Bullpen
Danny Graves: Free Agent
The Reds cut closer Danny Graves yesterday. He’s more or less been stinking up the joint this season but had 41 saves last year. I have to believe that someone doesn’t lose their stuff that quickly and that if he’s really that bad it’s a mental block or a small mechanical breakdown that can be […]
The Wright Call?
Click here for a recap of last night’s game. How far out of the baseline can a player go without being called out? Second base umpire Jeff Nelson showed us last night. With one out in the eighth inning and the bases loaded Doug Mientkiewicz hit the ball to Braves first baseman Julio Franco who […]
Ginter Traded
The Mets made several moves over the weekend to get their roster down to the 25 man limit. Among them was trading Matt Ginter, the man I believe should be the fifth starter, to the Tigers to open up a spot in the bullpen for Felix Heredia. Ginter had a great spring but was out […]
Mets Want Urbina
According to Ken Rosenthal on FoxSports.com that the Mets are hoping to acquire Ugueth Urbina from the Tigers. The sticking point is regarding Urbina‘s salary. Rosenthal, you may remember, broke the Phillips-Ishii story late last week.
Koch Available
The Toronto Blue Jays have released reliever Billy Koch. With pitching coach Rick Peterson having a good relationship with Koch from their days together with the Oakland A’s don’t be surprised if the Mets get mentioned in connection with Koch as he searches for a new team.
Goodbye, Johnny B Good
John Franco signed with Houston the other day finalizing his detachment from the Mets. I’d like to thank Franco for 14 years of loyal service. His best days are clearly behind him (even he realizes that) but I have to say that I’ve enjoyed his presence on this club and appreciate what he gave it. […]
