Mets announce coaching staff

And there’s your 2011 Mets coaching staff.

Very glad to see Mookie Wilson back in a Mets uniform.

Thoughts?

My lunchbox to work today [Image]

You jealous?

Werth to the Nationals; or How quickly Philly fans turn [Image]

A good friend (who unfortunately is a Philly fan) just posted this on Facebook, referencing reports that Jayson Werth will sign with the Washington Nationals.

I’m bummed the Mets will continue to face Werth multiple times a year, but he’s on the Nationals, who will be spending a pretty penny on him, so not too much to worry about. Plus he’s getting an expensive seven-year deal. Yikes.

Anyway, I’ve been waiting to use this joke, in this scenario, for weeks, so…

“You could say that he’s…

*puts on sunglasses*

…Werth-less.”

*cue song*

Pedro Feliciano declines arbitration

As many expected, Pedro Feliciano declined arbitration from the New York Mets, according to Ken Davidoff.

This means that, if he decides to sign elsewhere, the Mets will get a sandwich draft pick between the first and second rounds of the draft.

Philadelphia and the Yankees have already shown interest in Perpetual Pedro, so chances are slim that he returns to the Mets, as Sandy Alderson & Co. are likely to offer him anything over a year.

So, believing this is the end of Every Day Feliciano, I bid you adieu. You’ve been fun to watch trot out to the mound nearly every day. I hope your arm doesn’t fall off anytime soon (unless you sign with Philly, in which case I hope your arm falls off after signing the contract).

Everything a Mets fan needs to know about Chris Young [Image]

That about sums up his last few years.

Buster hears: Mets close to Chris Young

Our auditory expert, Buster Olney, has heard that the Mets and Chris Young are nearing a deal.

Young, coming off an injury shortened season with the San Diego Padres (Paul DePodesta, anyone?), appeared in only four games. The 31-year-old walked 11 and allowed 10 hits in 20 innings last year.

A career with a 1.209 WHIP in 751 2/3 IP, Young has had trouble with injuries throughout his career (John Maine, anyone), with 179 1/3 innings being his highest in his career.

A good, solid signing, likely on the cheap. Fills a hole in the rotation, which was sorely needed.

I’m happy with this, if it goes through.

Davidoff on Feliciano, and why I like it

If Pedro Feliciano accepts arbitration tomorrow night - I'll say it's 50-50 - then that'll pretty much blow the little spending money they have. Which is fine; Terry Collins will surely use Feliciano more intelligently than Jerry Manuel did, and then the Mets will have themselves a July trade chip if they don't contend.

-Ken Davidoff

Couldn’t agree more.

The Mets don’t have money to spend. $4 million might hinder them, but $4 million isn’t going to be the game-changer to fix the team.

Feliciano will be fine if he stays, and is a chip to trade come midseason. If he doesn’t accept, the Mets get a sandwich draft pick.

I have no problems with this.

What I’m thankful for…

I’m thankful for Sandy Alderson.

I’m thankful for J.P. Ricciardi.

I’m thankful for Paul DePodesta.

I’m thankful for Terry Collins.

I’m thankful for a new beginning for the Mets.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Let’s go Mets!

Terry Collins on managing [Quote]

“There's only 30 of these jobs. They're very difficult to get.
They're very difficult to do.”

-Terry Collins

‘Is it spring training yet?’

Howie Rose forgets his mic is on during the Isles game.

I guess someone told him the Mets hired a manager.