*2009 MLB Thread* - Page 46

kelmac07 · 11-07-2009, 05:15 AM

Even smarter move...my Mets finally declined an option on someone...$9.1 mil on JJ Putz.

yachties23 · 11-07-2009, 08:07 AM

Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes.

kelmac07 · 11-07-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yachties23

Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes.

Let's hope so!

11-07-2009, 10:41 AM

Sox pick up Mark Teahen. Still don't know if Im happy or upset about getting him. His numbers were not great in the 2009 season. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseb...-sox07.article

VirtualSmitty · 11-07-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yachties23

Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes.

Honestly, I don't see them going anywhere as long as they keep Minaya as the GM. He sucks. And I wonder how much the Mets would be able to spend anyways as the Wilpons lost a significant amount of money in the Madoff scheme.

The Poet · 11-07-2009, 11:34 AM

The main thing the Mets need to plug some holes is to get a few guys off IR.

kelmac07 · 11-07-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

The main thing the Mets need to plug some holes is to get a few guys off IR.

Like damn near the whole starting line-up???

The Poet · 11-07-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Like damn near the whole starting line-up???

Yep'per. Your guys were snake-bit for sure this year -- like mine were last year.

MedicCook · 11-07-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Honestly, I don't see them going anywhere as long as they keep Minaya as the GM. He sucks. And I wonder how much the Mets would be able to spend anyways as the Wilpons lost a significant amount of money in the Madoff scheme.

Actually I think it was recently reported that they made money during that time and all the reports of them losing millions were false.

MedicCook · 11-07-2009, 11:31 PM

The Twins picked up Michael Cuddyer's $10.5M option for 2011.

VirtualSmitty · 11-08-2009, 12:11 AM

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Actually I think it was recently reported that they made money during that time and all the reports of them losing millions were false.

Jeff Wilpon came right out and said they lost a a whole lot of money but said they wouldn't let that effect team operations. So I don't think it it was false. How they react this off season should show how true that statement is as i'm sure they want to make some of that money back.

MedicCook · 11-08-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Jeff Wilpon came right out and said they lost a a whole lot of money but said they wouldn't let that effect team operations. So I don't think it it was false. How they react this off season should show how true that statement is as i'm sure they want to make some of that money back.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/sp...ll/22mets.html

They made money in the scam but will most likely have those gains taken away in court.

kelmac07 · 11-08-2009, 09:58 AM

As long as they don't use any money to pick up some AGING free agents!!!

Blueface · 11-08-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

As long as they don't use any money to pick up some AGING free agents!!!

I hear Mickey Lolich is looking to make a comeback.

(Boy does that give away my age that I remember that ridiculous signing by the Mets)

If not Lolich, I hear "say hey" is interested in a pinch hitter role.

kelmac07 · 11-08-2009, 11:20 AM

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I hear Mickey Lolich is looking to make a comeback.

(Boy does that give away my age that I remember that ridiculous signing by the Mets)

If not Lolich, I hear "say hey" is interested in a pinch hitter role.

Shhhhhh...Minaya , might hear you. While we're at it, why not give Manuel a 5 year extension (since he's done a bang up job...NOT).

MedicCook · 11-09-2009, 08:59 PM

Some Red Sox moves:
Declined option's on Alex Gonzalez & Jason Varitek (he will probably use his $3M player option though).
Picked up option on Victor Martinez and signed Tim Wakefield for 2 more years.

Starscream · 11-09-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Some Red Sox moves:
Declined option's on Alex Gonzalez & Jason Varitek (he will probably use his $3M player option though).
Picked up option on Victor Martinez and signed Tim Wakefield for 2 more years.

I still can't believe Boston took A-Gon off our hands (Reds). What did they see in him?

MedicCook · 11-09-2009, 09:15 PM

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I still can't believe Boston took A-Gon off our hands (Reds). What did they see in him?

He was still an improvement over Green for them.

Starscream · 11-09-2009, 09:18 PM

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He was still an improvement over Green for them.

A-Gon brings with him a horrible offense and a spotty defense. He can make some stellar plays, but he's very error prone too.

MedicCook · 11-09-2009, 09:21 PM

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A-Gon brings with him a horrible offense and a spotty defense. He can make some stellar plays, but he's very error prone too.

Not sure who the Red Sox are going to be looking at for SS in 2010. That is one of their big holes.

11-07-2009, 05:15 AM	#901
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2009 MLB Thread Even smarter move...my Mets finally declined an option on someone...$9.1 mil on JJ Putz. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-07-2009, 08:07 AM	#902
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: 2009 MLB Thread Honestly best thing for Mets fans is the Yankees winning the series. The Wilpons will want to get those fence sitting NY baseball fans back in their court, so a decent spending spree could plug a few of the holes. __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

11-07-2009, 10:41 AM	#904
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2009 MLB Thread Sox pick up Mark Teahen. Still don't know if Im happy or upset about getting him. His numbers were not great in the 2009 season. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseb...-sox07.article

11-07-2009, 11:34 AM	#906
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: 2009 MLB Thread The main thing the Mets need to plug some holes is to get a few guys off IR.

11-07-2009, 11:31 PM	#910
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2009 MLB Thread The Twins picked up Michael Cuddyer's $10.5M option for 2011. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-08-2009, 09:58 AM	#913
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2009 MLB Thread As long as they don't use any money to pick up some AGING free agents!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-09-2009, 08:59 PM	#916
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2009 MLB Thread Some Red Sox moves: Declined option's on Alex Gonzalez & Jason Varitek (he will probably use his $3M player option though). Picked up option on Victor Martinez and signed Tim Wakefield for 2 more years. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff