Most of us became aware of Mets VP of Player Development, Tony Bernazard, last year when we learned about his shady and underhanded maneuvers leading up to the firing of Willie Randolph. In fact, Randolph claimed that he was sabotaged by Bernazard. Since then, Tony B. manages to get his name in the news every now and then mostly because of some ridiculous quote or action. This past week though,...
Read MoreFor many years, I have been patrolling the streets of Gotham City. Wrongdoers tremble at the sound of my name. Criminals cannot hide from me because I lurk behind every shadow. If you commit a crime in my city, I will find the smallest piece of evidence to incriminate you. You may know me as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight or simply the Batman. I am universally known as the world’s...
Read MoreWelcome, class. Today we will discuss whether the Mets should become buyers or sellers at next week’s trade deadline. We will consider every option before making our final decision. We will look at the standings in the National League East and the Wild Card race and we will look at which players might be made available for trading purposes. We will also look at which players the Mets...
Read MoreBuffalo 2, Louisville 5 cf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, RBI, 2 Ks, .313 2b Andy Green 1 for 4, 2b, K, .179 rf Chip Ambres 1 for 4, K, .242 3b Javier Castillo 1 for 4, K, .267 c Rene Rivera 0 for 4, .244 1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, run, HR (4), RBI (9), K, .129 lf Josh Petersen 2 for 4, run, 2 2b ss Wilson Valdez 1 for 3, .208 >>ph Mike Lamb 0 for 1, .228 Tobi Stoner 0 for 3, K; 6 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1/6...
Read MoreSometimes I just sit back and wonder to myself, “If a player didn’t come up playing for a New York team, would he blossom?” and I often find myself saying yes. (See Heath Bell, Matt Lindstrom, Scott Kazmir) Now, I’m someone who constantly bashes the New York media(Including the fans sometimes!) for making something out of nothing and putting too much pressure on the teams...
Read MoreAccording to Jon Heyman of SI.com and MLB Network, Omar Minaya told the Blue Jays no when they called and offered the Mets Roy Halladay in exchange for prospects Fernando Martinez, Ruben Tejada, Jon Niese and Bobby Parnell. Wow… The Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post spoke to Omar Minaya: Minaya also did not deny an SI.com report today that the Mets turned down a proposal from the Blue Jays for...
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