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 So long, Pat the Bat
So long, Pat the Bat
Oh, praise this day Mets fans and thank the Tampa Bay Rays. According to reports, Pat Burrell will leave the NL East and Philadelphia, and head for warmer pastures in Tampa Bay.
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Sorting through Jon Heyman's TOP 20 remaining free agents
Jon Heyman published an article a few days ago, and I'm only now getting around to it. This break from school is really letting the laziness take over. Anyway, here we go... Heyman ranks the top 20 remaining FA's, according to him. Somehow, his No. 1 choice is Bobby Abreu and No. 3 is Pat ...
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 This is just stupid
This is just stupid
I can't tell if the people behind this are Mets fans making fun of the lack of memories at Shea Stadium, if they're fans of another team grinding salt in the wound or if they're just bad at what they do. Watch this video
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 Would you take Andruw Jones -- for Luis Castillo?
Would you take Andruw Jones -- for Luis Castillo?
I know there was a tiny ember of a rumor a few days ago that was quickly shot down, but I'd like to think about the possibility of bringing Andruw Jones on board -- if and only if Luis Castillo is shipped elsewhere (LA).
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Beltran for Dice-K and Ellsbury?
In a word: No. Beltran's 2008: .284/.376/.500, 40 2B, 27 HR, 112 RBI, 25 SB. Played in 161 games. Ellsbury's 2008: .280/.296/.394, 22 2B, 9 HR, 47 RBI, 50 SB. Played in 145 games.
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 The 2008 Met of the Year Award winner is...
The 2008 Met of the Year Award winner is...
By a landslide victory, Johan Santana was voted The 2008 Met of the Year.
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Lowe-balled
The Mets pitched a three-year, $36 million offer to Derek Lowe on Tuesday. According to sources, Lowe will continue shopping for a deal elsewhere.
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 Mets offer Lowe three-year deal
Mets offer Lowe three-year deal
According to Jack Curry of the NY Times , the Mets have offered Derek Lowe a three-year deal worth around $36 million. This backs up a story from Dec. 24 , in which it was noted Lowe and the Mets were "close" on a three- or four-year deal. This would be much lower than the deal Lowe is seeking, ...
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 Black uniforms going from bad to worse?
Black uniforms going from bad to worse?
Adam Rubin and Matt Cerrone both posted the same photo of this mysterious black Mets jersey found at a Sports Authority. Taking a look at the shirt, it's as if the Mets thought that the black jersey wasn't ugly enough, and they decided to make it look even more detestable. It seems both Rubin ...
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 Mets to make offers soon
Mets to make offers soon
With a lull in signings and tradings since the Winter Meetings, the Mets have been pretty mum about their next move. Not for much longer. According to Marty Noble , the Mets may make offers to Derek Lowe, Oliver Perez and Randy Wolf this week.
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 2008 Met of the Year Award: Final Four -- Seaver Division
2008 Met of the Year Award: Final Four -- Seaver Division
Today marks the first matchup of the Final Four round of The 2008 Met of the Year Award. #1 Johan Santana vs. #2 David Wright!
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 Remove the cork, sniff, swirl, inhale and sip
Remove the cork, sniff, swirl, inhale and sip
A quick five-step program to enjoy your Brian "Schneider Schardonnay."
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 Will Omar finally get Sammy Sosa?
Will Omar finally get Sammy Sosa?
Sammy Sosa has long been on Omar Minaya's wish list. Two years out of baseball, Sosa claims he's ready to play . Will Omar finally get his wish and bring Sammy to the Mets? I sure hope not.
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2008 MotY: Jose Reyes vs. David Wright AND Johan Santana vs. Carlos Beltran
Take a minute to vote in the 2008 Met of the Year Award tourney. Reyes vs. Wright and Santana vs. Beltran today.
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 Happy Holidays, all!
Happy Holidays, all!
Thank you. And as always, let's go Mets!
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Report: Mets, Lowe close on three- or four-year deal
According to Major League sources, the Mets and free agent pitcher Derek Lowe may be very close to coming to term to a contract. The deal is rumored to be either for four years or three with a vesting option.
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Happy Mets Festivus
Today, Dec. 23, marks the celebration of Festivus. Today, we will go through the many rituals of Festivus, of course dealing with the Mets, so why don't we just call this "Metstivus." Break out your aluminum poles, and let us begin with the Airing of Grievances:
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 I got mine
I got mine
I got my Francisco Rodriguez Mets shirt the other day at Modell's. They also had blue ones, but instead of "Rodriguez" on the back, they only had "K-Rod." It struck me a little weird, but that is his nickname.
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David Wright will be your starting third baseman, USA
Attention United States of America: David Wright, and not Chipper Jones, will be the starting third baseman representing your country in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
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2008 Met of the Year Award: Orange Bracket Round 2
Let Round 2 begin! #1 Johan Santana vs. #9 Fernando Tatis AND #5. Scott Schoeneweis vs. #4 Carlos Beltran. Vote!

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