Well, we’re in for a long day of draft picks on Day 2. The Mets did not have a pick in the Compensation Round or Round 2. This page will be updated throughout the day with every new pick, as well as my comments and background info. I would like to thank all of you who said nice things about my draft feature last week. Pick 89 (Rd. 3): Norman Blake Forsythe, Catcher R/R; Jr. from Tennessee...
Read MoreIn honor of the off-day yesterday, I wanted to pay homage to a guy who usually doesn’t get enough recognition in today’s Mets world, though plenty recognition in Mets history. And that guy is Gilbert Raymond Hodges, aka Gil Hodges. If you are familiar with the book Mets by the Numbers, I asked Jon Springer (one of the authors) a simple question — besides Gil Hodges, did anyone...
Read MoreOmar Minaya became the General Manager at the end of the 2004 season. Since then the Mets have mostly been quiet when it comes to the trade deadline. Except for 2006, when Duaner Sanchez went for a cab ride, injured his shoulder, forcing Omar to make a trade with the Pirates for Oliver Perez (thanks a lot Duaner!) and Roberto Hernandez the trade deadline always comes and goes for the Mets. ...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 0/3/1, Norfolk 6/10/0 In the last week, the Bisons have lost: starting SS (Mets), starting CF (Mets), starting 2b/1b, starting C (backswing/concussion) – that’s rough. cf Emmanuel Garcia 0 for 4, K, .216 ss Justin Turner 1 for 4, .280 dh Mike Jacobs 0 for 4, K, .280 rf Val Pascucci 1 for 2, 2 BBs, .259 3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 4, .225 2b Russ Adams 0...
Read MoreIf you have not already heard, the Brewer’s recently released Jeff Suppan. Jeff has had a miserable season to date posting an 0-2 win loss record, an ERA of 7.48, and an average of 3.7 BB/9 innings. With the Brewer’s responsible for Suppan’s $10.08 million dollar salary for 2010 including a $2 million dollar buyout at the end of 2010, Suppan would most likely be looking to...
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