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Edgy DC Oct 03 2005 01:19 PM

This is not a prediction of who will be on the opening day roster in 2006, but merely who is currently at the head of the line. Many of these players will be gone. Others will be added. Many (Bannister and Petit, for instance) are scheduled to arrive in 2006, but are not right now on track to make the opening-day roster, though they could. The idea is to track the expected roster as it develops. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Zambrano Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Ring Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger (Currently on 60-Day) Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron (Currently on 60-Day) Tommie Agee Memorial Fleet, Fun, and Forceful Outfielder Roster Slot Potential Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Trachsel (Team Option) Graves (Team Option) Heredia (Currently on 60-Day) (Team Option) R. Hernandez Looper (Team Option) Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Team Option) Infielders Outfielders Offerman Woodward Williams Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber Keppel Lindstrom Fortunato (Currently on 60-Day) Urdaneta (What's up with This Guy?) Relief Pitchers Infielders Outfielders Yates (Currently on 60-Day) Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan

metirish Oct 03 2005 01:27 PM

Good work,Bert Hernandez and Marlon Anderson have both expressed a desire to come back, I guess the future on Solor is bleak?

Valadius Oct 03 2005 01:29 PM

Urdaneta was released a couple of weeks ago. I mentioned it somewhere. By the way, Joe Hietpas has a scary resemblance to Al Leiter.

Elster88 Oct 03 2005 01:34 PM

I think Marlon is a great guy to bring back. Wonderful bench guy.

Mex17 Oct 03 2005 01:45 PM

What's the status on Moreno. Isn't he on the 60 day as well??

Edgy DC Oct 03 2005 01:49 PM

Argue if you must for Marlon, but there were way too many veteran reserve infielders on the 2005 Mets. Next year, I'll not have it. Here' we go... ]Monday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press Tuesday, September 6, 2005 NEW YORK METS_Purchased the contract of RHP Danny Graves from Norfolk of the IL. Released RHP Lino Urdaneta. Somebody tell the Mets that when they release a guy from their roster, they should release him from the website. No more Lino. Great this is evolving already. Roster-making really heats up in the reshuffling leading up to the Rule V Draft. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Zambrano Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Ring Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger (Currently on 60-Day) Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron (Currently on 60-Day) Tommie Agee Memorial Fleet, Fun, and Forceful Outfielder Roster Slot Potential Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Trachsel (Team Option) Graves (Team Option) Heredia (Currently on 60-Day) (Team Option) R. Hernandez Looper (Team Option) Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Team Option) Infielders Outfielders Offerman Woodward Williams Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber (Currently on 60-Day) Keppel Lindstrom Fortunato (Currently on 60-Day) Yates (Currently on 60-Day) Infielders Outfielders Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan

Edgy DC Oct 03 2005 01:54 PM

I don't know what the status of Moreno is, but he's not on the 40-man roster. I can tell you Orber Aquiles Moreno is married to Marjorie; they have one child, Maria (8-8-96).

Elster88 Oct 03 2005 01:58 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Argue if you must for Marlon, but there were way too many veteran reserve infielders on the 2005 Mets. Next year, I'll not have it. I'll take Marlon and leave Miggy and Jose (Offerman).

Edgy DC Oct 03 2005 01:59 PM

And your dispostiion toward Woodie? Huh?

holychicken Oct 04 2005 03:40 PM

Do we have any new info on signal Alay Soler? Or is this guy just a lost cause?

Edgy DC Oct 04 2005 03:49 PM

I don't know of any new info. It's an interesting case. Cubas get suspended by the MLBPA, but do they feel obliged to provide Soler with a good lawyer? Will an immigration lawyer with the Mets and one with the union be working at cross-purposes. Is the contract still valid? If not, what's the guy living on?

Vic Sage Oct 04 2005 05:26 PM

Assuming Matsui doesn't get traded, and assuming we get a catcher* (Molina or Hernandez) and a closer* (Wagner/Ryan), then: Reyes Beltran Wright Floyd Cameron Molina*/Castro Jacobs/Diaz Matsui/Woodward Bench = M. Anderson (LHed 2b/Lf) Woodward (RHed IF/OF) Castro (C), V.Diaz (RHed LF/RF/1b) + 25th man Pitchers Pedro Glavine Benson Seo Trachsel/Zambrano bullpen Ryan (closer)* Heilman R.Hernandez Padilla Zambrano Bell + 1 LHP

Oceanside Honky Oct 04 2005 07:24 PM

I'd really not only like to have them keep the core of the team together, which they are obviously doing, but I'd also think it'd be valuable to include Marlon, Douggy (just cause he's a pro and another lefty), Woodward, and Cairo in future plans too.

seawolf17 Oct 04 2005 10:03 PM

Welcome, Honky. I think Mientkiewicz is as good as gone; I don't know whose fiancee he boinked, but he was the forgotten man when he came back from that injury. And I would rather see Tim Teufel at second base than Miguel Cairo anywhere near Shea Stadium in '06.

ScarletKnight41 Oct 04 2005 10:08 PM

Welcome Aboardick Honkey.

Rockin' Doc Oct 04 2005 10:22 PM

valadius - "By the way, Joe Hietpas has a scary resemblance to Al Leiter." I hope the resemblance doesn't carry through to when Hietpas steps in the batter's box with a bat in his hands. Edgy - "Argue if you must for Marlon, but there were way too many veteran reserve infielders on the 2005 Mets. Next year, I'll not have it." Anderson and Woodie are keepers. Cairo and Offerman should be sent as far from Shea as possible. Gerald Williams may not be an infielder, but he needs to accompany Cairo and Offerman on their journey somewhere else.

Edgy DC Oct 04 2005 10:48 PM

Gerald Williams is an outfielder with an infielder's bat. Who knows what his future holds. To me, the key spot is the one Self is sitting in right now. Willie seems loathe to force a reserve outfielder to play first or force a reserve firstbaseman to play outfield. Too long has he forced middle infielders into both those spots. They must find a guy --- perhaps Self himself --- who can back up both at first and the outfield, and so --- with the pitching staff eating up 48% of the roster the way it does these days --- squeeze another professional hitter onto the roster, rather than another glove guy.

Vic Sage Oct 05 2005 01:03 PM

Couldn't Victor Diaz fill that need?

MFS62 Oct 05 2005 01:44 PM

Welcome aboard rookie! Now, get up on that table in the middle of the room and sing your school fight song for all of us. Later

Edgy DC Oct 05 2005 01:48 PM

]Couldn't Victor Diaz fill that need? In my world, yes. In my world, Victor would Kevin Mitchell himself all over the diamond. In Willie's world, I do not know. He openly speculated about using Jacobs in the outfield occasionally, which is a good sign.

MFS62 Oct 05 2005 02:06 PM

="Edgy DC"] He openly speculated about using Jacobs in the outfield occasionally, which is a good sign. Do you think the pitchers would agree with that? Later

Edgy DC Oct 05 2005 02:16 PM

Last I checked they don't get a vote on who plays the outfield. Would they agree that it's a good sign? I hope those who were unfortunate enough to pitch on a day that Cairo was at first and Woodward in the outfield would.

MFS62 Oct 05 2005 02:25 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Last I checked they don't get a vote on who plays the outfield. Would they agree that it's a good sign? I hope those who were unfortunate enough to pitch on a day that Cairo was at first and Woodward in the outfield would. Good point. I was just asking if you thought Jake has enough speed to play the outfield. Later

Edgy DC Oct 05 2005 02:31 PM

Don't know. But I think he's got enough bat to cover for any but the most egregious of gaits. I think getting batsmen in the lineup should be a higher priority.

MFS62 Oct 05 2005 02:55 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I think getting batsmen in the lineup should be a higher priority. And that is one thing we've agreed on all along. But I still have mental images of Norm Siebern playing left field in Yankee staduim running through my mind. And that brown grassless area in left field at DC staduim where Frank Howard patrolled - it wasn't that big, a testimony to his limited range. If playing the outfield is what it would take to keep Jake's bat in the lineup, so be it. He would probably drive in more than he lets in. But I'd prefer someone with a modicum of speed. Later

Edgy DC Oct 05 2005 02:58 PM

We're talking about an occasional appearance.

MFS62 Oct 05 2005 03:02 PM

Then I'm ok wid' 'dat. Later

MFS62 Oct 28 2005 07:42 AM

Its the end of the World Series blackout for annuncing moves. This morning, I heard on ESPN radio that the Mets officially announced that Danny Graves' contract will not be renewed, so I thought I'd bump this thread up. Teams have a two week free shot at resigning their players who would be eligible for free agency. Have we resolved the question about whether or not Woodward signed a two year contract last year? And, about Graves - I would guess many Mets fans treated that news with the same emotion as finally passing a kidney stone. Later

sharpie Oct 28 2005 09:08 AM

Actually, passing a kidney stone is pretty emotional and painful. Watching Graves pitch was more like the kidney stone.

MFS62 Oct 28 2005 09:16 AM

I was thinking about the euphoria when its finally gone. LOL! Later

Edgy DC Oct 28 2005 09:26 AM

A $500,000 buyout is a good payday. Sad to see him go. His may be the last good Mets mullet for a while. Graves is already listed as a "potential free agent." I guess I can change all the potentials to actuals even though Graves and Anderson are the only ones to declare so far. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Zambrano Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Ring Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger (Currently on 60-Day) Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron (Currently on 60-Day) Tommie Agee Memorial Fleet, Fun, and Forceful Outfielder Roster Slot Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Trachsel (Team Option) Graves (Team Option) Heredia (Currently on 60-Day and under 10-Day Suspension) (Team Option) R. Hernandez Looper (Team Option) Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Team Option) Infielders Outfielders Offerman Woodward Williams Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber (Currently on 60-Day) Keppel Lindstrom Fortunato (Currently on 60-Day) Yates (Currently on 60-Day) Infielders Outfielders Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan

MFS62 Oct 28 2005 09:41 AM

12:08 AM EDT... News: Piazza Officially a Free Agent Associated Press. Mike Piazza officially filed for free agency. Also of note, the Mets declined the $5 million option for Danny Graves, electing, instead, to pay the $500,000 buyout making him a free agent… Marlon Anderson also filed for free agency… Also eligible to become free agents are Braden Looper, Steve Trachsel, Miguel Cairo, Roberto Hernandez, Felix Heredia, Doug Mientkiewicz, Jose Offerman and Gerald Williams… Looper, Trachsel, Mientkiewicz and Heredia all have 2006 options, which can be exercised by the team… …it is widely believed the team will pass on all options except Trachsel’s, which is for &7 million… ******************************************************************************* Looks like Woodward is not eligible for free agency; he must have signed a more-than-one-year contract last year. Later

Yancy Street Gang Oct 28 2005 09:48 AM

MFS62 wrote: 12:08 AM EDT... News: Piazza Officially a Free Agent Associated Press. Mike Piazza officially filed for free agency. Also of note, the Mets declined the $5 million option for Danny Graves, electing, instead, to pay the $500,000 buyout making him a free agent… Marlon Anderson also filed for free agency… Also eligible to become free agents are Braden Looper, Steve Trachsel, Miguel Cairo, Roberto Hernandez, Felix Heredia, Doug Mientkiewicz, Jose Offerman and Gerald Williams… Looper, Trachsel, Mientkiewicz and Heredia all have 2006 options, which can be exercised by the team… …it is widely believed the team will pass on all options except Trachsel’s, which is for &7 million… ******************************************************************************* Looks like Woodward is not eligible for free agency; he must have signed a more-than-one-year contract last year. Later Didn't we hear somewhere that Trachsel's option was for $2.5 million? I thought that $2.5 was pretty low. It seems more likely that his option would be for 7.

Edgy DC Oct 28 2005 09:56 AM

This list includes Woodie. They also forgot Mike DiFelice.

smg58 Oct 28 2005 10:08 AM

Has Woodward passed six full seasons as a major leaguer? To put it another way, was he a free agent last year because he had reached six seasons, or was he non-tendered? That would matter because if he hasn't reached six years, then the Mets would still control him even if he's not under contract.

Frayed Knot Oct 28 2005 10:14 AM

I'd be surprised if Woodward was inked to a 2-year deal. What would have been the point in that? What is quite possible is that he's not a FA because he doesn't have his full 6 years in yet. He's played in pieces of 7 seasons but that might not add up to 6 full. *(opps - cross-posted with smg58) Trachsel's option is probably for a $2.5 minimum but could be as much as $7+ with incentives and stuff. I heard last night that he was among the early group filing for FA-gency.

Edgy DC Oct 31 2005 09:06 PM

Picked Up Bumped Out Trachsel Ring Well, the complexities of off-season roster jugglage will soon rear it's head. Meantime, Trachsel being picked up is most immediately bad news for Zambrano, who is moved to the bullpen (at least on paper, for now), and for Bell, who is moved out (at least on paper, for now). Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger (Currently on 60-Day) Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron (Currently on 60-Day) Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber (Currently on 60-Day) Keppel Lindstrom Ring Fortunato (Currently on 60-Day) Infielders Infielders Outfielders Yates (Currently on 60-Day) Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently on 60-Day and under 10-Day Suspension) (Team Option) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Infielders Outfielders Woodward Williams

holychicken Oct 31 2005 10:08 PM

Soler is now officially in the US which might impact our roster for next year. This is one of those players I don't know what to think about. Will he be any good? How will he compare to Contreras? What does he even look like? [url]http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051031&content_id=32358&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp[/url]

sharpie Nov 01 2005 08:54 AM

Cameron, Fortunato and Yates all offa the d.l.

Edgy DC Nov 01 2005 09:28 AM

Activated Relief Pitchers Infielders Outfielders Fortunato Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Team Option) Yates Keppinger Cameron Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Yeah, I guess it's not allowed that you can hide guys on the DL all offseason, and therefore get to exceed your allotment of protected guys on the 40. Thanks. Googling, I learn that Keppinger and Heredia have also been removed from the DL, but nothing about Heredia's option being declined. Mets standing by their man, for another day, at least. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber (Currently on 60-Day) Keppel Lindstrom Ring Fortunato Infielders Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Team Option) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Infielders Outfielders Woodward Williams

MFS62 Nov 01 2005 08:54 PM

Chalk up another addition to the 40 man roster. (Its been so long he's the forgotten man.) http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051031&content_id=32358&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp Later

Elster88 Nov 02 2005 09:11 AM

Should Benson get the Ron Darling memorial skinny, pretty boy starter who gets it on with hot women? Does he wear his hat on his off-days?

MFS62 Nov 02 2005 09:17 AM

Elster88 wrote: Should Benson get the Ron Darling memorial skinny, pretty boy starter who gets it on with hot women? Does he wear his hat on his off-days? That migh tbe a tad too long for Edgy to fit under the player picture. Care to shorten it? LAter

Elster88 Nov 02 2005 09:17 AM

I'll leave it to the editor himself if he decides to use it.

Edgy DC Nov 02 2005 09:42 AM

I don't think he's on the roster.

ScarletKnight41 Nov 02 2005 10:11 AM

Elster88 wrote: Should Benson get the Ron Darling memorial skinny, pretty boy starter who gets it on with hot women? Does he wear his hat on his off-days? Um, no. Ron Darling had it all - looks, brains, an All Star ring, a World Series ring. Not to dis Kristen, but he's NO Ron Darling!

Elster88 Nov 02 2005 10:21 AM

Edgy DC wrote: I don't think he's on the roster. Benson's not on the roster?

MFS62 Nov 02 2005 10:27 AM

About Soler- I used Google and Yahoo search, and got lots of hits, but no specific contract terms. I think I had read that when he defected his initial deal with his old agent called for him to sign a major league contract. Since that time, he has been on the restricted list, which I think is a major league only vehicle for players already under contract. The new "official" contract he just signed is estimated at 3 years, $2.0+ million. None of the articles I found specify whether this one was a major or minor league contract. But at those bucks, his age, and the similarity with featured Cuban exile players, I would think its a major league deal. We'll know when the rosters have to be finalized prior to the Rule V Draft. Later

Edgy DC Nov 10 2005 01:11 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 10 2005 01:18 PM

Signed Soler Perisho Ron Darling, last I heard, needs no memorial. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber Keppel Lindstrom Ring Fortunato Infielders Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Team Option) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Infielders Outfielders Woodward Williams

MFS62 Nov 10 2005 01:16 PM

Does a player on drug suspension qualify for the Grant Roberts Memorial Roster Spot? Nahhh, maybe not. But seriously, does that player count against the 40 man roster? Can they release the player while on suspension? I have no answers to those questions. Anybody know? Later

sharpie Nov 10 2005 01:18 PM

I'm 99% sure that a player on suspension can be released. I recall that exactly that has happened but I can't remember to who it applied.

MFS62 Nov 10 2005 01:37 PM

But this may be a unique situation. His suspension doesn't stsrt until the first 10 games of next season, so he's no "oficially" suspended until then. It could have roster implications when the Mets have to protect some youngsters from the Rule V Draft. That's why I asked. Later

Edgy DC Nov 10 2005 01:41 PM

He's not even under contract for next season yet.

Edgy DC Nov 15 2005 10:50 AM

Options Bought Out: Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) Ishii (Option Bought Out) Two guys are bought out, but Ishii, lacking the requiisitie service time, remains in the Mets control, and therefore the bullpen, for the time being. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Diaz Floyd Cameron Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber Keppel Lindstrom Ring Fortunato Infielders Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Infielders Outfielders Woodward Williams

MFS62 Nov 15 2005 11:20 AM

Edgy, as mentioned before, I haven't seen Woodward's name on any of the FA eligible lists. I'm not sure if this is because he signed a two year deal last year, or if he doesn't have the requisite time in the majors to be eligible for free agency. He may just be arbitration eligible, but still Met property. Do you have a source I may not have seen? Later

Edgy DC Nov 15 2005 11:30 AM

Well, i did post a link where I thought he was, but now I'm not finding him there.

Elster88 Nov 15 2005 11:33 AM

Suggested Tagline: Benson Ron Darling Memorial Skinny, Pretty Boy Starter Who Gets it On With Hot Women Roster Slot

Edgy DC Nov 15 2005 11:35 AM

I think we'll reserve memorial slots for the dead. Ron Darling is still living out his legacy.

Elster88 Nov 15 2005 11:38 AM

Ah, I see. The word memorial could be taken out, too, no? Eh, nevermind. It's not that important to me. Just wanted to play with the tables. How'd you get the text to wrap, BTW? If you click quote you'll be able to see the code I pirated.

Edgy DC Nov 15 2005 11:48 AM

Two ways to trigger a wrap. One is to put a break (br) tag everywhere you want the imaginary carriage to return. The other --- and easier --- way is to set the width of the cell to the width of the image or smaller (td width=90). Suggested Tagline: Benson Ron Darling Memorial Skinny, Pretty Boy Starter Who Gets it On With Hot Women Roster Slot

Elster88 Nov 15 2005 11:51 AM

Nice, thanks.

Edgy DC Nov 16 2005 08:06 PM

Traded! To San Diego: To New York: Cameron Nady The unwritten story here is that Cameron's exile means that the Tommie Agee chair returns to centerfield where it belongs. Beltran better be fun this year. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger Matsui Reyes Self Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber Keppel Lindstrom Ring Fortunato Infielders Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris Concepcion Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Piazza Anderson Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Infielders Outfielders Woodward Williams

Valadius Nov 16 2005 10:05 PM

When did we get Matt Perisho?

Edgy DC Nov 16 2005 11:00 PM

Signing announced about a week ago. Didn't even know they were eligible to sign him, but there you go.

Edgy DC Nov 18 2005 05:20 PM

Signed Off Anderson Removing Anderson. Ten free-agents remain. Returned to Roster Removed from Roster Woodward Self Adding Woodward back on the 25, based on MFS62's rec. Self was a place-holder anyhow. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Humber Keppel Lindstrom Ring Fortunato Relief Pitchers Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris Self Concepcion Lydon Outfielders Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Outfielders Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Williams

Valadius Nov 18 2005 08:56 PM

Oh ok, they switched it already.

MFS62 Nov 18 2005 09:06 PM

Edgy, saw this posted on NYFO. No link provided: Added pitchers Brian Bannister, Anderson Garcia, Henry Owens, Yusmeiro Petit and Juan Perez to the 40-man roster; sent outright outfielders Ambiorix Concepcion and Todd Self to Norlfolk of the International League (AAA). Juan Perez is a 27 year old lefty reliever who pitched for Pawtucket last season. But who is Henry Owens? Later

Edgy DC Nov 18 2005 09:16 PM

Owens was nabbed from Pittsburgh in last year's rule V draft. He spent the year at St. Lucie and did well (which he should have at 26) and went to the AFL went Jeremy Hill got hurt. He's a hard-thrower, fastball-sinker-slider guy. Huge step backwards for Concepcion, that he's considered a safer exposure than stalled guys like Baldiris and Lydon.

mlbaseballtalk Nov 18 2005 09:38 PM

Well it could just be the Ron Darling Tribute spot for Benson Course we could find 25 guys to fill various "slots" Right now we no longer have the Stearns/Carter/Hundley/Piazza tribute "Clutch Power Hitting Catcher Who Lead The Team" slot Wright is the "HoJo Tribute Third Sacker With Pop and Potential" slot Aaron Heilman gets the "Rick Augliera Tribute Pitcher Without A Real Specific Slot Slot" and so on Steve

Edgy DC Nov 18 2005 09:58 PM

Let's not water down a memorial honor.

mlbaseballtalk Nov 18 2005 10:00 PM

Well that was the point I was trying to make with the Augie slot! Steve

mlbaseballtalk Nov 18 2005 10:03 PM

Actually, to be fair, lets give Tom Glavine the "Warren Spahn Memorial Future Hall Of Famer Hanging On For Another Go Round Roster Spot" Shouldn't be a frequently used one, and maybe a case can be made that Glavine can have a "Clemens-esque" resurgence and stick around a long while, but it is a good slot to use, especially for pitchers Steve

Edgy DC Nov 21 2005 09:11 AM

Roster at mets.com shows the addition of Bannister, Garcia, Henry Owens, and Petit, but not Perez and not the removal of Concepcion and Self. They also finally include Humber, show a retention of Woodward (suggesting the Mets do indeed control his rights), and include only 36 guys, indicating that there isn't currently a roster crunch that would force them to remove Self and Concepcion. On edit: Oops, here's a reference to Perez.

Edgy DC Nov 21 2005 11:03 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 21 2005 04:32 PM

Added to 40 Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Petit Garcia Owens Perez Actually, there's a lot of things the Mets site isn't telling me. Adding these five brings me to 40. I'm counting Ishii, whose rights the Mets still control after his option was declined, but he may have been removed from the roster. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) A. Hernandez Infielders Jacobs Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Petit Relief Pitchers Fortunato Garcia Owens Perez Ring Relief Pitchers Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris Self Concepcion Lydon Outfielders Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Outfielders Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Williams

mlbaseballtalk Nov 21 2005 11:06 AM

I still think there should be a Warren Spahn memorial slot for "Future HOF Hanging On For One More Go Round" and given to Glavine! =;) Steve

MFS62 Nov 21 2005 12:07 PM

mlbaseballtalk wrote: I still think there should be a Warren Spahn memorial slot for "Future HOF Hanging On For One More Go Round" and given to Glavine! Steve If Edgy decides to so name that spot, I would hope that it would be retired after Glavine leaves and not become a permanant slot on the Mets roster. Why should the Mets be looking at pitchers that old as a permanent fixture on their staff? EDIT" Self and Concepcion were removed from the roster last week. Later

Edgy DC Nov 21 2005 12:15 PM

Yes, I read and responded. The report is that they have been outrighted to Norfolk. That seems to imply that they have been removed from the 40. I need to confirm that.

Valadius Nov 21 2005 04:26 PM

I think we should only name roster spots after people who have passed away, since that's what we've done anyway.

Elster88 Nov 23 2005 11:48 AM

I would give the Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot to Floyd. He's not as fleet as Beltran, but he can move. And he seems more fun. Beltran is wooden and cliched. Floyd makes Wright carry his luggage around and does silly little hopping multiple step-handshakes that show he still thinks he's David's age. _____________________________ AN ALMIGHTY 119) KEVIN ELSTER POST

Valadius Nov 23 2005 11:50 AM

Time to slot in Delgado, or are we waiting for final confirmation?

Yancy Street Gang Nov 23 2005 11:52 AM

It's not an official deal yet, and probably won't be until after Thanksgiving.

Valadius Nov 23 2005 11:54 AM

We put Nady in while that trade wasn't yet official.

Yancy Street Gang Nov 23 2005 11:59 AM

You really are impatient, aren't you? I hope as you get older you monitor your blood pressure.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2005 12:05 PM

Yeah, I'm waiting on confirmation and finalization. Too much coding to backtrack. I think the Tommie Agee slot has to go to a guy with mad gamebreaking fence-busting athletic skilz. In my imagination, it was established in upon Agee's death in the 2001 offesason, and was held by Jay Payton until he was dealt at the end of 2002, but the chair remained sketchily filled until the Cameron acquisition. It seems like it should go primarily to centerfielders, but Cammie retained it in his shift to right because it would have been unseemly otherwise. On the notion that it must be perpetually filled, it was given to Jeromy Burnitz at the end of 2002 and passed on to Tsuyoshi Shinjo upon Burnitz's dealing in 2003. Cammie has restored the shining brilliance of of the honor. I hope Delgado is ready for the Clendonon patch on his sleeve. I think Valadius needs a hobby. Another hobby. Look at some of us --- Yancy, me, Scarlet. You don't want to end up like us.

TheOldMole Nov 23 2005 12:15 PM

Doesn't he have a girlfriend?

Edgy DC Nov 23 2005 01:00 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Nov 24 2005 10:08 PM

Acquired Dealt Removed from 40 Infielders Infielders Starting Pitchers Infielders Outielders Delgado Jacobs Petit Self Concepcion Petit had been on the big-league roster for two or three days. Kiss of death, I tells ye. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Hamulack Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders A. Hernandez Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Infielders Outfielders Wright Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Fortunato Relief Pitchers Garcia Owens Perez Ring Yates Infielders Outfielders Baldiris Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Outfielders Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Williams

Valadius Nov 23 2005 03:40 PM

I do have a girlfriend. She just lives in North Carolina.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2005 07:36 PM

I guess the fun part about entering them prematurely is to log on and watch the hats change.

KC Nov 23 2005 08:29 PM

>>>Look at some of us --- Yancy, me, Scarlet. You don't want to end up like us.<<< Lol, how did I miss the cut? >>>I do have a girlfriend. She just lives in North Carolina.<<< And you're not in NC ... youth is wasted on the young.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2005 08:39 PM

I guess the fun part about entering the transaction prematurely is to log on and watch the hats change.

KC Nov 23 2005 08:53 PM

I guess, or for some it's fun bugging you to update it.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2005 09:02 PM

A song is forming in my head I do have a girlfriend. She just lives in North Carolina. I think I'll take a trip down there. It's time I went to fin' her. Maybe in the Piedmont. It's an awfully spacious state. Where Raleigh lost his colony. I fear I'll share his fate. Well, that sucks.

mlbaseballtalk Nov 23 2005 09:49 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Yeah, I'm waiting on confirmation and finalization. Too much coding to backtrack. I think the Tommie Agee slot has to go to a guy with mad gamebreaking fence-busting athletic skilz. In my imagination, it was established in upon Agee's death in the 2001 offesason, and was held by Jay Payton until he was dealt at the end of 2002, but the chair remained sketchily filled until the Cameron acquisition. It seems like it should go primarily to centerfielders, but Cammie retained it in his shift to right because it would have been unseemly otherwis On the notion that it must be perpetually filled, it was given to Jeromy Burnitz at the end of 2002 and passed on to Tsuyoshi Shinjo upon Burnitz's dealing in 2003. Cammie has restored the shining brilliance of of the honor. Just for the sheer hell of it, the Tug slot: Naturally the guy wearing Tug's old number is the first holder, Johnny B. Goode Franco. You know, this years pen corps is pretty bland, even though he isn't a reliever (though I can see the thought down the road during the last year of the deal making him a closer if he seems to be wearing down) I'd say Pedro "held" it before Takatsu. In fact, maybe we should change it to Memorial Goofy Pitcher Roster Slot and give it to the rightfull holder, Pedro Martinez! I mean Tug did start his career as a starter! =;) Steve

Edgy DC Nov 23 2005 09:56 PM

I think goofy reliever is the more compelling (and particular) tradition --- McDowell, Wendell, Myers, Kook. It's a good tradition with a lot of pedigree (as shown) even before the passing of Tug. I think Koo carried the imaginary banner for 2005 until Takatsu stepped in.

Valadius Nov 24 2005 02:52 PM

Um... shouldn't Petit be removed from the 40?

Edgy DC Nov 24 2005 10:01 PM

Yeah, I guess. Done.

Valadius Nov 25 2005 04:10 AM

Check it out! Delgado's got his Mets cap on.

Johnny Dickshot Nov 25 2005 09:33 AM

I was thinking maybe his goatee would also disappear.

MFS62 Nov 25 2005 09:41 AM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: I was thinking maybe his goatee would also disappear. Not until Tyler Yates' face hair has to go. Later

Valadius Nov 28 2005 04:41 PM

Add Julian Jawann Redman to the mix... as well as Billy Wagner.

Edgy DC Nov 28 2005 04:48 PM

Kid, take it easy on the drugs.

Edgy DC Nov 28 2005 05:18 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 28 2005 10:12 PM

Signed Demoted Relief Pitchers Outfiders Relief Pitchers Infielders Wagner Redman Hamulack A. Hernandez OK, whoever thought that by by opening up talks with wayward relievers was somehow distracting the Mets braintrust from moving on more important stuff was dead wrong. Today the Mets introduced an All-Star slugging firstbaseman, signed an All-Star reliever, and added a reserve outfielder as a side dish. This looks like it packs the 40 for now, so any subsequent acquisitions may or may not include subtracting the excess starting pitching. A Met day that may well long be talked about, one way or another. I'm assuming a paper demotion of Hernandez over Keppinger for the time-being as Keppinger has had more big-league experience and success. Obviously, Hernandez's greater versatility will provide him an edge of his own. We'll see how it shakes out. Also to be seen is how well they can photoshop the Mets insignia onto Redman's squashed cap. Will they foreshorten the insignia or expand the peak? Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Takatsu Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Fortunato Relief Pitchers Garcia Hamulack Owens Perez Ring Relief Pitchers Infielders Outfielders Yates Baldiris A. Hernandez Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves (Option Decined) Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) (Option Bought Out) R. Hernandez Looper (Option Decined) DeFelice Catchers Infielders Outfielders Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz (Option Decined) Offerman Williams

Rockin' Doc Nov 28 2005 09:02 PM

Damn, I'm lovin' this off season thus far. I wonder what Omar has in store for Mets fans for Christmas and Hanukkah.

DocTee Nov 28 2005 09:29 PM

Knowing Omar, he'll make us wait until Three Kings Day.

Elster88 Nov 28 2005 11:39 PM

]A Met day that may well long be talked about, one way or another. "This will be a day long remembered. It has seen the end of Mientikiewicz, and will soon see the end of our bullpen woes." I like movie quote parodies better because I don't have much ability with lyrics. Not that the above is anything special, but I'm tired and ready for bed.

Valadius Nov 29 2005 10:02 PM

Looking at Met transactions, it actually appears that Shingo Takatsu is also a free agent.

Edgy DC Nov 29 2005 10:06 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 29 2005 10:33 PM

Is that so? That's pretty exceptional --- even for a Japanese veteran --- that he's been granted eligibility after only two seasons. Hey, look, they switched Wagner's photo and used a shot from today in his blue cap.

Frayed Knot Nov 29 2005 10:28 PM

Well if he is a FA it was almost certainly because the team cut him loose, not because of some pre-arranged sped-up time limit.

Edgy DC Nov 30 2005 09:58 AM

Released Promoted Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Takatsu Fortunato Well, neither he nor Ishii are listed on the oft-deceptive roster at mets.com. But reports of the Mets passing on Ishii's option did clarify that they controlled his rights. At any rate, I did find a note about Takatsu filing for free agency. So we move on. And suddenly the Mets relief corps is looking a little thin. Welcome back to the bigs, um, Bartolome Fortunato. This has greater implications, as Wagner inherits the McGraw slot. Yeah, he's dry, but he's short, he's a lefty, he raises llamas, and he's the closer. And his dryness can be funny, too, if you let it. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Hietpas (Currently Not on 40- Man Roster) Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Garcia Relief Pitchers Hamulack Owens Perez Ring Yates Infielders Outfielders Baldiris A. Hernandez Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) R. Hernandez Looper Takatsu Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Outfielders Williams

Edgy DC Dec 04 2005 07:19 PM

Signed Demoted Catchers Catchers Lo Duca Hietpas Well, we have us a catcher. Here's to Mike Piazza, folks. Not like anybody expected to break camp with Castro and Hietpas the most experienced catchers in the system. Somebody at mlb.com has got to change some caps. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Heilman Ishii (Option Bought Out) Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Garcia Relief Pitchers Hamulack Owens Perez Ring Yates Infielders Outfielders Baldiris A. Hernandez Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) R. Hernandez Looper Takatsu Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Outfielders Williams

Valadius Dec 07 2005 01:06 AM

For all interested parties, Paul Lo Duca's Mets-cap photo is up.

Edgy DC Dec 07 2005 10:15 AM

Redman and Perisho remain in the theoretical space formerly known as Limbo.

Edgy DC Dec 07 2005 12:35 PM

Released Promoted Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Ishii Hamulack I've reviewed reports from mid-Novmeber, and, desptie the ambiguity, I've concluded that we have to currently consider Ishii a free agent. I guess I'm the last one who didn't already. With Hamulack, Ring, and McGinley the only bullpen lefties after Wagner, I imagine they'll come home from Dallas with a southpaw. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Garcia Relief Pitchers Infielders Owens Perez Ring Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Soler Perisho Free Agents Relief Pitchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) R. Hernandez Looper Takatsu Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Outfielders Williams

Edgy DC Dec 08 2005 09:30 PM

Signed Infielders Valentin I'm not going to add Valentin to the expected roster just yet, as he's not on the 40 and still has to show something, but obviously his signing means bad news for Anderson Hernandez and Jeff Keppinger, as Valentin enters into a competition with the two of them for one spot, and he doesn't have options. It's also conceivable that Woodward's spot isn't guaranteed etiher. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Garcia Relief Pitchers Infielders Owens Perez Ring Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Infielders Soler Perisho Valentin Free Agents Relief Pitchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) R. Hernandez Looper Takatsu Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Outfielders Williams

OlerudOwned Dec 08 2005 09:43 PM

I dont know all the specific Rule V details, but I'd imagine Mitch Wylie will be on the roster soon. Here's a picture for when you need it.

Frayed Knot Dec 08 2005 11:26 PM

By definition a Rule 5 guy is automatically on not only the 40 but on the 25-man also. If he is removed from the 25 at any time during this season he has to be offered back to the Giants for half the price we paid for him (50K I believe). Dem's da roolz.

Edgy DC Dec 08 2005 11:48 PM

Signed Relief Pitchers Wylie Nonetheless, I'm not going to put him on the projected 25 until he shows in camp that he's worth keeping. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Keppinger Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Keppel Lindstrom Garcia Relief Pitchers Owens Perez Ring Wylie Yates Infielders Outfielders Baldiris A. Hernandez Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Infielders Soler Perisho Valentin Free Agents Relief Pitchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) R. Hernandez Looper Takatsu Catchers Infielders DeFelice Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Outfielders Williams

Valadius Dec 09 2005 10:41 PM

Time to add Father Time, Julio Franco. And have fun in Pittsburgh, Roberto Hernandez.

Edgy DC Dec 09 2005 11:27 PM

You so harsh my mellow. The Mets haven't added him yet. You can't keep a vet signed to a mult-year guarantee off the roster, can you?

Edgy DC Dec 10 2005 10:44 PM

Signed by Mets Demoted Mysteriously Removed from Roster Mysteriously Re-Added to Roster Signed Away by Pittsburgh Infielders Infielders Starting Pitchers Infielders Relief Pitchers Franco Keppinger Keppel Self Hernandez OK, Franco is on the roster is on the roster and almost certain to open the season as a Met. So it looks like there'll be no room for a potential battle betwen Keppinger and Hernandez for a roster spot. In fact the only battle right now looks to be between Jose Valentin and Tike Redman. If Valentin wins (and he looks to have the upper hand as soon as he shows that seems healthy), the Mets will be carrying only four outfielders... again. And I don't like that. Damn veterans and their guaranteed salaries ruin the jockying of spring training. Oh, well, the pitching staff is far from set. The stupid-ass Mets/MLB site is driving me crazy, because they also put Concepcion back on the roster which is contrary to reports and also have Valentin there, who was reported to have been signed to a minor-league dealie. Even if both designations were true, that would give the Mets 42 guys on their 40-man roster. I'm going to assume both designations are false for now. I should probably consider the Self/Keppel exchange to be wrong, but I already pasted them in. I miss Gold Glove and his MLB roster site. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Franco Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Lindstrom Garcia Owens Relief Pitchers Infielders Perez Ring Wylie Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Keppinger Self Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Infielders Soler Perisho Valentin Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) Looper Takatsu DeFelice Catchers Infielders Outfielders Piazza Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Williams

abogdan Dec 11 2005 11:28 AM

Why is the battle between Redman and Valentin? Why isn't it between Woodward and Valentin? Or Valentin and the rarely used 12th pitcher? Woodward and Valentin would seem redundant, especially since Woody isn't needed as a RH backup 1B or backup OF. I'd rather see Woody than someone without a real role in the bullpen, like Fortunato.

Edgy DC Dec 11 2005 01:51 PM

What is it? You want Woodie fighting for his life even though you want him above the competitors. This isn't really a picture of what I want, just where the team seems to be at. (An if-the-season-started-today kind of thing.) I dislike twelve pitchers. I'm not keen on eleven. But twelve has been the way they've gone the last few years, through three managers and three GMs.

MFS62 Dec 11 2005 02:39 PM

Maybe that's one of the reasons why there have been three managers and three GMs. Later

Nymr83 Dec 11 2005 03:02 PM

in the NL an extra bench player is likely to see more time than an extra pitcher is. 12 pitchers is usually a bad idea, though there are times where its a good idea (you have no offdays and a scheduled doubleheader coming up, you have a starter injured but not on the DL so you're keeping his replacement around)

Valadius Dec 13 2005 12:43 PM

Mike DiFelice has been signed by Washington to a minor league deal.

Edgy DC Dec 13 2005 04:55 PM

You're killing me, Val.

Elster88 Dec 13 2005 05:12 PM

Does anyone else think that this picture looks like someone drew in his mustache with the pencil in Microsoft Paint?

Edgy DC Dec 13 2005 05:39 PM

Signed Away Catchers DeFelice And there goes the winner of our annual lubitul lookalike contest. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Franco Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Lindstrom Garcia Owens Relief Pitchers Infielders Perez Ring Wylie Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Keppinger Self Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Infielders Soler Perisho Valentin Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) Looper Takatsu Piazza Infielders Outfielders Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Williams

Edgy DC Dec 14 2005 10:30 PM

Signed to Minor League Contracts and Invited to Spring Training Catchers Infielders Outfielders S.. Martinez Tejada Ramirez Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Franco Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Lindstrom Garcia Owens Relief Pitchers Infielders Perez Ring Wylie Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Keppinger Self Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Soler Perisho S.. Martinez Tejada Valentin Outfielders Ramirez Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) Looper Takatsu Piazza Infielders Outfielders Cairo Mientkiewicz Offerman Williams

Edgy DC Dec 16 2005 10:43 AM

Signed Away Relief Pitchers Infielders Looper Mientkiewicz With the announcement of Doug Mientkiewicz heading to the Royals this morning, only seven Met free agents remain. This may well be the offseason that we re-sign nobody. Sorry about those few minor leaguers with broken image links. I just paid my renewal fee for my domain and we'll get it back up asap. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Franco Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Lindstrom Garcia Owens Relief Pitchers Infielders Perez Ring Wylie Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Keppinger Self Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Soler Perisho S.. Martinez Tejada Valentin Outfielders Ramirez Free Agents Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Graves Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) Takatsu Piazza Cairo Infielders Outfielders Offerman Williams

Vic Sage Dec 16 2005 11:02 AM

avi

Valadius Dec 16 2005 01:06 PM

It's Tejeda, as we have found out.

MFS62 Dec 19 2005 08:15 AM

Edgy, If you ever need some pictures: I wonder who that old guy is. http://mets.nyfansites.com/photoroster40.php But that place may not be as accurate as yours. I think I counted 41 on their roster. Later

Edgy DC Dec 19 2005 08:32 AM

It's 41 at Mets.com also. I think I owe an e-mail and/or call to the Mets publicist.

Edgy DC Dec 19 2005 02:19 PM

Signed Away Relief Pitchers Graves I liked Danny Graves and his re-attached head. I'm sorry he never fully got his act together with the Mets. Six free agents remain, plus Ishii, whatever he is. If you scroll up, Looper has been issued his Cardinal hat. Starting Pitchers Benson Glavine Martinez Seo Trachsel Relief Pitchers Bell Fortunato Hamulack Heilman Padilla Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Zambrano Castro Lo Duca Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Franco Matsui Reyes Woodward Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Diaz Floyd Nady Redman Others on the 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bannister Humber Lindstrom Garcia Owens Relief Pitchers Infielders Perez Ring Wylie Yates Baldiris Infielders Outfielders A. Hernandez Keppinger Self Lydon Pagan Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Soler Perisho S.. Martinez Tejada Valentin Outfielders Ramirez Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Ishii Heredia (Currently Under 10-Day Suspension) Takatsu Piazza Cairo Infielders Outfielders Offerman Williams