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Jayson Stark asks if Omar gave up too much for Delgado... ] Did the Mets jump too soon and give up too much on Carlos Delgado? It's a question being asked these days. "That one surprised me," one AL executive said. "I never thought they would give up as much as they gave up if they were going to have to eat as much of Delgado's money as they ate. And to be honest, I don't think there was anybody else in on him beside the Mets." The Mets, on the other hand, were under the impression there were a number of teams battling for Delgado. But when Rumblings investigators checked around, we determined that the Orioles expressed early interest and then never made another serious overture. And Seattle was only interested if it could find a way to move money (possibly by dealing Richie Sexson). And the Angels weren't ready to do anything until they knew whether they could sign Paul Konerko. So in truth, it appears there really wasn't another team making any kind of serious run at Delgado at the time. But Omar Minaya isn't a guy who likes to sit around and wait to make anything happen, in case you hadn't noticed. Delgado tax-bill rumblings While it was announced that the Mets would pick up all but $7 million of the $48 million left on Delgado's contract, those of you who enjoy subtraction will be shocked to learn they'll still be on the hook for more than $41 million. That's because Delgado's deal with Florida included a clause that adjusted his salary upward if he got traded to a team where he would have to pay a state income tax. He paid none in Florida. Since the New York state tax rate is 7.7 percent, the Mets could wind up owing as much as another $1.8 million. (Hold those calculators. Remember that he owes that N.Y. tax only on home games.)

The fact that the Mets want Zito is hardly news, and nothing to be keeping quite about, a question, who are you quoting in this?... things like.... ]As for Ramirez, putting the 2004 World Series MVP in a lineup with Carlos Delgado, Carlos Beltran and David Wright in the middle of it, "makes a good offense a great offense." and if everyone in baseball thinks Zito will go to the Mets next year anyway why the hell would anyone let alone Omar trade the players you named in the article for him this year....if another team beats that this off-season then good for them....I would shoot Omar if he ddi that trade....

Today from Buster Olney ] Benson to O's? It makes no senseposted: Thursday, December 1, 2005 | Feedback The Mets are talking about trading Kris Benson to the Orioles for Jorge Julio, according to Kevin Kernan. This deal, as detailed here, makes no sense to me, because of the innings that Benson gives the Mets -- unless it's a pure salary dump. And while Benson is 31 years old, Pedro Martinez is 34, Steve Trachsel is 35, and Tom Glavine is 39. I'd keep Benson. He's never reached the potential that others saw in him, but when healthy, he's decent. � It appears more and more likely that Frank Robinson will return to manage another season, reports Barry Svrluga. � In the end, the Padres relented in negotiations with Brian Giles. The Blue Jays had made a three-year offer to Giles. The Dodgers appear to have offered the most money for Giles, but lost out. � The Pirates add to their staff -- their coaching staff. � At the bottom of this story, below word of the signing of Julio Santana, Paul Hagen mentions the new changes to the Phillies' ballpark that are about to be made. The Phillies are going hard after Tom Gordon. � The Mariners are waiting to pick up the leftovers in the free-agent market. They're talking to Florida about reliever Ron Villone. � The Cardinals are nearing a critical decision on A.J. Burnett. � The market for Paul Byrd is near $20 million, says Royals GM Allard Baird, and in this same story, there is word of a possible destination for Tony Graffanino. � It was only a matter of time: George Steinbrenner is reportedly edgy over the lack of action on the Yankees' front, although the team appears on the verge of signing a set-up man. Joe Torre tells George King he's comfortable with Bubba Crosby in center field. � The Rangers also have bid on Kyle Farnsworth. With Farnsworth walking away from the Braves, it would seem that Todd Jones could be a good fit for Atlanta. � A Miami city official accuses the Marlins president of lying. Incidentally, I'm hearing from multiple sources that Joe Girardi was not told about the forthcoming fire sale in any detail, and that in fact, he was told that the team intended to try to build and win in 2006. Girardi has come out and publicly vetted the moves, but others say he really had no choice. "He made his decision, and he's stuck with it," said one person who knows the former Yankee catcher. � Mike Piazza has drawn interest from seven teams, says his agent. � Could it be Manny to the Phillies? Ramirez is a great hitter, but what would compel Philadelphia to move Bobby Abreu -- a pretty good hitter himself -- for a more expensive slugger who would weaken the team's defense? There must be a lot more to this. Maybe the Angels will get more aggressive about their pursuit for Ramirez, but I still wonder if GM Bill Stoneman -- who stubbornly refused to deal his prospects at the trade deadline, even with the Angels in a position to make an impact in the postseason -- will offer Boston anything close to the package that the Red Sox will require. Stoneman will weigh all his options, according to Mike DiGiovanna, who also updates the Paul Byrd negotiations; it sounds like Byrd wants to go back to the Angels. � The acquisition of Jim Thome helped lure Paul Konerko back to Chicago. The deal all but ends Frank Thomas's time with the White Sox. Jerry Reinsdorf came up with the cash to keep Konerko, writes Barry Rozner. � Arizona is telling Brad Ausmus it's interested. � A longtime Dodgers employee rips the franchise and says he's never seen such disarray. � Nomar tells Joe Brescia he's willing to play wherever he's needed. � The Tigers signed Bobby Seay. � If Jim Rice doesn't get into the Hall of Fame this year, it's hard to imagine that he'll ever be voted in by the writers. This is his best possible chance, in a year in which there are no rock-solid locks for induction. � The Cubs' offer to Rafael Furcal is five years and $50 million. Once Furcal makes up his mind, the falling dominos will affect the future of Julio Lugo, in all likelihood, as the Braves, Dodgers and Mets look for infielders. � Vernon Wells wants the Jays to keep Orlando Hudson, writes Mike Rutsey. � The Rockies are dangling Larry Bigbie in an effort to land a catcher. And they've laid the groundwork for a couple of other deals, as well. � It is something of a surprise that there has not been more action on Jeff Weaver.

I hate this trade idea for most of the reasons given in this thread, not that it means a whole lot but Benson seems to like being a Mets a lot.

"Bobby Abreu has to be the most underrated five tool player in the game Ted"..... A pint of porter if you can name the man that utters those words every time the Mets play the Phillies...

not sure if there is any truth to this...

Damn you guys are good...I only knew two fo real,..the Hall of Fame site is pretty good for stuff like this..

I got only 4 out of ten right.....

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/games/quiz/team_quizzes/brooklyn.htm Try your luck here folks, I expect our resident Brooklyn Dodger fan(62) to get all these correct..

Duh...LOL....of course, how did I forget Rodriguez......

I just can't see Jeter playing CF, who would be the SS, do they have a ringer in the minors?, the intrique is killing me, Bubba Crosby wouldn't be the worst choice, he can catch the ball at least.

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I like that idea 58, no reason Castro can't do the bulk of the catching....

Good stuff FK, Omar does not strike me a s "build form within" GM though, it seems, and he may have even stated it that he wants to win a WS in a five year time frame, this is the second year...

Sosa could be had for nothing now ,right?...

Wagner is known to all (even Jimmy Plummer) as Wags...

It's a steal really....

What Yancy said......

When did Wags and Doc play together?

It could be said Byleven helped launch Chris "Boomer" Berman at ESPN...for that reason alone he should be kept out.......

I swear I was laughing out loud when reading the first paragraph of this....]For a moment there, it was as if the clouds parted and the sky turned a gorgeous shade of blue and a beam of light came washing down on the upturned faces of all those Derek Jeter haters who gripe that the Yankees shortstop is overrated, overhyped, shamelessly coddled and indulged[url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-sphow304533124nov30,0,1494788.column?coll=ny-sports-headlines]Captain courageous[/url]

Bonds to play for Team USA Bobby Bo involved, I hadn't known that.

I don't get them either but figured i would post it as I think it's the same guy that's the artist.

Wags has 19 of these on his farm...