New York Mets 2012 Banter

kelmac07 · 11-22-2011, 08:22 AM

Figured since I closed the 2011 thread down a few days ago, it was time to start the 2012 thread. Let the "ribbing" begin.

Not expecting a whole lot this year. Pitching still looks like it's gonna be an issue and the whole SS thing is looming. Initial thoughts are I am really hoping we aren't at the bottom of the NL East at the end of the year.

mase · 11-22-2011, 09:21 AM

Sadly, I agree with you. I'm expecting an off season of inactivity or dollar store pickups. It'll suck to see Reyes in a Marlins uniform.

kelmac07 · 11-22-2011, 09:45 AM

There has been some scuttle about bringing in Brad Lidge as a possible closer candidate... here we go again with contemplating bringing in another aging veteran that is past his prime.

JUST SAY NO!!!

jonumberone · 11-22-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

here we go again with contemplating bringing in another aging veteran that is past his prime.

Mac, the Mets can't afford anyone in their prime!!
Who do you want to close?
Pelfrey?

In unrelated news,
The Mets New Jersey's go on Sale Friday.
The New uniform is designed to resemble the original 1962 design.
Let's hope their record resembles the 62' team as well!

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/met...on-sale-friday

icehog3 · 11-22-2011, 10:25 AM

Are the Mets out of playoff contention yet, Mac?

kelmac07 · 11-22-2011, 11:10 AM

Oh Dom & Tom got jokes already!!

Dave128 · 11-22-2011, 11:32 AM

This is going to be along season....

jonumberone · 11-22-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Oh Dom & Tom got jokes already!!

I expect Keith will be here to pile on shortly!

kelmac07 · 11-22-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

I expect Keith will be here to pile on shortly!

Keith is banned from this years thread.

jonumberone · 11-22-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Keith is banned from this years thread.

I think he just filed a lawsuit against your ruling!

mase · 11-22-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

There has been some scuttle about bringing in Brad Lidge as a possible closer candidate... here we go again with contemplating bringing in another aging veteran that is past his prime.

JUST SAY NO!!!

Brad Lidge? He was toast a couple of years ago. Maybe Armando Benitez is still available?

Taki · 11-22-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

There has been some scuttle about bringing in Brad Lidge as a possible closer candidate... here we go again with contemplating bringing in another aging veteran that is past his prime.

JUST SAY NO!!!

Being a faithful Philly Fan I will give you Brad Lidge and take Reyes!!!

icehog3 · 11-22-2011, 11:40 PM

kelmac07 · 11-23-2011, 05:42 AM

Two days and no sign of Keith?

jonumberone · 11-23-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

VirtualSmitty · 11-23-2011, 03:09 PM

If MLB adds a third wild card maybe the Mets have a change at making the playoffs sometime within the next decade or so

kelmac07 · 11-27-2011, 10:55 PM

Looks like Jose Reyes won't be a Met next year.

The Mets took care of an expected piece of business Wednesday, offering free-agent shortstop Jose Reyes arbitration. The Mets made the move to make sure that they would be compensated with 2012 Draft picks if Reyes, a Type A free agent, signs with another club. It is likely that Reyes will not accept the Mets' offer, because if he did, he would be agreeing to play for the Mets for another year with a pay raise from the $11 million he made in 2011 and would be forgoing the opportunity to secure a multiyear offer for a lot more money.

The Poet · 11-28-2011, 03:51 PM

Well, were I the Mets, I wouldn't offer Reyes a multiyear megadeal either. When he's on the field, he's one of the best shortstops in the game, at the plate and with a glove. When he's on the DL, which has been much too much of the time, he's an overpaid cheerleader.

Dave128 · 11-29-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Well, were I the Mets, I wouldn't offer Reyes a multiyear megadeal either. When he's on the field, he's one of the best shortstops in the game, at the plate and with a glove. When he's on the DL, which has been much too much of the time, he's an overpaid cheerleader.

I would have to agree with this. BUT, I wonder if he'll just happen to be a bit healthier on a different ball team? I mean, was he truely happy playing for the Mets organization? Did he milk his time on the DL?

mase · 11-29-2011, 09:07 AM

Pretty sad that the most news worthy off season Mets moves are around the backup catcher spot. SMH...

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...ticle-1.983655

11-22-2011, 08:22 AM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	New York Mets 2012 Banter Figured since I closed the 2011 thread down a few days ago, it was time to start the 2012 thread. Let the "ribbing" begin. Not expecting a whole lot this year. Pitching still looks like it's gonna be an issue and the whole SS thing is looming. Initial thoughts are I am really hoping we aren't at the bottom of the NL East at the end of the year. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-22-2011, 09:21 AM	#2
mase Undead Recruiter Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: The city that works....against you Posts: 845 Trading: (9)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Sadly, I agree with you. I'm expecting an off season of inactivity or dollar store pickups. It'll suck to see Reyes in a Marlins uniform.

11-22-2011, 09:45 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter There has been some scuttle about bringing in Brad Lidge as a possible closer candidate... here we go again with contemplating bringing in another aging veteran that is past his prime. JUST SAY NO!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-22-2011, 10:25 AM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Are the Mets out of playoff contention yet, Mac? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-22-2011, 11:10 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Oh Dom & Tom got jokes already!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-22-2011, 11:32 AM	#7
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter This is going to be along season.... __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

11-22-2011, 11:40 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-23-2011, 05:42 AM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Two days and no sign of Keith? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-23-2011, 03:09 PM	#16
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter If MLB adds a third wild card maybe the Mets have a change at making the playoffs sometime within the next decade or so

11-27-2011, 10:55 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Looks like Jose Reyes won't be a Met next year. The Mets took care of an expected piece of business Wednesday, offering free-agent shortstop Jose Reyes arbitration. The Mets made the move to make sure that they would be compensated with 2012 Draft picks if Reyes, a Type A free agent, signs with another club. It is likely that Reyes will not accept the Mets' offer, because if he did, he would be agreeing to play for the Mets for another year with a pay raise from the $11 million he made in 2011 and would be forgoing the opportunity to secure a multiyear offer for a lot more money. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-28-2011, 03:51 PM	#18
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Well, were I the Mets, I wouldn't offer Reyes a multiyear megadeal either. When he's on the field, he's one of the best shortstops in the game, at the plate and with a glove. When he's on the DL, which has been much too much of the time, he's an overpaid cheerleader. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-29-2011, 09:07 AM	#20
mase Undead Recruiter Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: The city that works....against you Posts: 845 Trading: (9)	Re: New York Mets 2012 Banter Pretty sad that the most news worthy off season Mets moves are around the backup catcher spot. SMH... http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...ticle-1.983655