- Joe "The Man" Smith
- Aaron "Erin" Heilman
- David "The Luckiest Man In The Entire World" Wright
- David "Clutch when he wants to be" Wright
- Carlos Delgad-Damn, he's good again-o
- Carlos "The Clutch" Delgado
- Carlos Del-o-my-Gad-o
- Jose, Jose, Jose, Jose, Jooooooooooose, Joooooooooooooossssssssseeeeeeee Reyes
- Billy "Wags" / "Waggy Tails" / "Llama Lover" Wagner
- Robinson "Fat Man" Cancel
- Carlos "Sir Chokes A Lot" Beltran
- Ramon "Darth" Castro
- Mike "Big Pelf" Pelfrey
7/30/08
The nickname thread (update)
Nicknaming the New York Mets is tough business. So far, over at Mets Lounge, we've come up with a few nicknames for some of the Mets:
Early Morning Madness: I need some Eddie Kunz in my life edition
And I need it now.
For some reason, I just have a feeling that Eddie Kunz will soon be promoted from AA Binghamton. The Mets need a big, burly arm in the bullpen, and this guy fits that role to a T.
Kunz, only 22 years old, is currently closing for the B-Mets. He's notched 26 saves in 42 games. This season, through 46 IP, Kunz is sporting a 2.93 ERA. He's allowed 38 hits, and struggled with walks, handing out 23 free passes. Kunz has also notched 39 strikeouts in that same span.
Standing at 6' 5", and weighing 265 pounds, this righty could take Carlos Muniz's spot on the roster. It'd be nice to give this guy a little bit of major league seasoning, and see what the Mets hopeful future closer has to offer. Kunz is also riding a hot streak, as he hasn't allowed a run in all of July.
Call him up, and quick. If the Mets can ride this hot streak, they can log innings under this guy's belt, benefit from some quality pitching out of the bullpen, and save their other arms for another time. That's a win-win-win situation. If he struggles, just send him back to Binghamton. It's as easy as that.
I want Kunz, and I want him now.
For some reason, I just have a feeling that Eddie Kunz will soon be promoted from AA Binghamton. The Mets need a big, burly arm in the bullpen, and this guy fits that role to a T.
Kunz, only 22 years old, is currently closing for the B-Mets. He's notched 26 saves in 42 games. This season, through 46 IP, Kunz is sporting a 2.93 ERA. He's allowed 38 hits, and struggled with walks, handing out 23 free passes. Kunz has also notched 39 strikeouts in that same span.
Standing at 6' 5", and weighing 265 pounds, this righty could take Carlos Muniz's spot on the roster. It'd be nice to give this guy a little bit of major league seasoning, and see what the Mets hopeful future closer has to offer. Kunz is also riding a hot streak, as he hasn't allowed a run in all of July.
Call him up, and quick. If the Mets can ride this hot streak, they can log innings under this guy's belt, benefit from some quality pitching out of the bullpen, and save their other arms for another time. That's a win-win-win situation. If he struggles, just send him back to Binghamton. It's as easy as that.
I want Kunz, and I want him now.
7/29/08
TSTDIA: Mets 4 -- Marlins 1
Pitching was the key tonight as the Mets got dominant performances from all three pitchers they had trot out to the mound tonight. Oliver Perez surrendered a run in the first inning, but settled down nicely, scattering five hits and three walks over six innings, while striking out five.
Aaron Heilman pitched for the first time in three days, throwing two scoreless innings, striking out four. Billy Wagner came in and closed it out, striking out two to save it for Perez.
The Mets remain in first place for another day.
Aaron Heilman pitched for the first time in three days, throwing two scoreless innings, striking out four. Billy Wagner came in and closed it out, striking out two to save it for Perez.
The Mets remain in first place for another day.
John Maine's MRI results are in
According to Gary Cohen, John Maine suffered a mild strain of his rotator cuff.
Apparently, "mild" was underlined on the report. They're being pretty careful about this, I guess.
Hopefully Maine can bounce back without missing a start, but the way this team has been handling injuries under Jerry Manuel, unless he's 110 percent, the Mets will need a spot starter.
Apparently, "mild" was underlined on the report. They're being pretty careful about this, I guess.
Hopefully Maine can bounce back without missing a start, but the way this team has been handling injuries under Jerry Manuel, unless he's 110 percent, the Mets will need a spot starter.
Rumor: Mets, Sox, Pirates in a three-way
This one will blow your socks off.
From WEEI Radio:
Enticing, as always. Just a rumor, but one just crazy enough that it just might work. The Mets would have to part with Fernando Martinez, there isn't a doubt in my mind, but I think Omar Minaya would pull that trigger if he could land Manny.
Again, just a rumor.
Update: Don't think this is even in the works, but I think this makes a ton of sense for the teams involved. I truly don't trust "prospects." I'd much rather trade for an established player than wait on maybes.
Thanks to Ryan Punzalan for the heads up...
From WEEI Radio:
WEEI out of Boston is reporting the Mets, Sox, and Pirates are working on a 3-way deal. The Mets would send prospects to the Sox for Manny, and then the Sox would ship prospects to the Pirates for Bay.So, Manny Ramirez would be a Met, Jason Bay would be a member of the Sox, and prospects would go to the Pirates.
Enticing, as always. Just a rumor, but one just crazy enough that it just might work. The Mets would have to part with Fernando Martinez, there isn't a doubt in my mind, but I think Omar Minaya would pull that trigger if he could land Manny.
Again, just a rumor.
Update: Don't think this is even in the works, but I think this makes a ton of sense for the teams involved. I truly don't trust "prospects." I'd much rather trade for an established player than wait on maybes.
Thanks to Ryan Punzalan for the heads up...
Report: Mark Teixeira traded
According to Braves Blast, the Atlanta Braves have traded Mark Teixeira for Casey Kotchman, and maybe more.
I'm not sure how I feel. I'm glad the power bat of Tex is out of the NL East, but I really like Kotchman and think he is a pretty solid player.
Looks like the Braves are planning to play spoilers this season.
I'm not sure how I feel. I'm glad the power bat of Tex is out of the NL East, but I really like Kotchman and think he is a pretty solid player.
Looks like the Braves are planning to play spoilers this season.
Hope you enjoyed your cup of coffee, Mr. Collazo
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?
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?
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.
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