Manuel’s Musing

“The best way I can describe him is 'fresh.' He really looks fresh at this point.”

-Jerry Manuel on David Wright

Author defends ‘Wilpons selling Mets’ stance [Video]

Here is author Erin Arvedlund on FOX Business Channel defending her stance that the Wilpons will sell the New York Mets soon.

Thoughts, Mets fans?

h/t to Brian Costa over at NJ.com

Josh Thole, No. 30

Be the first to own a Josh Thole jersey.  No guarantee he sticks with that number for the rest of his major league career.

It’s scary being an early adopter, but someone has to set the trend.

Beltran to Brooklyn; Thole called up

Carlos Beltran has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment as he returns from a bone bruise in his knee.

Beltran was examined by Dr. David Altcheck and will report to the Brooklyn Cyclones.  He will play in a game on Wednesday night, reports Brad Como of SNY.

Also, Josh Thole, the 22-year-old catcher, has been called up to the Mets, reports Joel Sherman.

Thole hit .328 / .395 / .422 with one home run and 46 RBI with Double-A Binghamton this season.  Jerry Manuel has said that Thole likely will only face righties.

Thole will join the Mets tomorrow in Denver, sporting No. 30.

Santana and Perez to have surgery tomorrow

Guess they’re getting the 2-for-1 deal.

From the Mets…

The New York Mets today announced that lefthanded pitchers Johan Santana and Oliver Perez will each undergo surgery tomorrow at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Santana will have bone chips removed from his left elbow; Perez will have scar tissue removed from the patella tendon of his left knee. Both procedures will be performed by Mets Medical Director Dr. David Altchek and Mets Team Physician Dr. Struan Coleman.

Honest answer from Razor Shines

To which he answered, “Absolutely! Home run!”

Koosman to be sentenced for tax evasion

Jerry Koosman, who was recently at Citi Field for the 1969 World Series anniversary celebration, will be sentenced this week for evading taxes.

According to WCCO in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Koosman failed to pay taxes from 2002-2004, owing as much as $90,000.

Here’s where it gets strange, according to WCCO…

The 66 year-old Koosman told investigators he researched tax laws and concluded that only federal workers, corporate employees and District of Columbia residents were subject to federal taxes.

I wish that were true, Kooz.  I do.

h/t to Kerel Cooper and Jeff Roblen.

Ike Davis named to USA’s World Cup team

Minor league first baseman Ike Davis, the Mets 2008 first round draft pick, has been named to the United States World Cup team.

The 6-foot-5 first baseman had previously appeared on the 18-and-under and 16-and-under World Cup team.  This year’s World Cup will be held from Sept. 9-27 in Europe.

Davis has also been named to the Surprise Rafters roster in the Arizona Fall League.

Davis, in 54 games with the Binghamton Mets, has hit .307 / .409 / .442 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI.

Manuel’s Musing

“Obviously we don't have any other choices, and I think this is important in his development, even though we're not only here to develop. We're here to win games.”

-Jerry Manuel on Bobby Parnell and the 2009 season

Mets to cancel Fall Instruction League due to money…Or are they? [Updated]

Here’s a tidbit from Jim Duquette from Sirius XM’s MLBHomePlate Twitter page:

Today's news from Jim Duquette - #Mets will be cancelling Fall Instructional League over $$$

And if you still think the Mets are going to spend in the off-season, you’re delusional.

Or are they…?

Per Bart Hubbuch:

The Mets say they are moving their fall instructional league to the Dominican because so many other teams in Florida have left the area.

The above statement still stands true.