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The first pitcher I remember who threw what he called a knuckle curve was Cub starter Burt Hooten. Edit: And if you go here, you'll see that our own Steve Renko threw it. http://www.oddball-mall.com/knuckleball/list.htm Later

Nice find. Thanks, Later

G-Fafif wrote: Should we save bandwidth and rename this thread Memories of R.A. Dickey now? OK. My favorite memory of R.A. Dickey is when he taught the knuckleball to Oliver Perez. Later

Come gather 'round Mets fans From your office or home And admit that Minaya Has reaped the seeds he has sewn He must sign someone soon They all will be gone. If your GM job Is worth savin' Then you better start biddin' Or find a new home The news- hungry fans are awaitin�. There were hitters and pitchers And even help for the pen Keep your eyes open wide The chance won't come again Its never too soon For you to jump right on in. And there's no tellin' who Is just gamin'. For the late loser now Won�t necessarily win The free agent crop is abatin'. Come all fat cat agents Please take his call These frequent delays Drive Mets fans up the wall Even guys who were hurt We�ll take them all There's a battle outside And it is ragin'. We want good news on the back page Instead of a pall. The news- hungry fans are awaitin�. C�mon Fred and his father Give Omar a hand And don't short change us Who fill the grandstand His actions so far Have been annoyingly bland This whole story�s Rapidly agin'. Please admit that you blew it And end Omar�s command For the free agent crop�s still abatin'. Make him draw lines in the sand Say "this offer�s the last. If you don�t sign it now I�ll bid elsewhere fast". Or even make a smart trade The order is Weak hitter laden'. And if you don�t do it now Then it will be your ass And your job you�ll be a changin'. Later

HahnSolo wrote: Remind me about the Braves outfield again, does Melky become an everyday player? They have McLouth for center, I think. Don't forget Matt Fuckin' Diaz. Later

Righty pitcher with promise: http://www.scoutingthesally.com/search/label/Savannah%20Sand%20Gnats Later

I'd rate that piece a "C", for copious cuantities of ca-ca claptrap. Later (OK, so I took poetic license with the spelling)

27? I would have sworn he aged at least two years during the 2009 season. So did we. Happy Birthday, kid. Later

OK, so let's say that all the current offers come back "no thanks". Seattle signs Bay and Molina keeps smoking crack (see other thread). Here's my Plan B: no minor leaguers lost. Sign: DeRosa -LF/ utility - the guy hit 25 homers last year and can play both LF and 2B. And a helluva lot cheaper than Bay until F-Mart is healthy. Sheets -SP - 2 years, with incentive clauses that can make him the 4YR, $42 Million pitcher he should be if healthy. Marquis-SP - maybe 2/3 yrs at a hometwon discount for immediate help. Barajas-C - hey, if the Mets can't get one aging, slow catcher with occasional power, they can get this one. Nady- LF/1B platoon - Why not? OK, what's YOUR Plan B? Later

And the next to sign is: http://www.fandome.com/video/110789/Eri-Yoshida---Teenage-Female-Pitcher-Makes-Pro-Debut-in-Japan/ Later

I know, but seeing Corey Koskie's name on that list and Mike's not kinda upset me. BTW- I voted for Beltran in this poll. Later

metirish wrote: Means little but Frenchie has spoken to " his guys" about coming to the Mets.....Marquis and DeRosa I like DeRosa. He is a versatile player with some pop in his bat. Later

Agreed. If they want to sign a slow FA catcher with power, I'd bet they can get Rod Barrajas for 2 years (or 1 + 1 option year), and for a lot less money. That money they save can then be put to use to help address other positions. Later

Edgy, about that nightmare.... Later