Frayed Knot

Mostly what I take out of that story is further confirmation that Billy Martin was an ass (and a chicken-shit one at that) and that his beloved status as a Yanqui icon is a yet another stain on their sordid history.

Hernandez - 1.5 Valdez - 3.0 FMartinez - 1.0 Reed - 1.4 Stokes - 0.2 Feliciano - 0.4

6/1 in Pittsburgh Mets jump out to a 5-0 lead after 3 but get one-hit after that as Pirates get 3 in the 4th off Livan and 5 in the 8th off the pen (mostly Putz) to win going away 8-5

Sorry, couldn't resist.

="Centerfield"]What's not fair is that Frayed Knot is gracious enough not to include any of his quotes. Why do you think I don't want this to be a one-man project? Well lots of reasons really, we'll just make that one of them. ] And the rest of us are too dumb to remember anything beyond the thread we just opened. So when you stumble across a good one cut-n-paste it to a Word file and collect them for a few weeks. You think I have all this stuff in my memory or something?

Dodgers: 20 - 9 Mets: 19 - 9 Brewers: 18 - 10 Phillies: 17 - 11 Reds: 15 - 13 Cubs: 15 - 13 Braves: 15 - 14 Giants: 15 - 14 Padres: 14 - 14 Cardinals: 13 - 14 DBacks: 13 - 16 Rockies: 12 - 17 Astros: 11 - 15 Pirates: 11 - 18 Marlins: 9 - 20 Nationals: 8 - 20

="Edgy DC"]="Frayed Knot"]So while I'm not jumping up and down screaming, 'Oh Boy, we got Larry Broadway!!!!' it's a deal I can certainly live with. It's good that you're not screaming that, because we got Lance. Larry is the Pirate prospect, I think. I had a feeling I'd mess that one up before too long. Larry was a pretty good prospect at one time with the Expos after being a 3rd round pick in 2002 -- I think that makes him on Omar pick so maybe Omar (say it with me) has an obsession with him and mistakenly traded for the wrong Broadway (y'know, like the time we thought we were getting Carlos Zambrano in the Kazmir deal). From what I can tell, the two similar-aged, baseball-playing Broadways aren't even related.

The thing with this deal is that it can't be looked at in a vacuum but rather under the conditions that spawned it. The alternatives were: 1) keep three catchers - none of which (realistically) can play elsewhere 2) send down Santos - presumably until either Sept 1 or another injury occurs lest we go back to condition #1 Yeah, that one would have gone over great! 3) trade one of the other catchers. Nice idea, but Schneider's probably less tradable than Castro at this point (coming off injury, more money owed, wasn't playing well when not injured) and, again, is dumping the younger/more athletic/hotter Santos the way we want to go (particularly coming off a game-winning hit)? Add to this that both Castro & Schneider can be FAs at the end of the year and will both likely be lost anyway. So it becomes a deal where you weigh the risk of having to live with Cancel/Thole/whoever as backup if an injury occurs during the next 113 games or solve the current log-jam by getting a still-youngish 1st round pick now against getting nothing at the end of the year. So while I'm not jumping up and down screaming, 'Oh Boy, we got Larry Broadway!!!!' it's a deal I can certainly live with. I have no idea what choice above that translates to.

He got sent back to hitting school down in Florida (instructional league). I think the idea is to re-start him again in AA once he gets his head on straight.

'Bullet of Cool' is a term has existed here for a number of years now but mostly as a concept rather than a fact. It was originally used to describe both a great post and also as the name of the never-realized H-o-F of Cranepooling. The problem is these gems of the keyboard only occasionally get recognized at the time (MGiM will refer to "bad ass" posts every now & then) and rarely if ever get set aside for posterity. As an attempt to remedy this, last year I tried looking for posts to compile on a more or less monthly basis. It worked for a while but the idea ran out of steam after a short time. So here's the thing: this deal was never intended to be a solo project and if it's going to survive it probably can't be. So I'd like to invite anyone and everyone to take note of your favorite posts as they pop up. They could be funny ones, goofy ones, brilliant ones, whatever you think fits. As usual I'd like as few rules as possible so this thing will go wherever we take it (or it'll die a painful death again and we'll can it altogether). So without further ado, the (FK version of) CPF 'Bullet of Cool' posts for May 2009: * Ben Grimm (in response to the statement that �there was at least one DiMaggio brother who never played at all�): You mean Gummo? * Swan Swan H: (on Manny�s suspension) Until there is word of exactly what he was taking, my story is that he was herbally treating his glaucoma. * Swan Swan H (during an IGT): Delgado came to the mound and said "If you throw him a fastball I'm going to fight with Gary Carter." * CF (on batting techniques): When I was playing, my problem was letting pitches get too deep before swinging. Like the catcher's glove kind of deep. * Swan Swan H (on a Red Sox lineup switch): ... Jacoby Ellsbury is replaced by Jonathan Van Every. Sounds like the Southampton polo report. * Swan Swan H: (on childhood sickness) Sounds like a tough kid - I bet he cried less than Sidney Crosby. * LeiterWagnerFasterStronger: Is some sort of pubic-hair-like facial topiary REQUIRED to be a Phillie 'penner, or do they just all subscribe to the same magazines? * EdgyDC (on Angel Pagan�s traffic arrest): Half the TCPalm advertising revenue must come from hits the site gets from Mets crime stories. * Kong76: I got a call from NYPD because I threatened to toss SJJeets off the Empire State Building. I explained the situation and the sarge apologized and told me to do what I gotta do. * Willets Point (on Arlen Spectre�s defection): Any word on the politician to be named later that the Republicans will be getting in the trade? * Nymr83 (on Santana�s greatness): They should send an extra prospect to Minnesota now just as a thank you. * metsmarathon: can dwight howard play centerfield? he might get up near the top of them fences... * Mendoza Line (on Scrabble addictions): Yeah. It starts innocently enough, with a couple of random games against some people on a Met fan forum. Next thing you know, you're sitting in a Bowery doorway holding a dog-eared third edition of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary that you picked up from a trash can in Washington Square Park during your last qat bender, muttering something incoherent to random passers-by about a diabolical worldwide conspiracy to "wordify" ZA and QI. * FMan99: Pete Rose is a retard. That's why other retards always have Pete Rose's haircut. * Nymr83: "not the worst Star Trek film" isn't saying much considering that i could shoot a better movie than Star Trek V on home video with a few klingon halloween masks and a toy phaser. * EdgyDC: They say the Mets just dealt Ramon For Broadway (For Broadway) They say three catchers are too much to bear That when your bullpen needs eight guys Your dugout bench must shrink in size One must be dealt; it's no surprise For Broadway (for Broadway)

="Gwreck":jg1ouavk]Alex Cora is coming back on Tuesday as well, so that's one roster spot there.[/quote:jg1ouavk] That would almost certainly be Valdez. Reyes would be next which spells bye-bye to R Martinez. The question is which OFer gets a call if Pagan needs to be DL'd? Elster88 May 31 2009 06:33 PM What happened to Nick Evans after he hit .100 in AAA? Frayed Knot May 31 2009 07:04 PM He got sent back to hitting school down in Florida (instructional league). I think the idea is to re-start him again in AA once he gets his head on straight.

Maine = upset tummy - obviously something (besides the usual group of whores) is going around the clubhouse Pagan = strained leg/groin - pulled up lame while chasing a long double Can't see how he'll NOT have to go on the DL

Pagan is becoming Milledge-like by timing his injuries to have maximum opportunity-killing effect.

Maine - 3.8 Feliciano - 0.5 Parnell - 0.5 Rodriguez - 0.9 Santos - 1.0 Pagan - 0.7 FMartinez - 1.0 Valdez - 0.6 Sheffield - 0.5 Wright - 0.5 Dabidrye gets a sip for the catch

As opposed to Putz who's not only not as good so far but is a chore to watch to boot. It wasn't the hits that pissed me off today but rather the one-out walk that set it all up. Then he went 3-2 to the light-hitting Bonifacio which forced him to come in with a too-good pitch. Yeah it was a cheesy hit (both off him were) which could have been a GiDP if it were a few feet either way, but it wasn't and it wasn't because of all the time-taking, deep-count going, momentum-sucking ABs which preceded it.

The Flying Santos Brother!!

That's twice in the last week that Jerry's sac bunts have led directly to runs. I'm kind of torn about that fact.

Now THAT's the Sheffield I've been waiting for! ... I swear he did that swinging topper thing at least twice a week when he was with the Yanx.

And how many times do you see it; the guy who makes the great play to end the inning bats 4th in the next half?

Wait a minute ... we just got the benefit of the doubt on an Angel Hernandez call?!?! Whoda thunk it?

The perfect game was broken up due to an infield throwing error - runner went to 2nd The Pirates then intentionally walked Aaron to get to Adcock (Nice alphabetical lineup there) and set up a force Adcock then HR'd for the Braves' first and last hit - although it was apparently unclear to some as to whether the ball went over the fence. Aaron apparently thought not and simply peeled off the basepath between 2nd & 3rd when he saw the winning run touch home. Adcock was declared out for passing him as rounded the bases. Final score: 1-0 Haddix does NOT get credit for either a perfect game or no-hitter by current rules.

="Elster88":1522zkwq]Yesterday on the radio Manuel was talking about Castro playing third or first as a backup. That scared the hell out of me.[/quote:1522zkwq] I think that was just speculation based on the question; 'So Jerry, what the hell ya gonna do with three catchers?' And that was part of the problem with keeping 3 catchers: none of them ever (well, hardly ever) played anywhere else and we've got too many defensive switches to cover to start skimping on outfielders. So yeah, depending on Santos & Schneider is a bit of a risk but, with only 110 or so games to go, it's not a crazy one and both Schneid & Castro will be FAs this fall. It would be nice if either Omir's big hit-making "skill" were to continue while his out-making rate declines, but I think we can live with this arrangement either way. smg58 May 30 2009 09:59 PM There are very few backup catchers who hit as well as Castro, but the Mets telegraphed their lost interest in him to the point where he was valueless. Neither Schneider or Castro would have had any difficulty clearing waivers if they were sent down, but they could (and would, since they're both legit major leaguers) refuse the assignment and become free agents. Whoever signed them would pay as much of the bill as the CWS are footing for Castro. This way we at least get something. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 30 2009 10:20 PM ="smg58":6bbjd94o]There are very few backup catchers who hit as well as Castro, but the Mets telegraphed their lost interest in him to the point where he was valueless.[/quote:6bbjd94o] I agree totally-- this has been par for the course for a while under the Omar regime. My knee-jerk reaction is that-- much like some problems we've had with proper player valuation-- that this is a flaw in the team's processes (specifically, 1 part personnel handling, 2 parts PR work). I'll allow, though, that-- to a significant extent, at least-- it's partially a function of having the world's biggest media megaphone amplifying any and all "controversy"/clubhouse news. That doesn't make it any less frustrating. (It does seem that the savvy move might have been to shop the hot hand-- selling high-- in conjunction with a minor-league arm to get something of real worth... but that would require finding a team that's worse at talent eval than this one that's got something we could use-- a tall task.) Edgy DC May 31 2009 06:25 AM Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of resepect. Swan Swan H May 31 2009 06:59 AM ="Edgy DC":2kpk20g3]Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of respect.[/quote:2kpk20g3] At least he is being credited for versatility. PiggiesTomatoes May 31 2009 02:04 PM ="Edgy DC":1366mozl]Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of resepect.[/quote:1366mozl] The one constant... Omar's an idiot. Granted there have been plenty of injuries this year but he's responsible for constructing the team that shat itself the last two Septembers and is now hels together by duct tape, spit and gum. With this payroll and in this market, that's not acceptable. A few doozies during his NY tenure... Re-signed Kris Benson to a three year, $22.5 million deal, plus $7.5 million club option Traded pitchers Heath Bell and Royce Ring to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Jon Adkins and Ben Johnson Traded pitchers Henry Owens and Matt Lindstrom to the Florida Marlins for Adam Bostick and Jason Vargas Traded pitcher Brian Bannister to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Ambiorix Burgos Re-signed pitcher Guillermo Mota to a two year, $5 million deal. Signed free agent pitcher Scott Schoeneweis three year, $10.8 million contract Re-signed Ollie Perez, 3 years, $36 million. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 31 2009 03:47 PM ="Edgy DC":3vwzq7ha]Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of resepect.[/quote:3vwzq7ha] I hate to be that guy, but yeah... I just don't trust Omar's roster management in general. I love what Omir's done so far. As the previous 1000 ABs he had over the last half-decade are probably a bit more indicative of his abilities than the 100 he's had this year, my player-evaluation/between-the-games brain very much doubts it will continue, but my fan brain will continue to enjoy it while it does. The "on the way out" song is one we've heard a LOT (Bell, e.g.); you don't tend to win many hands of poker when you telegraph how you feel about your cards. The Maine trade aside, this team has very rarely received max value for its resources in trade. Elster88 May 31 2009 04:06 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1yjs99m9] As the previous 1000 ABs he had over the last half-decade are probably a bit more indicative of his abilities than the 100 he's had this year, my player-evaluation/between-the-games brain very much doubts it will continue, but my fan brain will continue to enjoy it while it does.[/quote:1yjs99m9] Yes. That's what I was trying to say. That's why you don't always go long-term with the guy who is currently hot, no matter how much your manager loves him. I like your work LWFS. Edgy DC May 31 2009 04:21 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 31 2009 04:57 PM ="PiggiesTomatoes":1b88161f]="Edgy DC":1b88161f]Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of resepect.[/quote:1b88161f] The one constant... Omar's an idiot.[/quote:1b88161f] No, the constant is people feel the need to make up stuff he hasn't done in order to justify their pre-existing conclusion that he's an idiot. ="PiggiesTomatoes":1b88161f]Granted there have been plenty of injuries this year but he's responsible for constructing the team that shat itself the last two Septembers and is now hels together by duct tape, spit and gum.[/quote:1b88161f] So the injuries aren't his fault until the end of your statement when they are. And September is his fault but the other months don't credit him none. ="PiggiesTomatoes":1b88161f]With this payroll and in this market, that's not acceptable.[/quote:1b88161f] Not acceptable? You're a patch of tomatoes, not Donald Trump. None of us get to say what is and isn't acceptable except by opting out of fanhood. ="PiggiesTomatoes":1b88161f]A few doozies during his NY tenure... Re-signed Kris Benson to a three year, $22.5 million deal, plus $7.5 million club option Traded pitchers Heath Bell and Royce Ring to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Jon Adkins and Ben Johnson Traded pitchers Henry Owens and Matt Lindstrom to the Florida Marlins for Adam Bostick and Jason Vargas Traded pitcher Brian Bannister to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Ambiorix Burgos Re-signed pitcher Guillermo Mota to a two year, $5 million deal. Signed free agent pitcher Scott Schoeneweis three year, $10.8 million contract Re-signed Ollie Perez, 3 years, $36 million.[/quote:1b88161f] Yeah, I've been there. That has nothing to do with what I posted above. Edgy DC May 31 2009 04:23 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":18ylfzji]="Edgy DC":18ylfzji]Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of resepect.[/quote:18ylfzji] I hate to be that guy, but yeah... I just don't trust Omar's roster management in general.[/quote:18ylfzji] Great, but can we actually judge him based on facts? In the case of the three-catcher roster pinch, folks haven't been at all. Edgy DC May 31 2009 04:26 PM ="Elster88":iteus8rw]="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":iteus8rw] As the previous 1000 ABs he had over the last half-decade are probably a bit more indicative of his abilities than the 100 he's had this year, my player-evaluation/between-the-games brain very much doubts it will continue, but my fan brain will continue to enjoy it while it does.[/quote:iteus8rw] Yes. That's what I was trying to say. That's why you don't always go long-term with the guy who is currently hot, no matter how much your manager loves him. I like your work LWFS.[/quote:iteus8rw] I do too. And that's a solid position. Long term, Castro's offense seems more predictable and dependable. The other factor, though, is his history of being unable to stay on the field. If the Mets trade off Santos and Castro goes down next week, don't believe for a second that folks wouldn't be calling Omar Minaya an idiot over that. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 31 2009 04:27 PM ="Edgy DC":ulpsaveu]="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":ulpsaveu]="Edgy DC":ulpsaveu]Omar's now been an idiot based on speculation that he might keep three catchers, an idiot based on speculation that he might farm Santos out, and now an idiot based on speculation that he undersold Castro by telegraphing his lack of resepect.[/quote:ulpsaveu] I hate to be that guy, but yeah... I just don't trust Omar's roster management in general.[/quote:ulpsaveu] Great, but can we actually judge him based on facts? In the case of the three-catcher roster pinch, folks haven't been at all.[/quote:ulpsaveu] Fair enough... and also regarding the injury history. It's just that given the track record, benefit of the doubt doesn't tend to be my mind's default setting re: personnel moves that seem like a toss-up, you know? (Hell, even the ones we were more or less universally applauding seem in retrospect possibly error-fraught, player-eval-wise... unless Putz turns it around, that is.) Elster88 May 31 2009 04:59 PM ="Edgy DC":1hzp0dq7]="Elster88":1hzp0dq7]="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1hzp0dq7] As the previous 1000 ABs he had over the last half-decade are probably a bit more indicative of his abilities than the 100 he's had this year, my player-evaluation/between-the-games brain very much doubts it will continue, but my fan brain will continue to enjoy it while it does.[/quote:1hzp0dq7] Yes. That's what I was trying to say. That's why you don't always go long-term with the guy who is currently hot, no matter how much your manager loves him. I like your work LWFS.[/quote:1hzp0dq7] I do too. And that's a solid position. Long term, Castro's offense seems more predictable and dependable. The other factor, though, is his history of being unable to stay on the field. If the Mets trade off Santos and Castro goes down next week, don't believe for a second that folks wouldn't be calling Omar Minaya an idiot over that.[/quote:1hzp0dq7] All good points. That's why I wanted was to keep them all. I guarantee we'll be using a non-Schneider/Santos catcher for important at-bats this year. Mark it down! Gwreck May 31 2009 05:34 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":6yn42k0u]The Maine trade aside, this team has very rarely received max value for its resources in trade.[/quote:6yn42k0u] I think they traded high on Jae Seo; Mulvey/Humber/Gomez; Mike Jacobs and possibly Yusmerio Petit as well. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 31 2009 07:04 PM ="Gwreck":8dyaa9rn]="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":8dyaa9rn]The Maine trade aside, this team has very rarely received max value for its resources in trade.[/quote:8dyaa9rn] I think they traded high on Jae Seo; Mulvey/Humber/Gomez; Mike Jacobs and possibly Yusmerio Petit as well.[/quote:8dyaa9rn] Forgot about those. Those were pretty big. (For whatever reason, Santana and Delgado have stuck in the quick-sorting portion of my Met brain as FA signings.) PiggiesTomatoes May 31 2009 09:08 PM It's not just the Mets that have a weak foundation, look through the minors. Aside from a Fartinez and a couple of arms, there's no pipeline for talent either, unless you think you can poach it from other organizations. Hell, what a colossal scramble to find an adequate replacement at SS while Jose heals. I don't think there's a set of metrics you could define in which Omar rates well. I sure have no love lost for Willie R., but the way his departure was handled was also an incredible cluster f. These are all reflections on Omar and Prince Jeff. If he didn't look so much like his dad, I'd sware he was a Dolan. Edgy DC May 31 2009 10:01 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 01 2009 11:24 AM This is getting desperately silly. On the Mets system --- where do they rank? What does "There's no pipeline for talent" mean? Aren't they all pipelines for talent? A "couple of arms"? Arms are valuable things. And many observers didn't have Martinez as the top hitting prospect in the Mets system, so I don't think that "aside from a Fartinez and a couple of arms" comment is true. No more true than of many other systems. As for decrying the scarcity of talent in the Mets system, that's a strange thing to call a GM out for in thread about a trade that adds minor league talent. "Collosal scramble to find talent at shortstop." How many teams kick back happily when their top two shortstops go down with injuries? What's the collosal scramble? They promoted one guy and acquired another. What "metrics" are you using to define Omar Minaya's rating? Are you really aware of several different metrics to rate general managers? There was nothing wrong with the way Willie Randolph was fired. A game ended and he was fired after it. I don't know why this keeps coming up. It's such a non-issue apart from your agenda. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 01 2009 06:01 AM They went 19-9 in May (there's a metric) while missing almost half the roster wtih injuries and getting valuable contributions from guys Omar picked up on the cheap such as Cora, Reed, Hernandez, Sheffield, Parnell, Santos, etc. I'm no Omariphile, but the only duds the guy's set off since last year are Ollie (who's been hurt) and I suppose, Green. Thole looks like he just might hit enough to be next year's catcher. Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2009 09:12 AM http://www.omirsantos.com/ metsmarathon Jun 01 2009 09:20 AM um, yeah, i clicked on that link and got this message: ]The site you have requested has been blocked by the CONUS TNOSC due to hostile content. metsmarathon Jun 01 2009 09:21 AM that's the CONtinental US Theater Network Operations and Security Center... i don't know what's on that website, really, but now i'm very curious. also wary. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 01 2009 09:24 AM It's one of those sites supported 90% by ticket broker and gambling ads Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2009 09:28 AM Yeah, it's packed with ads. It opens with this big fat paragraph: (I tend not to read big fat paragraphs.) I found out about it from an e-mail requesting a link exchange. ]OMIR GOODNESS! HE DOES IT AGAIN!! HOW CAN YOU SEND HIM DOWN WITH HIM PLAYING LIKE A ROCKSTAR?...SIMPLE, YOU CAN'T! NEW YORK -- Omir Santos was supposed to go back to the minors once Brian Schneider came off the disabled list. The catcher played so well that he forced the New York Mets to change their plans. Santos hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning and also homered in the fifth, leading New York to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday night. Santos was rewarded after the game when the Mets traded backup catcher Ramon Castro and about $1.4 million to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander Lance Broadway, ensuring the rookie will stay with the club when Schneider is activated Saturday. � Mets trade Castro to White Sox "On a night like tonight, when Omir Santos plays the way he has, it makes the decision easy for us," said general manager Omar Minaya, who acknowledged being surprised by Santos' speedy progress. Gary Sheffield led off the 11th with a single to left off Brian Sanches (1-1), who threw over to first several times to check on the aging slugger with David Wright up. After Wright struck out -- smashing his bat when he reached the dugout -- Sheffield stole second and went to third when Ronny Paulino's errant throw went into center field. "We knew that he was trying to inch off and take a bag there," Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He still has that capability in him. We just threw the ball away. We threw the ball out of the infield, and got ourselves in a situation nobody wants to be in." Edgy DC Jun 01 2009 09:36 AM ="metsmarathon":3gno5t9q]that's the CONtinental US Theater Network Operations and Security Center... i don't know what's on that website, really, but now i'm very curious. also wary.[/quote:3gno5t9q] I saw this in a Matthew Broderick movie. The codeword JOSHUA should get you around their security. Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2009 09:39 AM Before shutting down the page, I scrolled down and found this: ] We are big fans of Omir Santos and purchased the rights to this domain in the instance that Mr. Santos would like his own website for fans to enjoy. We would be thrilled if Mr. Santos would contact us in regards to acquiring this domain. Given his contract amount, we did not want a corporate conglomerate to take advantage of Mr. Santos. We await your contact, in the meantime, "Let's Go Mets!!" themetfairy Jun 01 2009 09:49 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":q4spi60n]http://www.omirsantos.com/[/quote:q4spi60n] Don't click the link unless you've already consumed plenty of coffee.... PiggiesTomatoes Jun 01 2009 05:51 PM ="Edgy DC"]What "metrics" are you using to define Omar Minaya's rating? Are you really aware of several different metrics to rate general managers? Wins, losses, trophies organizational talent rankings (last item is surely subjective). Measured against the above criteria, Omar has underperformed. He, along with Bernazard and Johnson, has failed to create a sound organizational foundation. I love the Mets, though, and have for going on 40 years. We can agree to disagree. I appreciate your perspective and have no intention into getting into a point-for-point back and forth. You know what they say about arguing on the Internet. ;-) Edgy DC Jun 01 2009 06:01 PM OK, so you claim wins as a metric in your first sentence and then close with a graphic claiming wins are irrelevant. I'm no Minaya cheerleader. But I do want to deal in facts. What organziational rankings are we referring to? It just seems clearly from this transaction that he's set up to lose no matter (a) which transaction he chose, ( which catcher he moved, and (c) how it shakes out. The guy is being called ugly shit like idiot and moron and the logic is set up so there's no way out of it for him. PiggiesTomatoes Jun 01 2009 06:39 PM No mas. You win.

'Social anxiety disorder' appears to be the other DL cause which you never heard of before but now seems to be popping up all over the place. That, or some form of it, got Grienke a few years back. More recently it was Dontrelle Willis. And now I just read that the Cards put Khalil Green on the DL for the same reason.

Brett Myers becomes the latest player to jump on the hot new trend of having a torn whatever in their hip joint repaired. No word as to whether he'll get botox treatments to go with it. He could miss the remainder of the season.[/url:1hfymwnv] He joins Carlos Delgado, Alex Rodriguez, Mike Lowell, Chase Utley, and KC's Alex Gordon, all of whom had it done just in the last few months.

Pelfrey - 4.4 Santos - 3.2 Sheffield - 1.0 Rodriguez - 0.4 Putz - 0.6 Feliciano - 0.2 RMartinez - 0.2