Oh, yeah… Happy Holidays

Anyone expecting and/or already receive any
Mets-themed items for their holiday?

Mets 2011 Opening Day roster, as of today

Is it too early to take a look at the 25-man roster ? Probably. Let’s take a stab at it anyway.

Updated with changes. Added K-Rod, subtracted Paulino.

Starting Pitchers

• Mike Pelfrey
• Jon Niese
• R.A. Dickey
• Chris Young
• Dillon Gee

Relief Pitchers

• Francisco Rodriguez
• Manny Acosta
• Ryota Igarashi
• Bobby Parnell
• Oliver Perez
• Tobi Stoner
• D.J. Carrasco
• Jose De La Torre

Starters

• Josh Thole
• Ike Davis
• Brad Emaus
• Jose Reyes
• David Wright
• Jason Bay
• Carlos Beltran
• Angel Pagan

Bench

• Ronny Paulino
• Mike Nickeas
• Luis Castillo
• Daniel Murphy
• Lucas Duda
• Nick Evans

OK, that might not be what it ends up being, but those are my picks for right now. Heavy on the infield bench, I know. Sue me.

Fernando Martinez and Kirk Nieuwenhuis will continue to get reps at Triple-A barring a spectacular spring.

One of Evans or Murphy will probably not make the team, I’m guessing. And I doubt Stoner and Perez will sit in the same bullpen.

So, what moves do you make to shake this team up a bit? Add another outfielder? Two or three more relief arms?

Let’s hear your roster ideas in the comments.

Top 10 Mets prospects according to BA

According to Baseball America…

1. Jenrry Mejia
2. Wilmer Flores
3. Cesar Puello
4. Matt Harvey
5. Kirk Nieuwenhuis
6. Reese Havens
7. Lucas Duda
8. Fernando Martinez
9. Aderlin Rodriguez
10. Brad Holt

Shocked that Duda is up so high. Puello, too.

Reese Havens will be the next Mets second baseman…in 2012.

Thoughts?

A Met Fan’s Lee Lament [Song]

Written by friend of The ‘Ropolitans Binny Muchel (@TweetTheMets).

A Met Fan’s Lee Lament (to the tune of Let It Be)

When I find myself in times of trouble, Buster Olney comes to me,
Bringing news that dooms us, Clifton Lee.

And in my hour of darkness, he is standing right in front of me,
Pitching for the Phillies, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee.
Whisper words that doom us, Clifton Lee.

And when the broken-hearted Met fans find that Yankee fans agree,
The Phillies really screwed us, Clifton Lee.

And though the NL East's decided, there's still a chance the Phils will see,
An aging starting pitcher, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee.
The Mets will have no answer, Clifton Lee.

And though the Mets seem hopeless, there is still a light that shines on me,
Shine until tomorrow, Dillon Gee.

I wake up to the sound of sports talk, Mike Francesa comes to me,
Speaking words that doom us, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, yeah Clifton Lee.
The Mets will have no answer, Clifton Lee.

Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, Clifton Lee, yeah Clifton Lee.
The Mets will have no answer, Clifton Lee.

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.