Game Chat: COL @ NYM [Game 98]

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Hit the comments below to discuss the Mets 7-3 win over the Rockies...

Tony Bernazard has been fired

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Tony Bernazard has been fired.

Bernazard was in a large pot of hot water after a report surfaced that he removed his shirt and challenged the Binghamton Mets players to a fight. Other reports also said he was involved in a shouting match with Francisco Rodriguez on the team bus.

Honestly, almost every Mets fan is probably celebrating this move. Finally something all fans can agree on.

(I'm at the dentist right now. More later.)

Poll Results: How many games will Johan Santana win in 2009?

In the most recent poll, I asked readers how many games they think Johan Santana will win in 2009.  Right now, Santana is 11-8 in 20 games.

Here are the results…

How many wins do you think Santana will earn in 2009?

Next poll: Should Omar Minaya be fired?

Tracking David Wright [Day 16]

David Wright, 7/26: 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI

AVG: .318 (Change from previous game: +.001, Change from Game 81: -.008)

OBP: .409 (Change from previous game: .000, Change from Game 81: -.005)

SLG: .456 (Change from previous game: -.002, Change from Game 81: –.014)

Manuel’s Musing

“You don't need that extra body unless it's a guy that you feel will come off the bench and -- boom -- immediate power.”

-Jerry Manuel on –- boom –- young players

Atlantic City

I’m posting this not because I want Omar Minaya to take a spin on the free agent slots, but because I’m heading down to Atlantic City for a belated birthday celebration.  My grandfather, three friends and I will (hopefully) be painting the town red green.

Posting will resume on Monday.

Wish me luck!

Game Chat: NYM @ HOU [Game 95]

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Shut ‘em down, shut ‘em all down

The gist of this article can be had in the headline, but let me expand a little more.

The 2009 Mets season, as I see it right now, is a lost one.  Outside of some magical run the team would have to make with mostly the parts they currently have, the season is going to be a wash.

Jose Reyes, John Maine, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado and the rest of the Mets disabled should be shut down for the sake of the players and their futures with or without the Mets.

There should be no reason to rush any of these players back from their assorted injuries to stare at a 10-game deficit in August.

Well, don’t shut them entirely down, per say.  But don’t rush them back into 2009.  Let them slowly but surely work their way back into their prime and if they feel ready enough to play this season, let them.  But there should be absolutely no reason to try and bring (or even rush) players back into the major leagues for this mess of a year.

Now the news is coming out that Maine will be visiting Dr. James Andrews, the most feared name in baseball surgery, it’s just another reason to be as cautious as possible.

I’m ready to pack it in for 2009.  Box my hope up for this year and let’s start the thrilling process of figuring out who can help the Mets in 2010 and beyond.  If deemed unhelpful, send them away and bring back some young prospects.  This season is lost, let’s not lose any more players for any longer.

Manuel’s Musing

“Right now, where we are, we have a lot to overcome.”

-Jerry Manuel, again, on injuries

Commiseration Chat: Come and complain

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