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I really like him, as a pitcher and as a person. Later

The streak. It will always be the streak. And glad to have a second baseman who could get 50 extra base hits a year. And, in case anyone hadn't heard him during WFAN radio interviews, he gave a great interview and may have a future behind the mike when he retires. Later

Edgy MD wrote: Cesar Puello, released outright back in August, has also signed a minor league deal with the Yankees. As I sadly noted in the Prospect Forum yesterday. Please don't tell me he did it to get back at his adoptive family. Sigh. Later

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I voted indifferent. I don't think I'll mind having De Aza on the team, but I don't like the fact that this seems like it may preclude other and better deals. That's why I voted that way, too. Later

Edgy MD wrote: Nieuwie was a Christmas elf at the Mets recent holiday party. Probably a good idea for Mets players to stay the hell away from that thing. Yes, I saw an article a few days ago that mentioned that two other players who also played the elf were traded off right afterwards. One was Dickey. Don't remember the other one. Later

This was tough. And I would have voted for either of these entries over either of the ones in 3.3.2 Later

Kirk out. Later

My name for him was the Dutch Treat, because he made the other team pay. I'm still not sure how to spell his name but it never mattered. I liked him and now wish him well (except when he plays against the Mets) Later

He just signed a minor league contract with the MFYs. http://www.amazinavenue.com/2015/12/23/10661438/mets-cesar-puello-yankees-new-york Shows what happens when kids leave the nest.. Later

Sort of like unbuttered popcorn. OK, I guess. My gut says it could have been better. I'm just whelmed. Later

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Lawyers for Frigo are eager to get Jeter on the stand, although they agree Rodriguez would provide better defense there. Crimey! That was GOOD! Later

Gotta' support the old guy. Later

He worked his ass off in the minors to make the majors. When he got there, Terry tried to work his arm off. He led the team in appearances. As others have said, nice story, did his job. Working guy. Later

Mike Hessman got a job as a minor league hitting instructor For the Tigers. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/19/mike-hessman-detroit-tigers/77638680/ Later

On the 10th day of Metsmas The Metsies sent to me: A ten foot shorter right field Nine Muffies bungling Eight Bartolos jiggling Seven pleas to please buy tickets Six Kirks a-hacking FIVE N-L FLAGS! Four front-line Aces Three wins 'gainst LA Two shortstop's broken ankles And some memories of Dillon Gee On the eleventh day of Metsmas

Centerfield wrote: Or something like that. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/derek-jeter-didn-underwear-line-gay-article-1.2466955 Frigo him! Later

Fman99 wrote: cooby wrote: Because this thread title gives such holiday cheer! I'd suggest a strategically placed mistletoe, at the small of CF's back. And now we know why this thread must not be allowed to fall into disuse. Later

Edgy MD wrote: I'm right with Ceetar. Better story? Certainly. Better coverage in headline and photo editing? No way. And that's what you look to the tabloids for. OK, but what does "Capital Thrill" mean? Another DC sex scandal? Not really as meaningful to or clearly descriptive of the story as the other one. But, I guess that's why we're voting on these. Later

The tears-to-cheers story is one of the most memorable moments in a very memorable year. A game in which the lead in the pennant race was increased to five games doesn't even come close, and will be long forgotten while we still remember Wilmer's triumphant moment. Later

Good move. Keep him in a protective bubble between appearances. Walking is hazardous to his health. Later

metsmarathon wrote: There's a huge difference between rose and bonds, et al. With ped users, you know that the actual competition on the field is legit. The talent may be fraudulent, but the outcome is legit. With Pete, you don't know if the game was won or lost legitimately, or if the outcome was doctored. That's a good way to explain the difference to people who don't see one between those two transgressions. Later

Now, what do we know about Cap Anson and whether or not it is true? He is also mentioned when talking about racism. http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-sports-heroes-then-now/2014/03/chicago-baseball-legend-cap-anson-should-not-be-in-the-hall-of-fame/ Later

Oh, I've detected on social media a growing fissure in the culture wars where Pete still has a supportive place in the heart of the Obama's ruining this country/stop coming for my guns/get your head out of the sand/I remember when we had a real president faction/factions. I think its both the image of the crew cut and the fact that he likes to attack people he outweighs by 50 pounds that gets them hard. Oh, and if any of them can read, point them in this direction:(I tried to cut and paste it, but too many graphics and ads made it difficult.) http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/pete-rose-wouldn-t-stop-betting-on-baseball--which-is-why-he-s-still-banned-202905304.html;_ylt=AwrC1CrVlG9WjhkAk3FNbK5_;_ylu=X3oDMTByMDgyYjJiBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMyBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw Later

Worked hard. But his major problem is that he isn't a hard thrower- probably can still have a career somewhere between Ed Lynch or Steve Traschell if he stays healthy. Later

Matt Cerrone has a way to spend the money - on 5 players: https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/id-rather-five-players-instead-of-one/159603996 After Michael Cuddyer's retirement frees up significant payroll for the Mets, I think they should still pass on Yoenis Cespedes and instead go after Denard Span or Gerardo Parra, among other players, to round out the roster. Right now, assuming the Mets are paying something this season to Cuddyer, while deferring the rest, Sandy Alderson has roughly $20-25 million left to spend on his Opening Day roster. The choice shouldn't be about spending or not spending; it's about spending on the right needs. The more I look at it, spending every dollar of the team's remaining budget on one player is not the best way to go. Obviously, I loved the Cespedes we saw in August. He was amazing. But that level production was uncharacteristic and unsustainable, and I refuse to let it impact how I think he'll perform the next three years, let alone six, which is what he's asking for. Yes, he had a red-hot eight weeks, but they were unlike any other stretch during his four-year career. Instead, during the course of a full season, I expect he'll be the player he was during the other 88 weeks of his career, which is a .260 hitter with 25 home runs and a low on-base percentage. While he's an amazing left fielder, he's a bad center fielder, which is where he would have to play the next two seasons. Curtis Granderson has experience in center field, but he may be as bad there -- or worse -- as Cespedes. And, Cespedes has never played right field. In either scenario, center field becomes a defensive liability. In the end, I just don't see Cespedes as a good fit for Alderson's overall roster. Instead of Cespedes, the Mets should utilize those resources on Span, Bartolo Colon, free-agent 1B-OF Ryan Rayburn and left-handed relievers Jerry Blevins and Antonio Bastardo. These five players will cost as much as one season of Cespedes. However, it fills all of the team's remaining needs. Plus, Span gives the Mets a speedy, left-handed leadoff hitter, which pushes Granderson's 26 home runs back to the heart of the batting order. In Span, Neil Walker, Michael Conforto, David Wright, Granderson, Lucas Duda, Asdrubal Cabrera and Travis d'Arnaud, the Mets have seven players capable of hitting at least 15 home runs a season and one capable of stealing 30 bases. Pair this lineup with their rotation, bullpen and bench, and the Mets have a strong, versatile, well-rounded roster that is more than capable of defending the NL East. Later