New York Mets

Why the Mets SHOULD give Reyes a long term deal

As Reyes goes so go the Mets. Now I know that this year the Mets offense is inept but hear me out. Without Reyes we have Tejada as our SS and then who fills secondbase. Lets face it we are no where near a playoff team without Reyes in our lineup. I kno…

1Sep2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

Mets want to go with Hot Rod

Rod Barajas 1Originally uploaded by Michael G. BaronIt’s funny how quickly things change in the microcosm of NY sports.When he was signed in spring training many fans complained that he was a waist of a roster spot and would rather go with Blanco/Santo…

22Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

FMart hurt again…

Fernando Martinez drives one the other wayOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronThe Kid just can’t stay on the field, yes he’s young but it’s already his fifth season in professional baseball and not one of his seasons was without injury.The 20 y/o le…

22Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 2 comments | Continued

K-Rod Hurts Himself, Not Getting Paid

The New York Mets are withholding Francisco Rodriguez’s salary while he’s sidelined. Also, they’re considering changing his contract to a non-guaranteed deal… mostly because he’s a poor-decision-making, ticking time bomb.The injured All-Star clo…

18Aug2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Could Cordero be the answer

I know I have said all the same things myself, the minute you hear Chad Cordero you think washed up, damaged goods, scrap heap, etc…Still Chad Cordero between 2005-2007 had the second most saves (113 saves) in the entire National League behind Trevor…

17Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

Mets grabbed another reliever with closing experience

A few weeks ago the Mets signed former Nationals closer Chad Cordero and now the Bison’s have activated Yhency Brazoban.The 30 y/o right handed reliever hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2008 and that was only two appearances. In 2004 Brazoban broke i…

17Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

Mets Sign Harvey

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN NY the Mets have signed there No. 1 Matt Harvey from UNC. Harvey who said to be a Yankees fan growing up, signed for $2.525.Harvey is a 6′4, 225 pound RHP who throws in the mid 90’s and also features a curveball, slider,…

17Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 1 comment | Continued

Time for a full blown youth movement…

Ruben Tejada 1aOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronIn my opinion the Mets made there first moves towards 2011 when they decided not to make any trades, then cut Alex Cora while calling up Ruben Tejada and Fernando Martinez.Those are not the moves of…

16Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

What does Barajas Returning do to the Catching Situation?

According to Jerry Manuel, who talked to reporters before the game tonight, said that Rod Barajas will join the team in Houston on Tuesday. However, Manuel did say that Josh Thole will continue to be the…

15Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

The pen is all mixed up again…

Francisco Rodriguez 3Originally uploaded by Michael G. BaronThis isn’t another post on KRod there’s already a lot of great posts on the situation. While I’ll reserve comment on the subject until all is said and done, in general domestic violence has to…

12Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

K-Rod Kicked His Future Father-in-Law’s Ass

At one point or another many of you may have pondered beating the living crap out of your father-in-law. But do you? Most likely not… your wife would probably be pretty pissed off. Good news: you can now live out your dream vicariously through Franci…

12Aug2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Thoughts on Frenchy

Jeff Francoeur 2Originally uploaded by Michael G. BaronJeff Francoeur’s current situation is reminding me of high school ( which was a long time ago), remember the star of the football team who seemed to have everything handed to him; pretty girls, goo…

11Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

Misch to Start Saturday, Takahashi to Setup

Pat Misch was pulled yesterday from his Buffalo start after five shutout innings and only 55 pitches. This would set him up to pitch against the Phillies on Saturday on three days rest. The Mets need a starter for Saturday because Hisanori Takahashi ha…

11Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

Updates On the Martinez and Tejada Front

Last night at about 2:30 am Adam Rubin was reporting that the Mets were talking trade with the Seattle Mariners and that F-Mart was probably involved.However, according to Ken Rosenthal neither F-Mart and Tejada have not been put on waivers, meaning th…

7Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued

Fernando and Tejada Late Scratches at AAA

Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada were both scratched from Buffalo’s lineup tonight about 10 minutes before gametime. Firing up speculation that there is either a trade coming or both are being called up. After the game Minaya was asked by Steve Poppe…

6Aug2010 | Mets Fever | 0 comments | Continued