Monthly Archives: March 2008

Mets Better Bet Than Yankees for World Series

Just saw on Yankees Chick that the Vegas odds have our beloved Mets at 5-1 to win the 2008 World Series. The Red Sox are listed at 4-1 and the Yankees at 6-1. Would that be due to Johan? BTW, … Continue reading

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Room For Rincon?

Have to admit, when the Mets signed Ricardo Rincon I wasn’t too excited. There was a glimmer of residual hope from reading about his value in Moneyball, but that was a long time and many injuries ago. However, Rincon is … Continue reading

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Don’t Blame Willie

Many of you have already seen my article on Gotham Baseball Magazine titled “Why Willie Gets a Pass”. In short, I explain that I can’t put 100% blame on Willie Randolph for the way he (mis)handled the Mets bullpen last … Continue reading

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A RH Hitter To Consider

It would be a risky gamble, but it could pay off — big time. Only two years ago, Andy Marte was one of, if not THE, top prospect in all of baseball. The Braves shipped him to the Red Sox … Continue reading

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Say Goodbye to the Kids

The first wave of cuts has occurred in Mets camp. The following players have been optioned to minor league camp for “reassignment”: LHP Adam Bostick RHP Robert Parnell RHP Eddie Kunz RHP Juan Padilla RHP Andy Cavazos RHP Brant Rustich … Continue reading

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Totally Stoked

When the Mets announced the purchase of Brian Stokes from Tampa Bay at the end of November, it was hard to get excited. After all, there were whispers then that Johan Santana was available, plus the Mets were showing no … Continue reading

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Pelfrey’s Curveball

So what was that pitch Mike Pelfrey was throwing in today’s split-squad game against the Marlins? Pelfrey was definitely throwing a good, hard sinker, on both sides of the plate. He might have thrown a changeup here and there but … Continue reading

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Righthanded Hitter Found

Last March — the 28th, to be exact — I thought Jorge Cantu might be made available by the then-Devil Rays, and figured he’d be a perfect fit for the Mets. At the time, the Mets’ second base position was … Continue reading

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