The rumors swirling around Ben Sheets recently have included the Oakland Athletics, which may come as a surprise to some people considering their budgetary concerns. But from Ben Sheets’ perspective, signing with the A’s makes a lot of sense. For one thing, making a comeback in Oakland should be less stressful than, say, New York … Read more
Though the New York Jets’ Cinderella story came to a crashing halt on Sunday, the team has nothing to be ashamed about. In fact, the season was by all means a success, compared to where they finished last year. Toward that end, my friend Matt Cerrone contrasted the Mets’ annual lip service to the change … Read more
With only a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Port St. Lucie, the Mets still have some holes to fill.
Conveniently, there are still several free agents available, many of whom have some type of skill or value to offer. Let’s do a quick rundown on the pitchers who are still available and how they might help.
While looking again at the trade of Brian Stokes to the Angels to Gary Matthews, Jr., a crazy fact became apparent: The Angels paid $21.5M for Brian Stokes. Wow. That pretty much makes him the most monetarily valuable player in baseball, doesn’t it? I did a bit of research and couldn’t find another player who … Read more
Way, way back at the end of September — and the beginning of the NFL season — I posted some articles regarding rookie Jets coach Rex Ryan. In the first post, I mentioned that “The Mets Can Learn From the Jets“, with the gist of it being that Rex Ryan came into New York and … Read more
Buster Olney had some “inside knowledge” to report on Gary Matthews, Jr.
Some of the highlights, for those who are not “Insiders”:
From Mike Puma of the New York Post:
According to an industry source, if Carlos Delgado is not re-signed, Fernando Tatis is a strong candidate to rejoin the Mets next season. The organization continues to monitor Delgado’s progress in the Puerto Rican winter league
Let me start by saying I am a huge fan of Fernando Tatis. I love his hustle, love his team-first attitude, love his versatility, love his passion on the field.
However, I also love Chris Woodward, Eric Valent, Joe McEwing, Jay Bell, Bob Bailor, and John Stearns for similar reasons. But that doesn’t mean I want those players on the Mets now.
Further, I’d be OK with Tatis if he were the
Art Shamsky has re-launched his offical website, and it’s looking good. Nice to see the internet can properly rekindle Mets history, since the Mets themselves are incapable. Be sure to check it out and “eduMETcate” yourself. James K at Amazin Avenue likes the idea of Fernando Tatis returning to the Mets. I disagree, and you … Read more
