Read: MetsBlog Roundtable on A-Rod

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, [...]

News: Minaya Reaches Out to Wright

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 [...]

Listen: A-Rod Rountable on MetsBlog

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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News: Mets Pick Up Alou’s Option

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 [...]

News: Mets Re-sign Damion Easley

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 [...]

Note: D’Wright on the Daily Show Tonight

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.

Buzz: Stark Likes Mets and Tigers for A-Rod

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, [...]

Note: MLB.com Pays Money

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 [...]

Note: Andy Pettitte’s Option

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 [...]

News: Cameron Suspended for Drugs

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 [...]

Buzz: The Phillies and Curt Schilling

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 [...]