On Friday I took a look at all of the weaknesses the Mets needed to address this off-season, and focused on why they should re-sign both Luis Castillo and Paul Lo Duca.This morning I wanted to delve into the outfield situation.Let’s start with left field which was handled quite well by Moises Alou last season… when he was healthy. He had a consistent season for the Mets and...
Read MoreWith the first two considerable moves of the off-season now out of the way, the Mets are in full hot stove mode.With Tom Glavine declining his player option and Willie Randolph officially being retained, the Mets must now go about the business of filling some major flaws and in the process, resurrect the confidence of the fans which has been largely shattered.When you consider the dearth of...
Read MoreBefore I start this off season debating, assessing, and blogging about the team, I must first address an issue that has bugged me all year long…I’m talking about the Mets cable network SNY.For months and months I have been bombarded with way too much Yankees coverage and not enough coverage of the team that pays the bills for that network, namely the Mets.I am sick of...
Read MoreJohn Maine learned that he has been playing with a bad hip for most of the second half after receiving the results of an MRI. It may explain the big drop off in his performance shortly after the All-Star break. He will learn later today whether he will need surgery. If he does, it will not prevent him from being ready to go come Spring Training.Damion Easley expects to be running again and...
Read MoreIt is being reported in several sources that Mets General manager, Omar Minaya will soon meet with the ownership group to present his plan for 2008.We have learned that Omar, will suggest keeping Willie Randolph on as the manager for the 2008 season.Several reports suggest that the Wilpon’s have told Omar that if he decides to go with Willie Randolph next season, that his fate will be tied...
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