Read: Matsui and the Mets
MetsBlog.com —
David Lennon of Newsday wonders if free-agent-to-be Hideki Matsui could be a fit for the Mets.
According to Lennon, the 35 year old Matsui has told people that he is eager to play the field again and is even willing to play first base.
…the Mets have a void in the outfield and at first base which makes Matsui interesting…i worry about those knees that always flare up on him and he has had surgery on both, and the limited range he might have in the outfield at Citi Field… ...
Could Matsui and Mets be a match?
Full of Sports —
October 9, 2009 By DAVID LENNON david.lennon@newsday.com Could there be a Godzilla sighting in Flushing next year? With Hideki Matsui telling friends he'd like to remain in New York above all else, as well as return to leftfield, it would be logical for the free agent to appear on the Mets' ... MetsBlog.com found this 5 hours ago on newsday.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, New York Mets, Hideki Matsui
Newsday: Could Matsui and Mets Be a Match?
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Newsday: Could Matsui and Mets Be a Match? Alou Part Two? With Hideki Matsui telling friends he’d like to remain in New York above all else, as well as return to leftfield, it would be logical for the free agent to appear on the Mets’ radar this offseason. In fact, Matsui is so eager to play the field again after a full year as the Yankees’ designated hitter that he’s also told people he would consider trying first base - a position he hasn’t played since high school. That’s quite a coincidence, with the Mets looking to fill holes at both those spots this offseason. For a ...
The thriller Godzilla in Flushing ?
Mets Fever —
... In fact, Matsui is so eager to play the field again after a full year as the Yankees' designated hitter that he's also told people he would consider trying first base - a position he hasn't played since high school. source Newsday ...
Hideki Matsui To The Mets? Just Say No!
Mets Merized Online —
... In Newsday, David Lennon posted an interesting article about the possibility of Godzilla coming ashore in Flushing next season. I hope Omar Minaya doesn’t read that article. We don’t need him to get inspired by it. ...
Odds & Ends: Rangers, Hawpe, Griffey, Matsui
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Could Hideki Matsui stay in New York next year? Newsday's David Lennon thinks it may be possible, with the Mets instead of the Yankees. The one they call Godzilla has insisted he could play the outfield all season, yet the Yankees have only used him at DH because of his surgically repaired knees. Lennon notes that Matsui has also "told people he would consider trying first base," which would fit great for the team from Flushing. ...
Godzilla to Queens?
New York Mets Fan Blog —
... October 10, 2009, 1:07PM Expect lots of speculation about the Mets' offseason plans until free agency begins. For example, David Lennon of Newsday ponders whether the Yankees' Hideki Matsui could make for a good fit in Citi Field next season : With Hideki Matsui telling friends he'd like to remain in New York above all else, as well as return to leftfield, it would be logical for the free agent to appear on the Mets' radar this offseason. In fact, Matsui is so eager to play the field again after a full year as the Yankees' designated hitter that he's also told people he would ...
Matsui a Met?
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
No, not Kaz. Hideki. David Lennon ponders in Newsday if Hideki Matsui could make his way across town. Please, no. Matsui did not play one inning in the field this season. Let me repeat that. Matsui did not play one inning in the field this season. At least Gary Sheffield appeared in 12 games for the Tigers in 2008. Matsui is also on two surgically repaired knees, which Lennon points out one was drained twice, this season alone. Sure, a guy that can hit home runs would be a nice addition, ...
Could Matsui stay in New York?
River Avenue Blues —
... But with the Mets? Some guy with the same name as me at MLBTR passed along this report from Newsday, where David Lennon speculates that Yanks’ DH ...
Godzilla? I'd Rather They Sign King Ghidorah
Amazin' Avenue —
... David Lennon penned a pretty straightforward article the other day titled "Could Matsui and Mets be a match?" about the soon to be free-agent outfielder. Lennon notes three circumstances that might make Hideki a good fit for the ...
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Zell's Pinstripe Blog —
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Hideki Matsui to the Mets? Too risky
SILive: Ya Gotta Believe —
... October 14, 2009, 10:10AM 10-14-HIDEKI-MATSUI.jpg Associated Press Hideki Matsui hit .274 for the Yankees this season, with 28 HR, 90 RBI and a .367 OBP. Don't get me wrong, I love what Hideki Matsui brings to a lineup. But I fear spacious Citi Field isn't the right place for a 35-year-old DH with two surgically-repaired knees to resume everyday left field duties in 2010. David Lennon of Newsday today speculates the Mets could be a potential landing spot for the soon-to-be free agent, who is supposedly interested in staying in New York after his post-season run with the ...
Mets Must Not Channel RFK with Matsui
Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest —
... But this is no way to run a baseball team. So however the Mets think signing Hideki Matsui would play from a public relations standpoint, they must steer clear of the Yankees’ designated hitter this winter. ...
Heyman On Pedro, Bay, Matsui
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Hideki Matsui admitted he's comfortable with the Yankees, but said, "I have no idea" when asked if he expects to be back next year. The 35-year-old Matsui hit .274/.367/.509 in 526 plate appearances this year, but did not play in the field. A few weeks ago, Newsday's David Lennon suggested Matsui was eager to get back to left field and would even consider trying first base next year. ...
