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]He also had a good line on the Mets trades last year: Their moves "didn't buy them a second longer of contention time."IIRC The Mets lost 3 of 4 after the trades, patchy I can't get your station from Westchester County, are you on the 'net by any chance, your guest list is impressive.Say no to any deal that includes Reyes.

]Glavine open to trade talk BY DAVID LENNONSTAFF CORRESPONDENTJuly 6, 2005WASHINGTON -- When Tom Glavine takes the mound tonight against the Nationals, he does so with the knowledge that his days with the Mets could be numbered.The whole point of signing Glavine during the winter of 2002 was to get the Mets into the playoffs, specifically by making him the ace of the rotation and to a lesser extent, weakening the Braves by his departure.That vision of the Mets' future never materialized, and unless they climb back into the NL East race, Glavine could be among those shipped elsewhere by the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.There's a twist with Glavine. His three-year, $34-million contract includes a full no-trade clause, but don't expect Glavine to throw a Gary Sheffield-type tantrum if and when the Mets approach him about a deal."I've thought about it," said Glavine, who has not had that discussion yet with the front office. "Obviously there's a real short list of teams I would even consider. I have no intention of wanting that to happen, but if they came to me and said look, 'We feel like we're better without you or whatever,' I'm not going to be like, 'Absolutely not.' Especially if it's a team I could see myself going to."Glavine lives in Greenwich, Conn., during the season, but his permanent home is in Alpharetta, Ga., and he was raised in the Boston suburbs. Staying east of the Mississippi is important, but it's unlikely the Mets would send him back to the Braves.The Yankees seem to match his criteria, along with having the need and the resources to pull it off. The Red Sox appear to be brimming with starters, especially with Curt Schilling's return imminent.Another obstacle is Glavine's $10-million option for 2006, which is almost guaranteed to kick in now that he already has logged 96 1/3 innings. The Mets aren't thrilled about investing that much of next year's payroll for Glavine, who has a 25-35 record as a Met and will be 40 by Opening Day of next season.But a contending team, in the market for an experienced starter and a borderline Hall of Famer, may think differently. Glavine has an eye on 300 wins - an automatic ticket to the Hall - and that could prompt him to want an extension for 2007. He currently stands at 267 wins."I have concerns beyond just being traded for this year," Glavine said. "If I'm going to be traded and spend two more years somewhere then it's real important as to where that is."So much of it depends on how I feel. A lot can change obviously, but from my standpoint, I haven't really made up my mind beyond pitching next year."

Nothing to be really proud of but I voted today over a hundred times for Torii Hunter and Trevor Hoffman for the online vote to make the All-Star team, Hoffamn I would have voted for anyway, the hundred plus votes for Hunter were more about Jeter than anything else.

ON the FAN right now "Doc form Maryland" is calling, is that our Doc?, and he's killing Willie btw,and now Marlon Anderson.

So we know Piazza likes to look at the first pitch to get a feel, looking at strike three is becoming common as well,how long before Willie flips Piazza to the six spot?

Sean Forman sent me an email Saturday saying that he never recieved payment from my credit card for the last two guys I sponsored, he was right, I hadn't updated my account and the expiration date was wrong, I fixed it and he e-mailed me to say thanks...

1. How many times, in an average week, do you visit the UMDB?Several times a day/week, I'd say well over 10 times a week, not to blow smoke up yer arse yancy but it's a great site.2. What usually prompts you to visit?Like other people I'm usually prompted by a query, like today I had to go anf find out about Duffy Dyer, then I read fan memories and find myself reading them for a long time.3. Which features do you find most useful? Stats, fan memories, years played, things like that.4. Which features are you aware of that you don't find particularly useful? none that I have noticed.

Concepcion hit a two run homerun in a losing cause yesterday, Suns take the lead into the 9th but lose 6/5.

]What if they trade him for somebody really really good?It would need to be a real big name pitcher, and I mean big, but seriously imagine the crap Peterson would have to listen too if they traded Zam for prospects, he'd get hammered.

But the Mets can't trade Zambrano, doing so would be an admission that the Kazmir trade was a disaster.

Saw the bit they are talking about, I'd love to see Cone in a pre/post game type of show, either way signing with the Mets a few years ago apparently burned his bridges with the MFY, if I recall Cone was not that upset about that.

I heard the Padres are interested in Boone.from http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/20050704-9999-1s4padnotes.html]Infield dynamicsThe Padres haven't ruled out a trip to Triple-A for third baseman Sean Burroughs so he can hit in a more relaxed setting. Officials with other clubs said Burroughs has been on the trade market for several weeks. The Seattle Mariners soon will trade second baseman Bret Boone, designated for assignment yesterday. The Padres recently talked to Seattle about Boone and have discussed putting Boone at second base, which would put Mark Loretta at third after Loretta comes off the disabled list. Seattle recently scouted Justin Germano, a Padres Triple-A pitcher. Boone is due about $4.8 million, which could make him a better fit for a New York club. General Manager Kevin Towers has said he's more likely to trade for a starting pitcher.Cortisone updates

well damn it I'm doing my bit to make sure Derek dickhead and Matsui don't go, I spent the last 10 minutes voting for Torii Hunter and Trevor Hoffman, and I'l continue to vote all day...http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp

I'd never thought of this,there certainly seems to be a changing of the guard at this All-Star game,still I'd be shocked if Piazza was honoured in any way.But it is an interesting thought, tune to FOX over the next few days to see if they start pumping Piazza and a possible last All-Star game.

But Cooby if you were to listen to Terry Francoma talk about it he thinks "homefield" is vital and was huge for the Sox last year,yeah FK, I couldn't believe they actually called Jeter "the face of baseball", and more than once as well.

It was so bloody funny watching the selection show last night on Baseball Tonight and the shock and horror expressed by Karl Ravich(sp) and teh rest of the BT crew that Jeter didn't get voted on the AL team,I thought Ravich was going to cry...

Yeah frayed knot it all makes for good radio/internet fodder, I'd like to see the OF spots be voted on by position, that way you don't get two centerfielders playing on the NL side.National League startersC: Mike Piazza, Mets1B: Derrek Lee, Cubs2B: Jeff Kent, Dodgers3B: Scott Rolen, CardinalsSS: David Eckstein, CardinalsOF: Bobby Abreu, PhilliesCarlos Beltran, MetsJim Edmonds, Cardinals American League startersC: Jason Varitek, Red Sox1B: Mark Teixeira, Rangers2B: Brian Roberts, Orioles3B: Alex Rodriguez, YankeesSS: Miguel Tejada, OriolesOF: Johnny Damon, Red SoxOF Vladimir Guerrero, AngelsOF Manny Ramirez, Red SoxDH: David Ortiz, Red Sox

My biggest problem is that every team has to be represented, so players like Floyd and Jose Guillen get screwed while the likes of Jason Bay and Alou go , and if Beltran is not worthy this year neither is Scott Rolen, he has missed a lot of games.Floyd or Guillien are not even on the NL Final Vote Candidates list, that's a shame.

Welcome Olerud, cool pic, great game for the CPF crew to watch, had to have been a lot of fun to be at the game.From the AP..]Attendance was 44,331, just short of a sellout. The Nationals said it was the biggest crowd of the season because the 45,596 announced at the home opener has since been adjusted to 43,861.

I want nothing to do with Boone, the Mets IMO had better stay far away from him, he's shot, I think this is a great move by Seattle, dumping a 3 time All-Star shows the team and the fans that they are not afraid to make hard decisions and no player is safe, time to rebuild this team...if I'm a Mariners fan I'm happy, trade Winn and a few more for chips.

We are ten games behind the Nationals, nothing less than winning three games wil do at DC, at least the brass won't make any stupid moves this year, at least I hope they won't, I think this time last year the Mets were three games out.....

Edgy I doubt you need help but just in case here are a few useful linkshttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamlonl.shtmlhttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamloal.shtmlhttp://www.logoserver.com/Baseball.html

Yawn...Phillips gives no insight at all, ]Hopefully this gives you some insight into why your favorite team keeps putting that struggling player in the lineup when it appears there may be better options. You now also have a checklist to evaluate where your team is in the process of making the tough decision. Remember, the bigger the contract, the slower the club is likely to move through the list. We're not ten yours old Steve..

Have we seen this poster before a few times at the old board?, he/she had an online petition then as well.

Great stuff Doc,Cairo could be back today.