-Jerry Manuel on how long the Phillies will dominate the NL East
12/8/09
Bob Melvin joins Mets staff as scout
Bob Melvin, who was being considered for the bench coach position, has been hired as a major league scout with the team, according to Joel Sherman.
Mevlin’s last job had him as manager of the Arizona Diamonbacks, where he steered them to a 677-337 over four plus years.
Mets sign Mike Hessman
According to Adam Rubin, the Mets have signed career minor-leaguer Mike Hessman to a minor-league deal.
He’s 31-years-old, hit .217 / .324 / .442 with 23 home runs and 77 RBI last year with the Detroit Tiger’s Triple-A team. Hessman last played in the majors in 2008 with the Tigers, hitting .296 / .387 / .889 in 12 games with the Tigers.
Hessman has played every position at the minor league level, with the majority of his time coming at third base.
Heyman: Mets still working on Wolf, Maine-for-Hart [Winter Meetings]
The Mets might be able to swing this one, but they might have to pay a bit more. Everyone knows the Mets desperately need rotation help, so all free agents have the upper hand.
This also could just be a ploy by Wolf’s agent to get Milwaukee to pony up a few million more or possibly an extra year.
John Maine for Corey Hart: Two things come into play here…
1. Rick Peterson is the pitching coach in Milwaukee. John Maine and Peterson back together could rekindle some magic.
If I was another team, I’d have to be seriously concerned about Maine’s health, pitching guru or not. I just don’t think he has the build to be a starter anymore.
2. Corey Hart in LF, Jeff Francoeur in RF. Um, yikes.
Wright, Murphy bunking at HoJo’s (Not the hotel chain)
Buried at the bottom of a Winter Meetings article, is a good tidbit that should brighten up some Mets fans mornings.
David Wright and Daniel Murphy each spent a week living at hitting coach Howard Johnson’s house and training at the Mets facility in Port St. Lucie. Jeff Francoeur was supposed to join them, but he isn’t fully healed from his surgery yet, according to Adam Rubin.
Wright is focusing on increasing his power stroke for next year, according to the article.
I like these kind of stories. Just reaffirms the fact that you know these guys want to be at their best.
Sherman: Mets talking to Brewers, Rangers [Twit Pic]
Interesting. Glad the Mets are spreading their interest around, even if nothing pans out. I hate when they lock in on targets and put their blinders on.
12/7/09
Mets will meet with…
- John Lackey’s agent
- Bengie Molina’s agent
- Joel Pineiro’s agent
- Randy Wolf’s agent
- Jason Marquis’ agent
And probably every other decent free agent’s agent that is in Indianapolis this week.
Link: David Wright’s path to the pros
Best quote…
"I thought he was going to be real good. I thought he would be an All-Star, an impact player at the MLB level. And that's what he became," said Ken Oberkfell, who first worked with Wright in 2003 as manager of Class A Advanced St. Lucie. "He just stood out, he was a very good player."
Sherman: Mets targeting Willingham and Rivera [Winter Meetings]
With Jason Bay and Matt Holliday on the free-agent market and fairly free to set their own demands, the Mets may look to trade for a player to fill their hole in leftfield.
Josh Willingham from the Nationals and Juan Rivera from the Angels are two players they have interest in, according to Joel Sherman.
River has two years left on his contract, worth a combined $9.5 million. Willingham is still under control by the Nationals, and earned $2.95 million last season. He is a free agent following the 2011 season.
I think the Mets should take a look at both of these players, though I prefer dipping into the free-agent class first. Both would be decent additions to the club.
I like Rivera.
NL East: Bruney traded to Nats
1. How many times do Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Bruney argue/fight/whine in 2010?
2. Are only NL East teams making moves? That’s what it seems like so far.
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