Sunday, February 13, 2011
Predictions
As another season approaches, i'd like to make my predictions. I would just like to let you know, i am DEFINITELY not a homer. For this coming year, i suspect the mets to win around 65-75 games. I don't think there is enough talent on this squad to be a .500 ballclub, and definitely not a playoff team. What with the pitching concerns, issues at 2nd base, and problems with ownership, i just don't see anything happening. I will take this year for what it is, a rebuilding year, and hope for better in the future. If you have any predictions for this year or would like to oppose mine, please feel free to comment.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
And Exhale...The Deal Is Done
Although it needed a 2 hour extension to be completed, the Johan Santana deal has finally been completed, making a passed physical the only thing that is in between us and Santana.
The contract, signed last night, was worth $136.5 million over 6 years, with an option for a seventh year valued at about $13 million. The deal makes Santana th
e richest pitcher in baseball history. Well, until C.C. Sabathia signs his free-agent contract next year...
In my mind, there was no doubt the deal would be completed. What shocked me was the panic by Met fans. The way I see it, if the Mets are given a 72 hour negotiation window, what would compel Omar Minaya and company to use less than the time alotted?
Another thing is the media coverage, specifically by ESPN. Tell me they didn't want a "story". Jayson Stark, who is one of ESPN's below average baseball writers (i.e. Buster Olney), said that there was a "decent" chance the deal would not happen. That's one reason, you must take anything that ESPN says with a grain of salt. They merely hype up everything that is put in front of them.
But, that's enough of that. It will be a nice day on Long Island knowing that Johan Santana, after all these excruciating months of trade rumors, is finally a Met.
The contract, signed last night, was worth $136.5 million over 6 years, with an option for a seventh year valued at about $13 million. The deal makes Santana th
e richest pitcher in baseball history. Well, until C.C. Sabathia signs his free-agent contract next year...In my mind, there was no doubt the deal would be completed. What shocked me was the panic by Met fans. The way I see it, if the Mets are given a 72 hour negotiation window, what would compel Omar Minaya and company to use less than the time alotted?
Another thing is the media coverage, specifically by ESPN. Tell me they didn't want a "story". Jayson Stark, who is one of ESPN's below average baseball writers (i.e. Buster Olney), said that there was a "decent" chance the deal would not happen. That's one reason, you must take anything that ESPN says with a grain of salt. They merely hype up everything that is put in front of them.
But, that's enough of that. It will be a nice day on Long Island knowing that Johan Santana, after all these excruciating months of trade rumors, is finally a Met.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Mets Have Gotten Santana
...due to the impending shock, please sit down...
The Mets, according to USA Today, have acquired Johan Santana for Deolis Guerra, Phil Humber, Carlos Gomez and Kevin Mulvey.
This is pending the Mets can sign Santana to a 6 or 7 year deal within the next 48 to 72 hours and all players pass physicals.
The greatest part? Even though they have to give up Endy Chavez, Jr. (Gomez), Humber, Guerra and Mulvey, they get to keep Fernando Martinez, who FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal called a "hitting machine".
Pinch me, I'm dreaming. Omar, in your career of up and downs, this is certainly Mt. Everest.
But, it's not official...So...
This can get ugly if there's no deal made. Omar, you're no God yet.
The Mets, according to USA Today, have acquired Johan Santana for Deolis Guerra, Phil Humber, Carlos Gomez and Kevin Mulvey.
This is pending the Mets can sign Santana to a 6 or 7 year deal within the next 48 to 72 hours and all players pass physicals.
The greatest part? Even though they have to give up Endy Chavez, Jr. (Gomez), Humber, Guerra and Mulvey, they get to keep Fernando Martinez, who FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal called a "hitting machine".
Pinch me, I'm dreaming. Omar, in your career of up and downs, this is certainly Mt. Everest.
But, it's not official...So...
This can get ugly if there's no deal made. Omar, you're no God yet.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Rant: The Mets on Radio
If you have been following the Mets closely, aside from just the rumors and small moves that have happened over the course of the past few months, you'd know that ever since the departure of Tom McCarthy, the Mets have been in search of an announcer.
McCarthy, who was previously the color commentator for the Phillies, left the Mets to return to Philadelphia after this year's monumental collapse. That folks, is true, blue loyalty. He had been announcing from 2001-2005 with the Phillies, doing broadcasts along with post and pre-game shows.
Before that, it was another puppet, Ted Robinson, who was brought in to replace Bob Murphy, after his retirement, on the radio. You may know Robinson as the primary tennis announcer for three of the four Grand Slam events on the USA Network and CBS. He has been doing that for 19 years, and announced for the San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins for a collective fifteen years. Robinson, after four years with the Mets, has left.
Now, I applaud those in charge at SNY, who have brought three "Mets guys" into the booth, in Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, not to mention Lee Mazzili in the studio. It's quite obvious how Hernandez and Darling are linked to the Mets; as for Cohen, however, this will mark his 20th year in the booth, either on the radio or on television, with the Mets.
It pains me to say that we have not seen a "Mets guy" alongside Howie Rose in the radio booth since Cohen and Murphy were there a few years ago.
Now not to say that Murphy can ever be replaced, but I want a guy we can call our own. There has been speculation of Todd Kalas from Tampa Bay. But why, why do the Mets and WFAN always pass over Ed Coleman, a man who has been a part of WFAN for almost twenty years and with the Mets as a beat reporter, post and pre-game host and occasional fill-in. And here's another nugget...in a season of disappointment last year and in the mid-2000s, Coleman is one of the only guys who will tell it as it is; not sugarcoating it to keep everyone happy.
It seemed he was a nice fit for when Murphy retired, but the Mets instead went with Robinson. It seemed as though he was a widely accepted replacement for Cohen when he left for the television booth. However, the Mets went with New Jersey native McCarthy.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's about time we gave Coleman as shot; he's definitely earned his dues, growing up in Brooklyn as a Mets fan, on WFAN and with the Mets for almost 20 years. Stop bringing in these lifeless, unloyal, bland voices, and give Coleman a shot, a true "Mets guy".
McCarthy, who was previously the color commentator for the Phillies, left the Mets to return to Philadelphia after this year's monumental collapse. That folks, is true, blue loyalty. He had been announcing from 2001-2005 with the Phillies, doing broadcasts along with post and pre-game shows.
Before that, it was another puppet, Ted Robinson, who was brought in to replace Bob Murphy, after his retirement, on the radio. You may know Robinson as the primary tennis announcer for three of the four Grand Slam events on the USA Network and CBS. He has been doing that for 19 years, and announced for the San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins for a collective fifteen years. Robinson, after four years with the Mets, has left.
Now, I applaud those in charge at SNY, who have brought three "Mets guys" into the booth, in Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, not to mention Lee Mazzili in the studio. It's quite obvious how Hernandez and Darling are linked to the Mets; as for Cohen, however, this will mark his 20th year in the booth, either on the radio or on television, with the Mets.
It pains me to say that we have not seen a "Mets guy" alongside Howie Rose in the radio booth since Cohen and Murphy were there a few years ago.
Now not to say that Murphy can ever be replaced, but I want a guy we can call our own. There has been speculation of Todd Kalas from Tampa Bay. But why, why do the Mets and WFAN always pass over Ed Coleman, a man who has been a part of WFAN for almost twenty years and with the Mets as a beat reporter, post and pre-game host and occasional fill-in. And here's another nugget...in a season of disappointment last year and in the mid-2000s, Coleman is one of the only guys who will tell it as it is; not sugarcoating it to keep everyone happy.
It seemed he was a nice fit for when Murphy retired, but the Mets instead went with Robinson. It seemed as though he was a widely accepted replacement for Cohen when he left for the television booth. However, the Mets went with New Jersey native McCarthy.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's about time we gave Coleman as shot; he's definitely earned his dues, growing up in Brooklyn as a Mets fan, on WFAN and with the Mets for almost 20 years. Stop bringing in these lifeless, unloyal, bland voices, and give Coleman a shot, a true "Mets guy".
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Projecting John Maine
Over at Amazin' Avenue, Eric Simon comes up with the predictions for John Maine in the 2008 season.
Using different sabermetric formulas, Maine was projected at, the best, 16-10 with a 3.72 ERA, and the worst, a 12-11 record with a 4.05 ERA.
Maine, in my opinion, may be one of the toughest guys to predict on this team. He's right up there with Oliver Perez; now I'm not saying that they're inconsistent, but rather that they are some of the streakiest guys you'll see.
A split for Maine last year...10-4 with a 2.71 ERA before the All-Star break, and, ugh, 5-6 and a 5.53 ERA.
Yikes.
Using different sabermetric formulas, Maine was projected at, the best, 16-10 with a 3.72 ERA, and the worst, a 12-11 record with a 4.05 ERA.
Maine, in my opinion, may be one of the toughest guys to predict on this team. He's right up there with Oliver Perez; now I'm not saying that they're inconsistent, but rather that they are some of the streakiest guys you'll see.
A split for Maine last year...10-4 with a 2.71 ERA before the All-Star break, and, ugh, 5-6 and a 5.53 ERA.
Yikes.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Mets Close With Livan?
It seems as thought the Mets could be close on a deal with timeless wonder Livan Hernandez, who listed as 32 years old, probably could file for Social Security checks. Las
t year, Hernandez was an eleven game winner, with an ERA of almost 5.
If signed, this kicks Mike Pelfrey out of the rotation, and may ramp up to Johan Santana. The only problem is the fate of Livan Hernandez' brother, Orlando. Omar Minaya said in the offseason that Orlando would not be a reliever this season. However, the statement did seem somewhat to change.
Rocky Mountain News- Quiet Winter for Big Spenders
t year, Hernandez was an eleven game winner, with an ERA of almost 5.If signed, this kicks Mike Pelfrey out of the rotation, and may ramp up to Johan Santana. The only problem is the fate of Livan Hernandez' brother, Orlando. Omar Minaya said in the offseason that Orlando would not be a reliever this season. However, the statement did seem somewhat to change.
Rocky Mountain News- Quiet Winter for Big Spenders
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