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metsmarathon wrote: he's a victim of the current draft pick compensation. the latest CBA really fucked that shit up good. Maybe in part. But it's not like no one wants him. if he's still not coming down from 42/3 and an opt out clause he may just be overvaluing himself. Even with the lack of shortstops, it seems like teams are unwilling to commit to anyone that's not the best. maybe because it's usually not as difficult to play a no-offensive glove guy there out of an athletic minor leaguer?

Jared Diamond investigates. Kudos to Kevin Kierst. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303491404579391292491338268?mod=WSJ_NY_Sports_LEFTTopStories "It's pretty cool," deGrom said. "I mean, it is how my name is spelled."

A Boy Named Seo wrote: And that's just Bartolo's 'baseball card' weight. Ike would win a batting title if he hit Bartolo's actual weight. I'm just hoping he can out-homer Bartolo's BMI.

I'm in. Last year's apparently: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ticketing/group_offers.jsp?group=zombies How do they pick the player to highlight? is Wheeler inherently more of a zombie than other Mets players? Also of note: Friday the 13th this year is also a full moon.

Edgy MD wrote: It's really a simple thought. One of the simplest I've had all day. If anybody else wants to dive in, go ahead. I'm exceedingly tired of you hijacking the simplest threads with bizarre bombs of obfuscation. Fine. I'll keep it simple since discussion doesn't seem to be your thing. No, it's not a good idea to send highly touted pitching prospects to extended spring training.

Edgy MD wrote: What I am suggesting is that IF it is the team's plan (and it is broadly reported to be such) to limit young pitchers' workloads (and I am NOT speaking to the advisability of this) than perhaps it might be helpful to not end everybody's seasons six weeks early, but start some of them six weeks late. It's really a simple thought. One of the simplest I've had all day. Why? The minor league season ends in early September. The progression of these pitchers (Wheeler aside, who's cap is higher anyway) is independent of the Mets major league roster plans. IF they're deemed to be worthy of a promotion, it'll be for the sake of their progression, and making them better, not for helping the Mets. I'm sure they've considered the idea that when a pitcher gets hurt that one of the prospects could then be promoted, but they'd actually be less likely to be ready if they were held back. Also if any of those pitchers gets hurt they won't hit their innings cap if they start late, which hurts their innings for 2015 as well.

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: yes, but the guys they're holding back early are actually guys that still need to pitch innings to develop. It's not (just) service time issues. I'm not speaking here to service time issues.well what's the other issue? The issue is innings caps that have been generally imposed on young pitchers in recent years for the intended purpose of protecting their health. Well, it doesn't. but that wasn't my question. You're inferring these guys are going to pitch in September for the Mets. I guess my problem is your assumptions. I think any hope the Mets have on the playoffs hinges a lot on Ike Davis/first base and Travis d'Arnaud and the offense more than the pitching. and it's pitching health that's the concern. With the possible exception of Thor (and probably not him), I don't think any of those guys are even remotely expected to be part of the 2014 playoff push. In fact, I think they may be detrimental to it. Especially if you hold them back in extended spring training. You're suggesting pick two pitchers to pitch 90-60 minors-majors instead of 120-30, but those 30 innings of AAA are important for development, and unless it's your top guy who you think is mostly ready and say only needs 50 AAA innings, you're just going to end up promoting someone who's even less ready for the adjustment period of stepping up a level.

Edgy MD wrote: Ceetar wrote: yes, but the guys they're holding back early are actually guys that still need to pitch innings to develop. It's not (just) service time issues. I'm not speaking here to service time issues. well what's the other issue? If you don't start these guys until May, they may not get the minors innings in that warrant a promotion. And then they might only hit 150 and what if the Mets can't afford to give an unproven rookie a few starts in September after minors season is over? Now you've (theoretically) lowered their inning cap for next season too.

yes, but the guys they're holding back early are actually guys that still need to pitch innings to develop. It's not (just) service time issues. Or you could just say "Screw it" to the innings limits, since they really have no discernible effect. (yeah, that'll happen..) Have we heard anything on Mejia's limits? or is it just assumed he'll probably keep totals down through injury? If it does become an issue..6-man rotation? Wheeler's limits won't be small anyway, and if everyone's healthy you can simply slow everyone down that way.

G-Fafif wrote: Casey Stern and WOR/Mets amicably part ways. Pregame/postgame host still TBD. Where do I send my resume?

G-Fafif wrote: April 8, 1969, was a Tuesday. Scoreboard added the Bud monstrosity in 1982. yeah, my fault. I thought the SEP was SEA so was a Mariners game on the out of town.

- Arthur Walter Kramer, composer, dies at 78? probably not it.

well, it's probably a Monday. (off day for many) it's not a Wednesday or Thursday. It's at least 1977. When did the Mets change teh scoreboard, 81?

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Those huge protective canvas drop cloths that painters use to cover up furniture when they're painting a room -- I'd get one of those cloths in monster size, have someone paint the old Shea Stadium scoreboard on it, and then drape the cloth over the Citi Field scoreboard. That's how I'd honor Shea's 50th. For starters. Giant Budweiser ad ftw.

Nymr83 wrote: For all Arod has done wrong it is worth remembering that he wanted to WIN and was willing to give up over 30 million dollars to get to a better team. He was also willing to switch positions for the good of the club. Did saint jeter ever do those things? Jeter's ancient and clearly not the best player on his team even now and yet is adamant about his position in the batting order.

I like to slide this picture into any Yankees thread..

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: In all fairness to Mr. Soft Rain, sarcastic gift bags would probably be worse. "Here's a signed ball from John Flaherty. This is a pencil Tanyon Sturtze used to order a pizza once in Chicago.. It's all in a reusable Trader Joes shopping bag that you need to return to my driver when you get home. He'll wait. Also bring out the numbers of any of your hot friends. no one over 27 though. I've already leafed through your wallet and will bill you $50 if you don't return the bag."

they finished third last year and that's an easy bet to happen again.

TransMonk wrote: Not over/under, but I'm leaving Las Vegas today. I put $20 on the Mets to win the World Series this year at 100:1. A miracle would make me a cool $2000 in October. 100:1? nice. I only got 66:1 online. (although collection is easier that way I imagine)

That was rough. I like the bit how we're all giddy for the start of spring training but Jeter gets there and is like "This again? Fuck..I quit." He has an annual press conference because he's a pissy brat that wants to avoid talking to the media as much as possible. Here, I'm going to talk to you all now and leave me alone the rest of the spring will ya?

Vic Sage wrote: You can read the same article at the beginning of every spring training, about some marginal player who has come to ST stronger and more confident and ready to break through. I wish you the best, Lucas, but nobody puts any stock in this kind of piffle, do they? I put stock in his numbers. That he's fitter and healthier just means that at least he wasn't sitting on the couch atrophying.

Not meaning to derail here, but if Piazza does win that championship and the Mets of that era are exulted that much more, do you think he's in the Hall of Fame right now?

you guys would probably like this one (I think, I'm not really sure which musicians I'm supposed to despise/revere) http://web.stagram.com/n/ashleysarahaas/

Harvey and Hass were spotted together at the Cinema Society and Grey Goose party for �Pompeii� at the Standard East Village Wednesday night, although they did not pose for pictures together at Joe Beningo's request.

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