Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, explains that the New York Mets are demanding such a high price for Carlos Beltran because A) he is the best hitter available and B) some suitors indicate a willingness to part with good prospects. He also suggests that a deal can be expanded, and the Mets can include additional players beyond Beltran if it means getting better prospects. Let’s say a team tells the Mets, “We’re not comfortable trading prospects X [...]

And so it begins, and so it begins… Everyone is already wishing Carlos Beltran goodbye and I must do the same in due time. Carlos Beltran has done a great job for the Mets in the past – but for now, I’ll just focus on last week. He put up some nice numbers over the week – but I can’t help but give credit to a returning player that showed that he was ready to [...]

Sitting back and reflecting on Carlos Beltran’s time with the New York Mets, two moments immediately come to mind. One is of sheer excitement. The other, of sheer disappointment and disbelief. In 2000, the last time that the Mets had made the playoffs before they signed Carlos Beltran, I was just 9 years of age. I was beginning to understand the game of baseball. I understood most parts of the game, but didn’t understand much [...]

Dillon Gee had a shaky start, and Bobby Parnell blew the game in the eighth inning as the Mets lost 5-4 to the Marlins. Game Notes Dillon Gee had a rough outing, giving up three runs on seven hits, walking three and striking out three. It took Gee 96 pitches to get through five innings, and he consistently found himself in trouble. The Marlins were being patient, and making Gee work to even get outs. [...]

One month to the day after supplemental first-round pick Michael Fulmer announced via Twitter that he had reached an agreement with the Mets, he has officially signed with the team for $937,500. Baseball America reported the news this evening and added that Fulmer’s contract is more than any other deal outside of the first round so far, and in excess of the commissioner’s office’s $776,700 guideline for the 44th overall pick. Alderson did say in the spring that [...]

Earlier this season we all heard the gut-wrenching news that our beloved Gary Carter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. As the tears dried and the reality began to settle in, a discussion ensued. The Mets need to retire #8 for Gary. Others countered that if #8 is retired, then #17 for Keith must be retired as well. The debate raged on about who had more of an impact on the Mets: Keith or Gary? [...]

Here is the latest on the Carlos Beltran trade front. Updated 7/24 8:00 PM According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, Carlos Beltran has told the Mets he only wants to be traded to one of seven National League contenders. Carlos Beltran told a friend this weekend that despite his public statements that he would approve a trade to Texas or Boston, he has told the Mets he only wants to be traded to one of [...]

Johan Santana threw a bullpen session today at Sun Lite Stadium in front of Terry Collins, John Debus, and Randy Niemann. According to the NY Times, Santana said he felt good after throwing 45 pitches in the bullpen Sunday morning, paving the way for him to begin pitching in minor-league rehabilitation games. If Santana’s surgically repaired left shoulder feels fine Monday, it is likely he will pitch in a minor-league game Wednesday. “That’s what we’re [...]

Last night while speaking to Joe, he said something that really struck a chord with me. “Wouldn’t it be awesome if Terry Collins would let Beltran play his final days as a Mets in centerfield for old time’s sake?” How awesome would that be? Do it Terry, do it! Here are the first of some new Carlos Beltran graphics I designed last night in celebration of Carlos Beltran Appreciation Week at Mets Merized Online. Enjoy them! Move over Angel, [...]

Where have the last seven years gone? As Carlos Beltran heads into the final lap of his Met career, we take a look back at the five greatest moments of one of the greatest players ever to suit up for the New York Mets. 5. The First Win As A Met – April 10, 2005 Setting the scene: For the first moment on this list, we head all the way back to Beltran’s first win as [...]

According to Andy Martino of the Daily News, Mets centerfielder Angel Pagan  is drawing interest from at least one team that has contacted the Mets, but also speculates that Carlos Beltran will likely be the only player the Mets will move before the deadline. Pagan has taken a huge hit in value since his breakthrough season last year when he batted .290, scored 80 runs and played stellar defense. This season has been up and down at the [...]