James Kannengieser of Amazin Ave. posted a great article on Alex Cora. I couldn't agree more with James in that Cora simply doesn't bring enough to the table for what he cost. Cora has great intangibles and I'm sure he's going to be a very good coach but at 2M or more the talent he brings to a team simply isn't worth it. Generally back-up middle infielders with better skill sets then Cora cost under 1M. Marty Noble addressed the back-up middle infielder in his latest mailbag, the contingency plan he speaks of is addressing a question about what the plan is if Reyes isn't ready or goes down again...The contingency plan is not one I have heard addressed. The Mets appreciated all Cora provided but also realized they had asked more from him than they had expected to and more than he could provide. Moreover, there are indications the Red Sox might want Cora back. You're right on Anderson Hernandez as well. Wilson Valdez is a preferable understudy because defen...
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Via The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus
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November 06, 2009
All right, so we're mere hours into the off-season, so let's kick it off by being impatient. It's so "New York Cliche" to be impatient, but I'm embracing it.How can I help it? Already we've heard that the Mets are scared off by Aroldis Chapman's asking price, scared off by John Lackey's asking price, and have already missed out on two players...
Via Mets Fever
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November 05, 2009
Adam Rubin takes a first look at the Mets free agents and possible non-tender candidates. Rubin clarifies just how much J.J. will get paid if the Mets pick-up his option and while I'd like to have an elite closer as my set-up man, that's just too much money. I was a huge supporter of the Putz trade but it might have been the biggest bust of Omar's era, he gave up seven...
Via The Eddie Kranepool Society
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November 05, 2009
Now that we amateur GM’s are ready to get down to business fortifying the Mets roster for 2010, the one item that is marked ESSENTIAL is The Bill James Handbook for 2010 (published by ACTA Sports). The Handbook is loaded with stats and leader boards that you would hope the front office is studying like it was the college boards.
As bad as the Mets season has been there...
Via The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus
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November 06, 2009
"All I kept on hearing in the streets of New York when you go get bagels in the morning was, 'Omar, please address the bullpen.' Well, to all you Mets fans, we've addressed the bullpen." -Omar Minaya 12/11/2008The only thing missing from that speech was a parachute and an aircraft carrier. And much like George Bush on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Omar Minaya at...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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November 06, 2009
Dan from the Mets Police remembers the ticker tape parade held for the Mets on October 28, 1986.
Meanwhile, Paul over at Mets Fans Forever dissects the Mets outfield, and feels Carlos Beltran is the “one sure thing.”
…without question Paul, provided his knee can hold up…even though i like Jeff Francoeur, Beltran is the only one [...]
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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November 06, 2009
Adam Rubin, in a post to his blog for the Daily News, lists the Mets top 10 Prospects from Baseball America, and 20 year old Jenrry Mejia is their top prospect.
Following Mejia in order are Wilmer Flores, Fernando Martinez, and Ike Davis, with Josh Thole ranking eighth on the list.
Via Faith and Fear
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November 06, 2009
"Welcome, Mr. Fry. If you'll just follow me this way, I'll show you your suite."
"OK. This is kind of a weird experience. Can you tell me ..."
"It's an adjustment for everybody, sir. We've found that it's best if you take things in at your own pace. Now then, here we are. After you, Mr. Fry."
"Hmm. Not bad. Not bad at...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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November 05, 2009
Today marks the start of a 15-day period when eligible players, like Carlos Delgado and Brian Schneider, may elect to become a free agent, during which the team has exclusive rights to negotiate a new deal.
Once the 15-day window closes, which will be Friday, Nov. 20, the player is free to sign with another club.
In addition, the deadline for [...]
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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November 04, 2009
In a post to Amazin Avenue, Sam Page lists 13 moves he would make as GM of the Mets, to re-shape the team for 2010.
…i can support page’s plan… i like it… he assumes a lot, though, such as suggesting the Royals even wanting Luis Castillo; that the Cubs will want to acquire Jeff Francoeur [...]
Via Sign on San Diego
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November 06, 2009
The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.
Via Bleacher Report
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November 04, 2009
As the World Series comes to an end there will be plenty of people sitting in front of their laptops trying to become the next great General Manager. One team that will get a lot of attention this off-season is the New York Mets...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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