John Harper of Daily News likes Mets Roster as is.

AFP: Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo retires

6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog found this 7/17/2008 on www.baseballthinkfactory.org

MLB’s first Japanese sensation says “no mas” after the Royals let him go. The 39-year-old Nomo, who pitched two no-hitters in the US Major Leagues, announced his decision on his website, saying only: “Retiring. July 17, 2008. I announced my ...

The Early Returns On 2008 1st Round Draft Picks

DaveKingman posted 7/17/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com

Stats from this year's first rounders

Jerry Manuel Gets Grilled

slanch posted 7/17/2008 from slanchreport.com

Mets manager Jerry Manuel spoke with CBS 2 in New York the other day, and since local news is so damned schlocky, they needed a nice hook, how about Jerry getting interviewed by his daughter, cutie Natalie, who is working as an intern at CBS this summer (I wonder how she got that job…) I thought Manuel’s response when asked if the interim title bothered him was great, saying that ...

Just How Big is Pelf, Anyway?

Mike's Mets found this 7/17/2008 on blog.nj.com

While waiting for the second half to commence and dreaming of a newly-acquired corner outfielder (Raul Ibanez? Juan Rivera? Adam Dunn? Matt Holliday?), I'm left feeling impressed that the Mets aren't necessarily in the market for a starting pitcher. ...

Church unlikely for Tuesday return

Rotoprofessor found this 7/17/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

Jerry Manuel indicated Ryan Church is now doubtful to be activated Tuesday when he’s eligible. Manuel said Church didn’t have a setback and is “champing at the bit” to play, but the club is being cautious. *** Angel ...