Roster
Just Wright for Batting Eighth
The blog universe is up in arms over manager Willie Randolph’s decision to bat David Wright in the eighth slot in the batting order. I’m going to go against the grain and defend Willie’s idea. Wright has limited major league experience and, though he may be a better hitter than some other players on the […]
Scott Strickland Reassigned
The Mets reassigned Scott Strickland over the weekend. Strickland, recovering from Tommy John surgery, proclaimed himself ready to play last week. So much for that.
Quick Notes
It’s been pretty quiet around Mets camp the past few days so there’s not much to report. Just a couple of notes. Scott Strickland seems satisfied enough with his condition to proclaim himself ready to play. Mike Cameron will play in his first exhibition game with major league players today. That’s all there is.
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.
Ishii On The Way
The trigger has finally been pulled on the much talked about Jason Phillips for Kazuhisa Ishii deal. I said previously that I don’t think Ishii is a significant enough improvement over Matt Ginter to make this deal a good one but my feelings have changed ever so slightly. Though Ishii will be frustrating to watch […]
Could This Be The End For Gogs?
According to many sources the Mets and Dodgers are close to making a trade that would send Jason Phillips to LA in exchange for Kazuhisa Ishii. Ishii would be acquired to be the 5th starter in the Mets rotation ahead of current frontrunner Matt Ginter. (This is the spot that became available when Steve Trachsel […]
Replacing Trachs
Todays edition of Newsday reports that have begun looking outside the organization for a starting pitcher in the wake of Steve Trachsel‘s back injury. The team is apparently interested in Houston Astos RHP Tim Redding among others. I find this to be curious. I mean, how exactly is this an upgrade from Matt Ginter? If […]
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, Super Joe
It’s official. The Mets put out a press release anouncing the release of Joe McEwing. McEwing was caught in the same roster crunch that made Danny Garcia. With the spring that Chris Woodward is having and the addition of infielder Miguel Cairo nobody should be surprised to see Joe or Garcia go. Still, I liked […]
Guthrie Released by DRays
According to the HeraldTribune the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have released lefty Mark Guthrie. Guthrie, 39, may be a bit old but was having a very good spring before he was released. I’m thinking Omar Minaya should invite him to Mets camp to see what he has. With Steve Trachsel out the team could use […]
