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Nice bit of info that,and it makes sence....and if Delgado still sits for God Bless America he'll have less of a chance at Shea....from Ken Davidoff at Newsday... ] Delgado also caused controversy in 2004, his final season with Toronto, when he revealed he refusal to stand during "God Bless America." The Mets play the song only on Sundays and holidays. I don't think think he does it anymore anyway.

Super deal for us, with the Yanks looking/needing a center fielder that's one more gone...I assume you mean Rowan..yes?

quote]On November 23, 1964, the New York Mets purchase future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves. The 43-year-old Spahn, who struggled to a record of 6-13, will go only 4-12 for the Mets before being released. Spahn will then sign with the San Francisco Giants, his last major league team.

Val can you look at the second link I posted please? http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5178/splits?year=career&type=Batting

LOL..sorry Cooby....

No worries Cobby, trepidation could come on the form of Tom Gordon.

Delgado post All-Star game in 05 had 208 AB in 58 games ,67 hits,15 doubles, 3 triples,15 homers,49 rbi,31 BB, 46 k's WITH A .322 AVG and his OBP was . 421...hardly shitting the bed... http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5178/splits his numbers for his career are good in the second half... http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5178/splits?year=career&type=Batting

Fred probably has the final say, but they trust Omar and have given him full autonomy in building the organization and team.

heep, you don't build championship teams by holding a grudge, didn't Castillo spurn the Mets a few years ago when we were looking for a second baseman, yet Omar might still get him..

Here's a treat for the holiday...you can listen to Jon Heyman break down this deal on audio.. http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-spheymanaudio1124,0,694829.audiogallery?coll=ny-sports-headlines

I'm surprised the Yankees have not gotten Juan Pierre to play CF, apparently Cashman is intent on never parting ways with Wang or Cano.

Yes Yancy so true, I screwed up that a few times last season with two Hernandezes in the squad...probably drives you nuts..still not a reason to not make this trade ..

Diaz is our right fielder,Hernandez will be the catcher, Matsui at second... Reyes Beltran Wright Delgado Floyd Diaz Hernandez Matsui Pitcher

Val you're really upset because you created "Jake-Monster" aren't you?....

So very true soup, and of course Omar would get hammered if he didn't land these guys because he refused to overpay...

Buster Olney blogs on Omar...here's the relevent rant.. ]A Mets deal for Carlos Delgado could happen quickly, reports Kevin Kernan; the Daily News concurs. If, in fact, the Mets part with their top pitching prospect to get Delgado, while absorbing all of Delgado's financial obligations, they are insane. They could offer a bag of balls at this point and Florida will take a deal, so long as the Mets are taking the contract. Again, there is no question that the Mets are going to have the best offseason, on paper, of any team in the majors: They're probably going to sign Billy Wagner, they could get Delgado very soon, and they're going to get a good catcher. But the trademark of Omar Minaya's dealings so far is that he overpays for everything. He can get Delgado, and that's great. But why overpay for him? Why not tell the Marlins, Look, you don't have teams beating down your door to take his contract. We'll do you a favor and take his contract, and you'll take one Grade B-minus prospect from this list of three, along with this backup Class A catcher, and you'll be thrilled with that. A bag of balls would have gotten it done...damn you Omar...

These lads can't be happy...Carlos has a looooooooong name.. http://www.baseballreference.com/d/delgaca01.shtml

I'd hate to see Anna Benson traded to Arizona, and especially for Vazquez, he's owed a lot of freaking money the next few years..

And the Mets should bring you back John to spell Delgado at first..

I am thrilled with this trade, I don't see any negative to it yet, I'm curious to hear what Delgado has to say.

WOW...do we now apparently have an unhappy first baseman?

For what it's worth on MSG they showed the Wagner press conference and then the host said Wags was looking for 5 years,he said the Mets probably offered four years $40 million.

I never even thought about that,I might have to re-think things...I wouldn't want Disney making an example out of me.