Month: March 2011

10 Best Selling MLB Jerseys In 2010

Here are the Top 10 MLB Jerseys for the 2010 season according to CNBC.com. 10. Tim Lincecum – San Francisco Giants 9. Alex Rodriguez – New York Yankees 8. Dustin Pedroia – Boston Red Sox 7. Josh Hamilton – Texas Rangers 6. Albert Pujols – St. Louis Cardinals 5. Cliff Lee  – Seattle Mariners/Texas Rangers 4. Chase Utley – Philadelphia Phillies 3. Roy...

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Justin Turner Is Optioned, Brad Emaus Will Be The Second Baseman

According to multiple reports, the Mets have cut second baseman Justin Turner from the spring training roster. He has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo which essentially makes Brad Emaus the odds-on favorite for the everyday job.. Justin Turner reacted to the news by saying this. (From David Lennon’s Twitter) I’m sure Brad (Emaus) feels pretty good right now. Added to by Joe D. I...

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Things Beginning To Look Dicey For Pat Misch

As we get closer to Opening Day it looks like some tough decisions will have to be made – the types of decisions that could spell the end of their Mets career for Manny Acosta and Pat Misch. Both were initially looked upon as locks to make the bullpen after effective seasons last year and the fact that neither reliever had any minor league options left. But it now appears that one or both...

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Let’s Not Go Overboard With Praising Alderson

Let’s be careful not to go overboard in praising the Sandy Alderson regime for the sacking of Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez. Credit to Alderson goes in finally convincing the Wilpons eating $18 million in salary was the prudent option. The actual decision itself was a no-brainer in that neither would be a viable contributor to the team, both were an emotional and psychological drains in the...

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What Can the Mets Expect From Carlos Beltran This Year?

With just nine days left until Opening Day, Carlos Beltran has only appeared in one game as a DH and has had only three at-bats. At this point, it is getting very hard to believe that he will start the season anywhere other than the disabled list. Earlier this week there was news that Beltran participated in limited batting practice, but he rarely swung at any pitches. In addition, he...

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