Matt Wise is back on the shelf.
The Mets placed Wise back on the 15-day disabled list with, and I quote, "weakness in his throwing (right) shoulder."
I really don't think the bullpen will miss a beat, and actually, I feel it improves, as Carlos Muniz gets called up from AAA New Orleans. Muniz is 2-2 on the year with a 1.80 ERA in 16 games.
Wise is truly not performing up to snuff and earning his money. I thought he was going to be a nice, solid middle reliever for us this year, but his inability to stay healthy has pretty much put an end to any thinking of that nature.
5/27/08
Carter's flap shouldn't stand between him and the job (if it ever becomes vacant)
When Willie Randolph made his racially-sniffing remarks about SNY and the Mets organization last week, he apologized. The most boring press conference in the world reiterated the fact that Randolph is still the manager, and his "apology" has been "accepted" by the ownership.
If all it takes is a simple "I'm sorry!" to patch things up with The Wilpons & Co., why can't Gary Carter say he's sorry, and possibly get "back in the running" for the "managerial spot" if it ever becomes "available."
Sheesh. It seems like the New York media is really blowing this story out of proportion. Novel idea, right?
The story here should be Randolph and Omar Minaya on the hot-seat as the team continues to underachieve and go through the motions of playing baseball. "A few runs in the first inning should suffice, no?" They come out for one or two innings a game and then disappear back into the dugout "like a frightened turtle."
Minaya and Randolph should be in the spotlight, both as scapegoats, as it's really the players who are stinking up Shea Stadium in her final days. It's easier to fire a manager than it is to fire a player, and that's why Randolph has the giant bulls eye.
I think Omar is safe, for now. Great trades that brought quality players like Ryan Church and Johan Santana to Flushing should not be overlooked. I feel he's bought himself at least one or two more years as GM, even if they keep playing .500 ball.
Lay off Gary Carter. At least let him don the uniform and sit in the managers office before you start blasting him.
(Kidding, of course. Carter doesn't have a snowball's chance in Hell.)
If all it takes is a simple "I'm sorry!" to patch things up with The Wilpons & Co., why can't Gary Carter say he's sorry, and possibly get "back in the running" for the "managerial spot" if it ever becomes "available."
Sheesh. It seems like the New York media is really blowing this story out of proportion. Novel idea, right?
The story here should be Randolph and Omar Minaya on the hot-seat as the team continues to underachieve and go through the motions of playing baseball. "A few runs in the first inning should suffice, no?" They come out for one or two innings a game and then disappear back into the dugout "like a frightened turtle."
Minaya and Randolph should be in the spotlight, both as scapegoats, as it's really the players who are stinking up Shea Stadium in her final days. It's easier to fire a manager than it is to fire a player, and that's why Randolph has the giant bulls eye.
I think Omar is safe, for now. Great trades that brought quality players like Ryan Church and Johan Santana to Flushing should not be overlooked. I feel he's bought himself at least one or two more years as GM, even if they keep playing .500 ball.
Lay off Gary Carter. At least let him don the uniform and sit in the managers office before you start blasting him.
(Kidding, of course. Carter doesn't have a snowball's chance in Hell.)
Pedro return date set
According to Marty Noble at Mets.com, Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors on June 3 in San Francisco.
I've said it time and time again, the Mets need a character and personality like Pedro in the clubhouse. He's a veteran, who knows how to talk with both the fellow old guys and the young guys.
Hopefully, he isn't a shell of his former self, but I'm not setting myself up for a big letdown. All he needs to do is pitch quality innings, nothing more.
Maybe Pedro will be the jolt this team needs, but I seem to be pinning that on everyone these days.
I've said it time and time again, the Mets need a character and personality like Pedro in the clubhouse. He's a veteran, who knows how to talk with both the fellow old guys and the young guys.
Hopefully, he isn't a shell of his former self, but I'm not setting myself up for a big letdown. All he needs to do is pitch quality innings, nothing more.
Maybe Pedro will be the jolt this team needs, but I seem to be pinning that on everyone these days.
5/26/08
"Fire Willie!"
You know it's bad when the Shea Stadium crowd starts chanting:
"FIRE WILLIE clap clap clapclapclap FIRE WILLIE clap clap clapclapclap"
Oh man. This is rough stuff. I can't see Willie Randolph making it through the week at this pace. I know fans shouldn't be able to call the shots, but fans pay the bills.
Something is going to happen, and soon.
"FIRE WILLIE clap clap clapclapclap FIRE WILLIE clap clap clapclapclap"
Oh man. This is rough stuff. I can't see Willie Randolph making it through the week at this pace. I know fans shouldn't be able to call the shots, but fans pay the bills.
Something is going to happen, and soon.
I hate snakes
This would be more fitting if the Mets were playing the Diamondbacks, I know.
The Mets will take on the Marlins tonight, but I'm going to see Indiana Jones (finally) so enjoy the game.
I hate fish.
The Mets will take on the Marlins tonight, but I'm going to see Indiana Jones (finally) so enjoy the game.
I hate fish.
Willie still employed
Willie Randolph is still the manager of the New York Mets.
Happy? Sad? Complacent?
Happy? Sad? Complacent?
Still talking
According to ESPNews, the meeting between Fred Wilpon, Omar Minaya and Willie Randolph is still in session.
The meeting was scheduled for 2 p.m. and it's now 4:37 p.m. I can't see them taking over two and half hours to fire a guy, so I think Randolph's job is safe for now. I could be wrong, but just a hunch.
The meeting was scheduled for 2 p.m. and it's now 4:37 p.m. I can't see them taking over two and half hours to fire a guy, so I think Randolph's job is safe for now. I could be wrong, but just a hunch.
Geremi Gonzalez killed by lightning
Geremi Gonzalez, who pitched in three games for the Mets in 2006, throwing 14 innings and amassing a 7.71 ERA was killed by lightning in Venezuela on Sunday.
That is really unfortunate and my thoughts go out to Gonzalez's family.
That is really unfortunate and my thoughts go out to Gonzalez's family.
A few thoughts on this beautiful Memorial Day
First off, if you're inside reading this and you're not at work, go outside! The weather outside is spectacular.
Mercifully, the Mets road trip ended yesterday, as they fell to the Colorado Rockies by a score of 4-1. They're record on the latest road trip was a pitiful 1-6.
Today, Willie Randolph will meet with Omar Minaya and The Wilpons in their usual quarterly meeting. This meeting is now under the magnifying glass as the team is playing some uninspired baseball and currently sits two games under .500 on the season.
Everyone and their mothers is claiming Randolph most likely will not be canned today. I'd have to agree, but if the team continues to play at this level, I can't see him making it through this homestand.
Adam Rubin in the Daily News is reporting there are whispers that the Mets are mulling a AAA sting for Aaron Heilman. The Mets would most likely call up Carlos Muniz, who is 2-2 with a 1.80 ERA in New Orleans.
Well I have to say, it's about time. He's young, struggling, and it cannot hurt to get out of New York right now to clear your head. I say pull the trigger, sooner rather than later.
Mercifully, the Mets road trip ended yesterday, as they fell to the Colorado Rockies by a score of 4-1. They're record on the latest road trip was a pitiful 1-6.
Today, Willie Randolph will meet with Omar Minaya and The Wilpons in their usual quarterly meeting. This meeting is now under the magnifying glass as the team is playing some uninspired baseball and currently sits two games under .500 on the season.
Everyone and their mothers is claiming Randolph most likely will not be canned today. I'd have to agree, but if the team continues to play at this level, I can't see him making it through this homestand.
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Adam Rubin in the Daily News is reporting there are whispers that the Mets are mulling a AAA sting for Aaron Heilman. The Mets would most likely call up Carlos Muniz, who is 2-2 with a 1.80 ERA in New Orleans.
Well I have to say, it's about time. He's young, struggling, and it cannot hurt to get out of New York right now to clear your head. I say pull the trigger, sooner rather than later.
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This guy seems pretty dead-set on Randolph's job security.
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Enjoy your Memorial Day. A huge "thank you" must go out to all the members of the military.
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