Waived

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Geez. If he coulda traded him I'm sure he woulda.

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Geez. If he coulda traded him I'm sure he woulda.

That was kinda my point on the I hope he clears front.

[Guest attgig]

Ceetar wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: He's still Mets property if he's not claimed. They'd be able to put him in the minors and off the 40-man roster. I don't know if another team that claims him would have to put him on their 40. If so, then that might be a deterrent. yes, they do. It's possible Sandy asked around a bit about trading him to judge interest and has an educated hope that he'll clear.

not sure about a "hope" that he'll clear, but perhaps a realization that nobody would give up anything of any worth for him...

Fmart became someone not worth trading for, but worth giving a shot.

[Edgy MD]

Tracky tweeting that he's been claimed. By whom is not yet clear.

[ashie62]

Ceetar wrote: Edgy DC wrote: I'd say it's probable. How educated that hope is and how much stock Sanderson is placing in it are further matters, but there have been whispers for several months that the Mets were looking to move on from the Martinez adventure. We'll find out soon. But him playing 'everyday' in the minors without eating roster space is probably the best option.

They keep trying that but he gets hurt, every time.

[Ceetar]

so let's take him out back and shoot him, that'll help the Mets win.

[Guest attgig]

astros according to enrique rojas of espn.
https://twitter.com/#!/Enrique_Rojas1/statuses/157158847734235136

[Edgy MD]

Fernando Martinez at introductory press conference: "Was I someone's unwanted asshole?"

[ashie62]

Ceetar wrote: so let's take him out back and shoot him, that'll help the Mets win.

Thats an asinine comment, even from you.

[Edgy MD]

Smashie, the world is full of hugs. Won't you share one with somebody?

[ashie62]

I'll do my part!

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Hererra cleared waivers and is expected to sign a minor league deelio with the Mets.

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Hererra cleared waivers and is expected to sign a minor league deelio with the Mets.

I don't believe he has a choice.

[Benjamin Grimm]

He can opt for free agency.

[Ceetar]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: He can opt for free agency.

I believe that was a false statement.

Surfing the Mets: Source: If Herrera clears waivers, cannot declare free agency. Complex rules, but in baseballese this would be his first official outright.

Chris Walendin @tpgMets @mikeaxisa Believe he has 1 left. Looks like options were used in '08 & '09, but not in '10 or '11.

[Edgy MD]

He can opt for Japan! Korea! The Northern League! The Atlantic League!

CHINA!