Hey, Omar! [Twitter]

You hearing this too, Minaya?  Get on it.

Mets to Molina: 2-years, $12 million…or not [Updated]

Update 12:12 p.m.: According to Steve Popper, citing a baseball official(?), the Mets have not offered Molina a two-year deal.  “Interested, but hoping for 1,” he writes.

Original Post: According to a blog post by David Lennon from Newsday (pay site), if Bengie Molina accepts a two-year, $12 million deal, he will be the newest Met.

Lennon writes that if Molina refuses the two-year deal, the Mets could look at alternatives, such as Yorvit Torrealbla, who is available for one year, just to play in New York.

You might remember that Torrealba was almost a Met a few years ago, but the deal fell through.  Torrealba was not quiet about the matter, so it’s a little strange that he’s so willing to come to NY.

Still, here’s to hoping that Molina sticks to his demands of three years.  $12 million is a lot of money.

Wanted [Image]

Imagine if Omar Minaya was actually a Sheriff??

Lennon: Mets discussing numbers on pitchers [Twitter]

Mets fans say: “FINALLY!”

Manuel’s Musing

“Probably ‘til the end of spring training. Then the Mets will take over.”

-Jerry Manuel on how long the Phillies will dominate the NL East

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]

Randy Wolf: I wouldn’t hate the signing of Randy Wolf.  The Mets simply cannot go over three years on his deal, though.  He’s far from a perfect addition to the rotation, but he’s suitable and a Top 5 free agent pitcher on the market.

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.