http://www.yardbarker.com/users/brooklynmutt Recent Yardbarker Articles: brooklynmutt en-us The Mets' bullpen is bad. We all know this, but "hoping to play the Mets in the playoffs", for me is a unique kind of bad. I could see if this was coming from a scout or two but, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman, it's more like 25-30 scouts. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:43:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/338433 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/338433 The home plate from the 2007 season was given by the Mets to fuel a rivalry between fellow astronauts on the shuttle Endeavor...I love that my Mets & Shea are involved, but the 2007 home plate?? Couldn't they have picked something from a different season??… Well, I wish you guys better luck than the 2007 Mets had. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:33:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/307800 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/307800 NY Mets call up rookie closer Eddie Kunz Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:42:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300201 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300201 For the first time since getting fired as Mets manager Willie Randolph spoke to the media. Randolph was a unannounced guest at Old-Timers Day this afternoon at Yankee Stadium...that's my team. I led that team back to where it is today Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:41:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299863 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299863 The Marlins, while in the mist of trying to trade for Boston Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez had some internal conversations about offering Ramirez to the Yankees. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:41:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299688 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299688 another "official" is saying the Manny Ramirez to Florida deal is dead...Jayson Stark just said on ESPN News that Jayson Bay is NOT going to the Red Sox. The Manny deal is dead "I'm hearing that now from all ends", said Stark Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:19:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298763 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298763 Last night at Yankee Stadium Jason Giambi let the Orioles know what he thought of the shift they were playing. According to Sportscrack Giambi was responding to a playful feud he and O's second baseman Brian Roberts have going. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:39:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298241 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298241 Phillies are talking to the Red Sox about acquiring Manny Ramirez. Heyman writes that the Phillies are one of three teams the Red Sox are talking to. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:48:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297746 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297746 Braves have traded Mark Teixeira to the Angels for first baseman Casey Kotchman and Class AA right-hander Stephen Marek. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:10:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297653 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297653 If there were one thing I could take back from the magical 2006 season, it would be Darren Oliver. He pitched extremely well during that season, posting a 4-1 record with a 3.44 ERA in 81.0 innings. Bringing Oliver back on a two-year deal after 2006 was one move that Omar couldn't make, but should have in hindsight. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:22:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297317 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297317 Update 8:05 - Jon Heyman of SI.com is reporting that Teixeira will be traded by Thursday's deadline. The deal, according to Heyman, with the D'backs is not as close as reports may indicate. The Angels, Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees may still be players. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:13:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297160 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297160 Pedro Martinez will pitch in Houston on Friday night. Pedro Martinez will throw a bullpen session tomorrow afternoon…Manager Jerry Manuel said Martinez will face hitters during tomorrow's workout and be held to 80 pitches against the Astros. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:40:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297147 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297147 Highly regarded and much sought after Mets lefty pitching prospect Jonathon Niese has been promoted to Triple-A New Orleans. The 22 year old will make his first Triple-A start Wednesday. Also, the AP is reporting that the Yankees Jorge Posada will have season ending shoulder surgery. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:29:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297133 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297133 Manny Ramirez is willing to help the Red Sox trade him. Many reports have Manny going to Philly where he has a relationship with Phillies manager Charlie Manuel from their days with Cleveland.I know there are people who don't want Manny here but I'm not one of them. C'mon Omar work some magic. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:14:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/296455 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/296455 If the main deterrent is money I hope that doesn't stop the Mets from pulling the trigger here. I like Winn, a switch hitter with speed sounds good to me. Plus, the fact that he is pulling in some decent money may mean lesser prospects the Mets may have to part with. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:04:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/296254 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/296254