loge mezzanine Image via Hot Foot Admit it… you thought K-Rod was cool. His take-no-prisoners approach to baseball and life really spoke to your sensibilities as a Mets fan. The guy had it all – a shaky delivery, a big contract, a balky ankle, an attitude problem, an anger management issue and boy, was that guy tough. … Read more
Mets Gazette – An interview with MetsBlog’s Michael Baron about managerial candidates for 2011. MetsMerized Online – Joe Spector points out that the performance – and support of – Omar Minaya and Jeff Wilpon by Fred Wilpon is alot like James Dolan’s infatuation with Isiah Thomas. Although the Mets situation is a bit more complicated … Read more
MetsMerized – The Mets have banished K-Rod to the restricted list. He will never don a Mets uniform ever again… or until Saturday. Whichever comes first. Mets Gazette – Frank Gray chronicles the Mets seemingly perpetual slide into circus-y irrelevance. Are we there yet? MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone thinks the Mets can only become relevant … Read more
Mets Gazette – Alex Cora took the high road in an interview with WFAN’s Boomer and Carton. That’s why he will probably end up on a contender. Good luck Alex! Daily News – Jose Reyes admits to an occasional lapse of concentration in the field. Shocker! MetsBlog – Jeff Francoeur is open to being traded. … Read more
Good news, people! The Mets have lowered their Meaningful Number to 15. If the Mets go 15-6 for the rest of the month, they can reasonably expect to be able to brag about playing “meaningful games in September!” To review how this number is arrived at, click here.
NorthJersey.com – Bob Klapisch wants Wally Backman to replace Jerry Manuel… immediately. Mets Gazette – Torre, Melvin or Backman? I’m always amazed how many Mets fans think Joe Torre is a competent manager. The Yankees don’t miss him and his mismanagement of his bullpen and rotation is positively Manuel-esque. The Daily Stache – Kevin Kearns … Read more
In order to free up room for the recently promoted Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada, the Mets have demoted Jesus Feliciano and released a light-hitting second baseman. No, not Luis Castillo! Castillo is still owed $12 million over the next two years. Cutting ties with Castillo would be like cutting ties with Oliver Perez! Ridiculous! … Read more
ESPN New York is reporting that the Mets and Mariners may be close to finalizing a deal that sends prospect Fernando Martinez to Seattle. It is still not clear who the Mets would get back or if they would be sending additional players, though Luis Castillo is mentioned as another possible piece in the deal. … Read more
