24
2011
Spring Update: Say Cheese, Murph Vs Emaus, Wrappers, Beltran Running
An article by Hojo's Mojo
It’s Photo Day at Mets camp and you can check most of them out on the New York Mets Twitter.
Meanwhile, here’s the latest from Camp Collins…
Dedicated readers of this site were among the first to learn that Francisco Rodriguez is technically not on the 40-man roster because he ended last season on the Restricted List. It gave the Mets the ability to essentially operate with a 41-man roster. Today, Joel Sherman reported that K-Rod will be the last of the Mohican’s as they plan to abolish that loop hole in the next CBA in time for next season. And since the CBA expires after this season that means, it will be fixed in time for next year.
Adam Rubin reported that Carlos Beltran feels so good that he wants to start running the bases. Terry Collins told him, “Carlos Beltran’s running program is going fine. They actually wanted to back him down today, and he said no, he felt good enough that he wanted to run the bases. That’s a huge sign, because he told me when he starts running the bases he’ll be close to playing.”
Matt Cerrone wins oddball title of the day award with this post, “Chris Young is Not a Wrapper“. My first inclination was that he meant to say “rapper” and Young probably had no Jay Z or Kanye West on his iPod. My second inclination was that he preferred gift bags to wrapping paper. Actually, he meant the unique way he hides the ball. Carlos Beltran explains it by saying Young is very deceptive. “It’s an adjustment,” Beltran said. “It’s the same thing when you’re facing Randy Johnson. He’s a very tall pitcher. Myself, I have a tough time just picking up the ball from him because he hides the ball and you don’t see the ball until the last moment.”
The intra-squad lineup for tomorrow’s game has been posted and Brad Emaus and Daniel Murphy will both go mano a mano as they were each penciled in at second base for their respective squads and oppose each other. Interesting to note that wile Emaus will be batting second, Murphy was slotted in as the number three hitter. Check out both full lineups at ESPN New York.
It’s do or die for Emaus according to Sandy Alderson who said ”Maybe he runs really well, or plays great defense. But in Emaus’ case, he’s competing for a starting position, and it’s unlikely that he’ll be here if he doesn’t earn that starting position.” For more on that check out David Lennon at Newsday.
Tough break for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright who is seeking a second opinion on his injured elbow before making a decision about Tommy John surgery. It doesn’t look good and he could be out for as long as 12-18 months.
My Favorite Quote of the Day
“This year, I think most people would say this team is more talented than the San Diego team I was on last year. With the talent we have here, if we play the game the right way and keep people healthy, good things are going to happen. I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people.” - Chris Young
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Hey Hojo,
I heard somewhere that the players don’t get paid until the first day of the season, that they get a per diem during ST. Is that true? If so then that could be part of the reason why Ollie & Castillo are still here because if you’re not paying them then why not? You could cut anybody you want to right before opening day.
that is only relevant to guys on ST invite contracts. basically it is an extended try out for meal money for them. but once the season starts and they are assigned to a roster, then they have to get paid. So really, very cheap to keep them around (other than any PT they take away from “real” prospects).
Ollie and Luis are guaranteed, so sure they aren’t paying them now, but they are paying them eventually!
The only thing I could see making a difference (and I don’t know the timing on how this works) is if you have to pay the full remaining contract amount as soon as they are cut and clear waivers. If so, that would be a reason to keep them around a while longer!
They usually get paid on the 1st and 15th of every month during the regular season. However a few free agents sometimes customize their payout terms where they get paid year round, but that’s a small minority. Regardless, they all do get paid a per diem during spring training.
Nice quote there by Young. Keep it positive men.
I also liked this quote from Wright the other day (in response to a question about the madoff stuff).
“I do not worry about things I can’t control and in this case (like the off-field issues involving the team), I can barely understand it let alone control it.”
I think this is common for all the players. They are used to having all the press around, asking inane questions, and just treat them as a temporary annoyance when they have to deal with them. But mostly, they just concentrate on their jobs, and the grind of getting ready for and playing the next game.
So I don’t think the wilpons issues are really affecting the team, from the standpoint of the guys here and how they play. To be seen if it impacts the roster down the line though!
I agree.
I’m not interested in any quotes from Wright, the only thing i want from him is to finally be able to produce when it matters and stop choking in big spots AND….start hustling out of the batter’s box.
Guy does a lot of talking for someone who is just as responsible for our failures in the past.
He exhibits no personal accountability.
“He exhibits no personal accountability.”
3 words.
I respectfully Disagree.
” the only thing i want from him is to finally be able to produce when it matters and stop choking in big spots ”
Four words
You are verifiably wrong
than verify it.
I know what i’ve seen in my years watching him….so verify it.
And don’t give me his “statistics” What was it that Vin Scully said? Maniac posted it…wait…here it is:
“Stats can sometimes be like a drunk leaning on a lamppost. They are used more for support than illumination.” Vin Scully.
Why bother Bayonne. People like Donal who are incapable of thinking for themselves don’t have a clue what you just wrote. If you quoteds one of his loves, sandy or david, he would agree. He wouldn’t know why but he would still tell you he did.
why is it that a disagreement means that someone is incapable of thinking for themselves?
i have to agree Harry….and I have to wonder myself about debating some of them because I think a lot of their arguments are fueled by their love of fantasy baseball and they think that it translates to real baseball. I’m not surprised by who the people are who’ve joined the new MMO Fantasy League.
hey, it’s harmless fun and good for them but they have to keep in mind how fantasy works and how REAL life baseball works. 2 different things.
So, don’t give you proof?
A witty saying proves nothing.
– Voltaire
And you accuse others of being lazy and not thinking for themselves.
The problem is Bayonne you see what you want to see.
The idea that because you think you know what your seeing therefore you are right and everyone else is wrong is a weak argument.
I say based on what I see Wright has produced in big spots.
How do you show that what i am seeing is any more correct that what you are seeing?
In the end it’s a matter of opinion. You have yours others have theirs.
Yours are no more righter than mine then.
lol did i invent a new word? “righter” lol
I believe for the sake of this argument you misspelled it. It should be “Wrighter.”
Hahahaha Good Point
Do you really think he seeks out the media so he can get a sound byte.
You are becoming a real waste and stop with the “real baseball”. People come with to with facts and you dispell it because you don’t want to believe it.
You are a freaking idiot. Why don’t you keep your crackpot opinions to yourself?
I actually have been including a video of the day in my spring training updates, but I liked that quote so much when I read it, I thought I’d mix it up a little. I keep feeling more and more optimistic about our chances this year. LGM
Ditto
“I’ve watched him turn double plays. He’s got very good hands. I like his feet around the bag. I think he’s got good-enough footwork to play second base. I mean, he’s here because the people who scouted him say he can hit, and he can hit the ball out of the ballpark.”
http://proxy.espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/15365/tc-on-second-base-combatants
I hope the scouts took into account he hit 9 of his HR’s in Las Vegas last year. A place that apparently is known for balls leaving the park.
sorry that was a quote regarding EMmaus.
Well it would appear that Sandy just proved what I said yesterday in the Murphy thread.
“It’s do or die for Emaus according to Sandy Alderson who said ”Maybe he runs really well, or plays great defense. But in Emaus’ case, he’s competing for a starting position, and it’s unlikely that he’ll be here if he doesn’t earn that starting position.”