Matthew Cerrone…
How do you feel as a fan, kind of keeping track of all this, how do you feel, do you want Alex Rodriguez on the Mets?
Regis Courtemance…
Simple question, not a very simple answer.  I have to tell you my official stance is I am kind of torn on it.  On the upside, [...]

During a conference call this afternoon, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters that he has contacted the agent for David Wright to let him know what the team’s thinking is, with regards to the rumors involving the Mets and Alex Rodriguez.
Minaya, during the conference call…

“I expect to talk to David, because I think it’s only [...]

Tonight on The MetsBlog Podcast, writers from MetsBlog.com discussed whether or not the Mets should puruse Alex Rodriguez.
To listen to this 15–minute discussion, click here, or use the audio player in this site’s left-hand column.
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The Mets have picked up the $7.5 million option on Moises Alou’s contract, which will keep him on the team for next season.
Alou, on returning to the Mets…

“I’m angry at what happened last year and our fans deserved better.  I’m coming back to help us win a championship. From the first day of spring training [...]

The Mets have re-signed free-agent infielder Damion Easley to a one-year, $950,000 contract.
Mets GM Omar Minaya, regarding the return of Easley…

“Damion Easley is a valuable component to the team, in the infield, the outfielder or off the bench.  He’s completely recovered from his injury and should be ready to go by spring training.”

In [...]

Just a reminder, Mets 3B David Wright will be a guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart tonight, October 31.
The David Wright Foundation is hosting their Third Annual Do the Wright Thing Gala on November 15 in New York City.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go here.

In a recent report for FOXSports.com, Ken Rosenthal writes about the Mets, who he lists among three other clubs who ‘stand out as particularly intriguing possibilities for baseball’s drama king, (Alex Rodriguez), who soon could be a $300-million man.’
In Rosenthal’s opinion, the Mets should cut ties with Moises Alou, move David Wright to left field, [...]

According to Buster Olney, at his blog for ESPN.com, each MLB team will now recieve roughly $30 million every season, maybe more, maybe less, thanks to the success of MLB.com.
…$30 million, $30 million, where have i seen that number before…it just rings so familar…where do i know it from…hmmm…maybe i should ask Scott Boras, i hear he’s good [...]

Yesterday, while speaking with KRIV-TV in Houston, free-agent LHP Andy Pettitte said he will most likely either pitch for the Yankees in 2008, or he will retire.
Pettitte has until November 8 to decide whether he will exercise his $16 million player option for next season.
…it’s a lot of money, but he left houston for the Yankees specifically [...]

According to the Associated Press, free-agent OF Mike Cameron will be suspended 25 games for using a banned stimulant.
…i assume a ‘banned stimulant’ means amphetamines…
…as i have written before, i continue to stunned by the level of speed that is used in baseball, which was once amphetamines, but, due to these new rules, is now an unhealthy obsession with [...]

Yesterday, in a post to his blog, 38 Pitches, free-agent RHP Curt Schilling put the Mets and Phillies among 12 teams he would be interested in signing with, though the Red Sox remain his first choice.
This morning on ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike, ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark told the show’s hosts that he would not be surprised [...]

LHP Glendon Rusch missed all of last season due to a blood clot in his lung.
According to his agent, West Coast Sports Management, Rusch will throw a bullpen session for Major League organizations this Friday in hopes of making a comeback.
…good luck, glendon…actually, if nobody picks him up, i’d like to see him give it a go [...]

RHP David Riske declined his $2.9 million player option with the Royals for 2008 and has declared free agency.
The 31–year-old Riske has made 393 relief appearances during his eight-year career, during which he has a 3.40 ERA while opponents have hit .231 against him. 
He had an ERA below 3.00 last season for the first [...]

According to Wallace Matthews, in a great column for Newsday, Scott Boras is aiming his spin on Alex Rodriguez in the direction of the Mets, citing how his client will do wonders for SNY ratings and attendance at Citi Field.
Boras, among other comments, as quoted by Matthews…

“You can’t count Alex against payroll because he pays for himself…This is [...]

According to Peter Abraham, at his blog for the Journal News, Joe Torre is ‘likely’ to bring Larry Bowa, Don Mattingly and Lee Mazzilli on to his coaching staff with the Dodgers.
…i will hate to see lee go, if it happens…it was a rough start for mazz on sny, but he really grew in to [...]