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Link: Rubin chock full of info
Link: Rubin chock full of info
theropolitans.com — Adam Rubin’s latest blog post is teeming with info from day one of the GM Meetings in Chicago. In brief… Matt Holliday and Jason Bay are likely too expensive. Mike Cameron is a longshot. The Mets really want to trade Luis Castillo . The free agent catching market is terrible. The ... (more) Link: Rubin chock full of info
Delgado, Tatis tabbed as Type B free agents
Delgado, Tatis tabbed as Type B free agents
theropolitans.com — Carlos Delgado and Fernando Tatis have both been listed as Type B free agents by The Elias Sports Bureau. That means if/when Delgado or Tatis sign with another team, the Mets will receive a “sandwich” draft pick in the 2010 draft for each. The rest of the eligible free agents from the Mets ... (more) Delgado, Tatis tabbed as Type B free agents
Rosenthal: Castillo to Cubs being discussed
Rosenthal: Castillo to Cubs being discussed
theropolitans.com — Ken Rosenthal is reporting from the GM meetings in Chicago that a deal that would send Luis Castillo to the Cubs and bring Lyle Overbay to the Mets has been “discussed.” A three-team deal that would also send Milton Bradley to Toronto has “some legs, but not much,” according to a source of ... (more) Rosenthal: Castillo to Cubs being discussed
My life is now complete…
My life is now complete…
theropolitans.com — Well, as soon as I own one of these. I present to you, a “ Northwest New York Mets Comfy Throw ”… Score! [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) My life is now complete…
Link: The Citi Field myth
Link: The Citi Field myth
theropolitans.com — Head on over to The Happy Recap to read user Hoovbacca’s post on the “Citi Field is where home runs go to die” myth. Here’s an excerpt… The interesting thing is, with a much weaker team in 2009, the stats between Shea in ‘08 and Citi in ‘09 are remarkably similar in ever category except ... (more) Link: The Citi Field myth
Ex-Mets: Victor Zambrano’s mother kidnapped
Ex-Mets: Victor Zambrano’s mother kidnapped
theropolitans.com — Victor Zambrano’s mother was kidnapped Sunday, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com . Zambrano’s mother, Elizabeth Mendez Zambrano, was taken from her son’s farm on Sunday. Scary stuff.  Hopefully everything works out for Zambrano and his family. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) Ex-Mets: Victor Zambrano’s mother kidnapped
MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets
MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets
theropolitans.com — In his “ 2010 Top 50 Free Agents ” post, Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors goes through his personal top 50 free agents from the off-season.  He then posts where he thinks the player will land. Dierkes tabbed No. 1 free agent Matt Holliday as a future-Met.  He also pegged No. 5 Randy ... (more) MLBTR pegs Holliday, Wolf and Penny for the Mets
Twitter Poll: Do you regret buying a certain player’s jersey?
Twitter Poll: Do you regret buying a certain player’s jersey?
theropolitans.com — When the Mets traded for J.J. Putz last off-season, a lot of people hurried out to the store to purchase a new shirt for No. 22. Not even a full year later, it’s likely that Putz is done as a member of the Mets. So I asked my Twitter followers if they regret buying a certain player’s ... (more) Twitter Poll: Do you regret buying a certain player’s ...
Top 10 Mets prospects
Top 10 Mets prospects
theropolitans.com — Here’s the top 10 list from Baseball America … Jenrry Mejia , RHP Wilmer Flores , SS Fernando Martinez , OF Ike Davis , 1B Brad Holt , RHP Jon Niese , LHP Reese Havens , 2B/SS Josh Thole , C Ruben Tejada , 2B/SS Juan Urbina , LHP Agree?  Disagree?  ... (more) Top 10 Mets prospects
Chapman to the Mets would be a miracle
Chapman to the Mets would be a miracle
theropolitans.com — Two weeks ago I wrote that Aroldis Chapman should not be in Mets fans plans for the future of the franchise. Today, I’m writing…to re-state that opinion. Yes, Chapman has met with Mets officials.  Yes, he was “said” to be “considering” the Mets.  But for the money he wants, do you ... (more) Chapman to the Mets would be a miracle
Mets pick up option on Pelfrey
theropolitans.com — The Mets picked up the option on Mike Pelfrey’s contract for next season, worth $500,000. Pelfrey went 10-12 last season with a 5.03 ERA and 1.514 WHIP in 31 starts.  He surrendered 18 home runs, walked 66 and struck out 107. Pelfrey is not arbitration eligible until 2011. [[ Home || ... (more) Mets pick up option on Pelfrey
Four file for free agency
theropolitans.com — Four 2009 Mets have filed for free agency in the two days after the World Series. Carlos Delgado and Brian Schneider filed on day one.  Alex Cora and Ramon Martinez filed on day two. Of those four, Cora is the only one possibly returning. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) Four file for free agency
Send J.J. away
Send J.J. away
theropolitans.com — If anyone thinks it’s a smart move for the Mets to bring back J.J. Putz and his $9.1 million option, they need to take all their Mets gear and light it on fire. Putz, who appeared in a mere 29 games for the Mets in an 11-player trade, was oft-injured and mostly ineffective.  He posted a ... (more) Send J.J. away
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theropolitans.com — At least the Phillies didn’t win it. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) Untitled [Image]
Second spitter
Second spitter
theropolitans.com — For no reason in particular, other than this is one of the best scenes in Seinfeld.  Ever. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) Second spitter
Ike Davis: Rising star
Ike Davis: Rising star
theropolitans.com — First-baseman of the future, Ike Davis , was named to the Arizona Fall League’s Rising Star Game. Davis is batting .340 (17-50) / .370 OBP / .640 SLG with six doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI in 12 games. Davis, who in my mind will be playing first at Citi Field in 2011, has quickly become ... (more) Ike Davis: Rising star
Francoeur has successful surgery
Francoeur has successful surgery
theropolitans.com — Via the Mets… Francoeur today underwent successful surgery to repair a tear of the collateral ligament in his left thumb. The surgery was performed in Atlanta by Dr. Gary Lourie . Following the surgery, Lourie and Mets Medical Director Dr. David Altchek of the Hospital for Special Surgery in ... (more) Francoeur has successful surgery
NEW SHIRT: LOLidge [Part II]
NEW SHIRT: LOLidge [Part II]
theropolitans.com — This one is just beautiful. The design was sent to me by David W. Ciccocioppo and I absolutely love it.  Check out these shirts! Click here to buy this design on a bunch of different designs! [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] (more) NEW SHIRT: LOLidge [Part II]
Francoeur under the knife
Francoeur under the knife
theropolitans.com — Jeff Francoeur , who tore a ligament in his left thumb this season, had surgery to repair the ligament this morning, according to Adam Rubin . Francoeur, who I believe the Mets will re-sign, even if I don’t want them to, injured the thumb making a diving catch against Philadelphia.  Rubin ... (more) Francoeur under the knife
Twitter Poll: Holliday or Bay (or neither)?
Twitter Poll: Holliday or Bay (or neither)?
theropolitans.com — I took to Twitter to ask that very question. Which outfielder would Mets fans most want to see patrolling the grass in Citi Field next year (or, if they thought the team would be better off without them, why?). Here are some responses… saffir_99 said: Hmm.. Holliday, he could hit and is ... (more) Twitter Poll: Holliday or Bay (or neither)?
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