With Pedro Martinez back with the team and off the bereavement list, Willie Collazo was shipped back to AAA New Orleans.
Collazo was up in the bullpen once, but did not appear in a game.
I wonder what it was...vanilla mocha latte? Frappuccino? Decaf, milk and sugar?
7/29/08
Jose Guillen wants out of KC
And let the trade rumors...commence!!
Jose Guillen, starting left fielder for the Kansas City Royals, wants out of KC, and who can blame him. Citing a strained relationship with his manager Trey Hillman, says ESPNDeportes.com.
Guillen, 32, is hitting a measly .260, with a OBP only 17 points higher. He slugged 14 home runs and has driven in 69.
I'd say pass, unless you can get him for no-names. Still, people will want him on the Mets, I can see it now.
Jose Guillen, starting left fielder for the Kansas City Royals, wants out of KC, and who can blame him. Citing a strained relationship with his manager Trey Hillman, says ESPNDeportes.com.
Guillen, 32, is hitting a measly .260, with a OBP only 17 points higher. He slugged 14 home runs and has driven in 69.
I'd say pass, unless you can get him for no-names. Still, people will want him on the Mets, I can see it now.
Sick of rumors
Am I the only one in the world who can't stand all these worthless rumors?
As I said in a previous post, every team that figures itself in contention is interested in every player that could possibly be traded. Interest is one thing, but if the teams are actually talking and discussing players, that's something completely different.
I have yet to hear the Mets seriously discuss any players that they need. Sure, they like Raul Ibanez and Manny Ramirez, but I don't think they're going to land either of them, or anyone else for that matter.
I challenge Omar Minaya to prove me wrong. I'd love to see him land a deal that helps this team and keeps our thin core of prospects with the team. That would be awesome, but I just don't see it happening.
Prove me wrong, please. And while you're at it, land a bullpen arm. Please with a cherry on top.
As I said in a previous post, every team that figures itself in contention is interested in every player that could possibly be traded. Interest is one thing, but if the teams are actually talking and discussing players, that's something completely different.
I have yet to hear the Mets seriously discuss any players that they need. Sure, they like Raul Ibanez and Manny Ramirez, but I don't think they're going to land either of them, or anyone else for that matter.
I challenge Omar Minaya to prove me wrong. I'd love to see him land a deal that helps this team and keeps our thin core of prospects with the team. That would be awesome, but I just don't see it happening.
Prove me wrong, please. And while you're at it, land a bullpen arm. Please with a cherry on top.
Grin and Dunn it
If I had a vote in the Mets front office, I'd be pushing to acquire Adam Dunn.
Sure, he's not a great fielder, but either is Fernando Tatis. Sure, he strikes out a lot, but his OPS is in the top ten in the NL. He's also tied for the league lead with 30 home runs.
A few of them might be attributed to his home park, which is one of the best hitters parks in MLB, but Dunn's homers don't barely clear the wall. He has raw power, and the home runs he hits carry well into the stands, no doubters away from home as well.
Go for Dunn, Omar Minaya, if you're still looking for a bat to fill in left field.
Sure, he's not a great fielder, but either is Fernando Tatis. Sure, he strikes out a lot, but his OPS is in the top ten in the NL. He's also tied for the league lead with 30 home runs.
A few of them might be attributed to his home park, which is one of the best hitters parks in MLB, but Dunn's homers don't barely clear the wall. He has raw power, and the home runs he hits carry well into the stands, no doubters away from home as well.
Go for Dunn, Omar Minaya, if you're still looking for a bat to fill in left field.
Pedro might throw an inning today
Pedro Martinez is back with the team, and was scheduled to throw a bullpen session today.
The Mets might scrap that idea and have him throw an inning of relief against the Marlins instead.
Is anyone else worried we're going to see a repeat of his hamstring injury earlier this year? It just seems to line up too perfectly.
The Mets might scrap that idea and have him throw an inning of relief against the Marlins instead.
Is anyone else worried we're going to see a repeat of his hamstring injury earlier this year? It just seems to line up too perfectly.
Ryan Church on the comeback trail...again
And here we go again.
Ryan Church ran and did some throwing before yesterday's game against the Marlins as he slowly returns from migraines and his second concussion this season. Church will participate in some batting practice tonight, and hopefully play in a few minor league games in the coming days.
Church could return by next week's series against the San Diego Padres.
I'm not getting my hopes up for that. The Mets are being extremely careful with how they deal with Church after the dropped the ball last time around.
Ryan Church ran and did some throwing before yesterday's game against the Marlins as he slowly returns from migraines and his second concussion this season. Church will participate in some batting practice tonight, and hopefully play in a few minor league games in the coming days.
Church could return by next week's series against the San Diego Padres.
I'm not getting my hopes up for that. The Mets are being extremely careful with how they deal with Church after the dropped the ball last time around.
Early Morning Madness: Maybe we need a reliever edition
With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Mets seem to be trying to land an everyday left fielder more than anything. I think Omar Minaya needs to step back and look at his bullpen a little bit more.
First of all, Fernando Tatis is hitting better than almost everyone else on the team right now. Obviously, this production isn't going to last, but once Ryan Church returns, the LF spot could see Tatis, Endy Chavez, Damion Easley, and Marlon Anderson all sahring time depending on who is hot, who is pitching, and the like. It will be serviceable enough to work as one left fielder, some with plus bats, others with plus gloves.
I think the Mets real problem here is the bullpen. To put it simply, Carlos Muniz and Willie Collazo are not going to cut it. Muniz hasn't turned in a string of solid performances...ever. He's been riding the shuttle back and forth from New Orleans long enough I'm sure he know each and every flight attendant by now and they throw him an extra bag of peanuts on the flight. He's doing this for a reason, Omar. He's just not good enough to stick around.
Collazo recently came up, but to me, they are the same person with the same sort of stuff. Either way, these two aren't going to help the team. And now I see that Scott Schoeneweis' name is being tossed around in trade rumors. Well who is going to take his spot, I want to know?
Unless Omar is crazy enough to start promoting Eddie Kunz and Bobby Parnell ASAP, we're going to be stuck with relievers who can't seem to make it out of the minors, and have to depend on them down the stretch to the postseason.
The team doesn't have many chips to trade away, but I think the most pressing need right now is a new bullpen arm. Omar, I trust you and have since you took over. Sure, you've made some crappy moves, but you've also pulled out some gems. And right now, this team needs a gem.
First of all, Fernando Tatis is hitting better than almost everyone else on the team right now. Obviously, this production isn't going to last, but once Ryan Church returns, the LF spot could see Tatis, Endy Chavez, Damion Easley, and Marlon Anderson all sahring time depending on who is hot, who is pitching, and the like. It will be serviceable enough to work as one left fielder, some with plus bats, others with plus gloves.
I think the Mets real problem here is the bullpen. To put it simply, Carlos Muniz and Willie Collazo are not going to cut it. Muniz hasn't turned in a string of solid performances...ever. He's been riding the shuttle back and forth from New Orleans long enough I'm sure he know each and every flight attendant by now and they throw him an extra bag of peanuts on the flight. He's doing this for a reason, Omar. He's just not good enough to stick around.
Collazo recently came up, but to me, they are the same person with the same sort of stuff. Either way, these two aren't going to help the team. And now I see that Scott Schoeneweis' name is being tossed around in trade rumors. Well who is going to take his spot, I want to know?
Unless Omar is crazy enough to start promoting Eddie Kunz and Bobby Parnell ASAP, we're going to be stuck with relievers who can't seem to make it out of the minors, and have to depend on them down the stretch to the postseason.
The team doesn't have many chips to trade away, but I think the most pressing need right now is a new bullpen arm. Omar, I trust you and have since you took over. Sure, you've made some crappy moves, but you've also pulled out some gems. And right now, this team needs a gem.
7/28/08
TSTDIA: Marlins 7 -- Mets 3
This game seemed like no one really wanted to win. Each team benefited from some luck and some mistakes by the opposing team. Ultimately, the Marlins took advantage of a beleaguered bullpen, and won the game with a five run 8th inning.
John Maine leaves game in fifth inning
Update 9:28 pm: Maine left game with "stiffness in his pitching arm." Kevin Burkhardt relays that Maine was not very happy to get pulled.
Well, I didn't see anything. Either did Gary Cohen or Keith Hernandez, but John Maine was begrudgingly removed from the game in the fifth inning after only recording one out.
Maine struck out the side in the fourth, and after his first two pitches in the fifth, Jerry Manuel trotted out to the mound. He was allowed to throw warm-up pitches, which he did not seem too enthused to do. The first pitch he delivered to a batter after Manuel's visit was jacked for a solo shot to right field.
Maine then struck out opposing pitcher Ricky Nolasco before Manuel came back out to the mound and pulled the pitcher from the game. Maine did not look pleased to get the hook so early and seemingly without injury.
Carlos Muniz will take over for Maine.
Well, I didn't see anything. Either did Gary Cohen or Keith Hernandez, but John Maine was begrudgingly removed from the game in the fifth inning after only recording one out.
Maine struck out the side in the fourth, and after his first two pitches in the fifth, Jerry Manuel trotted out to the mound. He was allowed to throw warm-up pitches, which he did not seem too enthused to do. The first pitch he delivered to a batter after Manuel's visit was jacked for a solo shot to right field.
Maine then struck out opposing pitcher Ricky Nolasco before Manuel came back out to the mound and pulled the pitcher from the game. Maine did not look pleased to get the hook so early and seemingly without injury.
Carlos Muniz will take over for Maine.
Pedro penciled in for Friday
Pedro Martinez will return from the bereavement list, and visiting his family after the passing of his father, and start on Friday against the Houston Astros.
Pedro will be limited to a pitch count of 80 innings, so the bullpen better be well rested. Thankfully, and perhaps by plan, the Mets have an off day on Thursday, allowing the pen to come into this game well rested.
(Ed. note: I think I'm going to continue to do short snippets like this for minor stories)
Pedro will be limited to a pitch count of 80 innings, so the bullpen better be well rested. Thankfully, and perhaps by plan, the Mets have an off day on Thursday, allowing the pen to come into this game well rested.
(Ed. note: I think I'm going to continue to do short snippets like this for minor stories)
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