Poll Results: Do you trust Omar Minaya?

My latest poll shows that fans don’t trust Omar Minaya much at all.  But are you really surprised?

Next poll: What ticket plan will you get next season?

Mets non-tenders [Twitter]

From Newsday’s David Lennon…

Sounds about right

Where’s Everth Cabrera when we need him?

Alex Cora leaves winter-ball game with back discomfort

According to Beisbol Invernal, via MetsBlog, Alex Cora was forced to leave a game for Criollos de Caguas with apparent back pain.

Reads Google Translator…

The Creoles also seen leaving the pitch with back discomfort alleged in the second inning for his valuable 'infielder', Alex Cora, who started last night in defending the run. He was replaced by Danny Gonzalez.

I love that ‘infielder’ is in quotes, as if he’s some sort of imposter.

But he’s worth $2 million with a vesting option for another $2 million, right Omar?

Mets re-sign Elmer Dessens

In a long-rumored deal, the Mets have re-signed Elmer Dessens to a minor-league deal.

Dessens, 39, signed a split contract that would earn him $700K in the majors and $90K in the minors.  There are also bonuses worth up to $150K with $30,000 paid out for each of 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 relief appearances.

Stickin’ to them like glue, eh Dessens?

Why do some fans want to trade Jose Reyes?

Yesterday, while listening to WFAN, a caller proposed a trade idea to Mike Francesa.  If you follow my Twitter feed, you may know what I’m talking about.

The caller came on the line and immediately said, “Reyes for Hallday? I’d do that in a second!”

Um…why?

Throwing the trade idea out the window and using it simply as a jumping off point, why are so many fans so ready to trade away Jose Reyes?  What has he done, outside of missing most of 2009, since he became an established player to make you want to move him?

Is it the “lack of effort”? The dancing? The injury?  What is it?

If you’re one of the fans that wants to trade Reyes, please post your reasoning in the comments.  Or e-mail me.  Something, anything – I just want to know what your thinking is.

Ex-Mets: White Sox sign Putz for $3 mil [Updated]

The Chicago White Sox have signed reliever J.J. Putz to a one-year, $3 million deal.

Good luck with that elbow, Chicago.

Update – 2:27 p.m.: $3 million base salary, $250K on appearance bonuses and another $3 million in games finished bonuses, according to Ken Rosenthal.

Twitter Poll: Do you support the Jason Bay offer?

With the Mets extending a four-year, $65 million offer to Jason Bay yesterday, Mets fans are seemingly split on the matter.  Do you support this move or no?

I took to Twitter and asked that very question.  Here are the responses…

djshort: Only if it's four years or less.

joewhitmarsh: Yes.

DanReilly11: I'd prefer Holliday or Lackey, but I'm fine with Bay at 4 years.

kramtelak: Mets need an OF with power period Bay Holliday whoever If it takes 65-70 then that's what it takes. Do we want to win Jeff?

dances_w_vowels: I support the offer, Bay would be a good offensive addition, but I can't see him putting up .280/35/110 in Citi.

cutiepie0319k: i like it. at this point i just want someone new that can hit and can make a difference.

With Matt Holliday still on the market, where do you stand?

Heyman: 4 years, $65 million for Bay

Jon Heyman believes the initial offer to Jason Bay is for four years and worth $65 million, give or take.

He went on to say, “They’d probably have to bump it up to five years to get him.”

I’d prefer they spend more than give him another year, unless it’s based on some extravagant vesting option.

Nightengale: Mets sign Clint Everets [Twitter]

Clint Everets pitched with Advaced-A, Double-A and Triple-A in the Washington Nationals organization. Last season, he went 8-1 over 60 innings, all in relief. He posted a 1.65 ERA and 1.250 WHIP while tallying a 3.9 BB/9 and 10.2 SO/9.