Comments on: By Being Neither A Winner Or Loser, We Are Losers

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:35:35 +0000

When are you guys gonna stop bitchin and moanin about the time it takes to make these off season deals be it through trades or free agency? The problem is that more than competing teams are involved. Do you really think that a Scott Boras cares which team his player signs with? Money talks and always will so deals can involve multiple teams and agents manipulating the market by playing games. The Mets like most teams go
into this time of year with a budget designed to bring back the best player to strengthen their weaknesses. This is not fantasy baseball and the monies being spent is not yours. Handing a guy 15-20 million bucks for 5 or 6 years is a big commitment and getting burned hurts big time.

Instead of complaining about the teams ownership and management voice your opinion if you are not happy by not going to the ballpark!

Better still write a letter to Fred or Jeff Wilpon.

By: tommyJ

tommyJ — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:37:47 +0000

Once again Mike, you said it perfectly.

By: theonlymaskman

theonlymaskman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:47:39 +0000

I certainly would, if only it would work out that way. Is it possible to achieve that with Jerry Manuel and his coaching staff in place. Last year was not a good precedent even with the injury handicap.

By: Mikey J

Mikey J — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:35:35 +0000

Russell, you are a better fan than I am…..I give you props for being optimistic and giving them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it does make sense to ride out 2010 and hope we get back on track in 2011…but if that’s the case I wish they would just say that. I think that’s what pisses us fans off more than anything.

By: Russell Zanca

Russell Zanca — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:53:20 +0000

Well, yes and no, Mask. As you state correctly, “choice about that” almost had to be limited.

I’m committed to being a Mets fan with the ultimate hope/goal of rooting for a champion. However, my hopes are so dashed that I am willing to take a hard-fighting, fairly fundamentally sound group of players on the field in 2010 instead of the madness that was last season.

If I am pleasantly surprised during a good part of the post-All Star break season, I will be satisfied.

I am focused on better pitching, better defense, better baserunning, better at bats. Dude, if we get those improvements, I bet you’ll be substantially happier, too.

By: theonlymaskman

theonlymaskman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:45:37 +0000

In other words accept the New Normal of Reduced Expectations. Actually, I don’t think we’re going to have much choice about that.

By: Russell Zanca

Russell Zanca — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:53:49 +0000

I’ll say one thing now that some of us are completely losing it before Christmas!!!

Racists are coming out of the closet in attempts to scoff at political correctness, etc. BS. Overall, few statistically proven or data-based info. have been advanced, specifically about Minaya.

I can’t stand the guy for a host of reasons, and I do think people from any background can show favoritism and cultural biases toward people who share their ethnicity, religion, etc.

However, Mets 62 raised crucially important points that few have challenged in any meaningful way. So could we all agree to take a breath, and put a little thought into what we are about to type?!

This brings me to Mikey J’s post…finally.

One silver lining: my expectations are not huge for ’10 as they were for the past three seasons. Believe it or not, that makes me feel a little bit like a “winner.” Since the Mets have made so many bold announcements in the past four years, and I’ve been so disappointed, I am glad not to have all of my hopes pinned to the “world’s greatest FA signing.” Seriously, people, give this a little thought.

For this season, at least, I’m going to restrain my blaming tendency, and see just how far a healthy and, hopefully, well managed and well coached group of Mets can do w/ lower expectations. Think of the benefit: no risk of jumping from the ledge in mid-May.

By: theonlymaskman

theonlymaskman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:28:59 +0000

Especially since the Mets have absolutely no abiiity to develop his talents into a dominant SP. Should they sign him to destroy him?

By: Chicho

Chicho — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:02:51 +0000

I’m really getting tired of this. What do you want Omar to say we suck lol. of course he will think the Mets are a good team and if you stop and look at the Mets they do have a good team.

Alright lets look at the Mets closely. They had 72 wins last year. now if a 72 win team added Reyes,Beltran and Santana wouldn’t they do alot better? You also have to know they will get other players.

I don’t think Chapman makes sense for the Mets. Why give a big contract to someone who has never played in MLB. You can’t just give him a big contract because he throws hard. There is more to pitching than speed.

By: Shamik

Shamik — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:30:07 +0000

Sorry, I misspoke, his name is Lakey, and he’s a “cross-checker” for the Mets. Since the other teams sent their general managers or scouting directors, I’m going to assume that a cross-checker is a lower level position.

By: Bob L.

Bob L. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:10:38 +0000

Houston area scout…’low level lackey’? Mets seems involved..let’s be patient…

By: Shamik

Shamik — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:46:32 +0000

Mets did send someone. It was a low-level lackey. This, while most teams sent their best talent evaluators.