjoy.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1110398990366809962005-03-09T15:06:00.000-05:002005-03-09T15:09:50.366-05:00No TitleNorm is back! YES!!!Vinny has a nice rundown on the 'pen.And in the "Wha?" story of the day, I present Clifford Cornelius Floyd... "I think I can steal 20 to 25 bases this year, and that's not even running," Floyd said. "I think I just have to pick my spots. My batting fifth will allow me to steal more. If I'm hitting earlier in the lineup, you don't want to [run and] take the bat out of Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1110129229832963602005-03-06T12:10:00.000-05:002005-03-06T12:13:49.833-05:00BummerFrom Pete Abraham (hat tip Jay) The once-promising career of Tyler Yates may be over.The hard-throwing relief pitcher reported to camp yesterday to begin the long process of rehabilitating his right shoulder. What was initially diagnosed as tendinitis proved to be a 70 percent tear in his labrum that required extensive repair."There's no chance I'm pitching this season. I can't even throw aJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1110053125415482182005-03-05T15:04:00.000-05:002005-03-05T15:05:25.416-05:00FunniesJay has the translations for Choi Hoon's great baseball cartoon on the Mets.And I agree with Jay. The Matsui one is the best.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109967345890200552005-03-04T15:11:00.000-05:002005-03-04T15:15:45.893-05:00A Few Friday LinksJason Phillips vs. Ramon Castro- The Showdown.Felix Heredia has numbness in his left hand. I'll be nice.Rick Peterson's high-teach lab. Whee! Rick Peterson's use of a high-tech lab in Birmingham, Ala., continued as top pitching prospects Yusmeiro Petit, Matt Lindstrom and Gabby Hernandez visited the facility. The slow-motion cameras, which take pictures at 500 frames per second Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109807346644681162005-03-02T18:40:00.000-05:002005-03-02T18:49:06.646-05:00Real Live BaseballVinny has all the details covered on today's 5-3 ST loss to the Nats, though I want to focus on a few things that I saw today while watching (all of which were mentioned by Vinny)...Kaz Matsui's defense- He looked really comfortable and smooth at 2B, even turning a nice 4-6-3 with Reyes. I'm interested to see how he looks on DPs where he's making the throw to first without Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109696873457543792005-03-01T12:06:00.000-05:002005-03-01T12:07:53.456-05:00ReminderESPN at 1 PM on Wednesday...Mets-Nationals, preseason baseball.Its not the real stuff, but its something. Can't wait.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109622794969796682005-02-28T15:20:00.000-05:002005-02-28T15:33:14.976-05:00Bench!Two pieces of significant news:1. Mike Cameron should be ready for opening day... Cameron's next hurdle would be to swing at game-speed pitches in the cage. Facing live pitching would follow. With 34 days before the Mets start the season in Cincinnati, it would take some sort of setback for Cameron not to be ready. This would be sweet, though I'm not sure if that increases his chances of Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109549841513126742005-02-27T19:15:00.000-05:002005-02-27T19:17:21.516-05:00SuccessHere is a quick ramble post at NYMfans.com by me.Also, success on the tickets online for me after about an hour and 15 minutes. Woo!Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109516945069360102005-02-27T10:00:00.000-05:002005-02-27T10:09:05.070-05:00ProductivitySo, while I'm waiting to be able to order Met tickets online, I decided to work on the sidebar a little. A lot of Met blogs, including Eric's move. Also, a few others by some of the bigger name writers out there, like John Sickels who now runs Minor League Ball.Here's a couple of links from the blogosphere too...Even though I disagree (I don't see quite the doomsday situation), Kaley Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109349467793429812005-02-25T11:34:00.000-05:002005-02-25T11:37:47.793-05:00The PenDo the Mets need help? Well, they seem interested...I don't think the Mets really need to bring in any help for the pen, though if they can get Urbina for not a lot, it wouldn't hurt...Anyone have a problem with this 'pen opening the season (remember Moreno is out)...LooperDeJeanKooStricklandBellHeilman/SeoHeredia (I think he'll find his way in)Also, what's the most you give up for Urbina?Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109172222496560642005-02-23T10:21:00.000-05:002005-02-23T10:23:42.496-05:00Out of TimeAnd out of options. Two highly looked upon starters now fighting for bullpen spots...I'll hopefully have some thoughts later, but for now, an open thread is upon us...Do you want either one of these guys in the bullpen? And, more realistically, do you see either one making it?Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1109007081564849522005-02-21T12:27:00.000-05:002005-02-21T12:31:21.566-05:00More readingMike Cameron will be traded? Concerned that Cameron's reservations about moving to right field could become a team distraction, the Mets have been exploring trade discussions for the veteran outfielder, according to a source familiar with the situation. The source even went so far as to tell The Post that Cameron will definitely be dealt before Opening Day. I'm still not buying it, Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1108927565169232592005-02-20T14:17:00.000-05:002005-02-20T14:26:05.170-05:00Spring Training StoriesHere's some nice reading for a Sunday afternoon...On Petit... and Kazmir (sorry!).More Cameron for Byrnes rumors. And no, they are still not good.Roberto Hernandez and Rick Peterson's love of projects. Maybe Peterson can turn Hernandez servicable again (he did it with Ricky Bottalico last year), but I'm skeptical.Kaz Matsui and the transition to secondbase. I just like the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1108760478983934672005-02-18T15:57:00.000-05:002005-02-18T16:02:21.413-05:00Interesting NewsThe bottom notes... Orber Moreno, who had arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Oct. 21, plans to visit Dr. James Andrews next week. He hopes to get clearance for tossing and to be ready before the All-Star break. Which means one thing...Roberto Hernandez is closer to ruining our lives.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1108586577387170482005-02-16T15:12:00.000-05:002005-02-16T15:42:57.390-05:00New BeginningToday, the Mets pitchers and catchers reported. Soon, they'll be playing games. And not soon enough, real games. With a clean slate. Exactly what the Mets and their fans need.Last season ended badly. Real badly. And what it shame it was, considering how it started. The Mets weren't much of a team in the first few months of the season, a team struggling to the .500 mark. But so was Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1108498545321884312005-02-15T15:08:00.000-05:002005-02-15T15:15:45.323-05:00I'm backAnd still busy. Jay has the links, as always.One more day people...Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1107900440631656272005-02-08T16:40:00.000-05:002005-02-08T17:07:20.633-05:00Leaving
I won't be here again till next Tuesday, as I am leaving for Quebec with my high school marching band tomorrow night.
I leave you in the capable hands of the blogosphere, which of course, is still incomplete on the sidebar.
I know... I stink.
Anyways, have a good week peoples. I know I will.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1107830296131433572005-02-07T21:36:00.000-05:002005-02-07T21:38:16.133-05:00Nothing
I have nothing original, but here's a nice counter post on my article on Mike DeJean by Damien at Jedikaos.net.
Tomorrow, we'll have the announcement of why this place will continue to pump out almost no original content for another week or so.
I know you are excited for that, so, so am I.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1107637667545018402005-02-05T16:05:00.000-05:002005-02-05T16:07:47.546-05:00I need time
Matt has a revelation while looking at the Mets 40 man roster on Mets.com.
As for me, I'm sorry for the lack of content lately, I'm just ungodly busy for some reason and that won't seem to stop at least for the next week (explanation Tuesday on that).
I doubt I update again until Monday, with Super Bowl Sunday, work and more homework to take care of tomorrow.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1107461572768307952005-02-03T15:10:00.000-05:002005-02-03T15:12:52.766-05:00Required Reading and Decent Excitement
The Mets Farm System by Tim Marchman.
As for the excitement, opening day at Cinci starts at 2:10, meaning I only miss probably the first two innings (school gets out at 2:30... I'll be home by 2:45, I think). Game chatter, Pedro pitching, Wright playing third... baseball season... its not fast enough.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1107378542399016592005-02-02T16:03:00.000-05:002005-02-02T16:09:02.400-05:00A Post of Consistency
WOO! First off, here's a short little thing I wrote for NYMfans.com on Mike DeJean.
Secondly, here's the Mets PTP, with some interesting PECOTA projections.
Finally, its seems as though the Mets are-sorta-not-maybe done... While Mike Cameron continues to express no enthusiasm about his position switch, the Mets are investigating another possibility in rightfield.
Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1107202372830193962005-01-31T15:11:00.000-05:002005-01-31T15:42:36.693-05:00Busy
That's me. The blogosphere still runs though, so they always hook ya up with the goods. I'll be back with something good (hopefully) Wednesday.
And I'll update the sidebar soon, for all of y'all who have e-mailed links and such. I get real lazy with the darn thing.
EDIT: Matt called me a jerk for not linking to this piece by him, so here.
Actually, its well done and I would have linked Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106857506793934572005-01-27T15:19:00.000-05:002005-01-27T15:25:06.793-05:00Links and Stuff
Check out the work in the blogosphere today, especially Jay with your links and OFF with some bullpen talk.
As for me, you won't be seeing a post tomorrow. It's my 18th birthday. Hopefully I'll see you all again on Saturday, though that's even looking questionable at the moment. Anyway, enjoy the next couple of days and hope for no more major player movement.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106776075438810542005-01-26T16:43:00.000-05:002005-01-26T16:47:55.436-05:00Some Koo Information
Matt IMed me this link to a Japanesebaseball.com forums discussion on Dae Sung Koo. Flip down a little while and there is some great info posted on Koo's splits and pitch speeds. To me, he looks like a perfect LOOGY.
FYI, using this converter, here are Koo's posted pitch speeds from the post in the forum (which is in km/h) in mph...
Fastball: 86
Slider: 77
Curveball: 69
Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106773237727420832005-01-26T15:55:00.000-05:002005-01-26T16:00:37.726-05:00Analysis
Here's some quick and rough analysis of my thoughts on the Mientkiewicz deal.
As always, enjoy.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106687783819374952005-01-25T16:09:00.001-05:002005-01-25T16:51:37.556-05:00Plan A or B?
Based on this report, I wrote a little thing for NYMFans on where the Mets should go if Delgado ends up with the Fish.
Enjoy.
EDIT #1: Done deal to the Fish at 4/52.
EDIT #2: Apparently there is also a vesting option that could make the deal 5/64, which, well, would have been insane to give him. Don't blame the Mets for passing at all.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106594548417292042005-01-24T14:16:00.000-05:002005-01-24T14:22:28.416-05:00Confuzzlement
Out of Delgado sweepstakes? No, wait, we're in!
Now a decision? Soon? Possibly tonight? David Sloane, Delgado's agent, said an announcement could come as early as Monday. Delgado is weighing competing offers from the Baltimore Orioles, Florida Marlins and New York Mets.
"Following these discussions, we now have a pretty clear picture of the landscape as it presently exists," Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106496891037476182005-01-23T11:13:00.000-05:002005-01-23T11:48:34.123-05:00Who's in?
The Mets, at least according to Michael Morrissey. But, as Vinny points out, no one is quite sure where the O's stand. The Fish? Looking out. The Rangers? Wanted their answer by today... unlikely to get it.
Personally, I think this is going to go past 4/48 and really to a point where its no longer worth it for the Mets to get Delgado. As per Sam M's suggestion in a BTF thread, the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106416013575009332005-01-22T13:38:00.000-05:002005-01-22T12:46:53.576-05:00Delgado Update 2,541
Depending on what you like to believe, the Rangers offered Carlos Delgado 4 years at anywhere from 40 million to 48 million. If the Times story at 48 is right, I'd probably walk away as it would take about 4/50 to do it now, but if its closer to 40, the Mets should definitely try counter-offering.
Of course, the Mets might not be down for a fourth year... One team source Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106341592563314652005-01-21T16:05:00.000-05:002005-01-21T16:06:32.563-05:00Need Your Info?
Vinny and Jay got you covered.
Enjoy (the rest of) your Friday.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106243179528650932005-01-20T13:40:00.000-05:002005-01-20T12:46:19.530-05:00I have a title, but I think its inappropriate
I'm actually serious on that by the way... anyway, Carlos Delgado update... Industry sources believe that the Delgado sweepstakes will top out at three years at $11 million to $12 million per year and that the Mets are willing to meet that. This is interesting because its floating out there that the Mets would go 4/45... if the Mets only have to go Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106159438669395152005-01-19T13:20:00.000-05:002005-01-19T13:30:38.670-05:00Coming or Going?
Mike Cameron is willing to play RF. Again.
Delgado is having a second meeting with the Mets. Whee!
Minor-league deal to Roberto Hernandez. Yeah...
Al Leiter is whining... again. "I'm absolutely convinced that Omar does have full autonomy. It's his show. I know, for a fact, that Fred and Jeff Wilpon (the Mets principal owner and his son, the team's chief operating officer) Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1106072259112582612005-01-18T13:14:00.000-05:002005-01-18T13:17:39.113-05:00Well...
...duh. It's down to the final four teams for Carlos Delgado.
Delgado, the slugging first baseman who is easily the best player left on the market, has narrowed his choices to the Mets, Marlins, Orioles and Rangers, according to agent David Sloane.
The news is not exactly a stunning revelation, as those four have been the most mentioned suitors for Delgado. But for Sloane to publicly Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105927460220495012005-01-16T21:00:00.000-05:002005-01-16T21:04:20.220-05:00Things
First off, I am gearing up for Mid Terms Tuesday-Friday, so writing will be on an off schedule (though you'll see more of it later in the week when I get some of the easier tests).
As for now, I have a post on NYMfans.com on two different articles written about what the Mets should do to close out the off-season.
Somewhat going with that, the Cameron for Byrnes and Bradford rumors are Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105821011668384292005-01-15T15:28:00.000-05:002005-01-15T15:30:11.666-05:00Required Reading
This article by Dayn Perry. Everything he says is right and I especially like the third point.
Go J-E-T-S!Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105737494521200802005-01-14T16:17:00.000-05:002005-01-14T16:18:14.520-05:00This is My Title
I got a few thoughts up over at NYMfans.com. Check it out.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105647179356816122005-01-13T15:02:00.000-05:002005-01-13T15:12:59.356-05:00Relievers
Houston interested in a Met... well, former Met... Purpura has also discussed adding veteran free-agent lefthander John Franco, who went 2-7 with a 5.28 ERA in 52 games for the Mets last year. Lefthanders hit just .173 against Franco in 2004.
"He's a lefty that gets lefties out, and that's a pretty rare commodity," Purpura said. I literally, after putting in the above quote from the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105562351667598112005-01-12T15:38:00.000-05:002005-01-12T15:39:11.666-05:00Open Thread
Mike Cameron wants to be traded... Thoughts?Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105475269111303972005-01-11T15:23:00.000-05:002005-01-11T15:27:49.110-05:00A few things
The Mets signed Philip Humber.
This Daily News article has things such as Victor Zambrano, Willie Randolph on Carlos Delgado and the possible leaving of Joe McEwing.
Oh yeah, Beltran is official. Teehee.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105389896713682482005-01-10T14:51:00.000-05:002005-01-10T15:44:56.713-05:00This is your brain on paper
This is going to get very rantish and repetitive, so I warn you beforehand. Like the title says, I'm just spilling my brain out. Enjoy.
Today in my Statstics class we were doing a problem that involved the salaries of the 1993 New York Mets. You know, "The Worst Team Money Could Buy" era. It got me thinking. And no, not the Bobby Bonilla comparisions. Not negatively.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105288373312354322005-01-09T11:25:00.000-05:002005-01-09T13:44:41.126-05:00Sunday Morning
Here is my newest NYMfans.com effort entitled Sunday Morning.
It basically gives my thoughts this morning, which aren't much different than last night. A lot of different stuff is flying around about how close to done this is and while I'm excited, until an official press release comes out, I'm not going completely nuts. And the longer this draws out without a deal, the more I'llJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105248943313115642005-01-09T01:29:00.000-05:002005-01-09T00:53:17.100-05:00Speechless
I was in Jets lockdown the last 4 hours. A painful 4 hours, but very rewarding ones.
So, after the happiness that flew through me after seeing the Jets win, I come on the computer to get the Beltran info. Carlos Beltran let Saturday night's deadline to re-sign with the Houston Astros pass without an agreement, leaving the New York Mets in prime position to add the speedy center Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105224813413702202005-01-08T17:48:00.000-05:002005-01-08T18:07:37.166-05:00Mets sign...
Dae-sung Koo! He's left-handed, which is nice... he'll get a shot at the bullpen, I presume (another year in the minors for Blake).
Color me unimpressed by his numbers in Japan though.
Since he is lefty, I guess it can't hurt (I presume he's not making much either), but I'm not sure the Mets need to spend a 40 man roster spot on him.
Meanwhile, the Beltran decision still hangs inJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105205438982383432005-01-08T13:27:00.000-05:002005-01-08T12:30:38.983-05:00Another Transaction!
Miguel Cairo is now a Met! With all the backup infielders the Mets have, I hope this 1 year, 900 K contract spells the end of Super Joe's career with the Mets, since Cairo has similar skills to Joe McEwing, just he's a tiny bit better. If not, signing Cairo doesn't seem like much of an important move.
Meanwhile, the deadline for that Carlos guy and his decision about the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105130829915870132005-01-07T15:41:00.000-05:002005-01-07T15:47:09.916-05:00Nerves
I'll admit... I'm a little excited. And nervous. The news for Beltran should come in the next day or so and I have invested so much energy and thought to it that just knowing where he is going will be a relief to me.
The offer is apparently 7/105, according to the Houston Chronicle, from the Astros, with the Mets at the reported 7/112. We'll see what the Mets decide to do if Boras bringsJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1105043367997889142005-01-06T15:16:00.000-05:002005-01-06T15:29:27.996-05:00A Met Transaction!
Carlos Beltran is... still a free agent. The Yankees are also apparently in it now. Great.
The Mets have made a transaction though... trading Vance Wilson to the Tigers for Anderson Hernandez, a minor league SS. He's, er, not much.
But moving Vance Wilson. That's good. I think Jason Phillips out-produces Vance Wilson next year, plus, I would love to see Ramon Castro get a Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104957106232528592005-01-05T15:25:00.000-05:002005-01-05T19:55:03.013-05:00Waiting Game
Today we find out the Mets offer. I have no idea what it will be (Fine, I have an idea... but not a definitive one), but it will probably be the highest. Interestingly, Steinbrenner's reputation is so strong that despite everything short of an actual white flag on the Beltran subject, many people involved in baseball still consider the Yankees a player. A survey of seven team Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104873170655556522005-01-04T16:08:00.000-05:002005-01-04T16:12:50.656-05:00Falling into Place
I have a new post on the Carlos Beltran situation over at NYMfans.com. Take a peek... it pretty much outlines my thoughts.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104802607052738502005-01-03T20:28:00.000-05:002005-01-03T20:36:47.053-05:00No Love
Kevin Czerwinski has his latest mailbag up. Lots of interesting stuff including Cliff Floyd, Philip Humber, Odalis Perez and a few different first base options, but I personally enjoyed this question best... With the signing of Chris Woodward, I have to ask what the Mets' problem is with Danny Garcia. He's young, he's athletic, he's cheap and he plays hard all the time. His on-base Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104783705212995962005-01-03T15:18:00.000-05:002005-01-03T15:21:45.213-05:00In Search of Carlos
Omar meets with Carlos Beltran today. The Daily News says the Mets could offer 8 years at 120-140 million.
We'll see. And keep posted.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104598050371235982005-01-01T11:39:00.000-05:002005-01-01T11:48:58.716-05:00Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone out there. 2005 bring a new year and brings us a little closer to baseball and the hope that things might just break right for the Mets.
Today's reading is an article yesterday by Jon Heyman on Beltran's asking price.
Enjoy.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104514661030651082004-12-31T13:36:00.000-05:002004-12-31T12:37:41.030-05:00Slip Up
I have an entry on the BA chat over at NYMfans. If nothing else, read it to see my massive brain fart.
Everyone have a safe New Year's Eve and well, see ya next year.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104425299340997662004-12-30T11:41:00.000-05:002004-12-30T11:48:19.340-05:00Links
Baseball America's top ten Mets prospects is out today. Jay has the names posted out nicely for everyone to see and like Jay, I encourage you to check out the chat. Even if you don't have a question, it should be a very interesting read.
Speaking of prospects, OFF has a nice look at Brett Harper.
Finally, read over this Joel Sherman article. A lot of interesting stuff there, from Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104424116717054952004-12-30T11:09:00.000-05:002004-12-30T11:28:36.716-05:00Average Steve Part 2
Well, after doing my research, the information I found was, well, not helpful.
ESPN, unfortunately, does not allow 2002 game logs to be viewed, so I only have two years of strike/ball data. Take a look...
2003: 61.3/38.7
2004: 60.8/39.2
The first number is obviously percentage of strikes, the second being balls. So, a .5% difference. Or, essentially, 1 more ball every 200Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104378724638232132004-12-29T22:43:00.000-05:002004-12-29T22:52:04.640-05:00Cornelius and Stuff
I'll get to finish the Steve Trachsel stuff tomorrow. I had to go to my PT job tonight and I'm a little tired, so tomorrow (hopefully morning, if I get out of bed) looks good to get the information up.
Meanwhile, my first article, about Cliff Floyd, can be found now at NYMfans.com. So you still get some writing from me tonight.
Also thanks to Jay for spreading the word Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104337215151549452004-12-29T11:06:00.000-05:002004-12-29T11:20:15.150-05:00Announcement
Matt and I now have a writing gig together. You had to figure it would happen eventually, right?
Matt and I, truthfully, were planning this for awhile. We were going to join forces on one blog. So, when, Noah, the site administrator, asked Matt and I if were we interested in writing, it was a good deal for all parties involved.
So what happens here? Like Matt, I intend to keep Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104266225710134932004-12-28T15:19:00.000-05:002004-12-28T15:58:30.166-05:00Signings, News and Notes
Mets sign Chris Woodward to a minor league deal. Not a bad move, as you can never have enough non-40 man roster talent and he is only 28, nice to see with all the 30+ guys around.
Of course, with him, Marlon Anderson, Jeff Keppinger and Danny Garcia, it is gonna be a dogfight to see who gets that second MI position. Because, you know, the first goes to Joe McEwing. Ugh.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104184442458481222004-12-27T16:43:00.000-05:002004-12-27T16:54:02.456-05:00Wait, didn't we get pitching?
The Mets are meeting with Odalis Perez... or maybe they are just interested? Vinny has all the details covered already in this great post, so check that out.
If this were to occur (and I'm for it upon first reaction), then Steve Trachsel would likely be traded. Do the Mets think he is in further decline mode by looking at his past three years like I started to thisJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104162717201292292004-12-27T10:26:00.000-05:002004-12-27T10:51:57.200-05:00Average Steve
Steve Trachsel is just about as average as you can get. He just exudes averageness. But what if I told you Steve Trachsel is trendy? Take a look...
2002: 3.37 ERA, 116 ERA+, 4.34 DIPS, 3.91 ERC
2003: 3.78 ERA, 112 ERA+, 4.63 DIPS, 4.04 ERC
2004: 4.00 ERA, 107 ERA+, 4.79 DIPS, 4.38 ERC
NOTE: That is DIPS from ESPN.com, meaning it is not park or league adjusted I believe.
That's aJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104118892187368922004-12-26T22:39:00.000-05:002004-12-26T22:41:32.186-05:00Some interesting Vic Zambrano injury news... The good news for Mets fans is that the area of concern wasn't his right elbow, which plagued him before and after the Mets acquired him.
Rather, it was his left ankle. The even better news is that all of the tests, at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, turned out fine. And that after treatment and therapy, Zambrano already has begun Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1104077726699940042004-12-26T11:06:00.000-05:002004-12-26T11:15:26.700-05:00Carlos, Carlos, Carlos!
Heyman with the dish... The Mets will have their day with Carlos Beltran, who got a six-year, $96-million offer from Houston and is being pursued by the Yankees. But the Mets are more likely to land Carlos Delgado. Baltimore is in on Delgado, and Boston will be if it trades Doug Mientkiewicz (Mets?) and Kevin Millar (Orioles?).
The Mets asked about Todd Helton, but the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103991632314220652004-12-25T11:19:00.000-05:002004-12-25T11:20:32.313-05:00Merry Christmas to all the readers who stop by here every day.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103904904294786582004-12-24T11:07:00.000-05:002004-12-24T11:15:04.293-05:00Ice Cold
Minor League Contract Craziness! Mets general manager Omar Minaya, still not sure which direction he will be taking when it comes to bringing in a first baseman for 2005, signed Andres Galarraga to a minor league contract on Thursday and invited the aging slugger to big league camp in February.
The club also announced the signing of nine others to minor league deals, including Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103823995904645122004-12-23T13:35:00.000-05:002004-12-23T12:46:35.903-05:00Signings
Moises Alou is a Giant. *chuckle*... *full out laughter*... Wow, two years at $13.25 million. So glad he is not a Met.
Galarraga signed to minor league deal by Mets. Personally, I have no problem with this. If he shows up in spring training and beats the crap out of the ball, why not? The other backup 1B options, Brazell and Phillips, aren't exactly exciting.
Ramon Castro and Kerry Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103747930271984612004-12-22T15:36:00.000-05:002004-12-22T15:44:20.496-05:00Lifeless
That's pretty much me right now, so I'm basically mailing it in today. Exhausted, worn down, weird feeling stomach and a torn right labrum (actually, my shoulder just hurts, but I like saying that) are the symptoms.
And anyway, who the hell wants to talk about the Byrnes rumor Jay linked to today?
God, what stupidity.
EDIT: It seems taking the Sam M. approach was the right move. Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103661719834747802004-12-21T15:05:00.000-05:002004-12-21T15:41:59.836-05:00Cult Heroes
We here in the internet baseball community and the bloggers themselves build up players a little higher or trash players a little lower than where they deserve to be. And so we end up with enemies and cult heroes. Jeff Keppinger and Mike Stanton became enemies. Danny Garcia became a cult hero.
But the biggest cult hero of last year? Orber Moreno.
He was the answer to all the Mets Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103591724721962162004-12-20T19:27:00.000-05:002004-12-20T20:22:08.663-05:00Moises Alou- The Numbers
So, nothing is really official yet. No big media source has reported the signing, but I just am getting the feeling this will go down. Either way, there is no harm in spouting off some numbers and a few opinions. First of all, 2002-2004 with the Cubs...
Year: AVG/OBP/SLG/OPS
2002: .275/.337/.419/.756
2003: .280/.357/.462/.819
2004: .293/.361/.557/.918
Yup, those are Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103588274018621602004-12-20T19:12:00.000-05:002004-12-20T19:17:54.016-05:00Batting 8th, for the visiting New York Mets, CF... Ron Calloway?
I was watching (As you can tell, I'm into storytelling today) the rerun of PTI on ESPNNEWS today after I got home from work and for a moment, the bottom line caught my eye. It was flipping to "MLB" and what do you know, the first thing up was this story... New York Mets center fielder Mike Cameron recently underwent arthroscopic Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103573351850922112004-12-20T14:59:00.000-05:002004-12-20T15:09:11.850-05:00Moises Alou
See, I was in school this morning (freezing my butt off). And I had an opportunity to surf the 'net a little bit in one of my classes, since I was done with my other work. And so, I go over to BTF (Yes, my school's blockers allow me on there). And I find out that NYFS is reporting Mets signed Moises Alou. Although exact terms of the deal are not yet known, the deal is believed to be Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103475618029083432004-12-19T11:56:00.000-05:002004-12-19T12:00:18.030-05:00Falling into Place
Jay has every link you need this Sunday morning.
Essentially, it looks like things are just waiting to fall into place. Will the Mets get Delgado? Or will someone, like the Red Sox, jump in late and take him away? Do the Mets then have enough to get Beltran? And what happens if they fail at both? Will J.D. Drew still be there? Or will it be Moises? Or Ordonez? And what abot Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103392599286146742004-12-18T13:50:00.000-05:002004-12-18T12:56:39.286-05:00I'm waiting
Patiently. I think. Anyway, just two quick things for now...
The Mets are in stealth mode on Carlos Beltran.
Adding to the mini-Calloway rant from yesterday is the fact that the Mets 40 man roster now stands at 41. The Mets have 10 days (I believe) to make a move to get it back down to 40. I wouldn't be shocked to see Jeff Duncan be the casuality.
And no, Jeff Duncan for Ron Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103321875373481962004-12-17T17:11:00.000-05:002004-12-17T17:17:55.373-05:00Omar likes his Expos
Unfortunately, its not Nick Johnson or Brad Wilkerson... Mets claimed outfielder Ron Calloway off waivers from the Nationals. This doesn't make sense.
Here are Ron Calloway's major league statistics. Here are the minor league statistics. Look familiar? It does to me.
It's essentially every OF the Mets have in their system right now, save Milledge and Diaz. Can't hit, but Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103314820198347222004-12-17T15:08:00.000-05:002004-12-17T15:20:20.196-05:00The Empire Strikes Back
Not that Evil Empire. The real empire... The Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees were rumored to be pursuing Hudson, but the Braves swooped in and got the Oakland ace for outfielder Charles Thomas and pitchers Juan Cruz and Dan Meyer. If you are interested in what the Braves gave up, both in this deal and the Kolb deal, go check our friend Brad Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103231277139118122004-12-16T15:23:00.000-05:002004-12-16T16:07:57.140-05:00Next movement
Well, Pedro passed the physical and had a news conference today. He's a Met. So, what's next?
No one is quite sure, as rumors are abound (as always), but the Delgado ones of course are most intriguing. Well, Omar set to clear those up... Minaya, attending the club's Christmas party for New York City school children at Shea Stadium, wouldn't comment on specific free agent Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103145267528017112004-12-15T15:08:00.000-05:002004-12-15T16:14:27.526-05:00Define "right"
Is the Pedro signing "right"? Well, as the title says, define "right". I see it as two ways...
1. Pedro will bring excitement to the Mets and more revenue, plus give them a player to market when the TV channel comes in '06.
2. Pedro is a truly great pitcher and I think he's worth the risk of putting that much money on him. The fourth year isn't ideal, but sometimes you gotta do aJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1103055884791505152004-12-14T15:07:00.000-05:002004-12-14T15:24:44.790-05:00Torn labrums are cool
Well, there is a little hold up in this whole Pedro thing... ESPN's Steve Phillips is reporting that one of the items under discussion between the Mets and Martinez's representatives is what specifically will be allowable in the right-hander's physical.
One item being discussed is whether Martinez would be allowed to skip any potential MRI exam as part of the physical and Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102993251344581952004-12-13T21:40:00.000-05:002004-12-13T22:00:51.343-05:00Never ever wake me up. Please.
Pedro Martinez. This Pedro Martinez. The one who put up a season like that in 2000. The one on top of this list.
I'm shocked. Floored, to be honest. Look, there are some concerns I have and we'll be over those the next few days, but, tonight, we celebrate. And tomorrow (more on that later). Then, we'll tackle concerns.
But, Pedro Martinez. In a Met uniform. I'm Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102971139553790872004-12-13T15:44:00.000-05:002004-12-13T16:04:59.650-05:00Miss... Miss... HIT!
The Boston Herald reports... The three-time Cy Young winner reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Mets worth $56 million, or $14 million a year. That deal is a year longer and approximately $500,000 more a year than the Red Sox were willing to spend in order to retain Martinez, according to a baseball source. So its 4/56. I'll have more a little later, butJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102968208877532602004-12-13T14:55:00.000-05:002004-12-13T15:06:04.063-05:00Brain overloading...
Things aren't as quiet as I expected today...
The Mets kept McGinely and Ring. It is a joyous day.
The Mets have reportedly offered Pedro a guaranteed fourth year. Ack!
Richie Sexson is off the market. Down to 1 big time 1B bat left!
Finally, the continuing story of the day... It started as Manny Ramirez for Cliff Floyd. The latest, from ESPNradio apparently (I'm gettingJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102863094909157022004-12-12T09:47:00.000-05:002004-12-12T09:51:34.910-05:00Rumors...
I am holding out. I'm sick of rumor posts. I'm waiting until something goes down, which is why you saw no post yesterday and not much of a post today.
But, even if the Mets make no moves today, I'll wrap up the past weekend at the Winter Meetings for Omar tomorrow.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102711121696913762004-12-10T15:15:00.000-05:002004-12-10T15:39:41.916-05:00Is The Stupid only about to start?
Ah, gotta love the optimism over at BTF sometimes. If you don't know, that's taken from Billyshears' handle, a poster who is a Met fan over at Primer. Actually, his handle contains the word "is" after the word "stupid" (not at the beginning) and has no question mark, but hey, we are a little more optimistic over here.
And today starts with the news that the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102628388522734202004-12-09T16:35:00.000-05:002004-12-09T16:39:48.523-05:00So much to talk about...
...and just no time.
Jay has a wide array of interesting links today, all stuff I want to talk about and all stuff that between work, homework and general tiredness, I can't touch on today.
So, the floor and comments is open to you. Go ahead and discuss. I'll pop in and out to offer some opinion on the comments (And to keep Wes from hijacking a whole comment thread to Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102543697118510072004-12-08T16:41:00.000-05:002004-12-08T17:08:17.120-05:00And so the fun begins...
I guess this is what I wanted, right? The Mets apparently offered Hidalgo about 1 year and 4 million and he turned it down. That's about what I wanted the Mets to offer (if they were to offer) and he has better offers. Oh well, not a big deal in my book. I still have Diaz/Valent in left and a RF to be named later in RF (hopefully Drew or Beltran, but if we do get Pedro, Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102450910564116322004-12-07T15:18:00.000-05:002004-12-07T15:21:50.563-05:00Tick, Tock. Tick, Tock.
And so the deadline approaches... and we wait. Patiently. To see if Hidalgo is back.
Matt has his own view on the Hidalgo situation. I don't quite agree, though if Hidalgo is back for one year, than I'll be able to live with it. Any more years and its a no. Also, I think the 5 million Matt proposes is a little much.
Tick, Tock.Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102379162949047602004-12-06T19:21:00.000-05:002004-12-06T19:26:02.950-05:00Of course, with the arbitration deadline, there is this... GM Omar Minaya, breaking a week-long silence, said yesterday the Mets are in negotiations and hope to re-sign free agents Richard Hidalgo and Mike DeJean, while Ricky Bottalico appears slated to depart. The Mets have until Tuesday to negotiate deals with Hidalgo and DeJean, since it's unlikely either would be offered arbitration.
HidalgoJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102363069889453152004-12-06T14:55:00.000-05:002004-12-06T14:57:49.890-05:00Ummm... I hate the BCS!
Oh, right, this is supposed to be about baseball. And the Mets. Umm... nada.
Actually, if you do any thinking in terms of the Mets today, pray for the Marlins to sign Al Leiter before the arbitration deadline. That would be nice.
I'll probably have some thoughts on Moises Alou coming up in the next few days. For now, have a nice rainy (if you are in the NY area at leastJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102263602587890922004-12-05T11:17:00.000-05:002004-12-05T11:20:02.586-05:00Omar Wants You!
In the 2,534,429th story of Omar being interested in someone, this candidate is... Carlos Delgado! According to a source familiar with the discussions, Mets special assistant Tony Bernazard and GM Omar Minaya each personally placed phone calls to Delgado a few days ago to let the free-agent slugger know that the Mets are interested. That's nice, though discussions would be nicerJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102188883361035132004-12-04T14:27:00.000-05:002004-12-04T14:34:43.360-05:00Our nightmare is apparently over (hat tip Jason, who has a nice number of interesting links up today)... New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya's idea of trading for Sammy Sosa was never that popular to begin with. And now, it's officially dead. Woohoo! With Sosa out of the picture, the Mets will center their attentions on free agent right fielder Magglio Ordonez. They also have not ruled out Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102105797975263472004-12-03T15:10:00.000-05:002004-12-03T15:29:57.976-05:00Open Thread Friday
Catchy, right? Anyway, there is a lot of stuff going around Met land, so I think its time to just start discussing away. Here are the main topics...
1. Mike Stanton for Felix Heredia. Good or bad deal?
2. Al Leiter close to deal with the Fish. Question: If he doesn't sign by December 7th, do you offer him arbitration? And, in honor of Al, favorite Al memory?
3. Pedro might Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1102020209081516112004-12-02T15:27:00.000-05:002004-12-02T15:43:29.080-05:00It's time for another edition of everyone's favorite game...
Omar Minaya's Good Idea-Bad Idea
You may remember, last time we met, this issue was trading Cliff Floyd (good idea) for Sammy Sosa (bad idea). Here is this week's edition...
Good Idea: Trade Mike Stanton
Bad Idea: Trade Mike Stanton for Felix Heredia
This Felix Heredia. There is nothing good there. Nothing.
This is the one guy I Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505700.post-1101944491426812052004-12-01T18:23:00.000-05:002004-12-01T18:43:06.713-05:00Pedro- Hey, its better than talking about Sosa
As you know, I've been struggling. A lot. But I think I've finally gotten to it.
The fourth year scares me. Jason explains why. But, other than that, this is perfectly OK. Actually, its good. For now.
See, we, as in the bloggers, attempt to view this team from the analytical side and try, when writing, to ignore our own fan biases. But, when the Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798046929315789986noreply@blogger.com