What else was Sandy Alderson going to say? In a classic case of GM-Speak, Alderson said in a conference call, “I certainly wouldn’t draw any conclusions from this transaction,’’ regarding the trade of Francisco Rodriguez to Milwaukee. He might be the only one. This was about dumping salary, totally understandable considering the Mets didn’t want to pick up Rodriguez’s $17.5 million option. How...
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All three Mets relievers who are expected to try their hands at replacing Francisco Rodriguez weighed in on the situation on Thursday. Here is what each of them had to say about closing. “If nobody gets an ego, we’ll be just fine,” said Isringhausen (1-0, 3.14 ERA, 35 games). I don’t think any of us will have one. I know I won’t. They won’t and it will work out just the way Terry wants it to...
Read MoreBuffalo Bisons 5 – Rochester Red Wings 3 Miguel Batista looked good and I believe I heard the announcer say a pitch registered 97 mph, but I’d have to think that gun was running a little hot. It is possible, but he was mainly topping out at 94-95 mph earlier in the year. Still looks like he can contribute in the pen if need be. He pretty much dominated the batters allowing just a hit...
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With the Mets all set to kick off the second half of the season, they got some bad news yesterday on first baseman Ike Davis who is now facing the possibility of season ending surgery. They must also figure out a way to keep fighting the good fight without a bona fide closer, after Francisco Rodriguez was slashed so the Wilpons could pocket about $20 million dollars which will most likely never...
Read MoreYesterday’s trade wasn’t really about the two players to be named later. It was about the fact this team needed to get away from the $17.5 million contract that Francisco Rodriguez would likely earn if he stayed in New Yorkmuch longer. I understand the people who want a closer to be with this team until we know for sure where the Mets stand. Truthfully though, paying a declining closer more...
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