Head over to the New York Daily News blog Touching Base for some responses from Mets fans around the blogosphere on what they’ll be doing for the nightmare World Series.
With quotes from Caryn from MetsGrrl.com, Grag and Jason from FAFIF, Sagiv from FireJerryManuel and Steve from Kranepool Society, along with me.
A few days ago in the Boston Herald, columnist Michael Silverman pitched the idea of Carlos Beltran going to the Boston Red Sox.
It was just a suggestion, but the Full Count blog squashed any rumors before they could get started.
From WEEI’s Full Count blog…
A major-league source said that the Mets would not even entertain the idea of trading Beltran. The Mets are instead giving every indication that they will be active in adding pieces this offseason (New York is expected to get involved in the markets for Bay and/or Matt Holliday). Given that likelihood, it would not make sense for the team to deal one of its best players.
(Emphasis mine.)
Don’t worry, Beltran fans. He’s not going anywhere but back out to centerfield in Citi Field for at least another year.
Just until the Yankees or Phillies fans get sick of celebrating. Then I will rejoin society.
I think it’s too touchy of a subject to ask Mets fans who they want to see win the World Series. It might be a little gentler to ask them which team they would rather see lose.
So I asked. Here are some responses…
cutiepie0319k said: the yankees better lose. i cannot deal with their fans in my face anymore.
VivaLMainstream said: Someone needs to demolish the Phillies. I'm gonna have to hide for a week if they win again (Mets fan in Philly = FAIL)
VivaLMainstream continued: The Yankees have had their time in the humility box. Now I need them to start kicking ass again (not too much, mind you)
metsphanatic said: Phillies!
loganpoweredny said: Phillies MUST lose
kayser3373 said: I would much rather see the Yankees lose. Just so their fans will stop squawking.
bosco86 said: would like to see the Phillies get swept and embarrassed by the Yankees.
fscker said: phillies, no question.
realcinch said: phils
davidwakeman said: I was thinking maybe they can cancel this world series.
How about you? Who would you rather see lose in the World Series?
Update – 10:31 p.m.:
Something went awry with the recording, but I was still able to pull three clips off the CD.
Joining me on the show are Jeremy Schilling, Alex Birsh and Lenny Neslin.
We discuss playoff baseball, Jose Reyes and Jeff Francoeur.
Clip 1 – Playoff baseball
Clip 2 – Jose Reyes
Clip 3 – Jeff Francoeur
Rafael Castro, 18 and a Columbian native, collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack, according to the Associated Press.
Castro had been in the Mets organization for two years, both with the Venezuelan summer team. He died at the team’s academy in Carabobo, Venezuela.
Simply: Probably not.
The 21-year-old Cuban defector looks like he’ll be making headlines until he signs, but it’s unlikely he’ll land in Flushing.
Chapman is asking for somewhere between $40 and $60 million, according to David Lennon.
If that’s the case, count the Mets out. With something like $30 million coming off the payroll this season, the Mets have too many other things to deal with.
For all of those that have high hopes of Chapman and Mr. Met arm in arm, it might be time to set your sights a little lower. Or a lot lower.
The 2nd annual “Should they stay or should they go?” article. While you read, I suggest you listen to this.
Omir Santos – Stay. As a platoon/backup player. His struggle to keep his OBP near .300 is sad, but with little to no decent catchers on the market this season, he may be the Mets best option. Sign another mediocre catcher and hope they don’t stink up the joint too bad.
Brian Schneider – Go. For as thin as the catchers market is, the Mets can upgrade of the Schneid.
Josh Thole – Stay. In Triple-A. He needs more seasoning. But hopefully not too much more.
Daniel Murphy – Stay. I think he’s eventually traded, but his stock is pretty low right now. Hope 2010 platooning at first base with a cheap, decent bat raises that stock a bit and he can be shipped out before 2011, when, if all goes according to plan, Ike Davis starts at first. Or…just keep Murphy. If they do, they need to seriously upgrade elsewhere.
Fernando Tatis – Go. Double play machine.
Carlos Delgado – Go. To an AL team. Unless he’s really, really cheap.
Nick Evans – Go. To Triple-A or another team. If you can find a spot for Evans on the Mets, I’ll give you a nickel.*
Luis Castillo – Stay. A very good year for Castillo was overshadowed by a dismal season for the entire team. He won’t repeat 2009, but a slight decline won’t be the worst thing in the world. And honestly, where else will he go?
Alex Cora – Go. I like his leadership and all and he should only be a backup player, at best. But if they want to contend in 2010, they need to plan for reoccurring injuries. Find a better backup.
Anderson Hernandez – Go. Didn’t like his the first time around. Not any better the second spin, either.
David Wright – Stay. Duh.
Jose Reyes – Stay. Anyone who says he should be traded is a knucklehead.
Wilson Valdez – Go. I know James Kannengieser wouldn’t mind him back, but again, they can find better. I hope.
Jeremy Reed – Go. His talent can be found in a bunch of other players. Though, he had a knack for pinch hitting.
Gary Sheffield – Go. Do you need an explanation?
Cory Sullivan – Go. Can’t hit, can’t really field much either. Made some nice plays, but isn’t a defensive star. Though, wouldn’t hate it. As a fifth outfielder, maybe.
Carlos Beltran – Stay. Again, duh.
Angel Pagan – Stay. As a fourth outfielder. Don’t hand this guy the reigns to any starting jobs. He’s a solid fill-in (for an extended period of time) and that’s about it. Surprisingly one of the healthier players last season.
Jeff Francoeur – Go. For what he’ll likely cost and what he puts out on the field, he’s just not worth it.
Fernando Martinez – Stay. In the minors. His short stint with the Mets didn’t do much to raise his stock. In fact, it likely dropped considerably.
Did I miss anyone?
