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Edgy DC Feb 19 2007 09:19 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 10:41 PM

Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Adkins Feliciano Heilman Schoene-weis Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Vargas Wagner Hietpas J.A. Reyes Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders A. Hernandez Abreu Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Gomez Johnson Milledge

Gwreck Feb 20 2007 12:00 AM

While aware of the criteria for this ... it's still interesting that there's no 2008 slot for Humber. I wonder if perhaps he'll have Pedro's slot, with Pedro in the 'pen...

Edgy DC Feb 20 2007 05:53 AM

I see an injury opening the door for him. Likely to Duque. It's interesting that the entire 2007 projected bullpen is locked up.

MFS62 Feb 20 2007 06:53 AM

Didn't Scarlett's kid (Hieptas) leave the organization last year over a promotion flap? Anyone know if he ever returned? Later

ScarletKnight41 Feb 20 2007 06:54 AM

I'm not familiar with any such flap, and as far as I know Joe is in spring training.

seawolf17 Feb 20 2007 07:24 AM

Vargas is locked up for next year? I'm still on the record as saying Pedro should close eventually.

Frayed Knot Feb 20 2007 07:29 AM

"Vargas is locked up for next year?" Not "locked up" as far as having an existing multi-year contract, but I think the standard here is that - as an under-6yr player - will still be under team control

Edgy DC Feb 20 2007 07:44 AM

MFS62 wrote: Didn't Scarlett's kid (Hieptas) leave the organization last year over a promotion flap? Anyone know if he ever returned? Later You're thinking of Aaron Hathaway. Joe Hietpas is hardly in a position to complain about his assignments.

MFS62 Feb 21 2007 06:52 AM

Edgy DC wrote: ="MFS62"]Didn't Scarlett's kid (Hieptas) leave the organization last year over a promotion flap? Anyone know if he ever returned? Later You're thinking of Aaron Hathaway. Joe Hietpas is hardly in a position to complain about his assignments. Yep. All those catchers with a last name beginning with "H" all look alike to me. Thanks, Later

Edgy DC Feb 21 2007 01:47 PM

Meanwhile at the UMDB... Yesterday's most popular lookup: Joe Hietpas. What the hell?

Benjamin Grimm Feb 21 2007 01:59 PM

Someone at the RCN Corporation in Manhattan spent eight minutes at around 7 p.m. last night continually reloading the page, and then went to a different PC at around midnight and spent another hour reloading Joe Heitpas' page. My anti-Billy Wyne logic allowed only 20 of those clicks to count towards the total, but I guess it was enough to put him over the top for the day.

ScarletKnight41 Feb 21 2007 02:07 PM

I know nobody at RCN.

Edgy DC Mar 04 2007 09:15 PM

Added to Projected Roster Removed from Projected Roster Relief Pitchers Burgos Vargas It's hard to imagine that Jason Vargas will be more valuable than Ambiorix Burgos this time next year, when they're both out of options. They're both more talent than performance so far, but Vargas' greatest value is being a lefty. He was a good workhorse as a rookie, but somehow walked more than he fanned last year. One fun thing about Vargas is that he's a .310 lifetime hitter. Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Adkins Burgos Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Schoene-weis Wagner Hietpas J.A. Reyes Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders A. Hernandez Abreu Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Gomez Johnson Milledge

Edgy DC Apr 05 2007 08:46 AM

Don't retire this un.

Gwreck Apr 18 2007 10:06 AM

Bump

Edgy DC Apr 18 2007 10:29 AM

Removed from Projected Roster Added to Projected Roster Catchers Hietpas Nickeas Got a Better Photo Infielders Outfielders Abreu Gomez We've got to update this now that Joe Hietpas is out of the catching business and Mike Nickeas has that nasty herpoid lesion cleared up. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Adkins Burgos Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Schoene-weis Wagner Nickeas J.A. Reyes Abreu Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot A. Hernandez Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Gomez Johnson Milledge

Gwreck May 16 2007 10:49 AM

Bump to save from archiving.

Edgy DC May 16 2007 11:03 AM

Yeah, this needs a McUpdate.

MFS62 May 17 2007 06:57 AM

Methinks a good start for the update would be to replace Adkins with Mota (who will be earning most of the money due him on his 2 year contract).

Edgy DC May 17 2007 10:32 PM

Removed from Projected Roster Added to Projected Roster Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Adkins J.A. Reyes Abreu Mota Cancel Harper As he replaces Pelfrey, Vargas is also auditioning for a role next year, maybe Pelfrey's. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Burgos Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Schoene-weis Wagner Cancel Nickeas Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders A. Hernandez Gotay Harper J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Gomez Johnson Milledge

MFS62 May 18 2007 05:37 AM

Who is Cancel? Later

Edgy DC May 18 2007 05:43 AM

A journeyman catcher at AAA, with 15 games with Milwaukee in 1999 to his credit, but looking like the best of a lot of bad options with Jose A. Reyes scuffling at AAA. Honestly, though, he probably doesn't qualify, not being controlled by the Mets, so Nickeas and Reyes are it.

Edgy DC Oct 04 2007 06:11 PM

Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Arroyo J.A. Reyes Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Gotay Kiger A. Hernandez J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Gomez Johnson Milledge 2008 Potential Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Glavine Has an Automatic $13 Million Option that the Mets Maybe Can Buy out of for $3 Million, but I Don't Think So Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Catchers Alomar, Jr. Cancel Castro DiFelice Lo Duca Catchers Infielders Wooten Anderson Castillo Conine Easley Infielders Outfielders Tatis Tracy Valentin Alou Mets Hold $7.5 Million Option Green Option Declined Outfielders Hermanson Ledee Matos

Vic Sage Oct 05 2007 08:47 AM

watching Cleveland, it seems they've already given up on Barfield at 2b, and Shoppach has the stuff to be a regular catcher. Plus, Betancourt would look good in our pen. Hey Indians, lets make a deal!

Edgy DC Oct 05 2007 09:46 AM

The last Barfield we had rights to got arrested for knocking his Dad downstairs.

smg58 Oct 05 2007 11:09 AM

Vic Sage wrote: watching Cleveland, it seems they've already given up on Barfield at 2b, and Shoppach has the stuff to be a regular catcher. Plus, Betancourt would look good in our pen. Hey Indians, lets make a deal! I'm curious about Barfield too. Was he hurt that he came as undone as he did this season? Shoppach needs to cut down on the K's at least a little, but he took a step forward this year and could be a solid regular if given the chance. The Indians have a few good relievers, but given the troubles they had in that department last year I'd be surprised if they consider any of them expendable.

Grote15 Oct 05 2007 09:37 PM

Is'nt LoDuca the best option at catcher?....You have Mota and heilman back..I'd be surprised if either are back...

Frayed Knot Oct 05 2007 10:01 PM

Grote15 wrote: Is'nt LoDuca the best option at catcher?.... Depends on what else is available and what price LoDuca wants. ]You have Mota and heilman back..I'd be surprised if either are back... But until they are gone they're both under contract and/or team control for next year - which is the purpose of this thread.

Edgy DC Oct 06 2007 07:42 AM

Yeah, the idea is to get a snapshot of where this team is now, or what they'll be fielding in April if they make absolutely no transactions until then. Declined Player Option Starting Pitchers Glavine Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Arroyo J.A. Reyes Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Gotay Kiger A. Hernandez J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Gomez Johnson Milledge 2008 Potential Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Glavine Declined Fat Player's Option Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Catchers Alomar, Jr. Cancel Castro DiFelice Lo Duca Catchers Infielders Wooten Anderson Castillo Conine Easley Infielders Outfielders Tatis Tracy Valentin Alou Mets Hold $7.5 Million Option Green Option Declined Outfielders Hermanson Ledee Matos

OlerudOwned Oct 06 2007 01:27 PM

Grote15 wrote: Is'nt LoDuca the best option at catcher?....You have Mota and heilman back..I'd be surprised if either are back... Not while Castro is an option.

TransMonk Oct 06 2007 01:42 PM

OlerudOwned wrote: ="Grote15"]Is'nt LoDuca the best option at catcher?....You have Mota and heilman back..I'd be surprised if either are back... Not while Castro is an option. Ugh.

OlerudOwned Oct 06 2007 02:52 PM

TransMonk wrote: ="OlerudOwned"] ="Grote15"]Is'nt LoDuca the best option at catcher?....You have Mota and heilman back..I'd be surprised if either are back... Not while Castro is an option. Ugh. You can't deny that he completely outplayed LoDuca this year.

TransMonk Oct 06 2007 04:24 PM

In limited duty...no I can't. I have major questions about his durability.

OlerudOwned Oct 06 2007 04:37 PM

TransMonk wrote: In limited duty...no I can't. I have major questions about his durability. Certainly the same must be said about LoDuca, at this stage of his career.

TransMonk Oct 06 2007 04:58 PM

Nope, I wouldn't say with any certainty that the same could be said for LoDuca. He had the 5th most games of any catcher in the NL last season. At any rate, I'm less advocating for LoDuca than I am against Castro. I have no problem with not bringing Paulie back. But if Castro's the #1 we better have a better backup plan than Mike DiFilice. I believe that if Castro is asked to produce on an everyday basis next year that he is as strong a candidate to spend time on the DL as Alou.

Rockin' Doc Oct 06 2007 04:59 PM

What is the status of Juan Padilla? Is there any possibility of "Goggles" returning and being in the mix for a bullpen spot in 2008? If I'm remembering correctly, I believe he had some arm problems that required surgery late in 2005.

Edgy DC Oct 06 2007 06:38 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Oct 30 2007 12:25 PM

I think the time is past to push the Castro-over-Lo Duca agenda. They're both looking at the open market now, and the issue isn't Castro vs. Lo Duca, but rather Alomar vs. Ausmus vs. Bako vs. Barajas vs. Barrett vs. Bennett vs. Casanova vs. Castro vs. DiFelice vs. Fasano vs. Gonzalez vs. Kendall vs. LaRue vs. Lieberthal vs. Lo Duca vs. Miller vs. Mirabelli vs. Moeller vs. Molina vs. Paul vs. Piazza vs. Posada vs. Rodriguez vs. Stinnett vs. Torrealba vs. Valentin vs. whoever is available by trade.

Edgy DC Oct 30 2007 12:22 PM

Current catcher depth: #1 #2 #3 #4 J.A. Reyes Arroyo Nickeas Alen Age: 23 Club: BIN League: EAS G: 42 AVG: .214 OBP: .284 SLG: .325 OPS: .609 Age: 24 Club: STL/BIN League: FSL/EAS G: 33/22 AVG: .210/.203 OBP: .303/.309 SLG: ..257/.254 OPS: .560/.563 Age: 24 Club: STL/BIN League: FSL/EAS G: 26/65 AVG: .208/.217 OBP: .378/.281 SLG: ..299/.278 OPS: .679/.559 Age: 24 Club: WIN League: NOR G: 82 AVG: .333 OBP: .396 SLG: .453 OPS: .849 As you can see, those first three guys are offensively indistinguishable in their 2007 ineptness. Is Reyes on top because of his major league experience? Is Nickeas, because the Mets thought enough of him to send him to Arizona? Is Arroyo, who the Mets called up to New Orleans for the playoffs over the other two? Does it matter? A good spring could bump Alen past them all. As could a showng by Brooklyn star [url=http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Jason%20Jacobs&pos=C&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=501792]Jason Jacobs[/url].

Benjamin Grimm Oct 30 2007 12:46 PM

This is a good indication of how badly the Mets need to acquire a major league catcher this winter. I can't imagine any of those guys getting the starting catcher job for 2008. (Maybe one of them could win a backup role, but even that seems unlikely.) Mike DiFelice is more likely to be the starting '08 catcher than any of those four.

Edgy DC Oct 31 2007 09:39 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 04 2007 10:08 PM

Action already underway. Re-Signed to One Year Deal Option Picked Up for 2008 Removed from Projected Roster Infielders Outfielders Infielders Outfielders Easley Alou Kiger Gomez Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Arroyo J.A. Reyes Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Infielders Easley Gotay A. Hernandez J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Johnson Milledge 2008 Potential Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Glavine Declined Fat Player's Option Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Catchers Alomar, Jr. Cancel Castro DiFelice Lo Duca Catchers Infielders Wooten Anderson Castillo Conine Tatis Infielders Outfielders Tracy Valentin Green Option Declined Hermanson Ledee Outfielders Matos

sharpie Nov 01 2007 07:12 AM

I think Carlos Gomez has a better chance of going north than Ben Johnson.

Edgy DC Nov 01 2007 07:20 AM

Really? Johnson is out of options, and the Mets don't want Gomez rotting on the bench. I'm guessing he'll be up, and passing Johnson, soon enough, but not until there's a role for him.

sharpie Nov 01 2007 07:28 AM

It doesn't seem like Willie has much faith in him. When the Mets were hurting for outfielders and he was on the roster he didn't get a long look and he wasn't brought into a September game (unlike Gomez). My guess is that he's gone before ST. Yes, there's a chance they keep Gomez back to give him at-bats in New Orleans but with the possibility of a wide open right field there's also a chance that both Milledge and Gomez get early season chances til one wilts.

Edgy DC Nov 01 2007 07:39 AM

Johnson's season ended with an ankle injury in August that required surgery. Gomez hit .118 and OPS'd .318 for the Mets in September.

sharpie Nov 01 2007 07:43 AM

Didn't know about the end of Johnson's season. Did know about Gomez's lack of production in September but Willie kept trotting him out there. Could go either way.

smg58 Nov 01 2007 10:30 AM

The Mets may opt for a lefty bat in that slot too (i.e., re-signing Anderson or Green.) And what about Chip Ambres? Do the Mets still have him? I'd probably call him up for a bench spot ahead of either Gomez or Johnson.

Edgy DC Nov 01 2007 10:36 AM

We're only counting signed guys. I think Ambres goes down as a minor league free agent, though I'm certain Johnson is currently ahead of him on the depth chart under any circumstances.

Edgy DC Nov 08 2007 07:49 AM

Re-Signed to Two-Year Deal Removed from Projected Roster Infielders Anderson A. Hernandez Marlon bumps his namesake Hernnadez out of the infield picture for now, though Hernandez is out of options. It certainly looks like the Mets are clearly comfortable with Easley and Gotay as backup shortstops. I think they're also comfortable with nobody. If the Mets sign another infielder, he instead bumps Ben Johnson out of the outfield picture. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Arroyo J.A. Reyes Anderson Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Johnson Milledge 2008 Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Glavine Declined Fat Player's Option Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Catchers Alomar, Jr. Cancel Castro DiFelice Lo Duca Catchers Infielders Wooten Castillo Conine Tatis Tracy Infielders Outfielders Valentin Green Option Declined Hermanson Ledee Matos

MFS62 Nov 08 2007 05:57 PM

Williams released. Newhan, too. (BTW - where was Newhan on your list? Did I miss a prior change you made?) Valentin's option not picked up. Later

Valadius Nov 15 2007 10:32 PM

Castro's officially back. He passed his physical.

Edgy DC Nov 16 2007 08:51 AM

Peeps push and push. No announcement at Mets.com, no roster update.

Valadius Nov 16 2007 09:07 AM

Torrealba's been signed. And it's on Mets.com. Same with Castro in the same article: [url]http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071114&content_id=2300099&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym[/url]

Edgy DC Nov 16 2007 09:09 AM

"The club has announced neither signing, but announcements appear to be all but formalities at this point."

Edgy DC Nov 16 2007 02:09 PM

Re-Signed to Two-Year, $4.6 Million Deal Removed from Projected Roster Catchers Castro Arroyo OK, now Castro's in the fold. Arroyo's dream took him further than mine ever did. And he's still in the game. I'm also adding Newhan to the free agents. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Castro J.A. Reyes Anderson Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Johnson Milledge 2008 Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Glavine Declined Fat Player's Option Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Catchers Alomar, Jr. Cancel DiFelice Lo Duca Wooten Infielders Castillo Conine Tatis Tracy Valentin Outfielders Green Option Declined Hermanson Ledee Matos Newhan

metirish Nov 16 2007 02:19 PM

Did Victor Diaz lose weight and change his name to J.A. Reyes?

Edgy DC Nov 18 2007 10:36 PM

Signed Away by Atlanta Starting Pitchers Glavine This may work out nine ways to Sunday for the Mets --- 1) They get out of a $13 million obligation to a player in decline. 2) He gets signed away before the arbitration deadline, so they can be compensated without the risk of offering him an arbitration hearing that he may just accept. 3) The pick we get as compensation looks to be as good as such picks get. 4) Hopefully, the division rival gets the brunt of his decline. [url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071113&content_id=2299668&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym]Thanks, Tom Seaver[/url]! Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Castro J.A. Reyes Anderson Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Johnson Milledge 2008 Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Alomar, Jr. Catchers Infielders Cancel DiFelice Lo Duca Wooten Castillo Infielders Outfielders Conine Tatis Tracy Valentin Green Option Declined Outfielders Hermanson Ledee Matos Newhan

Valadius Nov 18 2007 11:00 PM

According to MLB.com, Chip Ambres was signed as a free agent by San Diego. [url]http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/index.jsp[/url]

MFS62 Nov 19 2007 05:54 PM

LINK: http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=644 New York Mets (26) Righthanders: Joe Hietpas, Brian Lawrence, Clint Nageotte, Marcelo Perez, Corey Ragsdale, Jose Santiago Lefthanders: Ricardo Morales, Raul Valdes Catchers: Edwards Guzman, Jose Reyes First baseman: Andy Tracy Second basemen: J.E. Cruz, Jake Gautreau Third basemen: Brett Harper, Vince Harrison, Fernando Tatis Shortstops: Jason Alfaro, Wilson Batista, Mark Kiger Outfielders: Ender Chavez, Ambiorix Concepcion, Elvis Cruz, Jesus Feliciano, Chad Hermansen, Luis Matos, Miguel Negron Later

Edgy DC Nov 19 2007 08:57 PM

That list is minor league free agents, al though it's goofy in that it seems to have some of the guys listed by the position they were originally scouted as. Mark Kiger splits time between second or third. He plays short, depending on the team's needs, but he's no shortstop. Brett Harper hasn't played third for years. Re-Signed for Four years $26 Million Trans-ferred from the Infield Removed from Projected Roster Infielders Outfielders Castillo Anderson Johnson Re-signing Castillo bumps Marlon Anderson into the outfield and Ben Johnson into a position of fighting for his big-league life. Say what you want, but it's not even December yet, and this team is close to something you can go to war with. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Mota Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Castro J.A. Reyes Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Milledge 2008 Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Alomar, Jr. Catchers Infielders Cancel DiFelice Lo Duca Wooten Conine Infielders Outfielders Tatis Tracy Valentin Green Option Declined Hermanson Outfielders Ledee Matos Newhan

MFS62 Nov 20 2007 05:29 PM

Looks like you can now bump J.A. Reyes for Estrada. Later

Edgy DC Nov 20 2007 06:07 PM

What's with the race from the transaction wire to this thread? I can read.

Edgy DC Nov 20 2007 07:18 PM

Added to Projected Roster Traded to Milwaukee Acquired from Milwaukee Removed from Projected Roster Relief Pitchers Catchers Burgos Mota Estrada J.A. Reyes The Estrada name could use some redemption around these parts, Chuck having had a 9+ ERA in 1967, a legacy too sour to be undone by Francisco's 1-2 performance in 1971. Francisco "Paquin" Estrada has a hell of a legacy nonetheless, being (1) the first Met born in Mexico, (2) the presumed record holder for most games caught in organized baseball, and (3) the manager of the Mexican team that knocked off the US in the World Baseball Classic. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Burgos Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoen-eweis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Smith Wagner Castro Estrada Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Milledge 2008 Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Alomar, Jr. Catchers Infielders Cancel DiFelice Lo Duca Wooten Conine Infielders Outfielders Tatis Tracy Valentin Green Option Declined Hermanson Outfielders Ledee Matos Newhan

MFS62 Nov 21 2007 06:45 PM

Oops. Later

Mex17 Nov 23 2007 09:58 AM

Being that Burgos just had TJ surgery and Sosa is still arbitration eligible (ergo: not a FA and still property of the Mets), I suggest that Burgos go off and Sosa go on.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2007 05:42 PM

Added to Projected Roster Out with Tommy John Surgery Relief Pitchers Sosa Burgos Good point. I forgot about the tomato juice surgery. Amby will be out most of 2008. There's a lot of major league property up for tha spot: Juan Padilla and Jason Vargas are also in a fish-or-cut-bait position. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoen-eweis Smith Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Sosa Wagner Castro Estrada Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Milledge 2008 Free Agents Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Lawrence Williams Nageotte Santiago Alomar, Jr. Catchers Infielders Cancel DiFelice Lo Duca Wooten Conine Infielders Outfielders Tatis Tracy Valentin Green Option Declined Hermanson Outfielders Ledee Matos Newhan

Edgy DC Dec 03 2007 07:47 PM

Removed from Projected Roster Acquired from Washington Traded to DC Catchers Outfielders Estrada Schneider Church Milledge On one hand, it's time for acceptance. On the other hand, it's time to scratch my head and wonder why the MLB Photoshop gnomes re-jiggered Church's hat and Schneider's but left Estrada's alone. It's as if those little guys somehow knew all along he'd never take the field for the Mets. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoen-eweis Smith Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Sosa Wagner Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church

Elster88 Dec 03 2007 10:04 PM

They must be photo-shopping over at MLB.com right? Did Milledge really take a picture that fast? And have the exact same facial expression as his old picture?

Edgy DC Dec 03 2007 10:41 PM

Yeah, they're photoshopping. Some of these photos change within an hour of the time the deal is announced.

Edgy DC Dec 03 2007 10:43 PM

While techinically, you know, journalistic fraud, this is a time-honored tradition from the days when "Photoshop" was spelled "Sharpie."

seawolf17 Dec 04 2007 06:39 AM

One of the best baseball cards ever.

Edgy DC Dec 04 2007 07:10 AM

Is that a tracheotomy scar or a flaw on the card?

Edgy DC Dec 19 2007 07:36 AM

Signed from Milwaukee Removed from Projected Roster Relief Pitchers Wise Smith Wise looks more stoked than Stokes. So, we've added Wise, Stokes, and Register to our bullpen mix. None of these are a big splash, but bullpens are splash-resistant things, and it's very often innocuous moves that make the difference with them I don't know what difference these seemingly innocuous moves will make, but we'll see. A big issue is whether Duaner's shoulder is repaired or his gut is gone. Your 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoen-eweis Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Sosa Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church

Vic Sage Dec 19 2007 09:23 AM

So Rick Wise is a catcher, too? Great pickup!! ]So, we've added Wise, Stokes, and Register to our bullpen mix. None of these are a big splash, but bullpens are splash-resistant things, and it's very often innocuous moves that make the difference with them yes, innocuous moves like Bell+Ring for Adkins+Johnson. But a good bullpen is often a matter of just getting guys at the right time, and being willing to dump guys going south to try others. That's why its hard to have a good one year-in and year-out.

Edgy DC Dec 19 2007 10:00 AM

Agreed. It's also why the Schoenewiss deal stunk before the ink was dry. Hopefully this move is more like Minaya getting back to his senses. Who knows? Maybe losing Adkins is the difference-maker this year.

AG/DC Jan 21 2008 04:58 PM

Time to catch up. Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Humber Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Infielders Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans Outfielders Gomez Projected for New Orleans Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Diaz 2007: DNP Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Padilla Projected for New Orleans Catchers Infielders Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Infielders Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB)

MFS62 Jan 22 2008 06:50 AM

seawolf17 wrote: One of the best baseball cards ever. The scrren name of a poster on another old baseball site used to be "Oscar Gamble's Fro' in a Lid". He might have been influenced by that card's picture. Or maybe just Oscar. Later

AG/DC Jan 24 2008 06:38 AM

Signed and Invited to Spring Training Relief Pitchers Rincon Hopefully, we're assembling some of the bullpen reinforcements that we didn't have last season in September. Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Pelfrey Perez Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Humber Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Infielders Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans, but out of options Outfielders Gomez Projected for New Orleans Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Diaz 2007: DNP Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Padilla Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Catchers Rincon 2007: DNP Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Infielders Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB)

AG/DC Jan 26 2008 11:50 PM

Oh, and the free agent tracker, as best as I know. 2007--2008 Mets Major and Minor League Free Agents Blue=Major League Free Agent Orange=Minor League Free Agent Starting Pitchers Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Tom Glavine (2008: Atlanta) Brian Lawrence (2008: Kansas City) Dave Williams (2008: Yokohama Baystars) Relief Pitchers Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Jon Adkins (2008: Cincinnati) Joe Hietpas (2007: St. Lucie) Ricardo Morales (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Clint Nageotte (2007: New Orleans) Juan Padilla (2007: DL) Marcelo Perez (2008: Detroit) Corey Ragsdale (2008: Texas) José Santiago (2007: New Orleans) Raúl Valdes (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Catchers Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) Robinson Cancel (2007: Binghamton/ New Orleans) Ramon Castro (2007: New York) Mike DiFelice (2008: Tampa Bay) Johnny Estrada (2007: Milwaukee) Edwards Guzman (2007: Binghamton) Paul Lo Duca (2008: Washington) José A. Reyes (2007: Binghamton) Shawn Wooten (2007: Binghamton, New Orleans) Infielders Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Jason Alfaro (2007: New Orleans) Wilson Batista (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton, New Orleans) Luis Castillo (2007: New York) Jeff Conine (2008: Retired) J.E. Cruz (2007: Binghamton) Jake Gautreau (2007: New Orleans) Brett Harper (2008: San Francisco) Vince Harrison (2007: Binghamton) Mark Kiger (2008: Seattle --- So long, Bedhead Barbie) Fernando Tatis (2007: New Orleans) Andy Tracy (2008: Philadelphia) José Valentin (2007: New York) Outfielders Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Chip Ambres (2008:San Diego) Marlon Anderson (2008: New York) Ender Chavez (2007: Brooklyn, St. Lucie) Ambiorix Concepcion (2007: St. Lucie) Elvis Cruz (2007: Savannah) Jesus Feliciano (2007: New Orleans) Shawn Green (2007: New York) Chad Hermansen (2008: Anaheim) Ben Johnson (2007: New Orleans/New York) Ricky Ledee (2008: Retired) Luis Matos (2007: New Orleans) David Newhan (2007: New Orleans, New York)

AG/DC Feb 01 2008 09:11 PM

Demoted from Projected Roster Acquired from Minnesota Traded to Minnesota Starting Pitchers Outfield- ers Pelfrey Santana Humber Mulvey Guerra Gomez How do you like this roster now? Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Perez Santana Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Pelfrey Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Infielders Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans, but out of options Outfield- ers Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Diaz 2007: DNP Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Padilla Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Catchers Rincon 2007: DNP Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Infielders Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB) 2007--2008 Mets Major and Minor League Free Agents Blue=Major League Free Agent Orange=Minor League Free Agent Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Joe Hietpas (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Juan Padilla (Signed minor-league deal, 12/22) Ricardo Morales (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Clint Nageotte (2007: New Orleans) Tom Glavine (2008: Atlanta) Brian Lawrence (2008: Kansas City) Relief Pitchers Catchers Relief Pitchers Catchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers José Santiago (Signed minor-league deal, 1/24) Robinson Cancel (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Raúl Valdes (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) Dave Williams (2008: Yokohama Baystars) Jon Adkins (2008: Cincinnati) Catchers Infielders Catchers Relief Pitchers Ramon Castro (Signed two-year deal, 11/15) Luis Castillo (Signed two-year deal, 11/19) Edwards Guzman (2007: Binghamton) José A. Reyes (2007: Binghamton) Marcelo Perez (2008: Detroit) Corey Ragsdale (2008: Texas) Infielders Catchers Infielders Catchers Fernando Tatis (Signed minor league deal, 1/22) José Valentin (Signed minor league deal 1/21) Shawn Wooten (2007: Binghamton, New Orleans) Jason Alfaro (2007: New Orleans) Mike DiFelice (2008: Tampa Bay) Johnny Estrada (2008: Washington) Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Catchers Infielders Marlon Anderson (Signed 11/6) Jesus Feliciano (Signed minor-league deal, 11/20) Wilson Batista (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton, New Orleans) J.E. Cruz (2007: Binghamton) Paul Lo Duca (2008: Washington) Jeff Conine (2008: Retired) Infielders Infielders Jake Gautreau (2007: New Orleans) Vince Harrison (2007: Binghamton) Brett Harper (2008: San Francisco) Mark Kiger (2008: Seattle) Outfielders Infielders Outfield- ers Ender Chavez (2007: Brooklyn, St. Lucie) Ambiorix Concepcion (2007: St. Lucie) Andy Tracy (2008: Philadelphia) Chip Ambres (2008: San Diego) Outfielders Outfielders Elvis Cruz (2007: Savannah) Shawn Green (2007: New York) Chad Hermansen (2008: Anaheim) Ricky Ledee (2008: Retired) Outfielders Outfield- ers Ben Johnson (2007: New Orleans/New York) Luis Matos (2007: New Orleans) David Newhan (2008: Houston)

AG/DC Feb 04 2008 09:14 PM

Claimed off Waivers from Oakland, 1/30, Added to 40-Man Roster Signed Away, 1/14, by Colorado Relief Pitchers Ruddy Lugo Ricardo Morales Some other recent transactions, highlighted by the return of native son Ruddy Lugo. Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Perez Santana Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Pelfrey Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Ruddy Lugo Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans Infielders Outfield- ers A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans, but out of options Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Diaz 2007: DNP Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Padilla Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Catchers Rincon 2007: DNP Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Infielders Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB) 2007--2008 Mets Major and Minor League Free Agents Blue=Major League Free Agent Orange=Minor League Free Agent Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Joe Hietpas (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Juan Padilla (Signed minor-league deal, 12/22) Clint Nageotte (2007: New Orleans) Raúl Valdes (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Tom Glavine (2008: Atlanta) Brian Lawrence (2008: Kansas City) Relief Pitchers Catchers Catchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers José Santiago (Signed minor-league deal, 1/24) Robinson Cancel (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) Edwards Guzman (2007: Binghamton) Dave Williams (2008: Yokohama Baystars) Jon Adkins (2008: Cincinnati) Catchers Infielders Catchers Relief Pitchers Ramon Castro (Signed two-year deal, 11/15) Luis Castillo (Signed two-year deal, 11/19) José A. Reyes (2007: Binghamton) Shawn Wooten (2007: Binghamton, New Orleans) Ricardo Morales (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Marcelo Perez (2008: Detroit) Infielders Infielders Relief Pitchers Catchers Fernando Tatis (Signed minor league deal, 1/22) José Valentin (Signed minor league deal 1/21) Jason Alfaro (2007: New Orleans) Wilson Batista (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton, New Orleans) Corey Ragsdale (2008: Texas) Mike DiFelice (2008: Tampa Bay) Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Catchers Marlon Anderson (Signed 11/6) Jesus Feliciano (Signed minor-league deal, 11/20) J.E. Cruz (2007: Binghamton) Jake Gautreau (2007: New Orleans) Johnny Estrada (2008: Washington) Paul Lo Duca (2008: Washington) Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Vince Harrison (2007: Binghamton) Ender Chavez (2007: Brooklyn, St. Lucie) Jeff Conine (2008: Retired) Brett Harper (2008: San Francisco) Outfielders Infielders Ambiorix Concepcion (2007: St. Lucie) Elvis Cruz (2007: Savannah) Mark Kiger (2008: Seattle) Andy Tracy (2008: Philadelphia) Outfielders Outfielders Shawn Green (2007: New York) Ben Johnson (2007: New Orleans/New York) Chip Ambres (2008: San Diego) Chad Hermansen (2008: Anaheim) Outfielders Outfielders Luis Matos (2007: New Orleans) Ricky Ledee (2008: Retired) David Newhan (2008: Houston)

AG/DC Feb 07 2008 11:54 PM

Signed to Minor League Deals and Invited to Camp Relief Pitchers Outfield-ers Nelson Figueroa Ben Johnson Some signings to work with until we get us some Craig Wilson. Only nine starting pitchers in camp thus far. Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Perez Santana Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Pelfrey Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Ruddy Lugo Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans Infielders Outfield- ers A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans, but out of options Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Diaz 2007: DNP Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Nelson Figueroa Relief Pitchers Catchers Padilla Projected for New Orleans Rincon 2007: DNP Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Catchers Infielders Outfield- ers Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB) Ben Johnson Projected for New Orleans 2007--2008 Mets Major and Minor League Free Agents Blue=Major League Free Agent Orange=Minor League Free Agent Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Joe Hietpas (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Juan Padilla (Signed minor-league deal, 12/22) Clint Nageotte (2007: New Orleans) Raúl Valdes (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Tom Glavine (2008: Atlanta) Brian Lawrence (2008: Kansas City) Relief Pitchers Catchers Catchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers José Santiago (Signed minor-league deal, 1/24) Robinson Cancel (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) Edwards Guzman (2007: Binghamton) Dave Williams (2008: Yokohama Baystars) Jon Adkins (2008: Cincinnati) Catchers Infielders Catchers Relief Pitchers Ramon Castro (Signed two-year deal, 11/15) Luis Castillo (Signed two-year deal, 11/19) José A. Reyes (2007: Binghamton) Shawn Wooten (2007: Binghamton, New Orleans) Ricardo Morales (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Marcelo Perez (2008: Detroit) Infielders Infielders Relief Pitchers Catchers Fernando Tatis (Signed minor league deal, 1/22) José Valentin (Signed minor league deal 1/21) Jason Alfaro (2007: New Orleans) Wilson Batista (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton, New Orleans) Corey Ragsdale (2008: Texas) Mike DiFelice (2008: Tampa Bay) Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Catchers Marlon Anderson (Signed 11/6) Jesus Feliciano (Signed minor-league deal, 11/20) J.E. Cruz (2007: Binghamton) Jake Gautreau (2007: New Orleans) Johnny Estrada (2008: Washington) Paul Lo Duca (2008: Washington) Outfield- ers Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Ben Johnson (Signed 2/5) Vince Harrison (2007: Binghamton) Ender Chavez (2007: Brooklyn, St. Lucie) Jeff Conine (2008: Retired) Brett Harper (2008: San Francisco) Outfielders Infielders Ambiorix Concepcion (2007: St. Lucie) Elvis Cruz (2007: Savannah) Mark Kiger (2008: Seattle) Andy Tracy (2008: Philadelphia) Outfielders Outfielders Shawn Green (2007: New York) Luis Matos (2007: New Orleans) Chip Ambres (2008: San Diego) Chad Hermansen (2008: Anaheim) Outfielders Ricky Ledee (2008: Retired) David Newhan (2008: Houston)

AG/DC Feb 12 2008 09:47 PM

Signed to Minor League Deals and Invited to Camp Starting Pitchers Infielders Tony Armas, Jr. Olmedo Saenz Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Perez Santana Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Pelfrey Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Lugo Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans Infielders Outfield- ers A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans, but out of options Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Armas, Jr. 2007: Los Angeles Diaz 2007: DNP Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Relief Pitchers Catchers Figueroa Padilla Projected for New Orleans Rincon 2007: DNP Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Catchers Infielders Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Saenz Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Infielders Outfield- ers Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB) Ben Johnson Projected for New Orleans 2007--2008 Mets Major and Minor League Free Agents Blue=Major League Free Agent Orange=Minor League Free Agent Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Joe Hietpas (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Juan Padilla (Signed minor-league deal, 12/22) Clint Nageotte (2007: New Orleans) Raúl Valdes (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Tom Glavine (2008: Atlanta) Brian Lawrence (2008: Kansas City) Relief Pitchers Catchers Catchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers José Santiago (Signed minor-league deal, 1/24) Robinson Cancel (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) Edwards Guzman (2007: Binghamton) Dave Williams (2008: Yokohama Baystars) Jon Adkins (2008: Cincinnati) Catchers Infielders Catchers Relief Pitchers Ramon Castro (Signed two-year deal, 11/15) Luis Castillo (Signed two-year deal, 11/19) José A. Reyes (2007: Binghamton) Shawn Wooten (2007: Binghamton, New Orleans) Ricardo Morales (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Marcelo Perez (2008: Detroit) Infielders Infielders Relief Pitchers Catchers Fernando Tatis (Signed minor league deal, 1/22) José Valentin (Signed minor league deal 1/21) Jason Alfaro (2007: New Orleans) Wilson Batista (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton, New Orleans) Corey Ragsdale (2008: Texas) Mike DiFelice (2008: Tampa Bay) Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Catchers Marlon Anderson (Signed 11/6) Jesus Feliciano (Signed minor-league deal, 11/20) J.E. Cruz (2007: Binghamton) Jake Gautreau (2007: New Orleans) Johnny Estrada (2008: Washington) Paul Lo Duca (2008: Washington) Outfield- ers Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Ben Johnson (Signed 2/5) Vince Harrison (2007: Binghamton) Ender Chavez (2007: Brooklyn, St. Lucie) Jeff Conine (2008: Retired) Brett Harper (2008: San Francisco) Outfielders Infielders Ambiorix Concepcion (2007: St. Lucie) Elvis Cruz (2007: Savannah) Mark Kiger (2008: Seattle) Andy Tracy (2008: Philadelphia) Outfielders Outfielders Shawn Green (2007: New York) Luis Matos (2007: New Orleans) Chip Ambres (2008: San Diego) Chad Hermansen (2008: Anaheim) Outfielders Ricky Ledee (2008: Retired) David Newhan (2008: Houston)

AG/DC Feb 16 2008 11:33 PM

Signed to Minor League Deal and Invited to Camp Invited to Camp Outfield- ers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Brady Clark Niese Parnell Kunz Rustich Invited to Camp Retired Catchers Infielders Catchers Nickeas Abreu Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) The list of minor league invites is in, at least partially up to date. Nice to have a Michel Abreu sighting. Your Projected 2008 Mets Starting Pitchers O. Hernandez Don Cardwell Memorial Savvy Veteran Starter Roster Slot Maine Martinez Perez Santana Relief Pitchers Feliciano Heilman Sanchez Tug McGraw Memorial Goofy Reliever Roster Slot Schoene-weis Sosa Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Wagner Wise Castro Schneider Castillo Infielders Delgado Donn Clendenon Memorial Slugging Firstbaseman Roster Slot Easley Gotay J. Reyes Wright Outfielders Alou Anderson Beltran Tommie Agee Memorial Forceful, Fleet, and Fun Outfielder Roster Slot Chavez Church Others on 40-Man Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Bostick Projected for New Orleans Pelfrey Projected for New Orleans Vargas Projected for New Orleans, but out of Options Burgos Projected for Disabled List Collazo Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Lugo Muniz Projected for New Orleans Register Must Be Offered Back to the Rockies if He Doesn't Stick with the Mets for 2008 Smith Projected for New Orleans Stokes Projected for New Orleans Infielders Outfield- ers A. Hernandez Projected for New Orleans, but out of options Pagan Projected for New Orleans Also in Camp Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Armas, Jr. 2007: Los Angeles Diaz 2007: DNP Niese Parnell Cavazos 2007: Memphis (AAA) St. Louis (MLB) Relief Pitchers Cullen 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Field 2007: Albuquerque (AAA) Figueroa Kunz Padilla Projected for New Orleans Relief Pitchers Catchers Rincon 2007: DNP Rustich Cancel 2007: Binghamton (AA) New Orleans (AAA) Casanova 2007: Durham (AAA) Tampa Bay (MLB) Manriquez 2007: Frisco (AA) Catchers Infielders Molina 2007: Bowie (AA) Charlotte (AAA) Chicago-A (MLB) Baltimore (MLB) Nickeas Abreu Machado 2007: Louisville (AAA) Saenz Infielders Outfield- ers Tatis 2007: New Orleans (AAA) Valentin 2007: New York-N (MLB) Ben Johnson Projected for New Orleans 2007--2008 Mets Major and Minor League Free Agents Blue=Major League Free Agent Orange=Minor League Free Agent Re-Signed Still on Market Signed Away/ Retired Relief Pitchers Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Joe Hietpas (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Juan Padilla (Signed minor-league deal, 12/22) Clint Nageotte (2007: New Orleans) Raúl Valdes (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Tom Glavine (2008: Atlanta) Brian Lawrence (2008: Kansas City) Relief Pitchers Catchers Catchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers José Santiago (Signed minor-league deal, 1/24) Robinson Cancel (Signed minor-league deal, 1/23) Edwards Guzman (2007: Binghamton) José A. Reyes (2007: Binghamton) Dave Williams (2008: Yokohama Baystars) Jon Adkins (2008: Cincinnati) Catchers Infielders Catchers Infielders Relief Pitchers Ramon Castro (Signed two-year deal, 11/15) Luis Castillo (Signed two-year deal, 11/19) Shawn Wooten (2007: Binghamton, New Orleans) Jason Alfaro (2007: New Orleans) Ricardo Morales (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton) Marcelo Perez (2008: Detroit) Infielders Infielders Relief Pitchers Catchers Fernando Tatis (Signed minor league deal, 1/22) José Valentin (Signed minor league deal 1/21) Wilson Batista (2007: St. Lucie, Binghamton, New Orleans) J.E. Cruz (2007: Binghamton) Corey Ragsdale (2008: Texas) Sandy Alomar, Jr. (2007: New Orleans, New York) Infielders Outfield- ers Infielders Catchers Marlon Anderson (Signed 11/6) Jesus Feliciano (Signed minor-league deal, 11/20) Jake Gautreau (2007: New Orleans) Vince Harrison (2007: Binghamton) Mike DiFelice (2008: Tampa Bay) Johnny Estrada (2008: Washington) Outfield- ers Outfielders Catchers Infielders Ben Johnson (Signed 2/5) Ender Chavez (2007: Brooklyn, St. Lucie) Ambiorix Concepcion (2007: St. Lucie) Paul Lo Duca (2008: Washington) Jeff Conine (2008: Retired) Outfielders Infielders Elvis Cruz (2007: Savannah) Shawn Green (2007: New York) Brett Harper (2008: San Francisco) Mark Kiger (2008: Seattle) Outfield- ers Infielders Outfield- ers Luis Matos (2007: New Orleans) Andy Tracy (2008: Philadelphia) Chip Ambres (2008: San Diego) Outfielders Chad Hermansen (2008: Anaheim) Ricky Ledee (2008: Retired) Outfield- ers David Newhan (2008: Houston)