#FireSandyAlderson

Look at this Twitter search: #FireSandyAlderson

There are people out there, claiming to be Mets fans, who are already calling for Sandy Alderson’s firing. I’m sorry, what?

Oct. 29, 2010 was two months ago. Two. Months. That’s how long Alderson has been at the helm of the Mets.

Since then, the Mets added J.P. Ricciardi and Paul DePodesta to the front office. They hired Terry Collins to manage the team. They cut dead weight by not offering arbitration to certain players – I’m looking at you, John Maine. They added cheap players in Ronny Paulino and D.J. Carrasco.

The team doesn’t have much money to spend to begin with. If you have half a brain, 2011 is a lost year. Yet, there are “fans” out there who want to #FireSandyAlderon.

Riddle me confused. Why? How? On what grounds?

What things would you have wanted to do differently? What other moves were there to make? Are they upset the Mets didn’t sign Cliff Lee? No one expected that anyway.

Greg Pomes and MetsFanMurph, I’m calling you out. Give me your list of things Alderson has done wrong, the things you would have done differently. I want to know your reasoning, as ridiculous as it might be. Did you want Lee? Did you want to trade the farm for another team’s star player?

Please, let me and other fans know why you want to #FireSandyAlderson.

We’re waiting.

Happy Birthday, Ray Knight

Happy 58th birthday, Ray.

Happy Mets-tivus

Today, Dec. 23, marks the celebration of Festivus. Today, we will go through the many rituals of Festivus, of course dealing with the Mets, so why don't we just call this "Mets-tivus."Break out your aluminum poles, and let us begin with the Airing of Grievances:

This first one is easy. Francisco Rodriguez. What the heck, man? It’s not enough to force me to get prescription strength Rolaids for when you pitch, but then you have to go and do something so incredibly stupid, like hitting your significant other’s father at Citi Field? As those men on ESPN say on Sundays, “C’mon man!” That’s scummy on so many levels.

Omar Minaya. Well, thanks for 2006. The rest, though not 100 percent your fault, wasn’t spectacular, to say the least. Goodbye and good riddance. You might be a good scout, but this GM position just wasn’t for you. Buh-bye.

Anyone that thought Jenrry Mejia as a reliever was a good idea.

The Philadelphia Phillies. Just, everything about them.

On to the Festivus Miracles:

Sandy! A step in the right direction for the organization.

Paul! See: Above.

J.P.! See: Above.

Terry! See: Above.

And finally, the Feats of Strength:

What a season Angel Pagan had in 2010. I’m very excited to see what he can do in left field (or center field) next season.

Ike Davis and his over-the-railing catches. A true feat of physical prowess.

And to us, the Mets fans, for returning year after year after year to the team that does little to give back, especially in terms of wins. We are one of, if not the strongest set of fans around. We’ve put up with a lot, but there seems to be a new direction this franchise is going in, and hopefully we will be rewarded for our perseverance.

Oh, and Ronny Paulino’s PED usage.

Happy Mets-tivus, everyone!

Oh, yeah… Happy Holidays

Anyone expecting and/or already receive any
Mets-themed items for their holiday?

Mets 2011 Opening Day roster, as of today

Is it too early to take a look at the 25-man roster ? Probably. Let’s take a stab at it anyway.

Updated with changes. Added K-Rod, subtracted Paulino.

Starting Pitchers

• Mike Pelfrey
• Jon Niese
• R.A. Dickey
• Chris Young
• Dillon Gee

Relief Pitchers

• Francisco Rodriguez
• Manny Acosta
• Ryota Igarashi
• Bobby Parnell
• Oliver Perez
• Tobi Stoner
• D.J. Carrasco
• Jose De La Torre

Starters

• Josh Thole
• Ike Davis
• Brad Emaus
• Jose Reyes
• David Wright
• Jason Bay
• Carlos Beltran
• Angel Pagan

Bench

• Ronny Paulino
• Mike Nickeas
• Luis Castillo
• Daniel Murphy
• Lucas Duda
• Nick Evans

OK, that might not be what it ends up being, but those are my picks for right now. Heavy on the infield bench, I know. Sue me.

Fernando Martinez and Kirk Nieuwenhuis will continue to get reps at Triple-A barring a spectacular spring.

One of Evans or Murphy will probably not make the team, I’m guessing. And I doubt Stoner and Perez will sit in the same bullpen.

So, what moves do you make to shake this team up a bit? Add another outfielder? Two or three more relief arms?

Let’s hear your roster ideas in the comments.

Top 10 Mets prospects according to BA

According to Baseball America…

1. Jenrry Mejia
2. Wilmer Flores
3. Cesar Puello
4. Matt Harvey
5. Kirk Nieuwenhuis
6. Reese Havens
7. Lucas Duda
8. Fernando Martinez
9. Aderlin Rodriguez
10. Brad Holt

Shocked that Duda is up so high. Puello, too.

Reese Havens will be the next Mets second baseman…in 2012.

Thoughts?

A Met Fan’s Lee Lament [Song]

Written by friend of The ‘Ropolitans Binny Muchel (@TweetTheMets).

A Met Fan’s Lee Lament (to the tune of Let It Be)

When I find myself in times of trouble, Buster Olney comes to me,
Bringing news that dooms us, Clifton Lee.

And in my hour of darkness, he is standing right in front of me,
Pitching for the Phillies, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee.
Whisper words that doom us, Clifton Lee.

And when the broken-hearted Met fans find that Yankee fans agree,
The Phillies really screwed us, Clifton Lee.

And though the NL East's decided, there's still a chance the Phils will see,
An aging starting pitcher, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee.
The Mets will have no answer, Clifton Lee.

And though the Mets seem hopeless, there is still a light that shines on me,
Shine until tomorrow, Dillon Gee.

I wake up to the sound of sports talk, Mike Francesa comes to me,
Speaking words that doom us, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, yeah Clifton Lee.
The Mets will have no answer, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, yeah Clifton Lee.
The Mets will have no answer, Clifton Lee.

Mets announce coaching staff

And there’s your 2011 Mets coaching staff.

Very glad to see Mookie Wilson back in a Mets uniform.

Thoughts?

My lunchbox to work today [Image]

You jealous?

Werth to the Nationals; or How quickly Philly fans turn [Image]

A good friend (who unfortunately is a Philly fan) just posted this on Facebook, referencing reports that Jayson Werth will sign with the Washington Nationals.

I’m bummed the Mets will continue to face Werth multiple times a year, but he’s on the Nationals, who will be spending a pretty penny on him, so not too much to worry about. Plus he’s getting an expensive seven-year deal. Yikes.

Anyway, I’ve been waiting to use this joke, in this scenario, for weeks, so…

“You could say that he’s…

*puts on sunglasses*

…Werth-less.”

*cue song*