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The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Edgy MD Jan 04 2018 02:27 PM

Dillon Gee, ex-Met and reportedly a pathological liar, has signed on with The Chunichi Dragons for the handsome sum of ¥120 million. Dillon says that he is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to helping the Dragons be successful.

Edgy MD Jan 10 2018 11:19 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Hey, somebody just gave René Rivera $2.8 million to catch for them in 2018, and that somebody is the Angels. While you may have expected René to be in the take-a-minor-league-deal-and-live-in-hope phase of his career, following his trade from the Mets to the Cubs last year, he somehow went all Céspedes, laying down a .341 / .408 / .591 // .999 in a 20-game, 50-plate appearance blast. The 2017 season was just so weird.

cooby Jan 10 2018 11:22 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Edgy MD wrote: Dillon Gee, ex-Met and reportedly a pathological liar, has signed on with The Chunichi Dragons for the handsome sum of ¥120 million. Dillon says that he is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to helping the Dragons be successful. Is he the one with the twelve year old looking wife? Is that what he's lying about?

Edgy MD Jan 10 2018 11:31 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

While Kari Ann Gee certainly appeared a little juvenile back in her Mets days, it never occurred to me that Dillon might be lying about her age (shudder). I actually (very) unfairly disparaged Dillon there. I conflate him with John Maine, whose Mets career ended (and his nickname earned) in Washington, after he assured his coaches that he was fine and ended up getting pulled after just five pitches.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 10 2018 11:45 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

doh

cooby Jan 10 2018 02:35 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Edgy MD wrote: While Kari Ann Gee certainly appeared a little juvenile back in her Mets days, it never occurred to me that Dillon might be lying about her age (shudder). I actually (very) unfairly disparaged Dillon there. I conflate him with John Maine, whose Mets career ended (and his nickname earned) in Washington, after he assured his coaches that he was fine and ended up getting pulled after just five pitches. Looked them up and I don't think it was her I was thinking of. She's pretty cute.

G-Fafif Jan 15 2018 08:11 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Curtis Granderson flies north of the border and signs with the Blue Jays.

G-Fafif Jan 15 2018 08:50 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

And Tyler Pill? He's signed with the Diamondbacks.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 15 2018 09:03 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

G-Fafif wrote: Curtis Granderson flies north of the border and signs with the Blue Jays. Good luck to the Grandyman

G-Fafif Jan 22 2018 01:24 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

The Indians, perhaps to make up for the loss of Jay Bruce, invite someone who presumably met him in New York, Adam Wilk, to Spring Training. To pitch, if that's not clear.

Edgy MD Jan 30 2018 02:22 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Hey, look! Jon Niese is a Texas Ranger!

dgwphotography Jan 30 2018 02:41 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Edgy MD wrote: Hey, look! Jon Niese is a Texas Ranger! [attachment=0]chuck-norris-walker-texas-ranger-jpg_210637.jpg[/attachment]

41Forever Jan 30 2018 03:29 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Did you make that DW? Wow!

dgwphotography Jan 30 2018 07:38 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Thanks. I got lucky with two images that matched up pretty well. Only took a couple of minutes to whip that up

Zvon Jan 30 2018 08:21 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

dgwphotography wrote: Thanks. I got lucky with two images that matched up pretty well. Only took a couple of minutes to whip that up Niiiiice!

Frayed Knot Jan 31 2018 04:50 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Not just the wrong trousers but also the wrong kind of trousers (plus this is something only tangentially NYM-related) but Tuesday night's trade by the KC Chiefs of QB Alex Smith to the Redskins essentially hands KC's starting QB job next season to Pat Mahomes Jr -- formally listed as Patrick Lavon Mahomes II. He was KC's top draft pick (10th overall) last June out of Texas Tech.

Edgy MD Jan 31 2018 05:35 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I just figured that Niese photo was legit.

MFS62 Jan 31 2018 07:39 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Travis goes over to the Dark Side. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/938 ... s-taijeron Too bad, he seemed like such a good guy. Later

Edgy MD Jan 31 2018 08:01 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

The Dodgers signed him two months ago. It took us a month to find out, though.

MFS62 Jan 31 2018 08:10 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I even posted in that other thread. Yikes! I must have been channeling another CPF-er. Later

MFS62 Feb 04 2018 03:14 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Got another cowboy hat ready? Bartolo's minor league deal with Texas is official. https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/colon-agre ... /265866894 Later

Fman99 Feb 06 2018 10:26 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Eric Campbell, back from Japan (where he presumably sucked), on a minor league deal with the Miami Fish.

Edgy MD Feb 06 2018 10:28 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Fish Soup!

Benjamin Grimm Feb 06 2018 10:32 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Will he have to change his name to "Chowder"?

Frayed Knot Feb 06 2018 12:50 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Fman99 wrote: Eric Campbell, back from Japan (where he presumably sucked) ... Just 47 ABs for Hanshin in 2017 -- sounds like the injury bug even hits former NY Mets -- where he notched 9 hits including 2 doubles and 1 HR So, yeah.

G-Fafif Feb 09 2018 12:45 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Collin Cowgill has a minor league deal with the Phillies.

Fman99 Feb 13 2018 10:56 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Tommy Milone, on a minor league deal with the Nats. Which means I'm likely to see him pitch here in the 'Cuse in their last year as a Nats affiliate.

MFS62 Feb 28 2018 03:14 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Duda to the Royals. 1 year. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/ae7163e8 ... nt-1b.html Later

Fman99 Mar 07 2018 04:02 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Donning a Newman University practice jersey is Mike Pelfrey, who's hanging up his MLB cleats and is off to become a college pitching coach.

Frayed Knot Mar 07 2018 07:03 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I know the 50 ABs (12 hits, 1 HR) of catcher Robinson Cancel for your 2008-2009 NYM were memorable, so the odds are that his new tenure as manager for the Asheville Tourists (Sally Lg, Colorado franchise) should be just as notable for the Puerto Rican native.

Edgy MD Mar 07 2018 10:00 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Fman99 wrote: Donning a Newman University practice jersey is Mike Pelfrey, who's hanging up his MLB cleats and is off to become a college pitching coach. This is more a "Mets in Retirement" post. Pelfrey, the Mets' top pick in the 2005 amateur draft, becomes the latest Mets top pick to ride into the sunset. While three post-Pelfrey top Mets picks are currently free agents, only one top pick more recent than Mike has hung it up. Name that pick.

batmagadanleadoff Mar 07 2018 10:08 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Edgy MD wrote: Fman99 wrote: Donning a Newman University practice jersey is Mike Pelfrey, who's hanging up his MLB cleats and is off to become a college pitching coach. This is more a "Mets in Retirement" post. Pelfrey, the Mets' top pick in the 2005 amateur draft, becomes the latest Mets top pick to ride into the sunset. While three post-Pelfrey top Mets picks are currently free agents, only one top pick more recent than Mike has hung it up. Name that pick. Reese Havens?

Edgy MD Mar 07 2018 10:22 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Reese Havens, top pick of 2008, 2017 inductee into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame, and probably a name Omar Minaya didn't want bring up when the Mets interviewed him about returning to the organization. Never officially retired but totally out of baseball is 2007 top pick Eddie Kunz and 2008 supplemental first rounder Brad Holt. The first of the three first-round 2008 picks, Ike Davis, spent 2017 with the Dodgers organization, and got to head to the Arizona Fall League to begin an attempt to switch to pitching. While he allowed no runs in 5 2/3 innings, striking out six and walking four, surrendering only three hits, he currently remains unsigned for 2018.

Fman99 Mar 13 2018 03:46 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Bartolo putting up a 1.04 spring ERA with Texas and looking to lock himself into a rotation slot. Odds on #4/5 starter down there. Easy guy to root for.

Nymr83 Mar 13 2018 08:56 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

He wont go away, love that guy

smg58 Mar 13 2018 05:11 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Dilson Herrera was outrighted to the Reds’ AAA affiliate after clearing waivers.

Edgy MD Mar 13 2018 05:37 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

That's surprising. He's been hurting and unable to play the field. I thought they'd use that as a pretext to give him a rehab assignment.

G-Fafif Mar 18 2018 11:49 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

For all the wiseacres who blithely predicted Jordany Valdespin would someday be a Long Island Duck, Jordany Valdespin is a Long Island Duck. “Jordany adds a lot of versatility to our ballclub,” said Ducks President/GM Michael Pfaff. “His ability to play multiple positions in both the infield and outfield is an important asset.” Valdespin is a four-year MLB veteran, having spent two seasons with the New York Mets (2012-13) and two with the Miami Marlins (2014-15). He totaled 15 home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs, 14 doubles, three triples and 15 stolen bases in 214 big league games. The Dominican Republic native burst onto the scene in 2012 when he broke the Mets’ franchise record for pinch-hit home runs in a single season with five. He also collected his first Major League hit, home run and RBI in the same at-bat when he launched a ninth inning three-run homer off Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon on May 7 of that year. In doing so, Valdespin became the first player in MLB history to record his first home run off a player with 200 or more career saves. The 30-year-old spent the 2017 season with Olmecas de Tabasco and Leones de Yucatan in the Mexican League. He combined to play 72 games and posted a .332 batting average with four homers, 37 RBI, 48 runs, 13 doubles, four triples, 15 stolen bases and a .418 on-base percentage. The lefty hitter was previously named a 2011 Eastern League Mid-Season All-Star with Binghamton (AA, Mets) when he batted .297 and set career-highs in nearly every offensive category. He was also selected as a Rising Star during the 2010 Arizona Fall League when he compiled a .355 batting average with the Mesa Solar Sox. Valdespin was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Mets in 2007.

MFS62 Mar 20 2018 08:10 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Anthony Recker! Go on down. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseb ... nors-camp/ Later

Valadius Mar 20 2018 09:17 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Endy Days - Endy Chavez signs with the Somerset Patriots: [url]https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/38581/guarding-lines-fake-real-transaction-analyses/

G-Fafif Mar 24 2018 01:08 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

September 2014 Met callups Erik Goeddel (let go by the Rangers) and Dario Alvarez (let go by the Cubs) have reunited as Mariners. The unchoosy Diamondbacks have selected the contract of Fernando Salas. The Rangers gave up on Jon Niese. Texas also cut Bartolo Colon but are reportedly negotiating to send him to Triple A where he can stand by for more pitching. The Phillies released Frankie Rodriguez and sent down Collin Cowgill and Pedro Beato.

Edgy MD Mar 24 2018 01:40 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

St. Louis announcers giddy over the defensive skills of Cardinal camper Wilfredo Tovar.

G-Fafif Mar 24 2018 04:18 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Braves release Scott Kazmir, beset by arm fatigue.

MFS62 Mar 24 2018 06:00 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

G-Fafif wrote: Braves release Scott Kazmir, beset by arm fatigue. He is owed the $16 million remaining on his contract, He says he didn't know he was supposed to pitch today, and threw 100 pitches (not in a game) on Wednesday. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/reports-br ... 07432.html A team signing him would only have to pay him the major league minimum and the Braves would still be on the hook for the balance of the contract. This is how the Mets signed Reyes last year. Hmmmmmm Later

Benjamin Grimm Mar 24 2018 06:11 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

And Adrian Gonzalez this year.

MFS62 Mar 24 2018 06:17 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Ho-Jo Rangers' hitting coach - gets hit: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/rangers-hi ... d=53991780 Later

G-Fafif Mar 25 2018 01:21 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Carlos Torres cut by Cleveland.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 26 2018 10:45 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Poor Duda. What a great guy. https://www.pe.com/2018/03/22/postcard- ... e-subject/

G-Fafif Mar 27 2018 10:15 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Bartolo's gonna pitch for the Rangers after all. Reportedly one start and we'll see...but we'll see.

MFS62 Mar 30 2018 04:55 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Josh Smoker blew a save for the Pirates today, in a game they won in extra innings. Later

Frayed Knot Mar 30 2018 05:07 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Josh Smoker blew a save for the Pirates today, in a game they won in extra innings. Yeah, but seemingly everybody blew a save in that game, or at least contributed to the blowing of leads. Pitt led 4-2 until giving up 4 in the 7th The Tigers took their newly found 6-4 lead and promptly gave up 2 in the 8th to tie the game ... and then 4 more in top 9th Not to be out-done, the Pirates gave up 4 in the bottom of the 9th as the home Tigers re-tied it Pirates finally put up a 3-spot in the top of the 13th and managed to hold on although not before Detroit got the tying run to the plate with just one out Somebody named Steven Brault pitched the final three innings for the win, so ultimately there was no save in the game. Oh yeah, and a potential walk-off run was erased by a replay review in the 10th inning; Tiger players had already had the on-field dogpile and sunflower seed showers and everything. Objecting to the reversal got Gardenhire ejected in his Detroit debut. I bet that's something even Earl or Leo never did. Nothing like a 5:27 minute opening day game (they had been rained out on Thursday) outdoors, in Michigan, in March.

G-Fafif Mar 31 2018 09:20 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 20 2018 03:54 PM

G-Fafif wrote: Carlos Torres cut by Cleveland. Signed by Nats to minor league deal. Traitor. Torres called up by Nats. Double traitor.

G-Fafif Mar 31 2018 11:23 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Speaking of distasteful transactions, the MFYs have signed Oliver Perez to a minor league deal. The tasteful version would be the MFYs signing 2010 Oliver Perez to a major league deal.

G-Fafif Apr 20 2018 03:57 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Carlos Torres called up by Nats. Double traitor.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 20 2018 04:26 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Tyler Pill sold from DDaggs to Dodgers, assigned to AAA

G-Fafif Apr 29 2018 02:51 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

K-Rod joins Jordany on the Ducks.

G-Fafif May 19 2018 11:56 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

The Dodgers have claimed Erik Goeddel off waivers from the Mariners.

Frayed Knot May 19 2018 09:04 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

G-Fafif wrote: The Dodgers have claimed Erik Goeddel off waivers from the Mariners. Transactions: 5/17: The Dodgers sign Tyler Goeddel to a minor league contract 5/18: The Dodgers claim Erik Goeddel off waivers from the Mariners 5/19: The Dodgers activate Erik Goeddel* It's been a very Goeddelian week for LAD * he's in the game now

G-Fafif May 23 2018 11:23 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Nationals DFA Carlos Torres.

G-Fafif Jun 02 2018 11:35 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Tribe signs Ollie Perez to a big league contract.

41Forever Jun 02 2018 02:42 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I’m at the Tigers - Blue Jays game. Curtis Granderson’s Mom and Dad are sitting across the aisle. Nice folks!

G-Fafif Jun 02 2018 02:51 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Dodgers claim P.J. Conlon, assign him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Edgy MD Jun 02 2018 04:44 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I'm getting a lot of adoptee heartbreak.

G-Fafif Jun 02 2018 04:58 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Josh Thole has joined the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League. His manager is Wally Backman.

G-Fafif Jun 23 2018 02:56 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Josh Thole now in the Tigers system. Wally Backman's minor league magic strikes again!

MFS62 Jun 23 2018 03:13 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Lucas Duda back off the DL for KC. https://www.royalsreview.com/2018/6/23/ ... l-hes-back Later

G-Fafif Jun 27 2018 02:07 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Rick Anderson bumped from bullpen to pitching coach for Tigers, with Chris Bosio dismissed over "insensitive comments".

Edgy MD Jun 27 2018 02:22 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

"Our pitching coach has been crass, crude, and embarrassingly insensitive. We need to get a 1986 Met in there!"

MFS62 Jun 30 2018 07:19 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Ollie Perez makes major league baseball history: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/indians-re ... 24574.html Later

Fman99 Jul 05 2018 06:38 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Matt Reynolds and Carlos Torres spotted last night in Syracuse AAA baseball, both for the hometown Chiefs (Nats affiliate) appearing against visiting Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (Philly). Fboy was first to remember Reynolds as an ex-Met. Reynolds went 1-2 with an RBI double and two walks and Torres pitched 2 clean innings to shut the door on a 9-2 win.

G-Fafif Jul 06 2018 12:24 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Nearly two years after acquiring him, the Reds have called up Dilson Herrera.

G-Fafif Jul 06 2018 01:38 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Mariners GM and perpetually shaky mid-'90s Mets middle reliever Jerry DiPoto gets contract extension.

G-Fafif Jul 08 2018 07:09 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Dilson Herrera pinch-ran in today's Reds loss to the Cubs, marking his first MLB action since the night of October 3, 2015, when he started at second base for a Mets team that was no-hit by Max Scherzer.

G-Fafif Jul 08 2018 07:11 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Cardinals released Sean Gilmartin this week. Had been pitching at Memphis for them.

G-Fafif Jul 22 2018 10:53 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Antonio Bastardo caught with his trousers down, suspended 140 games after testing positive for Stanozolol, his second PED mishap. Considering he was a free agent (cut by Arizona in spring), that's quite an accomplishment.

G-Fafif Jul 24 2018 11:48 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Dilson Herrera delivered the walkoff hit for the Reds last night, reportedly wore a DILLY DILLY shirt while being interviewed in the clubhouse.

sharpie Jul 26 2018 10:02 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Tommy Milone brought up by the Nats to pitch tonight with Steven Strasburg going on the DL. That's the kind of move we like to see them make.

Edgy MD Jul 26 2018 10:16 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Lefty Tommy Milone appeared in 11 games for the Mets last year, five of them starts, and I had ACTIVELY and successfully deleted his Metliness from my memory banks until this post.

41Forever Jul 28 2018 05:02 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Don't delete Josh Smoker! He was just acquired by the Detroit Tigers after being waived by the Pirates. [url]https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/07/28/detroit-tigers-sign-lefty-reliever-josh-smoker-dfa-warwick-saupold/856174002/

smg58 Aug 05 2018 07:05 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Lucas Duda rewarded his fantasy owners today with a home run — and a stolen base, his first since 2014. Was the catcher on Valium or something?

G-Fafif Nov 04 2018 01:00 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Jeremy Reed is your new Los Angeles Angels hitting coach.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 04 2018 06:44 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I did not expect to hear that

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 04 2018 06:45 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

I did not expect to hear that

Benjamin Grimm Nov 04 2018 07:12 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

Was his wife especially bodacious or am I thinking of someone else?

MFS62 Nov 06 2018 08:08 PM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

We can remove Ike Davis from this thread. He's not continuing: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ike-davis- ... 32232.html Later

MFS62 Nov 16 2018 07:06 AM Re: The Wrong Trousers: Continuing Careers in 2018

There's always a need for lefty hitting catchers. My kid signs elsewhere: https://www.mlb.com/player/juan-centeno-518542 Later