Believe me, I’d much rather be analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of someone who would have a much larger impact on the 2012 Mets. Unfortunately, the Mets have not given us very much to discuss this winter in terms of new personnel, so we have to play the cards we’re dealt. That said, let’s find out who this Ronny Cedeno guy is, OK? Continue reading
Breaking news! Hot off the heels of the Scott Hairston signing, the Mets follow up by adding middle infielder Ronny Cedeno — according to Adam Rubin at ESPN-NY.
More information and opinion coming soon. In the meantime please post your reaction in the comments.
Yesterday Buster Olney suggested that Dan Murphy could be a fit for the Tampa Bay Rays, and that the Rays could have the young pitching that the Mets desire.
To be clear, this was not a rumor that Olney heard, but merely an idea that he proposed as realistically plausible. This isn’t the first theory focused on a trade of Murphy to another club; in fact there have been several this winter. But let’s consider this — would the Mets trade Daniel Murphy, and if they did, would they get a worthwhile return for him? Continue reading
Stop the presses! Scott Hairston is returning to the Mets!
It’s true — we Mets fans will enjoy another year of Scott Hairston. This news certainly takes the sting out of losing Jose Reyes, and rounds out what is looking like a fabulous outfield.
Fingers are still crossed hoping that there’s enough money left to bring back Willie Harris as well.
Please do not contain your excitement — pour it all out in the comments.
FYI, the Mets are running their Winter Blood Drive this Thursday (tomorrow, 1/5/2012) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Caesars Club, located in Citi Field.
Per the Mets PR Dept:
Similar to the Coat Drive and Food Drive, fans donating blood will receive a voucher good for one pair of tickets to a select Mets game in April 2012. Fans donating blood will also receive 15% off regularly priced merchandise at the Mets Team Store with Season Ticket Holders getting 20% off (the discount will be valid on Thursday only).
Fans can enter the ballpark via the Hodges VIP entrance with complimentary parking available in Lot G on 126th Street off Roosevelt.
Complete details are here: Mets Blood Drive
Well, here we are in 2012. A year that already carries with it a negative connotation. No, not because of all that end-of-the-world silliness, but because the Mets outlook this season is downright apocalyptic. Then again, if this edition of Mets do win the World Series, it will definitely be a sign of the end times. Maybe the Mayans were Mets fans…
Time to Blog in the New Year:
Ah, our first blog roundup of the year! Stay tuned to Mets Today all year long for the latest on your favorite team.
Since there isn’t much to say about the Mets at the moment, how about we open a discussion surrounding Prince Fielder — where do you think he will land, and why?
Further, what kind of impact do you think Fielder will have on the team he finally signs with — and the division in which he winds up playing?
For example, if Prince winds up with the Nationals, I might argue that the Nats have a legitimate shot to make a run for second place in 2012. Similarly, if Fielder signs with San Francisco, the Giants could be considered a favorite to win the NL pennant.
What do you think? Post your thoughts in the comments.
David Wright suffered through his worst professional season in 2011. I would argue that was a good thing for Mets fans. Continue reading