I happened across an interesting debate on our site today and the subject of free agent compensation came up. I’m only including the part of the debate between t agee and TruFan that went into the comp picks. t agee says: I would bet anything that the strategy is to get the best guys who will sign one year contracts, especially in the bullpen or in spot duty (like Paulino) in situations in...
Read MoreWhen you say the words “Game 6” to any Mets fan, immediately their thoughts turn to the 1986 World Series. You can’t blame those fans for thinking of that memorable game first. After all, the game in which Mookie Wilson hit a “little roller up along first” was voted by Mets fans as the most memorable moment in Mets history. But that wasn’t the only memorable...
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The Mets on Friday named former A’s manager Bob Geren the bench coach to Terry Collins. “Bob Geren’s experience as a former manager and bench coach will be a great fit for us,” said Mets Manager Terry Collins. “Adding a former major league catcher like Bob to our staff will be ideal.” Geren beat out former Nationals manager Jim Riggleman, who had strong ties with Collins. Geren posted a...
Read MoreIn examining the potential market for Jose Reyes, we must first realize there are no concrete numbers. There’s “Carl Crawford Money,” as Fred Wilpon so eloquently called it. The $142 million over seven years given the Boston outfielder is the fuel behind speculation of Reyes’ reported quest of $100-plus million over seven years. But, it is only speculation, and we won’t have a frame of reference...
Read MoreOne of the biggest moves in the Mets off-season may be one that they have little to no control over. While some of us sit here and dream about the possibilities, we also tend to see things from a very different angle and at times the makeup of the Mets front office is one of the reasons. The Baltimore Orioles are a franchise in desperate need of a change. GM Andy MacPhail (whom some of my...
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