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metirish Dec 07 2010 08:27 AM Ronny Paulino

Will sign with the Mets Rubin says. According to ESPN.com's Jorge Arangure, the Mets are closing in on a deal with free agent catcher Ronny Paulino. Paulino was non-tendered by the Marlins last week, who signed John Buck to a large free agent contract this fall and didn't deem Paulino worth $2 million as a backup. The 29-year-old Paulino batted .259/.311/.354 with four home runs and 37 RBI over 316 at-bats in 2010. He still has a few games to serve on the 50-game PED suspension that he was handed in August, but would serve as Josh Thole's backup if the two sides reach an agreement. Looks like some decent competition for the catchers

Ceetar Dec 07 2010 08:31 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

Suppose this works, but don't like the suspension. It's been all downhill since we signed cheating Mota

MFS62 Dec 07 2010 08:44 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

They could do a lot worse. Worth a backup slot. Later

smg58 Dec 07 2010 09:14 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

Career .881 OPS against lefties. If you're looking for a platoon partner for Thole, you could do much worse.

Frayed Knot Dec 07 2010 09:16 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

smg58 wrote: Career .881 OPS against lefties. If you're looking for a platoon partner for Thole, you could do much worse. Also a good rep as a defensive player - so while he's not a name that's going to make your eyes pop out, his skills (assuming they're still around) complement what Thole brings to the table.

TransMonk Dec 07 2010 09:18 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

I would love the Mets to adopt a "skills > name" attitude. I'm down with Ronnie...even if he is a cheating doper.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 07 2010 09:20 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

I recall stories suggesting that Omar loved this guy going back years.

attgig Dec 07 2010 09:40 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

or maybe it's not happening..... http://twitter.com/#!/Joelsherman1/stat ... 0859870208

Ashie62 Dec 07 2010 09:43 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

It ain't over til the fat GM sings.. In the spirit of pitching reclamation projects Rich Harden is floating around.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 07 2010 09:52 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

He slugged .354 while on PEDs? He was using the wrong drugs.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 07 2010 10:10 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

Anyway... ESPN's Enrique Rojas wrote: #Reuniones MLB Mets firman al dominicano Ronny Paulino, primera firma de MLB para NY en era Sandy Alderson. 40 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter ... he's a done deal.

Ashie62 Dec 07 2010 10:17 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

Is Omar secretly still on duty?

Valadius Dec 07 2010 10:18 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

Not quite. Joelsherman1: #Mets r in on group of RH-hitting C such as Paulino, Laird, Olivo, Martin, Navarro. Still internal debate to gain consensus (cont) [via Twitter]

Edgy DC Dec 07 2010 10:19 AM Re: Ronny Paulino

Omar Shmomar. Minaya opened his regime's free agency era by signing Pedro Martinez. This is about as different a statement as there can be.

bmfc1 Dec 07 2010 05:40 PM

Welcome to the Mets, Ronnie Paulino (pending a physical): http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... ro01.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny_Paulino http://www.amazinavenue.com/2010/12/7/1 ... ny-paulino He still has to serve 8 games of a 50 game suspension for PEDs.

metirish Dec 07 2010 05:43 PM Re: Ronny Paulino

I would say it has been a productive winter meeting for the Mets.

batmagadanleadoff Dec 07 2010 05:53 PM Re: Ronny Paulino

Paulino's career numbers against LHP's: .338/.390/.491 OPS .881 (> Larry Walker's career road OPS of .865) 16 HR's, 41 BB's in 531 AB's Not bad. Not bad at all. If Paulino holds form in 2011, (he'll turn 30 in April) this has the makings of a nifty acquisition. Earl Weaver would approve.

Ashie62 Dec 07 2010 07:32 PM Re: Ronny Paulino

Edgy DC wrote: Omar Shmomar. Minaya opened his regime's free agency era by signing Pedro Martinez. This is about as different a statement as there can be. I's a latino statement que pasa por favor!

Edgy DC Dec 07 2010 07:54 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

It's hardly an Omar Minaya exclusive to pursue Latinos. In 2010, 11 of 16 National League teams had a Latino-born or -descended player as their number-one catcher.

Ashie62 Dec 07 2010 08:23 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Edgy DC wrote: It's hardly an Omar Minaya exclusive to pursue Latinos. In 2010, 11 of 16 National League teams had a Latino-born or -descended player as their number-one catcher. spin, spin, spin!

Edgy DC Dec 07 2010 08:46 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Come on. They're facts. Dispute them or not. What's more likely --- that the Mets braintrust chose a player they liked best within their budget from the avialibale pool or that Minaya is secretly in charge of the Mets?

Ashie62 Dec 07 2010 09:19 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Don't you see when people are just kidding. You push so hard sometimes it comes off as bullying. No need to be so, so literal, is there?

Ceetar Dec 07 2010 09:23 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

If you rearrange the letters in Omar Minaya you get Man Oar Ya Mi which was Paulino's nickname in high school spooky.

Edgy DC Dec 07 2010 09:24 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

I don't know. Depends on how serious you are about Minaya. If I've misunderstood you, then I apologize.

The Second Spitter Dec 07 2010 10:34 PM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Edgy DC wrote: It's hardly an Omar Minaya exclusive to pursue Latinos. In 2010, 11 of 16 National League teams had a Latino-born or -descended player as their number-one catcher. And 8 out of those 11 was named Molina.

The Second Spitter Dec 08 2010 12:18 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

I was actually hoping DePodesta would coax Jeremy Brown out of retirement. OE: Is there any truth to the rumor that Jeremy Brown became a jeans salesman?

bmfc1 Dec 08 2010 08:08 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Positive report on Paulino from Mark Simon: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/p ... best-skill

bmfc1 Dec 09 2010 05:48 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Firey competitor or potential pain in the ass? "I'm training to fight for the position," Paulino said. "No one has a regular job yet. I feel like I have a strong commitment to address the confidence and the opportunity offered to me by the Mets." http://proxy.espn.go.com/blog/new-york/ ... to-back-up

Benjamin Grimm Dec 09 2010 05:53 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Has the potential, especially with the 8-day suspension at the start of the season, to be the 900th Met.

Frayed Knot Dec 09 2010 05:57 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

No reason why, at his age (30 just after opening day), he should resign himself to being a backup - particularly not in December and to a player who has just 250 ML ABs.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 09 2010 10:12 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

Hey, there's no problem with him wanting/competing for the job, just as long as he doesn't go all Sheffield if he doesn't win out.

seawolf17 Dec 09 2010 10:15 AM Re: Ronnie Paulino

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Hey, there's no problem with him wanting/competing for the job, just as long as he doesn't go all Sheffield if he doesn't win out. What, lead our last place team in home runs? Yes, that would suck.