The issue is that the Mets probably can't afford him given their financial woes...
Unless they get offered an overwhelming package of great prospects and don't have to eat any salary, I don't see this as a good move for the Mets at all.
While I'm pretty sure the Mets aren't going to reach the post-season this year, unloading Reyes would be huge morale crusher for their loyal fans.
I know Reyes can be a free agent, which is why I think the Mets should target re-signing him now, while they still have exclusive rights.
Reyes is not my favorite ballplayer due to some of his shenanigans in previous years, but he does seem to have matured, and he remains an electric talent at a key position.
For the Mets' sake, I hope they don't trade him just for salary relief and a couple of semi-stiffs in some sad surrender monkey fashion, and I'm not even a Mets fan!
The issue is that the Mets probably can't afford him given their financial woes...
Pineda is filthy, even if the Mariners suck they are a great team to follow with Felix and Pineda. And they don't even totally suck lately.
At least there is a little hope for my M's. Smoak is showing signs of coming on as well. But they have some terrible salaries, and the minor league system doesn't seem that deep or strong really. I think nowdays you need an owner who really wants to win and has a passionate front office. M's ownership are practically ghosts, they have no identity that speaks to wanting to win as long as the M's are profitable. The M's are probably just a distant toy or a source of status, nothing more than a means to an end.
In other news, did anyone see video of Upton (Tampa) go ballistic on the ump after being called out on strikes for the third time in the game? The pitch did look a little inside, but I just caught the highlight.
Sheffield Lake Law Director David Graves said Choo was stopped on Lake Road (Route 6) at 2:25 a.m. when a police officer saw his car weaving on the road.
"The officer smelled alcohol on the driver's breath," said Graves. "He performed a field sobriety test and was taken back to the police test. Police said he also failed a Breathalzyer test, registering a .20 [more than twice the legal limit of .08]."
Graves said Choo was released on his own recognizance after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police report indicated Choo was escorted home by police.
Graves said the same officer talked to Choo a little earlier in the evening. Choo had stopped his car on Route 6 and told the officer that he was trying to find his way to his home in Avon Lake. Choo said he was having trouble with his GPS.
You guys hear about Shin Soo Choo blowing a .20 while drunk driving? lmao
http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/05/cleveland_indians_of_shin-soo.html
Is Carlos Ruiz solidifying himself again as the the league's greatest catcher, most clutch hitter, and savior of babies?
Weird game tonight with the Braves. Cliff Lee has 13 strikeouts through just the first 6 innings, but is losing 3-0, having gotten tattooed in the 3rd.
Meanwhile, Derrick Lowe is no hitting the Phils.
He struck out the side again (granted, around two hits.) He now has struck out 16 in only 7 innings. Most pitchers go through their entire careers without striking out 16 in a game.
Yeah I can't believe he ended up with 16 Ks in just 7! He actually got everyone in their lineup at least once. So let's see, that's 28 Ks in 2 games with 0 run support so far this year. Oh well, back to watching the Flyers lose.
Milton Bradley was just ejected for arguing a called third strike that was well outside the zone. Second ejection for him this week too, lol. Good thing the manager came out so quickly.
Obviously he had a great game, but still allowed 9 hits
Yeah I can't believe he ended up with 16 Ks in just 7! He actually got everyone in their lineup at least once. So let's see, that's 28 Ks in 2 games with 0 run support so far this year. Oh well, back to watching the Flyers lose.
verlander has perfect game into 7th inning if you care to watch.
he was throwing over 100MPH at the end of the game, real good day for him