December 2008

Monthly Archive

Lowe not enough: Even should the Mets sign Derek Lowe, he won’t be enough for their pitching staff. Lowe would put the Mets’ rotation four deep, with a question for No. 5. I like Jon Niese’s potential, but I’m not [+] Mets make offer to Lowe ….: The Mets have a three-year, $36-million offer on the table to Derek Lowe, which is considerably less than the five year, $90-million he was seeking. Lowe has averaged 15 wins and over 200 innings the last seven [+] Home again ….: Has been an eventful few days. Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and are bracing for the New Year. Just pulled in from visiting my family in Ohio. Decided to drive. Yup. That was a mistake. Should [+] Merry Christmas ….: Whatever you celebrate, I wish you peace and happiness on this day and all days. This blog has gone from an assignment when I was with my old paper to a passion now. You’ve made it something [+] It’s so, the Mets are after Lowe ….: I don’t believe the Mets would make a player decision simply in response to something the Yankees did. They know they need pitching, which, despite speculation he was headed to Boston, the Mets pressed hard for Derek [+] Wright to play for Team USA ….: WRIGHT: To play for Team USA. PHOTO: Mets After Alex Rodriguez opted to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic this spring, and with Chipper Jones expected to be the DH, third base opened [+] Mets considering Tim Redding: REDDING: On the Mets' radar.While the Oliver Perez talks remain in limbo, the team is considering other options, which include Tim Redding, a right-hander, who went 10-11 with a 4.38 ERA last season with the Washington Nationals. [+] Bobby back in the market?: VALENTINE: Can you picture him in pinstripes?Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine told The Associated Press the Chaba Lotte Marines will not offer a contract extension after the 2009 season, the final year of his four-year contract. “They [+] Mets Prospects ….: Scott Greene, a friend to the blog, e-mailed me this link if you want to check out the Mets’ prospects. The prosect list is compiled by John Sickels on Minor League Ball. Sickels rates 3B/SS  Wilmer Flores [+] Logo Mania ….: From T-shirts to caps to door mats to Christmas tree ornaments, this afternoon at the mall I’ve seen the Mets’ logo on more things than I could ever imagine. How about you? Where’s the most unique object you’ve seen with a Mets’ logo? [+]