Satin Sheets and a Lullaby
Josh Satin was recently listed as a “prospect” by both John Sickels and Mack’s Mets, so Mike Newman of ScoutingTheSally posted his personal evaluation of Satin — and it’s pretty negative. At first I wondered why anyone would ever consider a 25-year-old utilityman who has yet to play above A ball a “prospect”, then I felt a rush of cold run through my belly because the Mets’ farm system is so weak that a 25-year-old utilityman who has yet to play above A-ball qualifies as a “prospect”. Scary. But then, this is the same organization (and fan base) that believes the light-hitting, defensive-challenged Josh Thole will be ready to catch full-time by 2011.
The Broad Street Scoop reports that the Phillies are kicking the tires on Ben Sheets and Chien-Ming Wang. Lovely … can you imagine a Philly rotation that starts with Roy Halladay, Ben Sheets, and Cole Hamels? Just shoot me.
Meantime the Mets are most interested in filling the starting rotation with the most recent Dave Duncan inspired comeback story, Joel Pineiro. Does no one remember Jeff Weaver?
TheRopolitans found this catchy tune sung by two Braves fans, titled, “I Hate the Mets Most”. I hate you, too (even if you are talented, croon a nice harmony, and have a better team to watch next summer).
Igarashi May Sing God Bless America
We may have to start a Ryota Igarashi series to chronicle all the plans, activities, and goals developed by the Mets’ newest free agent signee.
Check out this tidbit that was posted earlier this month on our new favorite Japanese blog, YakyuBaka.com:
Ryota Igarashi still doesn’t have an MLB home, but that hasn’t stopped him from thinking about singing “God Bless America” during his press conference (whenever and with whomever it might be with).
“I’m going to sing a song. God Bless America would be nice. Everyone in the US knows it and it’s a really famous song. I think it’ll show people how much I love the US,” said Igarashi.
I’m posting this item today because “God Bless America” seems to be a hot topic. Thomas Boswell recently suggested 10 ways to speed up baseball, which included removal of the playing of the song at games. Boswell’s list was subsequently analyzed by Rob Neyer, and Neyer agreed with Boswell’s recommendation regarding “God Bless America”. And as the world wide web turns, Ted Berg also supports the idea.
Whatever happens with “God Bless America” during ballgames is up to Bud Selig, but I’ll go on a limb and guess that Igarashi’s rendition won’t be heard after his press conference — if it’s heard at all.
Too Many Latinos?
James K at Amazin Avenue puts to rest the theory that Omar Minaya only seeks Latin players
Chris Wilcox at BlueAndOrange comments on Minaya’s new course of action
Roger Cormier at Fonzie Forever chronicles the past decade of baseball
Also at Fonzie Forever, Brian shows stats that make Aaron Harang look a lot like John Lackey (he doesn’t mention they also look alike in terms of ugliness)
The Mafia’s Team?
While some ignoramuses accuse Omar Minaya of favoring latino ballplayers (no, we’re not going there, not ever), MopUpDuty wonders if J.P. Ricciardi’s reign with the Toronto Blue Jays was focused on building an all-Italian team
Metsgrrl reveals the results of her in-depth survey researching why Mets fans are not renewing their ticket plans.
On a related subject, Dan Twohig at MetsPolice received an answer from the Mets regarding his letter to Fred Wilpon
24 Hours from Suicide asks Omar Minaya not to “jump the gun” on Bengie Molina, noting the availability of Dioner Navarro
In contrast, Ed at MetsFever makes clear he’s in support of Bengie Molina
What’s The Plan?
Jason Fry wants to see evidence of a plan from the New York Mets.
Along the same lines, his co-author at FaithAndFear Greg Prince wonders what happened to Omar Minaya’s alchemy?
MetsPolice “detective” Dan Twohiggoes straight to the top with his questions, sending a letter to Fred Wilpon
TheRealDirty ponders Carlos Delgado’s Cooperstown candidacy
Will the Mets Land a Big Fish?
At MetsFansForever, Will Sommer asks several bloggers which “big” free agent will be signed by the Mets
Andrew Vazzano unearths a slice of good news from the winter meetings – that David Wright and Daniel Murphy were working out with Howard Johnson, and Jeff Francoeur may be with HoJo later in the winter.
Ted Berg wrote an uncharacteristically long post poo-poohing the concept of a #2 starter and arguing that the Mets should pass on John Lackey.
Bob Klapisch says the Mets are pretenders
We’re only a day and a half into the winter meetings, but Brooklyn Met Fan is already tired of the rumors.
Kerel Cooper responds to yesterday’s question, “Would You Want Pat Burrell?” :
Q&A and More with Wally Backman
Steve Serby has an entertaining Q&A with Wally Backman in today’s New York Post, which I encourage you to read.
In case you missed it, Bart Hubbach posits Backman as a possible successor to Jerry Manuel.
David Lennon presented “leftover thoughts” regarding the Backman hiring.
Ben Shpigel of The New York Times gives his take on the second chance afforded Wally.
In between officiating a mustache contest and getting hired to be the Brooklyn manager, Wally visited a nursing home near Shea Stadium Citi Field.
From the archives, here is Toby Hyde’s take on the possibility of Wally returning in a minor league role with the Mets running the Mets’ player development system — which he termed “crazy talk” — written back in August. Ironically, Toby likely will be covering the Cyclones as part of his MetsMinorLeagueBlog next summer.
If you missed it, you can listen to Mike Francesa’s interview with Wally Backman on WFAN
And here is Wally reading from cue cards:
Can you ever remember so much media attention given to the hiring of a Rookie Short-Season A league manager?
If Steve Phillips Succeeded
BlueandOrange.net discusses what might have been had Steve Phillips succeeded in trading Jose Reyes and David Wright so many years ago.
John Delcos speaks from eyewitness testimony while supporting Marty Noble’s bombshell that some Mets didn’t mind losing
Delcos also sees a missed opportunity with Davey Johnson. I have to agree.
Roy Halladay “smells like a Yankee” to BrooklyMetFan
Halladay Shopping and More
John Delcos wonders what it will take to get Roy Halladay.
Drew Costello at MetsFansForever did a complete analysis of the Mets infield (geez, it took me a month to do the same!)
Andrew Vazzano at TheRopolitans offers the good and bad of trading Luis Castillo and signing Orlando Hudson.
MetsPolice can’t get a press pass to Bisons games but displays a way to get in via mobile phone:
Unfounded Rumors and Catcher Evaluations
RaysIndex put to rest an unfouded rumor that Carl Crawford was upset by Tampa Bay’s choice to exercise his 2010 option.
FireJerryManuel had some funny tweets in cheeky response to the Crawford rumor. FJM also has a great evaluation of Josh Thole and catcher offense.
Speaking of catchers, BlueandOrange.net provides plenty of reason to say NO! to Bengie Molina.
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