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This post was written by Joe McDonald on April 9, 2009
Speaking with a few scouts last night at the bar, here’s what they thought about K-Rod:
- Everyone I spoke to said glowing things about Francisco Rodriguez. They felt the Mets stole the show [that is until today].
- It will totally change the Mets, because his confidence in the ninth inning will trickle down to the rest of the relief staff.
- The starters will get confidence early in the game, knowing the ninth will be secure.
All in all a great signing for the Mets.
Posted under Free Agency, Winter Meetings
This post was written by Joe McDonald on December 10, 2008
LAS VEGAS – Based on a number of reports and sources, Francisco Rodriguez will sign a three-year, $37 million dollar contract with the Mets tomorrow after a physical in New York.The Mets have seemingly reached this deal after two days of talk between the club and agent Paul Kinzer.”He’s a tremendously skilled closer,” said manager Jerry Manuel during his media session. “I was impressed with the energy he had when he came out and with that energy came confidence.”With Rodriguez, the Mets are signing one of the top closers in the game, who went 2-3 last year with a 2.24 ERA and a Major League record 62 saves for the Los Angeles Angels. Over his six year career, the righthander went 23-17 with a 2.35 ERA and 208 saves.
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This post was written by Joe McDonald on December 9, 2008
I just wanted to take some time out to wish all the readers and their families a Happy Thanksgiving.
Please have a safe enjoyable day and enjoy the turkey!
And if you are brought to this site today, feel free to enjoy For Love of the Game.
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This post was written by Joe McDonald on November 27, 2008
Randolph: New bench coach in Milwaukee.
Said Randolph: “I’m excited, looking forward to this next challenge and getting to work. I love teaching and I’m passionate about being in the game. … Eventually, I do want to get back to managing. I didn’t really want to wait around. … I thought it was best to make this move.
The Mets were 302-253 (.544) under Randolph, second to Davey Johnson in club history.
With the turnover in managers and Randolph’s numbers, there’s no doubt he’ll get another chance.
Posted under New York Mets
This post was written by NYMR Archive on November 9, 2008
Talkin' Baseball: Rays trying to take Series home.
As the weather becomes a storyline in this World Series, unfortunately we could be hearing a lot tonight and in the near future about the showcase event being played at a neutral site. Yeah, that was me you heard screaming.
There are some things that shouldn’t be considered, and that’s one of them.
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This post was written by NYMR Archive on October 29, 2008
We had an interesting question last night on the Message Board. Had the Dodgers and Giants stayed, could New York have been able to support three baseball teams?
Let’s mull on that for awhile. And, if there’s something you’d like to raise before they continue Game 5 of the World Series, let’s hear it.
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This post was written by NYMR Archive on October 29, 2008
Message to Bud: Don't pray for it, make it happen.
After Carlos Pena’s single drove in B.J. Upton with the tying run, and the grounds crew practically following him across the plate, Selig said he would have not allowed the Phillies be crowned champions with a rain-shortened victory.
“It’s not a way to end a World Series,” Selig said. “I would not have allowed the World Series to end that way.”
I believe he wouldn’t. He would have played his “best interest in baseball,” card and done the right thing.
Giving that, why couldn’t he have done the right thing earlier? Perhaps not start the game at all, given the forecast? Or, once it started, said, “if we have to stop this, we won’t have a rain-shortened winner?”
The late start times and scheduling are other matters he needs to correct. My thinking is the World Series is the ultimate. It’s baseball’s showcase event, and it should be treated that way. Too often MLB lets those who don’t love it make the decisions and that has to stop.
If Selig’s words are to be believed, he must follow them up with actions that mean something. So far, his legacy as commissioner has been the steroids era, interleague play, new divisional alignments and a work stoppage that killed the 1994 World Series.
Time to change that for the better. Schedule the Series start times so people can see the game, and if worse, to give you more leeway time with the weather. If you don’t like playing this late in October, then you’re going to have to do something about shortening the playoffs?
Since you won’t reduce the number of games, then you must alter the regular season schedule. I have already suggested in these pages to have at least one day-night doubleheader a month. That would give you six days to play with. There are things that can be done, and in the end they won’t hurt as bad as the embarrassment that was last night.
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This post was written by NYMR Archive on October 28, 2008
Talkin' Baseball: Could we have another classic?
It’s “must win” for the Rays tonight because Cole Hamels starts tomorrow for the Phillies. Hamels is the best starter in the Series and you fully expect him if not to win, surely pitch well.
I said last night I believed the Game 3 winner would take the Series and see no reason be back off that tonight.
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This post was written by NYMR Archive on October 26, 2008
Steelers vs. Giants: Potential Super Bowl match-up?
The Steelers lead in the first quarter. Got home in time to watch the end of the Jets game. Now watching the Giants. Glad to see Plaxico Burress sitting the bench at the start. If this guy thinks he’s as good as Moss, Owens and even Fitzgerald, he’s nuts.
But, I guess it’s something with receivers in the NFL. The guys I mentioned, are cocky and eccentric. Maybe it has something to do with playing the position.
Will watch this game, then the Series tonight.
Posted under New York Mets
This post was written by NYMR Archive on October 26, 2008
