Here is the third edition of my weekly web show, The State of the Mets.
Topics covered: Freddy Garcia, Ben Sheets vs. Oliver Perez and The Mets and the Yankees.
Joining my for the Yankee segment was Andrew Fletcher of Scott Proctor's Arm, and during the goodbyes was Jeremy Schilling of JSchil.Wordpress.com.
1/23/09
Link: Metstradamus riffs on Morgan, Miller and Phillips
The great Metstradamus has a hilarious post up dealing with Jon Miller, Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips. Sadly, he's not very far off. Click here to read the article.
Phillies after Old Man Moises
Go get him, Philadelphia. He's guaranteed to let you down in 20 games or less!
As the Phillies search for bench players to fill in their team, they've turned to Nomar Garciaparra and Moises Alou as possible options, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
For some mysterious reason, Alou still thinks he can play baseball on an everyday basis and wants a lot of playing time. I highly doubt any NL team is stupid enough to promise him more than pinch-hitting and a handful of games in the field. American League is a different story, and I think if he's primarily the designated hitter, he may be able to stay healthy, for at least half a season.
Go ahead, Philly. Spend a couple million on him. You'll enjoy him while he lasts, I think.
As the Phillies search for bench players to fill in their team, they've turned to Nomar Garciaparra and Moises Alou as possible options, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
For some mysterious reason, Alou still thinks he can play baseball on an everyday basis and wants a lot of playing time. I highly doubt any NL team is stupid enough to promise him more than pinch-hitting and a handful of games in the field. American League is a different story, and I think if he's primarily the designated hitter, he may be able to stay healthy, for at least half a season.
Go ahead, Philly. Spend a couple million on him. You'll enjoy him while he lasts, I think.
1/22/09
Freddy G in NYC
The Mets have signed Freddy Garcia to a minor-league deal.
According to Adam Rubin, if Garcia makes the majors and surpasses the incentives in his contract, he can earn up to $9 million.
Woah. I'm glad the Mets landed Garcia, as I think he'll be beneficial in the long run. Still, that's a lot of dough.
If they're willing to pay Garcia $9 million for one season, I don't understand why they're unwilling to pay more for a better pitcher for a few years.
Update -- 9:17 p.m.: It's back. Breathe easier?
Update -- 9:15 p.m.: The page is gone, but it's still viewable on the Surfing the Mets homepage. I'm not sure if that means the deal is not there or if there are just server problems.
According to Adam Rubin, if Garcia makes the majors and surpasses the incentives in his contract, he can earn up to $9 million.
Woah. I'm glad the Mets landed Garcia, as I think he'll be beneficial in the long run. Still, that's a lot of dough.
If they're willing to pay Garcia $9 million for one season, I don't understand why they're unwilling to pay more for a better pitcher for a few years.
Update -- 9:17 p.m.: It's back. Breathe easier?
Update -- 9:15 p.m.: The page is gone, but it's still viewable on the Surfing the Mets homepage. I'm not sure if that means the deal is not there or if there are just server problems.
Link: Why the Mets have no money
My good friend Joe Janish has a long post about the Mets and their money. Click here to read the article on Mets Today.
How to listen to WFAN and watch the Mets on the TV, without a delay
Yesterday, it was reported that Steve Phillips will join the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcast. As if Jon Miller and Joe Morgan weren't bad enough.
There was a bit of a hubbub about having to listen these three discussing any game, especially the Mets. Well, I have your solution.
It's called "Delay Play" and it's a device that will delay the radio broadcast so it will sync up with the images on your television. Most digital broadcasts (HD or otherwise) are usually much slower than the radio feed.
This product came out of the same frustration we now encounter. It syncs to your radio, and allows you to delay it long enough so that what you see and what you hear are together.
Unfortunately, the device is out of stock at the moment. If you e-mail them, you can get on their mailing list for when the device is again available.
Delay Play, the answer to all our prayers.
There was a bit of a hubbub about having to listen these three discussing any game, especially the Mets. Well, I have your solution.
It's called "Delay Play" and it's a device that will delay the radio broadcast so it will sync up with the images on your television. Most digital broadcasts (HD or otherwise) are usually much slower than the radio feed.
This product came out of the same frustration we now encounter. It syncs to your radio, and allows you to delay it long enough so that what you see and what you hear are together.
Unfortunately, the device is out of stock at the moment. If you e-mail them, you can get on their mailing list for when the device is again available.
Delay Play, the answer to all our prayers.
Down to New York
Oh, yippee.
Freddy Garcia is reportedly down to choosing between the Yankees and the Mets for his team in 2009.
Via Ken Rosenthal:
Freddy Garcia is reportedly down to choosing between the Yankees and the Mets for his team in 2009.
Via Ken Rosenthal:
Rosenthal also notes that the Mets and Yanks don't see Garcia as a definite addition to their rotations, making them less likely to offer him a major league contract.Garcia would prefer a major-league contract, which would guarantee him termination pay if he were released in March, but might need to accept a minor-league deal.
---
The Mets are trying to sign a free-agent starter from a group consisting of left-hander Oliver Perez, right-hander Ben Sheet [sic] and lefty Randy Wolf.
1/21/09
Going from bad to worse
I've complained in many posts on this blog about how much I hate the Jon Miller / Joe Morgan broadcasting team on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
Now, I wish it was only those two we had to listen to.
Neil Best is reporting that Steve Phillips will join Miller and Morgan in the booth and help call SNB games.
Back in June, I commented on when Phillips was in the booth for a Mets game. Hopefully (though I know this won't happen), the Mets will get rained out in any game that would usually be aired on ESPN on Sunday night.
Now, I wish it was only those two we had to listen to.
Neil Best is reporting that Steve Phillips will join Miller and Morgan in the booth and help call SNB games.
Back in June, I commented on when Phillips was in the booth for a Mets game. Hopefully (though I know this won't happen), the Mets will get rained out in any game that would usually be aired on ESPN on Sunday night.
Left in arbitration
With deals signed by Ryan Church, Angel Pagan, Jeremy Reed and Duaner Sanchez, the Mets only have two players left to come to terms with before going to an arbitration hearing.
John Maine and Pedro Feliciano remain in limbo.
Maine is seeking $3 million, while the Mets have offered $2.2 million. His deal would be an increase of over $2.5 million from his 2008 salary.
Feliciano is asking for $1.95 million, but the Mets have offered $1.35 million. Feliciano's proposal is $91,000 more than last season.
The Mets and these two players aren't off by a whole lot, so I think the Mets will come to terms with both before they get to hearings.
John Maine and Pedro Feliciano remain in limbo.
Maine is seeking $3 million, while the Mets have offered $2.2 million. His deal would be an increase of over $2.5 million from his 2008 salary.
Feliciano is asking for $1.95 million, but the Mets have offered $1.35 million. Feliciano's proposal is $91,000 more than last season.
The Mets and these two players aren't off by a whole lot, so I think the Mets will come to terms with both before they get to hearings.
1/20/09
Angel Pagan avoids arb
The Mets and Angel Pagan agreed on a one-year, $575,000 contract (at the major league level.)
This is a $174,000 increase over his 2008 salary.
Adam Rubin also has all of the non-40-man roster invites will be at camp.
This is a $174,000 increase over his 2008 salary.
Adam Rubin also has all of the non-40-man roster invites will be at camp.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)