Comments on: Hideki Matsui To The Mets? Just Say No! http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no Fri, 25 May 2012 19:51:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jinny http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-30801 Jinny Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:07:41 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-30801 Hello, Can i take a one small pic from your blog? Thanks Hello,
Can i take a one small pic from your blog?
Thanks

]]> By: jdon http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-30026 jdon Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:34:37 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-30026 While it makes sens to try to build him up if you are planning to add him to a trade or something, Omar would have to be assuming that the other GMs in the league are just as dumb as he is. With Bowden gone, I think Omar has no peer. While it makes sens to try to build him up if you are planning to add him to a trade or something, Omar would have to be assuming that the other GMs in the league are just as dumb as he is. With Bowden gone, I think Omar has no peer.

]]> By: metsrock128 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-30020 metsrock128 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:16:40 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-30020 i think he'll have a better season than Castillo next year i think he’ll have a better season than Castillo next year

]]> By: metsrock128 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-30019 metsrock128 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:15:23 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-30019 There's one problem with that. The Brewers are saying they won't trade Fielder. Also, I would put Murphy in a Crawford deal, but I wouldnt put Davis, Mejia, or Reese Havens in. There’s one problem with that. The Brewers are saying they won’t trade Fielder. Also, I would put Murphy in a Crawford deal, but I wouldnt put Davis, Mejia, or Reese Havens in.

]]> By: METS62FAN http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-30015 METS62FAN Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:02:30 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-30015 CAPSLOCK=DISABILITY ACCOMODATION TRASDES ARE BEST MADE FROM SURPLUSES, THE ONLY SURPLUS I SEE ON THE NYM ROSTER IS IN 3-4-5 SPing WITH PELFREY,MAINE,PEREZ,MISCH,NIESE,NIEVE. FORTUNATLY FOR NYM THE PENCHANT FOR MATSUI TYPES LEFT WITH PHILLIPS. EVEN ALOU COULD PLAY LF UNTIL HE GOT INEVITABLY INJURED HE DIDN'T START ST HOBBLING. MATSUI = VAUGHN. THE SOLUTIONS FOR 2010 ARE, IN MY OPINION: 2 TRADES & 3 SIGNINGS. TRADES: PELF & NIESE FOR FIELDER "WHATEVER IT TAKES" FOR CRAWFORD EXCL DAVIS* & MURPH* SIGNINGS: LACKEY(15M PER), MARQUIS/PINERRO(10-12M PER), MOLINA(6M PER) *FIELDER, A BORAS CLIENT ONLY A 1 YR SOLUTION THUS THE NEED TO RETAIN 1B OPTIONS ADDED PAYROLL: FIELDER(10.5M), CRAWFORD(10M) 2010 PAYROLL:APPROX. 147M CAPSLOCK=DISABILITY ACCOMODATION
TRASDES ARE BEST MADE FROM SURPLUSES, THE ONLY SURPLUS I SEE ON THE NYM ROSTER IS IN 3-4-5 SPing WITH PELFREY,MAINE,PEREZ,MISCH,NIESE,NIEVE.
FORTUNATLY FOR NYM THE PENCHANT FOR MATSUI TYPES LEFT WITH PHILLIPS. EVEN ALOU COULD PLAY LF UNTIL HE GOT INEVITABLY INJURED HE DIDN’T START ST HOBBLING. MATSUI = VAUGHN.
THE SOLUTIONS FOR 2010 ARE, IN MY OPINION:
2 TRADES & 3 SIGNINGS.
TRADES: PELF & NIESE FOR FIELDER
“WHATEVER IT TAKES” FOR CRAWFORD EXCL DAVIS* & MURPH*

SIGNINGS: LACKEY(15M PER), MARQUIS/PINERRO(10-12M PER), MOLINA(6M PER)

*FIELDER, A BORAS CLIENT ONLY A 1 YR SOLUTION THUS THE NEED TO RETAIN 1B OPTIONS
ADDED PAYROLL: FIELDER(10.5M), CRAWFORD(10M)
2010 PAYROLL:APPROX. 147M

]]> By: jdon http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-30001 jdon Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:33:47 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-30001 Yes, he is, but this is a warning sign, and the Mets should not ignore warning signs--they cannot afford it----and they have brought in too many washed up vets over the years based solely on reputation. Yes, he is, but this is a warning sign, and the Mets should not ignore warning signs–they cannot afford it—-and they have brought in too many washed up vets over the years based solely on reputation.

]]> By: metsrock128 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29982 metsrock128 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:24:38 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29982 well, besides the late season slump, he still had a pretty good year. hes also better definsevly then Castillo, younger, and is a clubhouse leader with a really good attitude, who always plays hard. we would also be cheaper than Luis. well, besides the late season slump, he still had a pretty good year. hes also better definsevly then Castillo, younger, and is a clubhouse leader with a really good attitude, who always plays hard. we would also be cheaper than Luis.

]]> By: Emilio http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29981 Emilio Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:18:57 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29981 I am tired of hearing the Mets linked to aging veterans. Signing Matsui will set this franchise back another 2 years. Minaya better not even think about it! Also can we please stop selling Daniel Murphy. September stats mean nothing. The guy is just not that good. He is also TERRIBLE defensively no matter where you put him. I don't know about the rest of you Mets fans but I want to WIN a WORLD SERIES. I am tired of being sold mediocre players as keys to winning. I will not be fooled any more. If I see Murphy starting next year I will know where this team is heading.......to another year of losing and missing the playoffs and the line by ownership to "Wait till 2011....we will play meaningful baseball in September." I am tired of hearing the Mets linked to aging veterans. Signing Matsui will set this franchise back another 2 years. Minaya better not even think about it! Also can we please stop selling Daniel Murphy. September stats mean nothing. The guy is just not that good. He is also TERRIBLE defensively no matter where you put him. I don’t know about the rest of you Mets fans but I want to WIN a WORLD SERIES. I am tired of being sold mediocre players as keys to winning. I will not be fooled any more. If I see Murphy starting next year I will know where this team is heading…….to another year of losing and missing the playoffs and the line by ownership to “Wait till 2011….we will play meaningful baseball in September.”

]]> By: theonlymaskman http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29975 theonlymaskman Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:35:21 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29975 Good article Ed. There is no place for Godzilla on this team. We should fill the LF hole with Holliday or Bay. A huge effort should be made to get Adrian Gonzalez for 1B and trade Murphy to the AL. Good article Ed. There is no place for Godzilla on this team. We should fill the LF hole with Holliday or Bay. A huge effort should be made to get Adrian Gonzalez for 1B and trade Murphy to the AL.

]]> By: jdon http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29974 jdon Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:24:04 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29974 Forget old, injured players like Matsui or a Delgado redux. Forget losers like Branyan and the always injured Nick Johnson. Forget anyone 35 or older. Get DeRosa to hold onto first until and if Ike is ready or someone better pops up. Bring Lackey in here. Fact is, we are not deep enough to trade for someone who is really good. For power maybe Cruz. I do not want fat, old, slow Benjie Molina. Barajas is fine. I do want a real second baseman. Our infield defense is atrocious. But Hudson is no spring chicken and the Dodgers have given up on him. Get a good glove for second. People who have been talking abouit guys like Uggla are insane. Has anyone watched David Wright play third or Murphy play first. The infield must be tightened up. Keep Francoeur unless you can package him with another good player for some stud who is eating up salary on a smaller market team. But even if we could do alll that, we would still be a third place team. Because our good is not really as good as we think. Forget old, injured players like Matsui or a Delgado redux. Forget losers like Branyan and the always injured Nick Johnson. Forget anyone 35 or older. Get DeRosa to hold onto first until and if Ike is ready or someone better pops up. Bring Lackey in here. Fact is, we are not deep enough to trade for someone who is really good. For power maybe Cruz. I do not want fat, old, slow Benjie Molina. Barajas is fine. I do want a real second baseman. Our infield defense is atrocious. But Hudson is no spring chicken and the Dodgers have given up on him. Get a good glove for second. People who have been talking abouit guys like Uggla are insane. Has anyone watched David Wright play third or Murphy play first. The infield must be tightened up. Keep Francoeur unless you can package him with another good player for some stud who is eating up salary on a smaller market team. But even if we could do alll that, we would still be a third place team. Because our good is not really as good as we think.

]]> By: jdon http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29973 jdon Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:14:45 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29973 orlando hudson is on the bench for his team during the playoffs. Why sign him? orlando hudson is on the bench for his team during the playoffs. Why sign him?

]]> By: metsrock128 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29972 metsrock128 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:54:04 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29972 oh, i forgot to mention, Rays might deal Carl Crawford or BJ Upton, if thats true, jump all over them and trade for one. oh, i forgot to mention, Rays might deal Carl Crawford or BJ Upton, if thats true, jump all over them and trade for one.

]]> By: metsrock128 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29971 metsrock128 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:52:15 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29971 i agree with you 100%. NO TO HIDEKI MATSUI! you're right, he would make this team worse. he's way past his prime, hes like 35, and i dont care what he says, he cant play outfield, i dont even want him for first base. heres who Minaya should get: John Lackey (number 2 starter) Matt Holliday (left field) Brandon Webb (he has an option for '10, Backs might decline, hes been hurt all year, if he hits the market, jump all over him Minaya, because he is an ace when healthy, and you could get him pretty cheap.) trade Luis Castillo, sign Orlando Hudson (second base) Bengie Molina (catcher) Jason Marquis (number 4) now, look at trading for Adrain Gonzalez. i know we wont get him, but just look at trading for him. i also look at trade for Roy Halladay. if the deal is right, take him over John Lackey. and yes, i know all of those deals wont be done. DO NOT SIGN: Hideki Matsui Russel Branyan Adam LaRoche Carl Pavano DO NOT TRADE FOR MILTON BRADLEY!!!!!!! i agree with you 100%. NO TO HIDEKI MATSUI! you’re right, he would make this team worse. he’s way past his prime, hes like 35, and i dont care what he says, he cant play outfield, i dont even want him for first base.

heres who Minaya should get:
John Lackey (number 2 starter)
Matt Holliday (left field)
Brandon Webb (he has an option for ’10, Backs might decline, hes been hurt all year, if he hits the market, jump all over him Minaya, because he is an ace when healthy, and you could get him pretty cheap.)
trade Luis Castillo, sign Orlando Hudson (second base)
Bengie Molina (catcher)
Jason Marquis (number 4)
now, look at trading for Adrain Gonzalez. i know we wont get him, but just look at trading for him. i also look at trade for Roy Halladay. if the deal is right, take him over John Lackey.

and yes, i know all of those deals wont be done.

DO NOT SIGN:
Hideki Matsui
Russel Branyan
Adam LaRoche
Carl Pavano
DO NOT TRADE FOR MILTON BRADLEY!!!!!!!

]]> By: Bayonne Mets Fan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29961 Bayonne Mets Fan Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:16:45 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29961 frediswrong frediswrong

]]> By: Bayonne Mets Fan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29960 Bayonne Mets Fan Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:15:49 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29960 1) Jason Bay is not leaving his team Let's just deal with players who may really be available, not players who we HOPE are available otherwise it's a waste of time. 2) The Mets will not be using a platoon of Daniel Murphy & Nick Evans at 1B 3) Murphy possibly can have those types of offensive years 2 or 3 times in his career but they'll be with another team 4)As great a guy and as hard a worker Murphy is he has very little upstairs and First Base is the GLUE of the infield. You have to have intelligence as well as talent to be a winning ball player. 1) Jason Bay is not leaving his team

Let’s just deal with players who may really be available, not players who we HOPE are available otherwise it’s a waste of time.

2) The Mets will not be using a platoon of Daniel Murphy & Nick Evans at 1B
3) Murphy possibly can have those types of offensive years 2 or 3 times in his career but they’ll be with another team
4)As great a guy and as hard a worker Murphy is he has very little upstairs and First Base is the GLUE of the infield. You have to have intelligence as well as talent to be a winning ball player.

]]> By: oldtimer http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29958 oldtimer Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:56:35 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29958 Don't trust September stats! 266-313-427 were Murphy's stats even with a good September! Those are the worst 1B stats in the league and the guy isn't a very good defensive 1B either. What's wrong with him going back to Buffalo and learning how to play the position? It's not like he's a good hit no field guy he can't hit either. Don’t trust September stats! 266-313-427 were Murphy’s stats even with a good September! Those are the worst 1B stats in the league and the guy isn’t a very good defensive 1B either. What’s wrong with him going back to Buffalo and learning how to play the position? It’s not like he’s a good hit no field guy he can’t hit either.

]]> By: Bayonne Mets Fan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29956 Bayonne Mets Fan Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:54:22 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29956 Jon Heyman discussed the Hideki Matsui scenario was very briefly on the Mike Francesa show and it would not happen because Heyman was specifically advised that Matsui's knees "blow up" when playing the field more than one day. So Hideki Matsui is not coming to the Mets. And for you people continuing with this Daniel Murphy nonsense there's really not much more to say if you haven't learned by now. Jon Heyman discussed the Hideki Matsui scenario was very briefly on the Mike Francesa show and it would not happen because Heyman was specifically advised that Matsui’s knees “blow up” when playing the field more than one day. So Hideki Matsui is not coming to the Mets.

And for you people continuing with this Daniel Murphy nonsense there’s really not much more to say if you haven’t learned by now.

]]> By: steve http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29955 steve Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:33:37 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29955 The Mets dont need older players with injury concerns.PERIOD DONT BRING THIS UP AGAIN.Plus Murphy is going to be a decent enough player at 1st.Even if he gets platooned with Evans.I think Murphy is good for 280-300avg. 15-20 homers.75-90rbis,depending where he hits in the lineup.Id love to see the Mets add Bay.We could have Reyes-castillo-Wright-Beltran-Bay-Murphy-francour-Barajas.Plus Pagan-Evans-Santos-ahern on the bench we would score enough runs to win.But 1st we need a better pitching staff The Mets dont need older players with injury concerns.PERIOD DONT BRING THIS UP AGAIN.Plus Murphy is going to be a decent enough player at 1st.Even if he gets platooned with Evans.I think Murphy is good for 280-300avg. 15-20 homers.75-90rbis,depending where he hits in the lineup.Id love to see the Mets add Bay.We could have Reyes-castillo-Wright-Beltran-Bay-Murphy-francour-Barajas.Plus Pagan-Evans-Santos-ahern on the bench we would score enough runs to win.But 1st we need a better pitching staff

]]> By: jets-mets fan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29952 jets-mets fan Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:10:53 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29952 Just the thought of adding Hideki Matsui to the Mets makes me want to puke. Perish the thought. Just the thought of adding Hideki Matsui to the Mets makes me want to puke. Perish the thought.

]]> By: fredisright http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/10/hideki-matsui-to-the-mets-just-say-no.html#comment-29949 fredisright Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:16:16 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=14323#comment-29949 Good article Ed. And I do hope that Murphy who showed good signs that he has improved at a very good pace once he settled in at first. By mid season he improved at fielding and at hitting, including with power as the season went on. I can see him hitting at least above 25 over the fense next year. Good article Ed. And I do hope that Murphy who showed good signs that he has improved at a very good pace once he settled in at first.

By mid season he improved at fielding and at hitting, including with power as the season went on. I can see him hitting at least above 25 over the fense next year.

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