The Dodgers offered Manny Ramirez a two-year, $45 million deal with an option to opt out after one year if he believes he can find another deal. Apparently, that wasn't good enough for Manny, as he rejected the offer last night.
That means I'm preparing to read someone's crazy idea that the Mets can still sign him -- that the team should offer $50 million to him, or something absurd like that.
I just don't want to hear it. I don't think Manny will ever be happy.
Jeremy made a prediction last night, before we learned about the deal being turned down, that Manny will not be on a team by opening day. I scoffed at him, but now he might be right.
2/26/09
Newsday to charge for Web site
Not good news. Not good news at all.
Via Rueters:
Via Rueters:
"Our goal was and is to use our electronic network assets and subscriber relationships to transform the way news is distributed," he [Tom Rutledge] said on a conference call with analysts.Though it may be good for a print journalism major like me in the long run, but I can see this backfiring to a major degree.
"We plan to end the distribution of free Web content and make our news gathering capabilities a service for our customers," he added.
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Newsday's publisher Timothy Knight said in a statement: "We are in the process of transforming Newsday's Web site into an enhanced, locally focused cable service that we believe will become an important benefit for Newsday and Cablevision customers. More particulars will be forthcoming over the next few months."
Game Recap: Mets 9 -- Marlins 0
Two games. Two wins. Nine runs in each.
On The Mound
Six pitchers combined to allow only three hits, one of which never made it out of the infield.
Oliver Perez struck out three in two innings of work, walking one. He allowed no hits. Dillon Gee followed that up with two shut out innings of his own. He allowed an infield hit to Cameron Maybin, but picked him off at first base.
Jon Switzer and Nelson Figueroa combined for three shut out innings, each tallying one strike out.
Heriberto Ruelas and Kyle Snyder finished out the game for the Mets.
At The Plate
Working with a peculiar line up which had Perez batting second and Jose Reyes batting third, the Mets got more than they bargained for.
Reyes went 2-4 on the day, both home runs. He hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and followed that up with a solo home run in the sixth inning. Six RBIs for Reyes on the day.
Carlos Beltran hit a two-run home run, picking up three RBIs total.
Beltran, Luis Castillo and Daniel Murphy each picked up a stolen base.
In The Field
As noted before, Gee picked off Maybin at first base in the third inning.
The Mets will take on the St. Louis Cardinals tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game will be available on the MLB Network and SNY. I will be live blogging until 2:45 p.m.
On The Mound
Six pitchers combined to allow only three hits, one of which never made it out of the infield.
Oliver Perez struck out three in two innings of work, walking one. He allowed no hits. Dillon Gee followed that up with two shut out innings of his own. He allowed an infield hit to Cameron Maybin, but picked him off at first base.
Jon Switzer and Nelson Figueroa combined for three shut out innings, each tallying one strike out.
Heriberto Ruelas and Kyle Snyder finished out the game for the Mets.
At The Plate
Working with a peculiar line up which had Perez batting second and Jose Reyes batting third, the Mets got more than they bargained for.
Reyes went 2-4 on the day, both home runs. He hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and followed that up with a solo home run in the sixth inning. Six RBIs for Reyes on the day.
Carlos Beltran hit a two-run home run, picking up three RBIs total.
Beltran, Luis Castillo and Daniel Murphy each picked up a stolen base.
In The Field
As noted before, Gee picked off Maybin at first base in the third inning.
The Mets will take on the St. Louis Cardinals tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game will be available on the MLB Network and SNY. I will be live blogging until 2:45 p.m.
Quinnipiac sneaks into Mets spring training telecast
It's a blowout in spring training -- nothing can be more boring -- so the trio of Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling are shooting the breeze.
"...Quinnipiac..."
My ears perked up. I just heard Quinnipiac (my school) on SNY!
Putting two and two together, they're chit-chatting about schools and Howie Rose's daughter just happens to attend this university. They had some great things to say about the school, and I would only echo what they said.
Anyway, thought that was cool.
"...Quinnipiac..."
My ears perked up. I just heard Quinnipiac (my school) on SNY!
Putting two and two together, they're chit-chatting about schools and Howie Rose's daughter just happens to attend this university. They had some great things to say about the school, and I would only echo what they said.
Anyway, thought that was cool.
Live Blog: FLA vs. NYM -- Port St. Lucie
Here is my first attempt at a live blog this year. I have class from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., but I usually get out early.
Santana bumped due to elbow discomfort
Johan Santana will not make his scheduled start on Friday against Team Italy.
According to Marty Noble, Santana was scratched with elbow discomfort, something now new to the pitcher.
No injury news is good news, especially if it forces a player out of a start. Hopefully all is well, as it seems to be.
According to Marty Noble, Santana was scratched with elbow discomfort, something now new to the pitcher.
Manager Jerry Manuel characterized the reason as "discomfort" and said the same sensations would not have prevented Santana from pitching.Just. Stay. Healthy.
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Manuel said he heard from pitching coach Dan Warthen. "I don't have a problem with it," the manager said. "We're not in a hurry."
No injury news is good news, especially if it forces a player out of a start. Hopefully all is well, as it seems to be.
This is officially the oddest line up
Here is today's starting line up for the Mets as they take on the Florida Marlins in their second spring training game of the year. The game will be televised on SNY.
Via David Lennon...
Perez will likely only pitch two innings at the most, then be removed for a pinch hitter, which is why he's batting second -- I think. I can't wait to see him come up in the first inning.
Anyone else got a reasoning for Perez hitting second?
Via David Lennon...
Luis Castillo -- 2BDo not adjust your computer screens. Reyes is batting third. Beltran is batting sixth. Perez is batting second.
Oliver Perez -- LHP
Jose Reyes -- SS
Carlos Delgado -- 1B
David Wright -- 3B
Carlos Beltran -- CF
Ryan Church -- RF
Daniel Murphy -- LF
Brian Schneider -- C
Perez will likely only pitch two innings at the most, then be removed for a pinch hitter, which is why he's batting second -- I think. I can't wait to see him come up in the first inning.
Anyone else got a reasoning for Perez hitting second?
Sherman: Duaner on the bubble
Duaner Sanchez allowed two runs on one hit and two walks in yesterday's first spring training game. Before that game even began, Joel Sherman was reporting that Sanchez's days with the Mets might be numbered.
From Sherman:
The Mets seem to be very high on the players they selected in the rule V draft in Rocky Cherry and Darren O'Day, so one of them might be able to step into the role vacated if they move Sanchez.
I think it's something that is entirely plausible. I give it a 30 percent chance of happening.
From Sherman:
Sanchez has something at stake, as well, namely a job with the Mets. He has to make a positive impression or else the Mets will seriously consider releasing him by 2 p.m. on April 1 and owing the righty just one-quarter of his $1,687,500 contract ($421,875).Interesting thought. It's obvious he's not the same pitcher he was before the taxi accident.
The Mets seem to be very high on the players they selected in the rule V draft in Rocky Cherry and Darren O'Day, so one of them might be able to step into the role vacated if they move Sanchez.
I think it's something that is entirely plausible. I give it a 30 percent chance of happening.
2/25/09
Game Recap: Mets 9 -- Orioles 3
Today, the Mets took on the Baltimore Orioles in the first spring training game of the year. Luis Castillo and Ryan Church shone for the Mets, picking up seven RBIs between them.
On The Mound
Sean Green, who made the start for the Mets, only pitched 2-3 of an inning, as he has to leave the game with what turned out to be a cut on his middle finger nail. He expects to miss no time. Pedro Feliciano and Duaner Sanchez followed Green, with Sanchez allowing two runs on one hit and two walks.
Valerio De Los Santos and Matt DeSalvo combined for three innings. De Los Santos let in one run in his inning of duty.
Brian Stokes and Darren O'Day, a rule V pick, each threw one shut out inning. Elmer Dessens finished out the game with a rough inning, loading the bases, before inducing a double play ball to end the game.
At The Plate
As noted above, Church and Castillo stole the show.
Castillo went 2-4 with a double, driving in two RBIs per hit. Church has two doubles, driving in three RBIs.
Angel Pagan began his spring with a bang, going 3-4 with a walk and a run scored.
Young guns Nick Evans and Daniel Murphy each has very good games as well. Evans went 3-4 and scored three runs. Murphy went 2-3 with a walk, scoring twice and also making a nice play in the field, according to reports.
In The Field
Muprhy and Pagan each had an outfield assist. Ramon Castro also picked off Luke Scott at first base.
The Mets will take on the Florida Marlins in Port St. Lucie tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game will be available on SNY.
On The Mound
Sean Green, who made the start for the Mets, only pitched 2-3 of an inning, as he has to leave the game with what turned out to be a cut on his middle finger nail. He expects to miss no time. Pedro Feliciano and Duaner Sanchez followed Green, with Sanchez allowing two runs on one hit and two walks.
Valerio De Los Santos and Matt DeSalvo combined for three innings. De Los Santos let in one run in his inning of duty.
Brian Stokes and Darren O'Day, a rule V pick, each threw one shut out inning. Elmer Dessens finished out the game with a rough inning, loading the bases, before inducing a double play ball to end the game.
At The Plate
As noted above, Church and Castillo stole the show.
Castillo went 2-4 with a double, driving in two RBIs per hit. Church has two doubles, driving in three RBIs.
Angel Pagan began his spring with a bang, going 3-4 with a walk and a run scored.
Young guns Nick Evans and Daniel Murphy each has very good games as well. Evans went 3-4 and scored three runs. Murphy went 2-3 with a walk, scoring twice and also making a nice play in the field, according to reports.
In The Field
Muprhy and Pagan each had an outfield assist. Ramon Castro also picked off Luke Scott at first base.
The Mets will take on the Florida Marlins in Port St. Lucie tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game will be available on SNY.
Want to listen to today's spring training game?
Then check here for 1057 The Fan out of Baltimore, who is broadcasting today's game between the Mets and the Orioles.
Sean Green, who started the game, left during the first inning, picking up only two outs. Seems like it's a blister or hang nail thing. Hopefully it's nothing bad.
Update from Steve Popper:
Sean Green, who started the game, left during the first inning, picking up only two outs. Seems like it's a blister or hang nail thing. Hopefully it's nothing bad.
Update from Steve Popper:
We just got the word from the clubhouse - it's a small cut on his fingernail of his middle finger - throwing hand - and he didn't get hit by the ball.
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