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David Wright finally made it. He's our Mr. October. Now he can retire gracefully. Later

And then there's this from sny.com Dec. 20 | 8:22AM The Blue Jays remain in talks with the Mets about a possible deal involving Jay Bruce or Curtis Granderson, according to FoxSports.com's Jon Morosi. The day the Mets announced the Yoenis Cespedes signing, a Mets official told Kevin Kernan of the NY Post that trading both Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson was possible. Dec. 19 | 10:50AM The Blue Jays, Orioles and Rangers continue to be talked about as the most likely destination for Bruce, several MLB insiders recently told MetsBlog.com's Matthew Cerrone. "There are other teams with interest, and other teams that make sense -- such as the Mariners, Indians, Cardinals and Giants," Cerrone added. "However, the current buzz points to Texas, Baltimore and Toronto ending up as the best fit for Bruce when all is said and done." Instead of immediate impact-talent, the Mets will likely get back a low-cost, low-ceiling reliever or one or two minor leaguers in a deal for Bruce. "The O's and Rangers are willing to deal relief pitchers, while the Jays are more interested in moving prospects or an extra position player, such as Dalton Pompey," Cerrone concluded. Later

I don't think this can be predicted. Players like this are like diplomats. At the proper time, they will present their credentials. Later

I like TJ, just not in this match. Later

You had to remember the original upon which Hope was based to fully appreciate it. Later

I love Wilmer, but headline writers were all waiting breathlessly for an opportunity to use a play on "Finding Nimmo" and they finally got it. Now, they can resume having to work hard for a living. I'll give 'em this one. Later

Yahoo sports reporting that catcher Wellington Castillo has signed a one year deal with the O's. Later

d'Kong76 wrote: On quick look, the former Met I am closest in age (within 23 days) with is Randall K. Myers. Most famous MLB'r (also within 23 days) is W. Roger Clemens. YUCK! Case, you might want to consider changing your birthday. This thread reminds me of the Casey Stengel line, "Most of the people my age are currently dead". Later

Ces Boom Bah - gotta' go with the exploding sheep. Later

There were many players on the 1962 Mets who were older than I. The oldest was Gene Woodling (39), followed by Gil Hodges (38). There aren't any now. Later

Lefty Specialist wrote: Gandhi with a feather? Whoa. Or is it Gunga Din? I always get them confused. Later

Benjamin Grimm wrote: From what I've learned from TV and movies, the "makeover" simply requires taking off your glasses and letting down your hair. And sometimes your neckline. Later

Lefty Specialist wrote: X-rays negative, but he flew back to New York so that the Mets doctors can misdiagnose it. That makes me long for when we awarded the BOC. Later

Yahoo sports reporting that Juan Legares injured his right shoulder making a diving catch in a winter league game yesterday. No reports yet on how severe it is. Later

Moved to newly started thread. Later

According to the news over the weekend, Familia will be pitching winter league ball this off-season. Later

Pinch. Later

MFY loss over MFY win tilted this toward Dozen Get Any Better. Later

He's getting closer: http://nesn.com/2016/12/tim-tebow-likely-to-play-for-mets-in-spring-training-manager-terry-collins-says/ Later

But the Hall did itself proud this time. Very Proud. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/claire-smith-is-first-woman-to-win-hall-of-fames-award-for-baseball-writers-173632969.html Later

Bladder Up is a pisser. Gets my vote. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: The late Bill King, long-time broadcaster of Oakland A's games (and Raiders football and Warriors basketball) is this year's Ford C. Frick award winner. I was listening to WFAN when the announcement was made. Ed Coleman was the host. He said Bill King was very good, respected and deserved the honor. Then, he added that Steve Somers had broadcast in the Bay area and may have worked with King. Did anyone listen to the Schmoozer's intro tonight? If so, did he say anything about King? What did he say? Later

Edgy MD wrote: TRAID HARVEY!!1!1! You're right. Let's get rid of that wuss. What's he done lately? Later

Terrific. Good news about Piazza and equally good news about Clemens and Bonds. Later

BA's Q & A on the heels of their NYM Top-10 list. About two of my adoptees: He gave Bucerra a mulligan because of injuries. He gave Montero a bogey because of, I guess, lack of coach-ability. Later