Daily Archives: July 29, 2008
In a report for SI.com, citing ‘people familiar with talks,’ Jon 
Heyman writes that the Phillies a ‘may be the front-runners’ to acquire Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez.
According to Sherman, it is logical to suggest the Phillies could send Pat Burrell in such a deal.
However, according to Joel Sherman, in the New York Post, the Dodgers are the front-runners for Ramirez, who could cost them either Matt Kemp or Andre Ethier.
Heyman lists the Dodgers and Marlins as also being involved in talks with the Red Sox regarding Ramirez.
…i will not lie, the idea of Manny Ramirez batting behind Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard is downright frightening…that said, i just do not believe the Phillies will ever be successful slugging their way to a division title…
…it’s all about their bullpen, rotation and their arms in that stadium in August and September…
The Game:
The Mets (57-49) play the second of a three game series against the Marlins (56-50) tonight at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, starting at 7:10 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- LF Nick Evans
- 3B David Wright
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Fernando Tatis
- 2B Damion Easley
- C Ramon Castro
- P Oliver Perez
The Pitchers:
LHP Oliver Perez (6-6, 4.15 ERA) starts for the Mets.
LHP Scott Olsen (6–5, 4.07 ERA) starts for the Marlins.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
Tagged Regis Courtemanche |The Mets have made no official announcement regarding John Maine, who traveled to New York today to have an MRI on his right shoulder.
…maine took a late flight, and probably didn’t have his MRI until late this afternoon…
According to Jason Stark of ESPN.com, and Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Angels have acquired 1B Mark Teixeira from the Braves in exchange for 1B Casey Kotchman and one other prospect.
At MLB.com, Lyle Spencer writes that pitching prospect Stephen Marek will be the other prospect in the deal.
This week, Toby Hyde is in Binghamton checking out the B-Mets and blogging about it at Mets Minor League Blog.
Before he left, I was able to sit down and talk with Hyde about his tour, Brad Holt and Jon Niese, among other prospects in the Mets minor league system.
To watch my interview with Hyde, click play below:
The Marlins are looking to trade for a starting catcher, according to multiple reports over the last day or so.
In a post to MLB.com, Marlins reporter Joe Frisaro believes 
Giants C Benjie Molina is high on Florida’s shopping list, which also includes Nationals C Paul Lo Duca, Blue Jays C Gregg Zaun and Rangers C Gerald Laird.
…oh, man, can you imagine how excited lo duca would be to return to Miami and compete against the Mets in a pennant race…i like it…bring it on…
The Marlins have also shown interest in Pirates C Ryan Doumit and O’s C Ramon Hernandez, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
In a recent report for FoxSports.com, citing a team official, Ken Rosenthal wrote that there is a 50 percent chance that the Rangers end up trading Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Laird, who the Yankees are very interested in acquiring.
Tagged Paul Lo Duca |
Watch today’s episode of the Nooner over at TheNoonerBlog.com.
At WasWatching, Steve Lombardi writes about Carl Pavano and Phil Hughes, who both will make rehab starts for the Charlestown RiverDogs.
Tommy Dee of TheKnicksBlog grades the Renaldo Balkman trade, while Adam Zagoria at ZagsBlog has full coverage of the Big East media day.
Brian Basset at TheJetsBlog has a look at the what the Jets have done on defense, while Anthony De Rosa at Giants Football Blog has Giants Training Camp coverage.
Toby Hyde at Mets Minor League Blog gives an update on Fernando Martinez, who is ‘coming along’ after his latest injury.
Lastly, at SNY.tv, Ted Berg says, although he looks just like Tom Morello, Raul Ibanez isn’t nearly as ‘awesome.’
Tagged SNY |
The are first and foremost interested in acquiring a relief pitcher, writes Buster Olney in a post to ESPN.com, followed by a corner outfielder and starting pitcher.
That said, according to Olney, “The Mets have continued discussions with the Mariners about outfielder Raul Ibanez, but as of early Tuesday afternoon, nothing seemed particularly promising.”
Olney adds that if talks with Seattle ‘heat up,’ they could ‘conceivably expand’ to include LHP Arthur Rhodes.
Speaking of outfielder, according to Jon Heyman in a recent 
report for SI.com, “The Dodgers are one of a few teams showing interest in embattled superstar Manny Ramirez and are currently in discussions with the Red Sox…However, the Mets are said to not be involved.”
Speaking of Ramirez, also at SI.com, Tom Verducci explains why the Red Sox should simply keep Ramirez and also pick up his $20 million option for 2009.
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Tagged Raul Ibanez |According to Baseball America, the Mets have released RHP 
Juan Padilla, who had allowed 15 runs in 14 innings with Triple-a New Orleans this season.
Padilla missed 2006 following Tommy John surgery and all of 2007 with a torn flexor tendon.
In 2005, Padilla was 3–1 with a 1.49 ERA in 24 games.
…thanks to Joe G for the link…
The Braves say that Tim Hudson’s elbow injury may require Tommy John surgery. Hudson was the most successful of the Oakland big three to move on to another team, but he now joins Barry Zito and Mark Mulder as pitchers with their futures in doubt.
The Marlins come-from-behind win on Monday was the 31st for the team this season, most in the National League.
The Phillies are bringing up JA Happ to take over for Adam Eaton, although their is some speculation he may be part of a trade package to the Orioles.
Nationals OF Elijah Dukes recovery from knee surgery is progressing much faster than expected. He could be back to the team in another week.
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