KingPK 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Time for Omar to break the bank on Delgado and set his team up for major financial restraints come 07. Cost of a hot dog and beer at Shea next year: 89.55. Don't even ask for Cracker Jacks; you might have to take out a second mortgage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Vendor: Hot dogs, get your hot dogs! Man: I'll take two! *vendor cuts off all of the man's limbs* *Pedro's arm comes flying off* Mets Announcer: That's a rotator cuff...his career's over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Vendor: Hot dogs, get your hot dogs! Man: I'll take two! *vendor cuts off all of the man's limbs* *Pedro's arm comes flying off* Mets Announcer: That's a rotator cuff...his career's over Kid: YAY! A souvenir! (Replace Pedro with Zambrano) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Time for Omar to break the bank on Delgado and set his team up for major financial restraints come 07. Cost of a hot dog and beer at Shea next year: 89.55. Don't even ask for Cracker Jacks; you might have to take out a second mortgage still cheaper than taking in a movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 New York Mets - C- Mike Piazza/Jason Phillips 1B - Phillips/Valent 2B - Kaz Matsui SS - Jose Reyes 3B - David Wright OF - Floyd, Beltran, Cameron (I'd probably put Beltran at center and Cameron in right, not sure what they're planning) rotation: Pedro Martinez Tom Glavine Kris Benson Victor Zambrano Steve Trachsel Closer - Braden Looper That has the makings of a very potent team, no major holes. Wright showed major promise last year and could be a stud this season, and the rotation is hella-solid. Looper was great as their closer in the few chances he got to actually close. The biggest thing for the Mets will be luck, ie. avoiding injuries. Reyes, Piazza, Floyd and Cameron all missed large chunks of time last year, that can't happen again if they want to compete. If Reyes stays healthy he's a difference maker and a great 1-2 punch on the bases with Beltran. Another key is Randolph in his first shot as the man, but I have a good feeling about him. Let's compare to ATL: C - Johnny Estrada 1B - Adam LaRoche/Julio Franco 2B - Marcus Giles SS - Rafael Furcal 3B - Chipper Jones LF - ? CF - Andruw Jones RF - ? rotation: Tim Hudson John Smoltz Horacio Ramirez Mike Hampton John Thomson closer - Danny Kolb I'd probably give the edge to Braves' pitching out of habit, but talent wise it's very, very close. Smoltz is a big question mark in my mind, no telling how his arm handles the return to starting. Could be a huge success or a lost season. Kolb is tough, but no better than Looper IMO. The Braves' lineup has some solid producers in Chipper, Giles, Estrada and Furcal, but also major question marks in the OF, and Andruw Jones is in Mike Cameron territory in terms of consistency. Now the Marlins: C- Paul Lo Duca 1B - Jeff Conine 2B - Luis Castillo SS - Alex Gonzalez 3B - Mike Lowell LF - Miguel Cabrera CF - Juan Pierre RF - Juan Encarnacion rotation: Josh Beckett AJ Burnett Dontrelle Willis Al Leiter Ismael Valdez (?) closer - Guillermo Mota Another good staff, and a tighter lineup than ATL at present. The NL East looks like a toss up to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 That has the makings of a very potent team, no major holes. Wright showed major promise last year and could be a stud this season, and the rotation is hella-solid. Looper was great as their closer in the few chances he got to actually close. The biggest thing for the Mets will be luck, ie. avoiding injuries. Reyes, Piazza, Floyd and Cameron all missed large chunks of time last year, that can't happen again if they want to compete. If Reyes stays healthy he's a difference maker and a great 1-2 punch on the bases with Beltran. Another key is Randolph in his first shot as the man, but I have a good feeling about him. The biggest hole the Mets have is that bullpen. I hope they trade for somebody (I heard BK Kim from the Sawx). But a nucleus of Beltran, Reyes and Wright for the next few years = Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Please take Kim. We'll give him to you for a few Beltran autographs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Please take Kim. We'll give him to you for a few Beltran autographs. And we get Mientkiewchfadfjsadhfbadufsz and the ball, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 9, 2005 No. You can have Millar though. C'mon...a Korean submarine-style pitcher and a drunken cowboy first baseman for a few autographs...make the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 No. You can have Millar though. C'mon...a Korean submarine-style pitcher and a drunken cowboy first baseman for a few autographs...make the deal. How about Jae Seo, who said he couldn't see Piazza's signals "because [Piazza's] thighs were obstructing his view"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 9, 2005 damnit. We wanna cut down our ratio of asians, not take more on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 OF - Floyd, Beltran, Cameron (I'd probably put Beltran at center and Cameron in right, not sure what they're planning) Cameron is the better defensive center fielder so he should stay put, although I have a feeling he'll be the one changing positions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted January 9, 2005 cameron will be in right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Well. Fuck you, Carlos Beltran. Have fun at Shea. Real launching pad there. You're on the city's A-team now. Right in the heart of beautiful Queens. Excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 A few replies to random people in this thread... 1. I could write a column about "Wrong Hole" Buster Olney, but its been done to death. Larry Mahnken was quite adept at bursting the bubble of productive outs. 2. I think Scott Boras gets too much of a bad rap. He's an agent, and he is good at his job. He sets high prices and works his way down. He works as an agent should, getting the best deal for his client. Blame the Astros for basing their offseason around what they knew would be a risky signing. 3. The Brewers had an excellent offseason, and have good prospects coming down the pike. With the Astros weakened by the loss of Kent, Beltran and possibly Clemens, it would not shock me to see the Brewers finish in the first division. 4. The Yankees should seriously consider a trade for Mike Cameron. Cameron's offense is not good enough for a corner outfield position, and the Yankees could use a good defensive center fielder. 5. Carlos Beltran's talents are well suited to Shea Stadium, in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Yankees have nothing the Mets could want though. Maybe Duncan...that be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Incidently, I apologize for my recent absenses. As I've stated in the General Chat folder, we had a hell of an ice storm hit my area, and it knocked out power for four days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Yankees have nothing the Mets could want though. Maybe Duncan...that be it. I think the Mets would settle for a salary dump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Ya but then Bernie Williams has to DH and Giambi has to play 1B...that aint gonna happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Yankees have nothing the Mets could want though. Maybe Duncan...that be it. The Yanks have some people in the bullpen (Gordon would be good, more likely Quantrill) that the Mets need... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted January 10, 2005 we didn't really miss you anyway Al. with David Wright around the Mets would have no use for Duncan. And the salary they want to dump is Floyd which would still leave them minus an outfielder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 10, 2005 they could move Duncan to first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Actually, Wright could probably move to first, given that he has the range of a couch over at third. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Tony Batista is going to Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Tony Batista is going to Japan. Japan will know the power of Batista Bombs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 2. I think Scott Boras gets too much of a bad rap. He's an agent, and he is good at his job. He sets high prices and works his way down. He works as an agent should, getting the best deal for his client. Blame the Astros for basing their offseason around what they knew would be a risky signing. Best deal isn't just about what team pays the most. It's what fit the player best. In the case of Beltran it was 2 million dollars. With that small a difference, the decision should be determined by more than money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-d...ov=ap&type=lgns Diamondbacks will burn some more money as they have agreed on a three-year, $32 million extension with Shawn Green thus allowing the trade to finally happen. The Dodgers will get four minor leaguers in the deal including Dioner Navarro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARTYEWR 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 Some Blue Jays news. C Ken Huckaby and RHP Pete Walker have returned to the team, via minor-league contracts: http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=110766 And reliever Billy Koch has returned to the team's bullpen, after stints with the A's, White Sox, and Marlins: http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=110749 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 And reliever Billy Koch has returned to the team's bullpen, after stints with the A's, White Sox, and Marlins: http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=110749 Oh, goody. Just what they needed. Man, this team is going to suck this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2005 RAWRRRRRR! I'VE COME FOR THE NEW YORK REPORTERS (and I'm not Bret Saberhagen) Ace pitcher Randy Johnson was in New York on Monday morning to take his physical examination before formally signing with the Yankees, but he wasn't quite in "start spreadin' the news" mode. The notoriously cantankerous left-hander was angered when he and his security man were approached by a television cameraman and a couple of reporters as they walked on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk, ostensibly as Johnson was on his way to take the physical. Johnson snapped at the cameraman to get out of his face, and when the man pleaded that he was only taking pictures, Johnson demanded, "Don't talk back to me!" The accompanying security man reached out with his hand and covered the lens during the incident with the crew. http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/story/8086028 BTW, this looks awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
