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[rekameohs]

I just realized the Colon is going to have to bat now.

 

[Macattk15]

Corey Hart is moving pretty well in this video.

http://vimeo.com/79195840

Looks to have lost some weight as well.

 

[darkside31337]

Two years? Ehhhhhhhh....

I guess not a bad pickup for the short-term. Had a very good year in Oakland last year.

He had the 2nd lowest ERA in the AL last year. It's a great signing for the Mets. Assuming he doesn't get busted for PEDs again.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Two years? Ehhhhhhhh....

I guess not a bad pickup for the short-term. Had a very good year in Oakland last year.

Next years starting pitchers look like:

Wheeler
Niese
Colon
Gee
Mejia

if I'm not mistaken. Pretty good starting five. Need to fill the holes in the lineup though.

Love that five. And we have Montero, Syndergaard, deGrom ready go join the rotation this year. Now time to make some trades Sandy!

 

[The Frankman]

I like the Colon signing. Eats innings, good WAR and he's moving to a more pitching-friendly park/division. Mets have addressed the vet pitcher issue, now they just need to see if they can deal Ike Davis (due $4 mill next year) and possibly get Stephen Drew.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

so MLB is going to ban home plate collitions? what?

 

[Syrinx]

Love that five. And we have Montero, Syndergaard, deGrom ready go join the rotation this year. Now time to make some trades Sandy!

Not to mention Harvey coming back after 2014.

 

[Enron]

Bartolo arriving at Press Conference

 

[Original Famous Ray]

Colon, Wheeler, Niese, Gee, Mejia/Hefner/Syndergaard/Montero..etc. Not too shabby! I hope Bobby Parnell is ready by spring training. I don't remember who else is in the pen outside of him and Vic Black.

Mets need offense in the worst way though. Not sure what they'll do with Ike Davis or if they are still shopping Murphy.

 

[jakncoke]

We gave Charlie Morton 3 yr 21 ? WoW all pitchers should try and emulate Roy Halladay

 

[The Frankman]

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Mets have met with the agent for free agent right-hander Ervin Santana.

... no.

 

[Syrinx]

We just signed Colon. Why in the hell would we overpay for Ervin Santana?

 

[Blackace]

I like the Hart deal...


Don't like the Logan trade

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

We just signed Colon. Why in the hell would we overpay for Ervin Santana?

Yea im sure that was before Colon signing.

 

[The Frankman]

We just signed Colon. Why in the hell would we overpay for Ervin Santana?

One could argue Mets slightly overpaid for Colon. Unless Sandy is checking if his market is decreasing and is looking to snipe him it makes no sense. Hell, it doesn't make sense anyway unless he's looking to trade a pitcher we didn't think he'd trade. But he's probably just doing his due diligence.

Ike better pack his bags, because he's gone before the Winter Meetings are over.

Adam Rubin @AdamRubinESPN
Sandy said on the record and 2 Mets people whispered it to me: Mets will not just give away Ike. I think that's now the party line in talks.

Edit: think you're right

Mets officials met with Ervin Santana's people, but that appears unlikely in the wake of the Colon signing, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports

 

[Windu]

so MLB is going to ban home plate collitions? what?

oh wtf is this shit. Just die already bud selig

 

[The Frankman]

Jim_Duquette @Jim_Duquette
Mets are supposed to meet with the agent for John Axford and Kevin Gregg later today. Both would be late inning options for them

I would not mind Axford at all.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

so MLB is going to ban home plate collitions? what?

This has been in the news for weeks I think. Surprised it wasn't discussed here yet.

 

[aFIGurANT]

If a catcher isn't mandated to give half the plate to a runner I don't see how the new rule could really be expected to be followed. If the play is close a runner is going to be hard pressed to not make any direct contact, imo.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

This has been in the news for weeks I think. Surprised it wasn't discussed here yet.

No, it's official as of today. They voted on it today.

Home plate collisions will be officially banned, perhaps starting in 2014. If an umpire rules that a collision was intentional by either the runner unnecessarily hitting the catcher or the catcher blocking the plate, the offending player will be immediately ejected and possibly suspended.

 

[clemenx]

Meh. I'd rather they stay but they're not that common that's worth to make a fuzz about. I understand the league wanting to cover its ass regarding concussions.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

No, it's official as of today. They voted on it today.

I know, but I recall reading about the pending vote and its likely passing several weeks ago.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

how will they determine whether it was intentional or not?

 

[Mr. Enigma]

how will they determine whether it was intentional or not?

Human element!!

 

[Fox318]

so MLB is going to ban home plate collitions? what?

I'm not surprised.

Buster Posey's injury changed the game and Joe Mauer contract changed the game for GMs. They are gonna want their players protected. I honestly believe we are 5 years away from pitchers wearing helmets.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

No, it's official as of today. They voted on it today.

Home plate collisions will be officially banned, perhaps starting in 2014. If an umpire rules that a collision was intentional by either the runner unnecessarily hitting the catcher or the catcher blocking the plate, the offending player will be immediately ejected and possibly suspended.

Oh cool. One more thing for the umpires to fuck up.

 

[vas_a_morir]

how will they determine whether it was intentional or not?

It's fairly obvious, isn't it?

I'm just waiting for the playoff-affecting decision that ends a game.

 

[Fox318]

It's fairly obvious, isn't it?

I'm just waiting for the playoff-affecting decision that ends a game.

Where is the fun in that?

Umpires play the game, players are there just to sell bubblegum and cards.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

I'm not surprised.

Buster Posey's injury changed the game and Joe Mauer contract changed the game for GMs. They are gonna want their players protected. I honestly believe we are 5 years away from pitchers wearing helmets.

That and a lot of managers are former catchers.

 

[Sanjuro]

You should be able to pull out a glock and shoot the catcher. That's why he wears a bulletproof vest.

 

[Macattk15]

http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/2013/...-to-choo-thats-getting-serious-consideration/

Rangers might be gettin the Chooster?

 

[Fox318]

You should be able to pull out a glock and shoot the catcher. That's why he wears a bulletproof vest.

White Sox would be able to pick up players across the street if that was allowed.

 

[cashman]

DO NOT WANT

 

[Lambtron]

DO NOT WANT

What could possibly go wrong with that?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

You should be able to pull out a glock and shoot the catcher. That's why he wears a bulletproof vest.

 

[Friggz]

... no.

why not? Santanas biggest problems are his homers allowed, going to a stadium like citi field would limit that. i bet he would be awesome in that park.

 

[Friggz]

Yankees are renaming River Ave to Rivera Ave.

http://riveraveblues.com/2013/12/ri...ano-rivera-following-city-council-vote-97758/


pretty neat.

 

[jbug617]

According to Heyman, the Yankees turned down a Gardner for Phillips trade.

 

[Malvingt2]

According to Heyman, the Yankees turned down a Gardner for Phillips trade.

why? this make no sense to me.

 

[darkside31337]

According to Heyman, the Yankees turned down a Gardner for Phillips trade.

Really don't get why the Yankees would turn that down.

Their starting 2B right now is Kelly Johnson.

 

[Dominican Power]

why? this make no sense to me.

Because he's owed 50MM the next four years and Phillips is declining.

 

[Malvingt2]

I didn't know he owed 50MM lol

Edit: 50/4= 12.5 M.

Yankees that is Cano money.. Use it.

 

[Malo]

Because he's owed 50MM the next four years and Phillips is declining.

Plus Gardner is a better player.

 

[Macattk15]

Just learned Taijuan Walker's girlfriend was a quarterback in the Lingerie Football League.

Winning.

 

[lazybones18]

http://wapc.mlb.com/cutfour/2013/12...ses-to-girlfriend-on-the-ellen-degeneres-show

 

[jbug617]

Mariners are still in play with Nelson Cruz
https://twitter.com/jcrasnick/status/410987267767824384

@JonHeymanCBS: NL source: before yanks turned down phillips-for-gardner bid, phillips asked to re-open his contract (add $) to agree to deal

Probably the reason why the Yanks turned the trade down.

Just learned Taijuan Walker's girlfriend was a quarterback in the Lingerie Football League.

Winning.

who is it?

 

[El_Chino]

Phillips asking for more money so then he could accept the trade? Yeah. Not worth it. Plus isn't he a bit of a hot head?

 

[Macattk15]

Mariners are still in play with Nelson Cruz
https://twitter.com/jcrasnick/status/410987267767824384



Probably the reason why the Yanks turned the trade down.



who is it?

Angela Rypien

And noooooooooooooooooo Nelson Cruzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Unless its like a 2 year deal. 2yr/$10m is good.

 

[Branduil]

http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/2013/...-to-choo-thats-getting-serious-consideration/

Rangers might be gettin the Chooster?

Oh geez that contract would be horrible.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Angela Rypien

And noooooooooooooooooo Nelson Cruzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Unless its like a 2 year deal. 2yr/$10m is good.

Can't unsee her dad in her face.