Archive for February, 2008
Out of Options
As mentioned earlier, Ruben Gotay is “out of options”. If we are to trust the list on MLBTradeRumors, there are a number of players who could be available at the end of spring training, and might fit into the Mets’ plans. Although the Mets’ roster — other than the 25th man — appears to be [...]
Gotay Could Be Gone
As has been pointed out by several MetsToday readers, Ruben Gotay is “out of options“, meaning that if he does not make the 25-man roster coming out of spring training, the Mets would have to place him on waivers — thus making him available to all other MLB teams — before sending him to the [...]
Bret Boone is Back
After muddling through the transactions over the past week, I couldn’t help but take note of Bret Boone’s return to the ballfield. Boone signed a minor league contract with the Nationals but only recently was promoted to the big league camp (he was participating in the minor league camp). According to the Washington Post, he’s [...]
Shannon Stewart Off the Market
The Blue Jays have signed veteran outfielder Shannon Stewart to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Remarkably, the Athletics will receive a supplemental pick at the end of the first round in the 2008 draft as compensation. Isn’t it time that MLB takes another look at the compensation structure? I realize [...]
Beltran Guilty of Plagiarism
According to Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Beltran has committed plagiarism. The evidence was published in an interview on MLB.com; following are the most important quotes. First, the lawbreaker’s comment… “To Jimmy Rollins: We are the team to beat,” Carlos Beltran said. Next, the response … “Two things come to mind,” Jimmy Rollins said. “One, there are [...]
Pitching Competition Begins
Pitchers and catchers have now been playing catch for a week, and in less than six weeks from today, only two catchers and 12 pitchers will be leaving Port St. Lucie as New York Mets. Unless something drastic occurs between now and then, the backstops will be Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro (sorry, Robinson Cancel [...]
Going to Spring Training
For your information, MetsToday will be in Port St. Lucie as of next Wednesday, checking out the Mets from February 27th through March 2nd. I’ll be watching games, taking pictures, hanging around the Mets’ complex, and generally making a nuisance of myself while soaking in the sunshine. If you have any requests, questions, or other [...]
How Brady Clark Can Help
You may already have heard the breaking news — the Mets have signed Brady Clark to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Big woop, right? Clark is a journeyman who will simply compete with Ruben Gotay, Olmedo Saenz, Fernando Tatis, and Jose Valentin for the 25th spot on the roster. Why [...]
10 Questions for Mets’ Spring Training
Hope springs eternal during the first week of spring training — every team has high hopes, big dreams, and is gunning for the World Series. Previously injured players are miraculously healthy — in the best shape of their lives — and those who had off years spent all winter working on a way to bounce [...]
Duaner Sanchez Looking Trim
Tommy Lasorda didn’t look this good after drinking SlimFast (the first, second, nor third time). Weight Watchers wishes Ron Darling would have done as well. Before After WOW. Last year at this time, Duaner Sanchez weighed in at a sloppy 230 pounds. Now he’s down to 205. “Now I’m in the best shape of my [...]
