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Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Edgy DC Jan 06 2009 07:59 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 07 2009 07:23 AM

Royce Ring signs with the Cardinals. Gary Bennett gets his contract bought out by Los Angeles.

Fman99 Jan 07 2009 07:17 AM

Claudio Vargas also goes to the Dodgas.

Edgy DC Jan 07 2009 10:09 AM

Chan Ho Park finalizes his deal with Phillie.

Farmer Ted Jan 09 2009 12:42 PM

Scott Strickland with a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers of Chavez Ravine.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 15 2009 07:31 AM

MFYs employ Bill Livesley as scout and invite John Rodriguez (08 AAA) to camp. Astros sign Danny Graves to a minor league deal. Glendon Rusch inks minor lg contract with the Rockies.

Vic Sage Jan 15 2009 09:45 AM

wasnt Livesley the scout that recommended the Kazmir trade?

Frayed Knot Jan 15 2009 12:31 PM

Yup. Had previously been with the D-Rays and loved Zambrano from back then.

Edgy DC Jan 15 2009 12:37 PM

Probably not a coincidence that Victor Zambrano spent the second half of 2008 scratching around the Yankees' system.

attgig Jan 15 2009 02:32 PM

Craig Brazell invited to Orioles camp

metsguyinmichigan Jan 15 2009 08:19 PM

The Dodgers appear to be stocking up on former Mets: Guillermo Mota and Kris Benson.

Edgy DC Jan 15 2009 11:02 PM

Craig Brazell will make an excellent O. He even spent all that time in Omaha with an O on his cap.

OlerudOwned Jan 16 2009 08:05 AM

Edgardo Alfonzo: Man of Intrigue Third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo, who last played in the majors in 2006, is intriguing clubs with his performance in the Venezuelan Winter League. Alfonzo, 35, has a batting average/on-base/slugging line of .322/.383/.483, with eight home runs and 42 RBIs in 60 games. He also lost weight, and could make a worthwhile investment on a minor-league deal, starting at Class AAA and working back to the majors. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9085 ... 162&ATT=49

Benjamin Grimm Jan 16 2009 08:20 AM

I'd love to see him shuffle off to Buffalo and put pressure on Castillo from below.

attgig Jan 16 2009 08:32 AM

I doubt he'd be able to play 2b anymore. He may be able to be some help for Delgado at 1b, as a righty option. http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp ... pid=110135 The hat looks like he's playing for the Tides.

smg58 Jan 16 2009 09:34 AM

I felt bad seeing him play for the Ducks last year. I'm not sure he'd be any more of an adventure defensively at second than the guy we currently have there. If his back is OK, he's worth a minor league deal and a shot to be the 25th man.

duan Jan 16 2009 10:18 AM

i still can't believe I was so wrong. I suggested that Edgardo Alfonso get "Posada Money" at the time. 1-0 to steve phillips (if he were GM who let him go)

metsguyinmichigan Jan 26 2009 11:16 AM

Bleeping Timo Perez, forever breaking into his trot... DETROIT -- Detroit signed outfielder Timo Perez to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training. Perez hit .302 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs last year for Triple-A Toledo. Seven on the 40-man roster agreed to 2009 contracts: pitchers Kyle Bloom, Alfredo Figaro, Chris Lambert and Zach Simons; catcher Dusty Ryan; infielder Michael Hollimon; and outfielder Casper

Edgy DC Jan 26 2009 11:22 AM

I'm guessing Timo is one of the top AAA players of the last 20 years.

seawolf17 Jan 26 2009 11:24 AM

[quote="metsguyinmichigan"]outfielder Casper

Edgy DC Jan 26 2009 11:26 AM

He's got a little sliding dirt on his bottom.

Edgy DC Jan 29 2009 10:44 AM

Tyler Yates signs a one-year deal as a Pirate. Yates sounds like a good example of a Pirate name.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 05 2009 08:01 AM

Cliff signs with the Pads

TransMonk Feb 05 2009 08:05 AM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1snvoui8]Cliff signs with the Pads[/quote:1snvoui8] Don't you mean the 2009 NL West Champion San Diego Padres?

Farmer Ted Feb 05 2009 08:23 AM

Brian Bannister, one year deal with Royals with Cheese.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 05 2009 08:41 AM

They're paying him in cheese? Does the collective bargaining agreement allow that?

Vic Sage Feb 05 2009 10:23 AM

its government cheese... part of the stimulus package.

Edgy DC Feb 09 2009 09:00 AM

Edgardo Alfonzo, Yomiuri Giant.

metirish Feb 09 2009 09:07 AM

I admire Alfonzo's desire to keep playing{still only 35) , hard to believe that his last season with the Mets was 2002.

G-Fafif Feb 09 2009 10:33 AM

On the final day of the 2008 season, Scott Schoeneweis (homer to Helms) had a twin, and his name was Luis Ayala (homer to Uggla). Now Luis Ayala is a Twin. Spooky!

Edgy DC Feb 09 2009 11:44 AM

It's about time a Met free agent got signed. Our 2008 team has been untouchable in the offseason marketplace.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 10 2009 09:57 AM

Looper. Brewers. One year. $5 mills.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 11 2009 02:36 PM

So... Milwaukee's rebuilding, then?

smg58 Feb 11 2009 03:06 PM

It's a good deal for a guy who had a better year last year than Ollie did.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 11 2009 03:44 PM

Fair enough. After 2005 and 2006 (the rumored loud locker-room gloating post-NLCS), I can't resist a cheap shot at that humongous, Sausage-racer-worthy chin. (See?)

attgig Feb 13 2009 09:32 AM

Jon Adkins is a member of the Lotte Giants, in South Korea.

Fman99 Feb 16 2009 06:33 AM

Miguel Cairo, minor league deal with Philly. Hard to imagine him getting onto a major league roster, though I would have said that each of the last 6-7 years.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 16 2009 11:15 PM

That's no benevolent breeze you feel whistling behind your head-- that's Shawn Estes wending his way into Dodgertown West as a NRI. (Considering the shape of their pitching staff these days, that's a pretty good lottery ticket to have for an aging lefty.)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 16 2009 11:18 PM

Goggled catcher Jason Phillips to the Mariners on a minor-league deal. (Although considering they've got Jeff Clement and Johjima, it would probably take quite the act of God for him to make it north to anywhere but AAA Peoria.)

batmagadanleadoff Feb 17 2009 07:24 AM

[quote="Fman99":17w3cv04]Miguel Cairo, minor league deal with Philly. Hard to imagine him getting onto a major league roster, though I would have said that each of the last 6-7 years.[/quote:17w3cv04] Unless Willie Randolph's the misManager. Then, not only does Cairo land a gig (with a team in a pennant race all season long, no less), but he gets to bat second.

Edgy DC Feb 17 2009 07:34 AM

Willie Randolph was criticized extensively for not playing Cairo more.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 17 2009 07:37 AM

[quote="Edgy DC":1s0ue2pf]Willie Randolph was criticized extensively for not playing Cairo more.[/quote:1s0ue2pf] You can't please everybody. Who was doing the criticizing: Cairo's mother?

Edgy DC Feb 17 2009 07:47 AM

Mooks. Booing Matsui and chanting "CAI-RO! CAI-RO!" in the first weeks of the season. When Matsui went down, and never fully got back, Willie had little choice but to run Cairo out there, though he could have (1) gone with more Marlon Anderson, (2) kept Cairo out of the two-hole, and (3) spared the world Cairo's six starts at first and one in right.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 17 2009 07:58 AM

4) Lobbied Omar to trade for Ray Durham and watched the 05 Mets make the playoffs

Edgy DC Feb 17 2009 08:01 AM

There's that.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 17 2009 08:19 AM

[quote="Edgy DC":xeexftrc]Mooks. Booing Matsui and chanting "CAI-RO! CAI-RO!" in the first weeks of the season. When Matsui went down, and never fully got back, Willie had little choice but to run Cairo out there, though....[/quote:xeexftrc] though he didn't have to bat Cairo second. OE -- You said that. I can see clearly now.

Edgy DC Feb 21 2009 10:19 AM

Anna Benson, minor league deal with Texas.

MFS62 Feb 21 2009 12:13 PM

Just saw in the BaseballAmerica Almanac that in 2008, Craig Brazell went .238-16-58 for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese Pacific League. Don't know where he will be playing in 2009. Later

Fman99 Feb 21 2009 01:38 PM

Isringhausen, minor league deal with Tampa. Wonder if he has anything in the tank.

MFS62 Feb 25 2009 06:41 PM

Craig Brazell played first base for the O's against the Mets today. Later

Fman99 Feb 25 2009 08:04 PM

Doesn't get much lesser than this... Mike Piazza as hitting coach for WBC Italy.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 26 2009 10:44 AM

[quote="Fman99":2d64cbxa]Doesn't get much lesser than this... Mike Piazza as hitting coach for WBC Italy.[/quote:2d64cbxa] Where he'll be coaching Blastings Thrilledge poster boy Val Pasucci, among others.

attgig Mar 02 2009 02:19 PM

Justin Huber - minor league contract with Twins

Met Hunter Mar 02 2009 02:27 PM

Here's one even more insignificant: Bruce Chen, minor league deal with KC.

themetfairy Mar 10 2009 02:32 PM

Heath Bell is shamed into shape by the Wii Fit. The Dugout had some fun with that.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 23 2009 07:15 AM

Aaron Heilman beaten out for 5th starter slot, set for long relief.

Edgy DC Mar 23 2009 07:23 AM

The Cubs seem to be a team that still uses the "mopup reliever/spot starter" role effectively, rather than shuttling guys up from AAA for spot starts --- at least they've had some success in recent years with Sean Marshall, Angel Guzman, and Glendon Rusch.

Fman99 Mar 23 2009 07:32 AM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3u7odapr]Aaron Heilman beaten out for 5th starter slot, set for long relief.[/quote:3u7odapr] He dorked us time and again last year (and in 2007!), and yet I feel for the guy because he's still not getting his chance to start. Seattle I think would've handed him a rotation spot had they not shipped him out.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 23 2009 01:10 PM

[quote="Fman99":2w15lccx][quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2w15lccx]Aaron Heilman beaten out for 5th starter slot, set for long relief.[/quote:2w15lccx] He dorked us time and again last year (and in 2007!), and yet I feel for the guy because he's still not getting his chance to start. Seattle I think would've handed him a rotation spot had they not shipped him out.[/quote:2w15lccx] He'd be an interesting option if WE hadn't shipped him out, no?

Fman99 Mar 23 2009 01:19 PM

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1n55ydfu][quote="Fman99":1n55ydfu][quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1n55ydfu]Aaron Heilman beaten out for 5th starter slot, set for long relief.[/quote:1n55ydfu] He dorked us time and again last year (and in 2007!), and yet I feel for the guy because he's still not getting his chance to start. Seattle I think would've handed him a rotation spot had they not shipped him out.[/quote:1n55ydfu] He'd be an interesting option if WE hadn't shipped him out, no?[/quote:1n55ydfu] Seriously. With the quantity of live arms we've got in our own pen this year I think we could have spared him. OTOH, I still like the idea of the purging of anyone associated with the 2007-2008 bullpen. I still rankle when Feliciano comes in, and he's the only one left at this point. If he's pitching to a lot of righties in '09 I will eat my hat, blue button and all. (I know, Stokes was here in 2008 but he mostly pitched well for the Mets so it's not the same stank.)

Edgy DC Mar 29 2009 12:34 PM

Chip Ambres, frozen in time with his lone hit a game-winner, gets cut late in spring by Boston.

Farmer Ted Mar 29 2009 05:22 PM

Rocky Cherry and his milf mom sign a minor league deal with the BoSox.

Fman99 Mar 29 2009 08:37 PM

[quote="Farmer Ted":35nshw4o]Rocky Cherry and his milf mom sign a minor league deal with the BoSox.[/quote:35nshw4o] Good luck to Rocky Cherry and Sweaty Betty.

Edgy DC Mar 30 2009 08:08 AM

Tyler Walker, released by Seattle. "We have determined that there are other pitchers ahead of Tyler in our bullpen," said Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik. "That drove this ultimate decision." Yeah, thanks, Mr. Zduriencik. It really softens the blow the way you bring the polysyllabic words.

Fman99 Mar 30 2009 09:09 AM

David Newhan released by the Astros. Another one bites the dust...

Edgy DC Mar 30 2009 10:44 PM

Jose Lima, joining ABN Seo's local Long Beach Armada in the Independent Golden League. Skippering Jose will be Long Beach's manager Garry Templeton.

A Boy Named Seo Mar 31 2009 11:43 AM

Twist my arm, I'll go see that maniac pitch.

MFS62 Mar 31 2009 11:49 AM

[quote="A Boy Named Seo":ga6tc6qg]Twist my arm, I'll go see that maniac pitch.[/quote:ga6tc6qg] You know we can't do that. But if you moved a little closer to your monitor ... Later

Fman99 Mar 31 2009 11:50 AM

[quote="A Boy Named Seo"]Twist my arm, I'll go see that maniac pitch.

Keep an eye out for Mrs. Lima. She's a good egg.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 01 2009 09:35 AM

Jeff Keppinger, swapped from Cincy to Houston for a PTBNL.

TransMonk Apr 01 2009 01:22 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 01 2009 01:42 PM

[quote="Edgy DC":2xs4svxs]Chan Ho Park finalizes his deal with Phillie.[/quote:2xs4svxs] Chan Ho has earned the 5th starter spot for the Phils. I honestly don't see how they're better than the Mets at this point.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 01 2009 01:33 PM

Chan Ho evidently had a great spring and deserved it. JA Happ, whom he beat out, is still on my enemies list for beating the Mets in what I think was his big-league debut 2+ years ago. (checking...) EDIT, well I was half-right. Happ made his debut vs. us in 07 but we beat him. The game I was thinking of was last July 4 when we wasted a mismatch vs. Santana, lost by a run, and I completely gave up the season for the second time.

TransMonk Apr 01 2009 01:42 PM

To be fair, Park had a decent season (mostly in relief) for the Dodgers last year after only pitching 4 innings for the Mets in '07.

TransMonk Apr 02 2009 07:39 AM

[quote="Edgy DC":4ycjamu2]Anna Benson, minor league deal with Texas.[/quote:4ycjamu2] Kris made the big league club and will be in the Rangers rotation.

Chad Ochoseis Apr 17 2009 03:48 PM

Another Met who won't be continuing on with a lesser team in 2009... [quote="The Sporting News":3hmwzffk]MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins are addressing their bullpen needs, claiming pitcher Juan Morillo off waivers and designating Philip Humber for assignment. Humber came to the Twins from the New York Mets in the Johan Santana trade. The right-hander must first clear waivers before being sent to the minors. Humber has a 12.46 ERA over 4 1-3 innings this season. Against Toronto on Thursday, he gave up six hits, three runs and an intentional walk. [/quote:3hmwzffk]

Edgy DC Apr 17 2009 05:14 PM

Whoah, baby.

Fman99 Apr 20 2009 09:52 AM

[quote="Mendoza Line":2dzv4f03]Another Met who won't be continuing on with a lesser team in 2009... [quote="The Sporting News":2dzv4f03]MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins are addressing their bullpen needs, claiming pitcher Juan Morillo off waivers and designating Philip Humber for assignment. Humber came to the Twins from the New York Mets in the Johan Santana trade. The right-hander must first clear waivers before being sent to the minors. Humber has a 12.46 ERA over 4 1-3 innings this season. Against Toronto on Thursday, he gave up six hits, three runs and an intentional walk. [/quote:2dzv4f03][/quote:2dzv4f03] Wow. Seems like not that long ago when the debate was whether the Mets should be including Humber or Pelfrey in the Santana deal.

MFS62 Apr 20 2009 10:11 AM

I've noticed Yusmeiro Petit's name in a few box scores for the 'Snakes recently. Later

seawolf17 Apr 20 2009 10:25 AM

I really liked Yusmeiro Petit. In my bizarro-Mets computer baseball world, he was never traded him and became a HoF starter, winning a couple of Cy Youngs in the process. Even though he never made it, he's a Met to me.

Fman99 Apr 22 2009 01:33 PM

Darren O'Day, claimed by Texas off of waivers. Now they have to roster him all year or he will go back to Los Angeles. His time as a Met is done, apparently. 3 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 2K, 0 ER (2 unearned runs).

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 22 2009 01:34 PM

Dag. EZ come, EZ Go. Saw where David Newhan was named player-coach of the Phils' Lehigh Valley AAA team.

The Big O Apr 22 2009 08:54 PM Weirditude

Truly funny uniform situation as O'Day is just coming in for the Rangers, wearing the #30 of Kason Gabbard. Funny scene as he has to meet all the infielders for the first time on the mound, and he and Salty have to quickly figure out the signs. "What the hell do you throw, anyway?" He literally made it to the SkyDome (or whatever) about 20 minutes ago, where he's getting called on in the 11th inning where the Texas pen is apparently depleted. (Announcers say Everyday Eddie is the only one available yet to pitch.) Situation is 1st and 2nd, one out after an IBB to Rolen. Michael F. Young capped a fun-filled 3-run top of the 9th with a HR to send it to extras: I. Kinsler grounded into fielder's choice, C. Davis to third, J. Saltalamacchia out at second, C. Davis scored, I. Kinsler to second on second baseman A. Hill's throwing error - J. Hamilton grounded out to shortstop, I. Kinsler scored - M. Young homered to deep center --- On edit: And he throws about 18 balls out of the strike zone before serving up a meatball (TV guys say "he sorta hung a curve" -- yeah, and Joe Morgan is sorta an idiot) to Kevin Millaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

MFS62 Apr 23 2009 09:52 PM

Deja - WHO? In the early print edition of today's Daily News, it said: NY Mets: Placed pitcher Kris Benson on the 15 day disabled list... I couldn't find a link on their website this evening. Anyone else notice it? Later

Fman99 Apr 25 2009 10:25 AM

Apparently Figueroa didn't get any nibbles in FA and now will report to Buffalo. Good -- more SP depth isn't a bad thing when your 2-5 starters are collectively pooing and barfing on the mound every turn.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 25 2009 01:08 PM

Good. Hopefully he's been properly humbled. As Fman (does anybody else mentally pronounce that as one awkward syllable?) said, it's good to have the depth.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 28 2009 02:13 PM

Fun with the Atlantic League: http://jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/04 ... nized.html Preston Wilson and Mr. Dinosaurs-Won't-Stop-Me-From-Spanking-My-Children with the Long Island quackers. Armando plying his trade, as it were, in Newark.

Ashie62 Apr 28 2009 05:41 PM

I would take the Atlantic league All-Stars over the Nats in a 7 game series.

Fman99 Apr 30 2009 07:16 PM

Jason Vargas, called up from AAA by Seattle to bolster their bullpen. (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)

Swan Swan H May 01 2009 08:38 AM

Brian Bannister, looking good and, best of all, feeling good. From Yahoo! Sports: RHP Brian Bannister has given credit to Dr. Andrew Jacobs, the Royals' psychologist, for helping him out of pitching jams. "We work on different scenarios and go through certain things between innings," Bannister said. "It's been awesome. Just trying to get on a better tempo, refocus and just get ahead and throw strikes. It's been a real blessing to have him along. Obviously, I was frustrated with walking all those people (six on Monday), but we focused on taking all the negatives and turning them into positives. The way they were taking swings, I could tell they were frustrated -- just as frustrated as I was.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 01 2009 08:42 AM

Heilman pitched to 6 batters in the 10th All 6 scored. First meltdown all year.

Fman99 May 01 2009 08:42 AM

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":3jfgrj2r]Good. Hopefully he's been properly humbled. As Fman (does anybody else mentally pronounce that as one awkward syllable?) said, it's good to have the depth.[/quote:3jfgrj2r] In my own head, I pronounce it as "Eff-man." But this is subject to personal interpretation.

Met Hunter May 03 2009 09:29 PM

Jason Vargas gets the win in relief today in his Seattle Mariner debut. Yay Sean Green.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 08 2009 02:03 PM

Carlos Gomez, OPSing in the 630s, now losing starts CF to Delwyn Young regularly. This was a few days ago, but Joe Smith was DL'ed with rotator cuff issues. ruh-oh.

MFS62 May 08 2009 08:46 PM

Anderson Hernandez is hitting over .300 as the regular second baseman for the Washington Nationals. Later

Edgy DC May 13 2009 09:02 AM

Jason Vargas, starting his first game in two years, gets lifted after five innings (73 pitches) of one-run ball, only to see the Seattle bullpen blow up in a 7-1 loss.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 15 2009 08:30 AM

Rusch placed on waivers, Flores likely replacement by Troy Renck on May 14, 2009 DENVER — Glendon Rusch is the first major casualty of the Rockies’ disappointing start. According to multiple major league sources, the reliever was placed on waivers after Thursday’s loss to the Houston Astros. He’s expected to be replaced by Triple-A left-hander Randy Flores. Several teammates were upset and disappointed by the move because Rusch is among the most popular players in the clubhouse. Manager Clint Hurdle foreshadowed the transaction Thursday morning when he said that Rusch needed much better results. The reliever was tagged for 12 hits in Wednesday’s loss, raising his ERA to 6.75. Duaner Sanchez btw is sporting a 9.00 era for San Diego now.

Met Hunter May 15 2009 10:20 PM

I think someone heard you: San Diego Padres Duaner Sanchez Released

Edgy DC May 15 2009 11:23 PM

Gotta join the Yankees. Just gotta.

Elster88 May 15 2009 11:24 PM

I didn't even realize Rusch was still playing.

Benjamin Grimm May 16 2009 04:40 AM

[quote="Edgy DC":2fucnnoy]Gotta join the Yankees. Just gotta.[/quote:2fucnnoy] Maybe he could be a Bison.

Fman99 May 16 2009 11:08 AM

Cairo DFA'd by the Phillies. So many ex-Mets being kicked to the curb.

Edgy DC May 24 2009 09:09 PM

Jose Lima, bringing it for Edmonton after a year in Mexico and a year in Korea. Craig Brazell, returning to Japan after his contract is purchased from the St. Paul Saints. (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)

Fman99 May 24 2009 09:15 PM

[quote="Edgy DC":1oelb0jw]Jose Lima, bringing it for Edmonton after a year in Mexico and a year in Korea. Craig Brazell, returning to Japan after his contract is purchased from the St. Paul Saints.[/quote:1oelb0jw] Come home Mrs. Lima! (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)

Edgy DC May 26 2009 09:18 PM

Pat Mahomes signs with the American Association's Grand Prarie AirHogs. He'll be starting Wednesday's game at 10:35 AM against the Shreveport Bossier Captains. If there's a basebll purgatory (and I'm not saying there is), it might be being 38 and signing a contract with the Grand Prarie AirHogs in order that you may start a game at 10:35 AM after one day with the team. (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)

OlerudOwned May 26 2009 09:40 PM

I remember the AirHogs. (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2009 09:01 AM

Kevin Mulvey recalled by Twins.

MFS62 Jul 24 2009 03:28 PM

Ramon Castro caught yesterday's perfect game. Later

Farmer Ted Jul 24 2009 03:29 PM

They wanted him for his bat.

A Boy Named Seo Jul 24 2009 03:41 PM

[quote="Edgy DC":3aohllzb]Jose Lima, bringing it for Edmonton after a year in Mexico and a year in Korea. Craig Brazell, returning to Japan after his contract is purchased from the St. Paul Saints. (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)[/quote:3aohllzb] Lima Time's now plugging away for your (or my) Long Beach Armada. He's been spotted by peeps I know at lame college bars and the executive golf course by CSULB. I don't know if he's the ace for the Armada staff, or if it's Hideki Irabu.

Edgy DC Jul 24 2009 05:04 PM

Quick, sign him to a recording contract.

Fman99 Jul 24 2009 08:03 PM

[quote="Edgy DC":2c635p3d]Pat Mahomes signs with the American Association's Grand Prarie AirHogs. He'll be starting Wednesday's game at 10:35 AM against the Shreveport Bossier Captains. If there's a basebll purgatory (and I'm not saying there is), it might be being 38 and signing a contract with the Grand Prarie AirHogs in order that you may start a game at 10:35 AM after one day with the team. (Merged from Mets Who Continue (Split), 5/27/2009)[/quote:2c635p3d] I spent a week in Shreveport last month for work. Walking outside is like getting punched in the face by a hot fist. And Shreveport is WAY nice than Bossier. (Pronounced "BOH-shur")

SteveJRogers Jul 24 2009 09:30 PM

[quote="Fman99":1la7zaie]I spent a week in Shreveport last month for work. Walking outside is like getting punched in the face by a hot fist. And Shreveport is WAY nice than Bossier. (Pronounced "BOH-shur")[/quote:1la7zaie] Did you end up waking up in Abeerdeen, wondering why the hell you're wanted in some town halfway between?

Rockin' Doc Jul 25 2009 09:50 AM

At this point, is it really possible for a former Met to continue with a lesser team than the current Mets?

Edgy DC Jul 25 2009 10:07 AM

By definition, yes.

G-Fafif Jul 30 2009 02:13 PM

Fine Lee Jenkins cover story this week in SI on Buehrle's perfecto, featuring tidbits 'bout Ramon Castro's participation. The beauty of a perfect game is that no one ever sees it coming. When White Sox centerfielder Dewayne Wise showed up at the ballpark and did not find his name in the starting lineup, he didn't even bother to stretch. When backup catcher Ramon Castro showed up and did find his name in the starting lineup, he hurriedly went over signs with Buehrle—fastball, cutter, change. "You know," Buehrle said, "I throw a curveball, too." Castro, a May acquisition from the Mets who was catching Buehrle for the first time, had no idea. Meanwhile, Wise had left the bench and gone down to the batting cage under the stadium to take a few cuts, unaware of what was developing outside. With one out in the seventh Wise heard over the radio "19 up, 19 down," but he was sure the announcer was mistaken. A frequent late-game defensive replacement, he checked the scoreboard for himself. "I'd better go get loose," he said, hustling to the weight room. When the Rays' Evan Longoria flied out to end the seventh, Cooper turned to manager Ozzie Guillen and said, "Now it's real. Game on." Castro ran to the dugout and told pitcher Jose Contreras, "He hasn't missed a spot all day. I think he's going to do it." Contreras replied, "Shut the f--- up." Castro's legs were starting to shake. Jamie's stomach was starting to churn. But the usually expressive Guillen was not getting emotional. He ordered reliever Tony Peña to be ready to face the second hitter in the eighth, Ben Zobrist, prompting some eye rolling in the bullpen.

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 10:29 AM

Wally Backman, fired by the 24-42 Joliet Jackhammers. There's a lesser team for you.

MFS62 Jul 31 2009 11:12 AM

Here's the story: Jackhammers Fire Wally Backman Submitted by smallballusa on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 18:08 JOLIET, IL-The Joliet JackHammers have announced that Wally Backman has been relieved of his duties as field manager of the team effective immediately. Backman will be replaced by former Joliet hitting coach Ira Smith, who will serve as the team’s interim manager for the remainder of the 2009 season. “The fans in Joliet deserve a winner,” said Backman. “I’m disappointed that we could not get the job done.” Backman departs with the JackHammers in sixth place in the Northern League with a 24-42 record. Smith comes back to Joliet after serving as Hal Lanier’s hitting coach during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. He began his coaching career with the Lincoln Saltdogs in 2004 as their bench coach and moved to the role of hitting coach in 2005 before spending two years with the JackHammers. He began a 14-year playing career when he was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1990 draft. Reaching AAA in the Padres and Tigers organizations, Smith first played in the Northern League in 1999 with Duluth-Superior. He logged five seasons in the Northern League (Sioux City, 2000-2001; Winnipeg, 2002; and Sioux City-Lincoln, 2003) before starting his coaching career in 2004. Smith will join the team on Friday when the JackHammers begin a three-game series with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Silver Cross Field. “We want to thank Wally for all that he has done and all the hard work he has put in,” said JackHammers Executive Vice President/General Manager Kelly Sufka. “He has done everything we’ve asked him to do except for in the Win-Loss Column. Nobody is more disappointed with the teams’ record than Wally. A change needed to be made for our fans sake and this is the change that we believe needed to happen.” The JackHammers are home this weekend to start a three-game series with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks beginning on Friday, July 31 at 7:05 p.m. Come out to the ballpark for fireworks sponsored by Aramark after the game! For tickets, or for more information, please contact them TODAY at 815.726.2255 (BALL), visit their website www.jackhammerbaseball.com Later

Fman99 Jul 31 2009 11:19 AM

[quote="Edgy DC":68g9sjfa]Wally Backman, fired by the 24-42 Joliet Jackhammers. There's a lesser team for you.[/quote:68g9sjfa] Wow. Not far removed from a near-hiring as a MLB manager, to getting fired by Joliet Jake and the rest of the Magictones.

Farmer Ted Jul 31 2009 11:28 AM

Replaced by Ira Smith. Nickname, Dude.

Farmer Ted Jul 31 2009 11:29 AM

Replaced by Ira Smith. Nickname, Dude.

Fman99 Jul 31 2009 08:37 PM

Dave Williams, Lima-esque fill-in starter for the 2006-2007 Mets, spotted tonight by the Fman family in AAA Syracuse's game against the Charlotte Knights. He got knocked around, too.

Edgy DC Aug 01 2009 09:47 PM

I saw in Sports Illustrated that Scott Kazmir, in trying to turn his season around, has turned to, or all people, Rick Peterson --- who allegedly printed his ticket out of the organization.

Valadius Aug 04 2009 05:47 AM

Melvin Mora looking like he's going to be released by the Orioles very soon.

Edgy DC Aug 13 2009 09:30 AM

The Meikyukai: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd ... p&c_id=mlb Hideo Nomo?

Rockin' Doc Aug 13 2009 11:05 AM

Hideo Nomo makes it by virtue of 200 wins combined between MLB (123 wins) and Japanese Baseball (78 wins).

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 13 2009 11:12 AM

Jacket crest (from Hideki Matsui): And hat: Is it me, or do they clash a bit?

MFS62 Aug 13 2009 12:45 PM

Justin Huber hit a grand slam homer against Buffalo the other night, and his Rochester team is pitching Phil Humber against Buffalo this afternoon. Later

Frayed Knot Aug 14 2009 02:37 PM

Huber again is hitting decently at AAA: 35 of his 92 hits for XBs and 16 HRs in ~350 ABs and again can't get any time in the majors, barely 150 ABs scattered over the last 4 seasons He lost his "prospect" status a while back when he could no longer pretend to be a catcher and is long ago out of options and presumably will be a FA at the end of the year. I could see him in consideration for a PH & platoon partner w/Murphy if they don't go out and get a full-time 1B this winter Turns 28 next summer.

Edgy DC Aug 19 2009 08:34 AM

So Matsui achieved his 2,000th hit on Saturday night, with a Kazzesque grounder to deep short. Congratulations I guess. So what the heck is the Meikyukai all about? In 1978 Masaichi Kaneda, “The Emperor,” one of Japanese baseball’s all-time great pitchers, created the Meikyukai as a “friendship club . . . to promote baseball and contribute to society.” The membership rules are simple: get 2,000 hits, 200 wins or 250 saves, and you’re in. Those hits, wins and saves can come in NPB or MLB—although foreign-born players who achieve these milestones in the U.S. and Japan are not eligible for membership—and active players are inducted as soon as they reach the milestone. Japanese MLB players like Kaz Sasaki, Shingo Takatsu, Ichiro Suzuki, Hideo Nomo, and Hideki Matsui have all achieved membership.

MFS62 Aug 19 2009 08:42 AM

Which leads me to another question. Ichiro has been in the majors for 9 years, and has amassed over 1,900 hits with a .330+ BA. If he plays only one more year here, do you think he will make the MLB Hall of Fame? Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 19 2009 08:43 AM

Yes.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 19 2009 10:19 AM

Seconded.

Edgy DC Aug 19 2009 10:20 AM

I think he's in if he never plays another day. They'd find a way around the ten-year rule.

seawolf17 Aug 19 2009 11:16 AM

I don't think they waive the ten-year-rule unless something drastic happens, like he suffers a debilitating injury or dies. But yes, he's a HOFer.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 19 2009 11:42 AM

[quote="seawolf17":3tlo803u]I don't think they waive the ten-year-rule unless something drastic happens, like he suffers a debilitating injury or dies. But yes, he's a HOFer.[/quote:3tlo803u] The 10-year rule doesn't work in the new global baseball world, so something has to change.

Rockin' Doc Aug 19 2009 10:17 PM

Ichiro is a sure fire HOFer in my view. Unlike McGwire, Bonds, and Asshead, I doubt steroids will cast any shadow over his future consideration for enshrinement.

Edgy DC Aug 20 2009 06:17 AM

[quote="seawolf17":157jeq4l]I don't think they waive the ten-year-rule unless something drastic happens, like he suffers a debilitating injury or dies. But yes, he's a HOFer.[/quote:157jeq4l] Well, if he never plays another day, it would likely be due to something drastic.

MFS62 Aug 26 2009 06:17 PM

Yahoo reports that Livan Hernandez has signed with the Nats. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 01 2009 08:49 AM

Livan threw a complete-game last night, but lost 3-1. Naturally, the first two batters he faced got hits and scored.

MFS62 Sep 01 2009 01:05 PM

In keeping with the spirit of the thread, I happened to pick up a copy of USA Today. Every Tuesday, they give the baseball statistics, by team. Here's a team made up (quickly - I may have missed a few) of players who were ex-Mets property and who are now with other teams: SP Bannister Kasmir* A.J. Burnett Hampton* L. Hernandez MP Mota Dotel Oliver* Bradford RP Lindstrom Bell C Flores Castro IF Jacobs* Keppinger Scutaro Wigginton Mota K. Matsui (s) OF Bay Cameron Milledge Nady Church* Later

Gwreck Sep 01 2009 01:17 PM

I'm not crying any rivers over those guys. In fact, the 2009 Mets -- current roster status -- would put up a decent fight in a series.

MFS62 Sep 01 2009 01:22 PM

[quote="Gwreck":39mklcip]I'm not crying any rivers over those guys. In fact, the 2009 Mets -- current roster status -- would put up a decent fight in a series.[/quote:39mklcip] It would be a squeaker. If everyone were to be healthy, it would be no contest. Later

attgig Sep 02 2009 02:46 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

I'd throw O'Day into that list. after Omar's **** move to cut him a few days after his friend died, O'Day's put up a great season being the 7th inning guy in texas.

attgig Sep 02 2009 02:52 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Mulvey sent to Arizona for Rauch (essentially - both were cash trades) (copy paste because of url issue) blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2009/09/01/kevin-mulvey-sent-to-arizona/

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 02 2009 03:06 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Omar didn't really cut O'Day, he was forced to expose him to waivers when Pelfrey needed to skip a start. And he might notta been exposed had he pitched as well for the Mets as he has the Rangers (who all year risked losing him at a demotion). Or if he could have started.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 02 2009 03:13 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

PS -- Rocky Cherry was released by Boston after spending most of the year at AAA Pawtucket and signed by the Padres' AAA team.

MFS62 Sep 02 2009 04:09 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Looks like I also forgot our old pals Braden Looper and Aaron Heilman. Later

metsguyinmichigan Sep 16 2009 09:26 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Went to Detroit last night to see the Royals beat the snot out of the Tigers. (Three three-run homers will do that) The Tigers sell game-used stuff, and there were jerseys and caps from the Negro League tribute day against the Indians. They had plenty of Cleveland Buckeye caps for $25, so I looked for one around my size. Snagged one with a No. 6 written on the underside of the brim, and checked the roster today. Turns out it's Luis Rivera, first base coach -- and former Met! He played 32 games in 1994, batting .279.

Ashie62 Sep 16 2009 09:29 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

[quote="metsguyinmichigan":3nbynzdv]Went to Detroit last night to see the Royals beat the snot out of the Tigers. (Three three-run homers will do that) The Tigers sell game-used stuff, and there were jerseys and caps from the Negro League tribute day against the Indians. They had plenty of Cleveland Buckeye caps for $25, so I looked for one around my size. Snagged one with a No. 6 written on the underside of the brim, and checked the roster today. Turns out it's Luis Rivera, first base coach -- and former Met! He played 32 games in 1994, batting .279.[/quote:3nbynzdv] Jackpot! Went to Tiger Stadium in 1974..It was a true "roll up the windows" experience.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 16 2009 10:26 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Young Mr. Carp smacks his first ML home run at Safeco Field in a 4-1 Mariner win over the ChiSox. Mazel tov-- today you went from sea boy to sea man, Michael.

Edgy DC Sep 16 2009 10:29 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

The local press quoted him as saying "Yo no soy Marinero. Soy Capitan!"

Met Hunter Sep 21 2009 07:13 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Cooper out. Pedrique in. Al Pedrique, the Astros' Minor League field coordinator, has joined the team to serve as third-base coach the rest of the season. Wade met with the coaching staff Monday and told the coaches their status for 2010 would not be established until after a full-time manager is named.

MFS62 Sep 22 2009 09:20 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Royce Ring was the losing pitcher in tonight's AAA Championship game for Memphis against the Durham Bulls. He gave up an extra inning double, then was replaced by a guy who threw two wild pitches to get the winning run home. I heard the last two innings during my drive home tonight on that 1520AM station that carries the Buffalo AAA games. I wonder if Susan Sarandon was at the game. Later

Met Hunter Oct 05 2009 09:14 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Angels Darren Oliver Gary Matthews Jr. Scott Kazmir-does he count? Orlando Mercado-coach Cardinals Jose Oquendo-coach Mike Jorgensen-asst. to GM Dodgers Guillermo Mota Doug Mientkiewicz Joe Torre-mgr. Larry Bowa-coach Phillies Pedro Martinez Chan Ho Park Tyler Walker Miguel Cairo Sam Perlozzo-coaches count Red Sox Paul Byrd Billy Wagner Chris Woodward Jason Bay-same as Kaz Dave Magadan-coach Tim Bogar-coach Alex Ochoa-coach (3 Guys from the '96 Mets on Bosox team bus?) Rockies Bob Apodaca-coach Don Baylor-like Sammy Twins Carlos Gomez Ron Gardenhire-mgr. Rick Anderson-coach Tigers and MFYs-none. (except Xavier Nady. Out for the year)

Edgy DC Oct 06 2009 07:45 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

[quote="Met Hunter"]Angels Darren Oliver Gary Matthews Jr. Scott Kazmir-does he count? Orlando Mercado-coach

No real Met juice here for me. A bullpen backender, a sixth outfielder with a handful of plate appearrances, a prospect who ripened elsewhere, and a backup catcher. The last guy got the most Met traction for me, despite Oliver lasting a full season with a mop and bucket.

Cardinals Jose Oquendo-coach Mike Jorgensen-asst. to GM

Much love for these two Bamberger-era Mets who weren't around for Davey Johnson's rebound. Amazing that these guys were both mid-eighties Cardinal reserves and are there still. Very much Whitey Herzog players --- versaitle and quality defenders. Nonetheless, hard to root for St. Loo under any circumstance, and a special assistant to the GM won't swing that for me. Maybe there's a place for Oquendo on the Mets staff, though.

Dodgers Guillermo Mota Doug Mientkiewicz Joe Torre-mgr. Larry Bowa-coach

My favorite Met here? Torre.

Phillies Pedro Martinez Chan Ho Park Tyler Walker Miguel Cairo Sam Perlozzo-coaches count

I think I adopted Ty Walker in the days before we adopted players formally. The Phillies would be team I could get behind --- Cairo or no Cairo --- if their fans could get the Mets hostility stick out of their asses.

Red Sox Paul Byrd Billy Wagner Chris Woodward Jason Bay-same as Kaz Dave Magadan-coach Tim Bogar-coach Alex Ochoa-coach (3 Guys from the '96 Mets on Bosox team bus?)

I have a lot of love for the 96ers, and the Sox getting Woodward while the Mets have Cora puts things somewhat in order in the universe. I'll root for any team that stands in the Yankees way, but the persistence of Tim Bogar's career confounds me.

Rockies Bob Apodaca-coach Don Baylor-like Sammy

I like the Rox for rescuing Kaz Matsui's career. I've certainly got nothing against Ap or Baylor.

Twins Carlos Gomez Ron Gardenhire-mgr. Rick Anderson-coach

The Humphreydome may be the last surviving abomination of a rug-and-roof park, but it's staying alive with more post-season ball has become something to root for, as are Gardy and Anderson. Gardenhire got the job as the longtime lieutanant of the beloved longtime manager. That's almost a parting gift to the retiree, and such appointments almost always fail, and it's to Gardy's credit that it didn't this time.

Tigers and MFYs-none. (except Xavier Nady. Out for the year)

HAH! Stupid Tigers and Yankees.

TransMonk Oct 06 2009 10:05 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

The Chicago White Sox have picked up their 2010 option on right-hander Freddy Garcia, sources confirmed for ESPN on Tuesday.

MFS62 Oct 09 2009 07:35 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Watched the end of the Boston/ Anaheim ALDS game last night and remembered how much I liked D. Oliver when he was with the Mets. Lackey will be a free agent at the end of the season. I wonder if Oliver will be, too. Later

Met Hunter Oct 17 2009 08:24 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have named Ray Searage pitching coach after two seasons in the same position with Triple-A affiliate Indianapolis. The 54-year-old Searage has been a pitching coach in the Pirates' organization for seven seasons and recently completed his 32nd year in professional baseball. Searage played seven big league seasons with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. He started his coaching career in the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system in 1994.

Edgy DC Oct 17 2009 08:37 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Two things I like to see: [list:3376aadf][*:3376aadf]Pitchers get managing jobs.[/*:m:3376aadf] [*:3376aadf]Relievers getting pitching coach jobs.[/*:m:3376aadf][/list:u:3376aadf] Searage is a Freeport homeboy and I wish him luck. He gets no respect, I tell ya. Lunchy Joel didn't even spell his name correctly in "We Didn't Start the Fire."

Met Hunter Oct 17 2009 08:39 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

I think Searage graduated from Deer Park HS.

Ashie62 Oct 17 2009 08:47 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Two things I like to see: Catchers get managing jobs Pitchers get pitching coach jobs

Edgy DC Oct 17 2009 09:03 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

The strange part of that Searage story is that Pittsburgh ends a drama that's been continuing since the summer, announcing that thier first-base/infield coach Perry Hill won't be returning. [list:2lejomil][*:2lejomil]What first-base/infield coach turns down major league work? It's not the rarest skill set.[/*:m:2lejomil] [*:2lejomil]What team begins trying to re-sign a first-base/infield coach during the summer?[/*:m:2lejomil][/list:u:2lejomil]

MFS62 Oct 20 2009 07:43 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

He's going to need his jacket up there: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/64873697.html Later

Edgy DC Oct 20 2009 07:54 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Good for him.

Edgy DC Oct 30 2009 08:41 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Melvin Mora has his option declined and he's cut loose like a deuce by the Orioles. Pedro Martinez claims this highlight from his night in the Bronx: "I remember one guy sitting right in the front row ... with his daughter in one arm and a cup of beer in the other hand and saying all kinds of nasty stuff. I just told him, 'Your daughter is right beside you. It's a little girl. It's a shame you're saying all these things.' I had to stop and tell him because I'm a father myself, and God, how can you be so dumb to do those kind of things in front of your child? What kind of example are you setting?"

seawolf17 Oct 30 2009 08:53 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

[quote="Edgy DC":297x15t6]"I remember one guy sitting right in the front row ... with his daughter in one arm and a cup of beer in the other hand and saying all kinds of nasty stuff. I just told him, 'Your daughter is right beside you. It's a little girl. It's a shame you're saying all these things.' I had to stop and tell him because I'm a father myself, and God, how can you be so dumb to do those kind of things in front of your child? What kind of example are you setting?"[/quote:297x15t6] Can we please sign Pedro for 2010? As pitching coach, batboy, whatever? We need him back.

G-Fafif Oct 30 2009 05:36 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

[quote="Edgy DC":3u78jezx]Melvin Mora has his option declined and he's cut loose like a deuce by the Orioles.[/quote:3u78jezx] Perhaps I'm blinded by the light of recently writing up some of his exploits from back in the day (what a wonderful all-purpose expression of time), but boy I'd love to have Melvin back. To play what? Just to be here. Serve as 1999 Met Emeritus.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 30 2009 06:44 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

He's welcome to audition for the Fernando Tatis Memorial Veteran Reserve Right-Handed Hitter roster slot as far as I'm concerned but I'd hate to be put in a spot where we'd have to rely on him for something big (just like Tatis himself!)

Benjamin Grimm Oct 30 2009 08:06 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

The Mets "need" somebody to fill the three-decade slot* for the 1990's, 2000's, and 2010's, and there are very few candidates. Mora, in fact, may be the last hope. * 60's-70's-80's: Tom Seaver and Mike Jorgensen. 70's-80's-90's: Alex Trevino 80's-90's-00's: David Cone

G-Fafif Oct 30 2009 08:40 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":1n6slckq]The Mets "need" somebody to fill the three-decade slot* for the 1990's, 2000's, and 2010's, and there are very few candidates. Mora, in fact, may be the last hope. * 60's-70's-80's: Tom Seaver and Mike Jorgensen. 70's-80's-90's: Alex Trevino 80's-90's-00's: David Cone[/quote:1n6slckq] Sadly (or perhaps happily), this occurred to me as well. In every case, it took an encore as opposed to a contiguous flow to forge three-decade club membership. Anybody want to take a flyer on who might be the '00s/'10s/'20s Met?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 30 2009 08:47 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Cyborg Carlos Beltran.

Edgy DC Oct 30 2009 09:32 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Other candidates for 90s-00s-10s: Benny Agbayani Edgardo Alfonzo Armando Benitez Jay Payton Glendon Rusch Jorge Toca? Vance Wilson

Benjamin Grimm Oct 31 2009 04:41 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

If the Mets had acquired Octavio Dotel before the 00's ended, he would have been a perfect candidate. As for 00's-10's-20's, there's David Wright and Jose Reyes, if they stick around long enough. Jon Neise or Daniel Murphy are other possibilities.

Frayed Knot Oct 31 2009 07:06 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Oct 31 2009 09:11 AM

Mora leaves the Orioles having played more games for them at 3rd base than anyone not named Brooks Robinson. I wouldn't have guessed that one.

Met Hunter Oct 31 2009 07:43 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

C'mon Omar. With all the bullpen issues over the past few years, there's no chance of Pat Mahomes or Bill Pulsipher getting in there?

Fman99 Nov 06 2009 10:23 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Carlos Gomez, traded from Minnesota to Milwaukee for JJ Hardy.

Met Hunter Nov 07 2009 02:36 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Reid Cornelius-bullpen coach Florida Marlins Clint Hurdle-hitting coach Texas Rangers That's four exMets so far, hired this off season for major league coaching duties (Cornelius, Hurdle, Pedrique, Searage)

Met Hunter Nov 19 2009 03:18 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

KC Royals-named Doug Henry pitching coach of Omaha (PCL); Brian Buchanan manager of Idaho Falls (Pioneer).

G-Fafif Nov 19 2009 04:05 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Aaron Heilman gets around: traded to Arizona for prospects. The Chicago Cubs traded right-handed relief pitcher Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for left-handed pitching prospect Scott Maine and first base prospect Ryne White. Heilman went 4-4 with a 4.11 ERA in 70 appearances for the Cubs last season. He was acquired from Seattle for left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson and infielder Ronny Cedeno on January 28, 2009. Maine, 24, combined to go 4-5 with seven saves and a 2.90 ERA in 48 relief appearances with Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Reno in 2009. The sixth-round pick of the 2007 draft reached the Triple-A level in just his third pro season. White, 23, hit .266 with six home runs for Single-A Visalia last season. He is a Chicago native and St. Rita grad.

TheOldMole Nov 20 2009 12:10 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Two pitchers named Maine?

TheOldMole Nov 20 2009 12:12 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

I'm Neal Allen? Will I get traded for Mex17?

Edgy DC Nov 20 2009 12:36 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

I'm rejecting that deal.

MFS62 Nov 21 2009 01:39 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

How many times do the Cubs think they will catch lightning in a bottle with an infielder named Ryne? Later

attgig Dec 15 2009 02:56 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Philip Humber - minor league deal with the Royals.

TransMonk Dec 15 2009 03:08 PM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Ramon Castro is a Toronto Blue Jay: http://www.hotstove.com/2009/12/blue-ja ... on-castro/

G-Fafif Dec 29 2009 03:21 AM Re: Mets Who Continue With Lesser Teams, 2009

Chan Ho Park wants his money back from Chad Kreuter. I want Chan Ho Park's money back from April 30, 2007.