Jose Jose No Jose!

[soupcan]

Good.

[Frayed Knot]

G-Fafif wrote: Officially signed to minor league deal. Goes to Brooklyn tomorrow.

The 'Pons know how to milk a low-level signing.

[Zvon]

My wish was to see Wright & Reyes playing together for the Mets again so I'm half happy. If by some miracle Wright returns this season AND we make it to the big show, win or lose, that would be a storybook ending for me, a better one if we win.

Of course I only expect Reyes to be a bit player, but that's a pretty good chip to have in your pile.

[Edgy MD]

"Vague rumors" my vague butt!

[Gwreck]

I wish the Mets hadn't done this.

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

I'm sure there will be some Potvin-esque "Beat your wife, Reyes, beat your wife" chants on the road. And, unlike Bastardo, if it goes bad, they can cut him without any real financial consequences. Sandy made it sound like he was going to play third, and rarely appear at short.

The team on Facebook said Reyes was going beyond what was required in terms of counseling and other ongoing care.

I didn't want this, but will be happy if it works out and Reyes makes the best of his second chance.

[ashie62]

Will play some SS,2B and outfield but the hope is that he is our new Third baseman per Star Ledger.

I hope Jose shaves the facial hair, he kinda looks like a thug.

[TransMonk]

Gwreck wrote: I wish the Mets hadn't done this.

I'm not seeing the downside.

[Zvon]

Ashie62 wrote: Will play some SS,2B and outfield but the hope is that he is our new Third baseman per Star Ledger. I hope Jose shaves the facial hair, he kinda looks like a thug.

Have you seen the Jose vid on twitter? Singing about New York and looking rather thuggish. Maybe he is a thug. He sure looked happy. Jose comes home.

[TransMonk]

As I have expressed in the past, I deeply regret the incident that occurred and remain remorseful and apologetic to my family. I have completed the counseling required by MLB, have been in ongoing therapy, and will continue with counseling going forward. I appreciate the Mets organization for believing in me and providing the opportunity to come back home to New York.

[Guest themetfairy]

Gwreck wrote: I wish the Mets hadn't done this.

I agree.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I expect little from Reyes at this point in his career. I loved him his first time with the Mets, but now I have a hard time accepting him with open arms after he put a choke hold on his wife. I understand that we all make mistakes and have to suffer the consequences of our actions, but I just can't embrace Reyes back with open arms. I'm not a Yankee fan, I expect more than just production from the players representing my team.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

themetfairy wrote: Gwreck wrote: I wish the Mets hadn't done this. I agree.

Well, yeah.

I'm not exactly feeling "F*ck THIS guy." I'm also not thinking, "Well, I just hope he can get on base." I'm wary, mostly. But... it's a mix of things. I think it's okay to feel complicated about this, though. Or most things.

[Edgy MD]

“We made the decision to offer a contract to Jose after extensive consideration and discussion with Jose, his representatives, Major League Baseball and various departments at the Mets. We are convinced that Jose has accepted responsibility for his actions and their consequences and have confirmed he is taking steps beyond those prescribed by MLB, including ongoing counseling. Accordingly, we believe he deserves a second chance to return to our organization.” – Sandy Alderson

Now the rubber hits the road.

[bmfc1]

I hope that the Mets have him at Brooklyn for reasons other than to increase the gate on Sunday and Monday.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I figure it's because he won't be far from New York in case they want to call him up a bit sooner than planned.

[Guest themetfairy]

He lives on Long Island and doesn't want to trek down to real minor leaguesville.

[Lefty Specialist]

My wife and I argued (non-violently) about this. Interestingly, she was a lot more supportive of this move than I was.

[soupcan]

I'll preface this by saying - again - that I know I'm biased here and wouldn't bother to make the same argument for a guy I don't care about on a team I don't care about (Chapman/Yankees).

If you're saying that Jose's domestic abuse situation is the reason you don't want him back on the Mets, then are you saying that he - and anyone else in his position - doesn't deserve a second chance? Do you believe that once this kind of thing happens in a relationship that there is no coming back from it? That no amount of therapy or contrition can change the person?

I've been married for over 20 years and I know that marriage ain't easy. There have been times when I've been so angry that I may have wanted to lash out physically. I never did because however angry or frustrated I was, my sense of humanity, decency, whatever stopped me. But I can't assume that every relationship is like mine and that every person has had the same life and life experiences I've had.

I'm not saying that domestic violence is ever acceptable or should ever be excused but what I am saying is that we shouldn't paint everyone with the same broad brush. Even the experts and advocates for the abused believe that relationships sometimes can become even stronger and more respectful following a domestic violence instance.

In a lot of those cases one of the greatest factors is placing the abuser in a supportive environment with people whom he respects and feels responsibility toward.

With Reyes that seems to be what is happening.

We all loved this guy once and uniformly thought of him as a 'good guy'. Why not give him another chance at becoming the guy we all thought he once was? He's said all the right things, he's done all the right things.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Very well stated, señor soup.

[bmfc1]

Perhaps another reason that they are starting him at Brooklyn is to lessen the chances of him hearing "HEY WIFE BEATER!" They go to State College, PA after that. They have their own issues.

[Guest cooby]

themetfairy wrote: Gwreck wrote: I wish the Mets hadn't done this. I agree.

Me too

[Guest cooby]

bmfc1 wrote: Perhaps another reason that they are starting him at Brooklyn is to lessen the chances of him hearing "HEY WIFE BEATER!" They go to State College, PA after that. They have their own issues.

No we don't.

Sandusky would never be welcomed back here.

[Frayed Knot]

Reyes won't be in Brooklyn for his entire 'summer training' session. Probably will spend most of his time in/with Binghamton.

[bmfc1]

cooby wrote: bmfc1 wrote: Perhaps another reason that they are starting him at Brooklyn is to lessen the chances of him hearing "HEY WIFE BEATER!" They go to State College, PA after that. They have their own issues. No we don't. Sandusky would never be welcomed back here.

Sorry to impugn your people.

[Guest cooby]

No offense taken

[Guest d'Kong76]

From 06/26 IGT:

Lefty Specialist wrote: If the Rockies can eat $38 million on Reyes

I'm just asking, but are they really on the hook for all that money? Between insurance
and personal conduct clauses I'd think Reyes is the one taking the financial hit. I really
don't know, haven't read too much about the whole detailed sorry saga.

[Frayed Knot]

It was some $22/year for two years (2017-18) plus some buyout money for '19.
The only thing they get 'relief' on is for the time he was suspended - approx the salary for 1/3 of one season - so that's where the $38-ish million comes from.
I doubt the Rox had some kind of 'If our guy commits a felony' insurance policy on Jose that would recoup anything beyond that.

[Edgy MD]

I was questioning the other half of that equation. The Mets wouldn't be eating $18 million if they cut those two loose, but approximately $12,743,750, as the season is about 45% over.

Not advocating, just multiplying.

[Zvon]

People keep saying that she dropped charges and tried to reconcile because of the money, but if she divorced him and moved on, money-wise(support) she'd be pretty set for life. No?
I don't get the money angle. I would like to think that the children are her major concern and this is why she is giving Reyes another chance.