Hey Sandy…DO SOMETHING!

Dear Sandy Alderson:

Hello from Pennsylvania. How is the weather down in Nashville? You are there right? If you are, how about y’know, maybe getting the Mets some new players?

You need at least two outfielders, another catcher and a guy or two who can come off the bench in a pinch. I think that you might need some bullpen arms as well. If you need any help with who to trade for, spend a little time on this blog, there are lots of good ideas here.

Please Mr. Alderson, don’t start with the usual line about it being only December. This is your third December and each year your team has gotten worse. We were told that that bad old Mr. Minaya was the problem and that you and and your two smart friends would have us moving in the right direction by now.

The only thing moving is that ticket order form you sent me. It’s going through my shredder right now.

Tell Jeff I said “Hi.”

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Mets May Spin Off Jordany, and Other News

A few bits of news to report before the big news coming later today …

Jordany Valdespin, he of the dramatic homerun, lack of position, and superstar in his own mind, has just finished serving a two-week suspension from his winter league team. According to ESPN, Valdespin was disciplined for Continue reading

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Rangers Sign Joakim Soria

According to various reports, the Rangers have agreed to sign Joakim Soria to a two-year contract. Continue reading

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Red Sox Sign Mike Napoli

Scratch another catcher off the list – Mike Napoli has signed a 3-year, $39M deal with the Boston Red Sox. What might this mean for the Mets? Continue reading

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Giants Re-Sign Angel Pagan

Remember the super-athletic speed burner lacking baseball instincts who used to run around center field and the bases like a chicken with its head cut off? Well, according to various reports, Angel Pagan just agreed to a four-year, $40M deal with the Giants. Continue reading

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Would You Trade for Dee Gordon?

Dee Gordon of the Los Angeles Dodgers

According to reports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are shopping shortstop Dee Gordon at the winter meetings in Nashville.

If you were Mets GM, would you make a deal for him? Continue reading

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Soto, Loney Off the Table

Minutes after filing the Mets Fan Window Shopping: Catcher story, the Rangers and Geovany Soto agreed to terms on a one-year deal. So much for that. The only catcher under 30 left on the market is Jesus Flores; I say sign him and A.J. Pierzynski and call it a day. Your thoughts?

Not long after, the Rays announced the signing of James Loney. Yawn.

In other news, Jason Isringhausen is reportedly considering another year — he says there’s a “70% chance” he’ll return, whatever that means.

Additionally, Brad Lidge has retired, so scratch him off of your Christmas wish list.

That’s it for the moment. If you hear any major news, please feel free to post it in the comments.

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Mets Fan Window Shopping: Catcher

It’s clear the Mets need a catcher. Actually, they need two catchers — a starter, and a backup. Josh Thole is a really nice guy, and he works really hard, but he’s not an everyday catcher on a championship club, and he might not even be a backup on a championship club. Most second-string backstops offer at least one plus MLB tool; generally, it’s either a strong defensive skill or a power bat. Sometimes, a second-string catcher is just average all-around. Unfortunately, Thole meets none of these characteristics. Offensively, he offers zero power and has steadily regressed in every other batting skill. Defensively, he’s hit his ceiling as below-average all-around; some would argue that his game calling, lack of leadership, and inability to handle pitchers is detrimental.

The Mets might try to trade for a catcher, but right now we’ll do some window-shopping on the free-agent market. Continue reading

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