Takahashi needs to pitch less innings

The more this guy pitches, the more he is exposed. Let's hope Omar gets Cliff Lee so the Mets can have a legit number 1.

I am looking at you Johan, the fraud.

If Takahasi goes back to being a long man/situational reliever, the Mets are better. Right now he is logging too many innings and he appears fatigued.

July 1 2010

I know this is a metblog but I have been waiting for this day for three years. Check my post on inappropriatehugs.

Prediction:
LeBron, Amare, and Joe Johnson sign with the Knicks. Eddy Curry's contract is traded for the final piece.

To all the Knicks haters you are wrong!!

Defense....defense....defense

Besides the emergence of Mike Pelfrey as an ace, I think one of the biggest difference between the 2010 Mets and the Mets of old is defense. I think defense is Jose Reyes' most underrated part of his game. There are few SS in MLB that are better defenders. Ike Davis has handled 1B like a seasoned vet. The catching duo have called great games and have been above Average defenders. Jeff Francour has made every third base coach think twice before sending a runner home. Lastly, Ruben Tejada and Alex Cora have erased memories of a hobbling,past his prime Luis Castillo. Hopefully,Castillo will be cut,so we don't have to watch him hobble between the lines.

Take a flier on Cla Meredith

The Orioles just DFA Meredith. I don't think that he is a free agent, but I would take a look at him if I was Omar. A few years ago he was one of the best relievers in baseball. He is also one of the few sub mariners left in MLB. I don't think he would cost all that much and he is only 27 yes old. Since he is a sub mariner, I envision him being like Chad Bradford. Maybe a change of scenery, combined with Citi Field restores his confidence. Like any trade it all depends on the price, but it can't hurt to ask.

The Mets are still a bat away

This season the Mets are proving that they are very resilient. This group has not been the most consistent team, but they battle every single game. That is much more than the teams of the past few seasons. It is very apparent that this team needs another top of the rotation starter. I think for the Mets to be the class of the National League, they need another bat along with a pitcher.

Compared to the best lineups in baseball, the Mets aren't even close. Dan Uggla would be my guy. Although his defense is below average, his bat makes up for the difference. He averages 30+ homers and 90+ RBI with an above average OPS. Adding him to the Mets lineup would add depth and be comparable to the best teams.

It will not be easy to make a trade with a division rival, but it will make a big difference come October.


Update: Freddy Gonzalez fired maybe there will be another firesale if the fish tank. I think now is the time to see if any of their players are available. I know they were looking to trade Uggla during the off season. Maybe Omar can be creative and get him on the cheap.

Santana NOT the Pitcher he once was

This is not easy for me to say, but I think it is true. Johan Santana is not as good as he used to be. He is still an excellent pitcher just not a top five starter anymore. His stats would suggest he is still amongst the games best pichers. I've watched all of his starts this year, and I think we are not seeing the same pitcher. His velocity now at a consistent 88-89 mph is considerably lower than when he came here in 2008.(94-95mph)

Maybe his velocity is down because he had surgery in September. Or maybe its because he just has too many miles on him,(Career high 234 iinings pitched in 2008) combined with going on short rest down the stretch. Maybe he will prove me wrong and have a really strong second half.

Whatever it is, I think with Santana's diminished stuff makes it even more important the Mets add Cliff Lee. Acquiring Lee might light some fire under Johan. Even if Lee is just a rental, he could end up being the final piece for the Mets. Adding some competition to the starting rotation would help getting the most out of Santana.

Maine is bad for this team

Listen it isn't 2007 anymore. John Maine is no longer the pitcher he once was. He was once a pitcher with electric stuff. The guy had a 94-95 MPH fastball with movement. He pitched that one hitter down the stretch in 2007, only to have Tom Glavine go a third of an inning the next day. John Maine won 15 games that year and it seemed he would be the ace in the hole. Fast forward three seasons of arm problems and a bad attitude, and you have a problem.

John Maine might turn out to be a serviceable major leaguer. It just can't be with this team or in this clubhouse. I'm not in the dugout everyday, but it is easy to see JM is unhappy. The whole showing up Jerry Manuel thing bothered me. He was throwing 80 mph and started bitching when he got the hook. If he was a great pitcher I would understand, but he won 15 games once, and hasn't won shit since.

I don't want the Mets to cut him because injuries happen way too often. Let him go to the Bisons or St. Lucie and let him work out his arm and head problems. When the time is right give him the spot start and trade him. He is just not good enough to be in the rotation or the bullpen.

Thank Bernard Madoff

Prior to the 2009 season, every Met fan wanted Manny. You would not be able to find one Met fan that didn't want Manny. And why not? There was talk about Manny being the GREATEST right hand hitter of all-time. He was coming off a strong second half to lead the Dodgers to the playoffs, all while the Mets were choking for a second straight season. One positive steroid test and 25MM later, we should all be thanking Omar and Bernard Madoff.

I am not going to give Omar all the credit on this one,because I really think the whole Madoff thing had something to do it. But maybe Omar heard the steroid rumors about Manny, and decided it was too much of a gamble. Manny is a shell of his old self, and it seems he was just another roid head in a sport, that was full of them. But can you imagine if he was on the Mets? He would be more hated than ARod in the 2007 postseason. So I guess I have to thank Bernie after all.

Let's Get Some Fresh Sheets After Years of Shitting the Bed

April 12th, 2008 -

We had a pretty good group together in the right field upper deck for Johan's Shea debut. Santana was going to be all the Mets needed to get them over the top that season.

The Mets got off to a good start in the game with an early lead. Then Johan gave up long balls to Hall, Weeks and Kapler while Ben Sheets settled in. When Willie took the ball from Johan he was showered with boos. The corpse of Game Over closed the Mets out 1-2-3 in the 9th and it was officially time to rethink how Santana was all the Mets needed.

Sounds like the Mets of the present have found themselves as buyers in a buyers market. I don't ever recall that happening.

Cliff Lee is the one I want from what's out there. Of course he is the one with the biggest price tag. Should the Mets go all in for him they sure as shit better have a contract in place when making the deal.

With the Mets not exactly having the farm system of their glory days, I think it'd be wise to set their sights on Sheets. Sure he hasn't lit the AL on fire this season, but I'll cut him slack since he's still getting his bearings after a year of rehab. Does Ruben Tejada + Brad Holt sound like enough to get it done? I think Oakland ownership would be eager to shed what's left of his $10 mil/1 yr contract. If there's other teams in the hunt with better prospects than the Mets that can also take on a little money they surely will be looking at Lee/Oswalt first (too bad there isn't a guy named "Harvey" to throw in between those 2).

It's never easy dealing with Billy Beane. But I think the tables have turned on this one. Let's make it happen.

M's discussing Lee for Niese

According to Matt Cerrone the Mariners have had multiple discussions with the Mets about Cliff Lee. Omar Minaya has been reluctant to include Jonathan Niese in a deal.

Good for Minaya. It is too early to deal Niese. Unless Lee signs an extension with the Mets, I would NOT trade Niese. The Mets are not the Yankees, they don't need an all-star every spot in the rotation. As the trading deadline nears the asking price for Lee will drop considerably. If Seattle decides to keep him and let him walk at the end of the year, they will get two draft picks. So a deal will have to include at least two top tier prospects. I say wait it out, then get him when the price comes down.

No coincidence the team has played better

Since GMJ was cut, Olllie P on the DL, and Luis Castillo also on the DL. The Mets have played much better. Coincidence, I don't think so. GMJ was a total bust, and the only reason he was on the roster was an insurance policy to Angel Pagan. Secondly Ollie P is just awful . And lastly, the team has played much better without Luis Castillo. Let's face he has played OK this year. But the bottom line is that he just doesn't fit well on this team. It doesn't mean he is a bum, he is not the right fit for this team. That being said the Mets should just turn the page on all three of these guys. They cut one guy, two to go.

7 Games Over 500...........But

For a team that everybody thought was going to be pretty shitty this year, the Metsies are doing pretty good. Bottom line pitching, pitching, and more mother fucking starting pitching. Long gone are the two losers(Maine & Perez). Timely hitting, and next thing you the Ny Mets are 7 games over 500. But the better Met fan in me knows it is no time to start giving Atlanta and the Phillies the finger. Even though they are playing very well they haven't exactly beaten World beaters. So sit back enjoy the ride and let's hope Omar doesn't go and start trading everyone just yet.

Time to consider Pedro......ugh

I really can't believe that I am saying this, but I think the Mets must consider Pedro. It would be easier if he didn't pitch for the Phillies last year. I know Pedro is nothing more than a five inning pitcher, but considering his success last year, he is worth a look. Getting Pedro would push Takahashi back to the pen, thus giving the team another good arm in the pen. Also I think Pedro would have a lot of success pitching in Citi field. Another aspect to consider it seems that pitching is dominant again(say goodbye to the steriod era).

Are the 2010 Mets for real?

This team is mind boggling . At home, they are unstoppable playing Citi Ball. However, on the road they are unclutch and at times they look really bad. But if you are Omar Minaya do you mortgage your future if this team has the same record in July ? I think that we have to see more from this team including a nice little road winning streak. And more consistency from the bullpen and their regulars.( I'm talking to you Jason Bay and David Wright). Before this team starts trading their prospects for a starter they must find a way toe more consistent.