Benjamin Grimm

Is anyone clear on the division of responsibilities between a Director of Baseball Operations and a General Manager? My guess is that the GM reports to the DBO and is responsible for trades, signings, drafts, and roster moves. So what does the DBO do? Does he manager the trainers, the stadium staff, the farm system, transportation? And Sandy, as the boss of both of them, would also manage those who are responsible for public relations, ticket sales, advertising? I'm just guessing here. If I'm right, it sounds like I should care more about who the GM is than the DBO, but I have no idea. Also... I want to add Steve Cohen to the UMDB, but I haven't any confirmation anywhere of what his official title is with the Mets. Is it simply "Majority Owner"? Or is he a CEO?

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The Post is killing it so far this year. In 2019, they won only two of the 25 first-round polls. This year there are 16 first-round polls. The Post already has three wins and leads in four others.

It definitely should have been decided by now. What are they waiting for?

Free agent starting pitcher formerly with the Yankees. Turned 32 a couple of weeks ago.

Anyone care to break this tie?

https://nypost.com/2020/11/16/mets-expressing-mlb-free-agency-interest-in-marcell-ozuna/Mets expressing MLB free-agency interest in Marcell Ozuna Another corner outfielder?

Edgardo Alfonzo never did?

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I do remember Scott Rolen, but I don't really have a feel for what kind of career he had.

I know I'm very opposed to Clemens and Bonds, and I'd be quite happy to see Schilling get passed over. As for the rest, I don't really know enough to have an opinion. The name "Dan Haren" is barely familiar to me.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1239425235457196034/xHndM2cG.jpg> And Bauer's agent, Rachel Luba, is even prettier than Scott Boras!

Bauer seems to be heavily wooing the Mets. Maybe it's because they're his top choice, or maybe because he wants the billionaire in on the bidding.

I agree. The Post covers are often too cluttered. My favorite here is SECRET WEAPON.

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I would guess that Realmuto could be had for five years, but who knows?

Anyone care to break this tie between YOPENING DAY and MEET THE MASKS?

Lorinda deRoulet is still alive, 89 years young.

Kim Ng hired as the Marlins' GM.

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Jon Heyman wrote: Future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina has received calls with interest from both the Yankees and Mets plus 3-4 other teams in addition to the #STLCards as I just said on @MLBNetwork St. Louis is the likely favorite but in free agency you never know. Seeks a 2-year deal. A catcher who'll turn 39 next year. Makes me think that Jeff Wilpon may actually be running the team for the next five years after all. MAYBE they're considering him for a backup. I certainly hope they're not looking at him being the number one catcher.

Are we comfortable with Dom Smith as a leftfielder, for one year, anyway? (DH likely to return for 2022 if it's not around in 2021.) You can have an outfield of Smith, Springer, and Conforto and McNeil at third base. JD Davis and Nimmo could be trade bait, or maybe just Nimmo and Davis can be a strong bench player. I'm not sure what I think about this, but it's a possibility.