Author: Joe D

Rico Brogna Says Mets Should Not Re-Sign Reyes, Trade Wright

Former Met Rico Brogna, who now blogs for WFAN CBS Sports, had some keen insights on the rise of Jose Reyes over the years from an energetic kid to the impending free agent he is today. In the end though, his opinion is that the Mets should not re-sign him. Personally, after scouting Reyes and the Mets for many recent years, I would let Jose go and let him hit the market. I have my own personal...

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The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

Mets fans agree and disgaree all the time about a myriad of Mets topics and issues, especially here on MMO where all views are welcome, encouraged and shared – much to the dismay of some who still keep coming back for more. 😉 In the last few days we learned a few things about how this offseason might progress. We now have confirmation that the Mets payroll budget will be between $100M and...

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Jimmy Rollins Questions Jose Reyes’ Motives

Yesterday, Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins took jabs at Jose Ryes when he was asked his thoughts about coming out of the game after his bunt single. “I would have bunted, too,” Rollins said. “I probably wouldn’t have come out of the game, though.” “The man has had a great year and he’s always had talent. I think this year he was very much motivated to go out there and put on his best...

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Star-Ledger: Mets To-Do List

Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger lists these three items at the top of the Mets T-Do List for this offseason: 1. The status of Jose Reyes Nothing is more important than this. A variety of dominoes fall in either direction depending on if GM Sandy Alderson and Reyes can agree about a contract. Reyes is seeking a multi-year deal worth perhaps nine figures. 2. Fixing the bullpen After sifting...

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Get Ready For New Season Of Mets Hot Stove Weakly

It looks like by the sound of things yesterday from Sandy Alderson, there will be little to no improvement made to this years team that finished in fourth place with a 77-85 record. The GM confirmed that payroll will be in the $100 to $110 range. That means if they sign Reyes to an annual average of $20 million dollars, they will have just $17-$27 million dollars to spend after doling out $83...

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