Comments on: Buzz: Mets will not sign K-Rod

By: hjhjhjhjhj

hjhjhjhjhj — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:24:23 +0000

if you really think that, then go get another team to root for

By: metsfanmurph

metsfanmurph — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:28:00 +0000

I think Omar likes having a bad bullpen.

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:49:22 +0000

Thats true about Pelf, he will make alot more than the minimum… but its already in the budget.

I didnt say Joe Smith was arbitration. Dauner, Heilman, and Feliciano are though. Of course they might be traded or non tendered as well.

The Mets do have some nice 0-3 players who will help them save a few bucks on the bench or as platoons.

you are making as a-s-s out of the word filter. :)

By: Free Aaron Heilman III

Free Aaron Heilman III — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:49:33 +0000

I think it’s safe to a-s-sume that the Mets revenues have risen this year and will rise next year. The Luxury Tax threshold also rises by $7 million.

So, why wouldn’t next year’s budget be at least $7 million more?

A-s-suming they will raise it by at least that amount, they will have at least about $37 million extra to spend next year.

I’m not sure how it works, but because Maine and Church both missed significant chunks of the season, I don’t think they will see big raises, if any, in arbitration. And I believe Pelfrey signed a ML contract right after being drafted so he is not arb eligible.

Also, Joe Smith is NOT arb eligible this winter.

The $37 million should more than cover Ollie, K-Rod, plus either another starter (non-elite) or middle reliever.

By: mr.gee21

mr.gee21 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:39:53 +0000

Lucky for us, you spelled “tonight” wrong, or else you might have jinxed the no hitter.

:-)

Ton”ite\, n. [Cf.L. tonare to thunder.] An explosive compound; a preparation of gun cotton.

By: mr.gee21

mr.gee21 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:36:01 +0000

always copy your post before submitting it…just in case you have to, well, look for the hidden banned word.

By: bkfitz

bkfitz — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:28:15 +0000

First, Davidoff is always wrong.

Second, if this is true, it’s not surprising. The Mets have a policy of not talking about players on other teams. All you heard from Omar when asked about Santana was “I won’t talk about players on other teams”. He’d conclude saying something like “But we’ll look at anyone”.

The Mets would be stupid to say they’re not signing K-Rod in September. While you may not agree with his moves, Omar is not this stupid.

By: krispy644

krispy644 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:20:53 +0000

“creative with their closer role”? really? isnt this what the Mets are doing now? dear God! Mets Collapse part 2 coming soon to a theater near you. look out for part 3 next year! sigh, how shameful it is to be a Mets fan right now. Omar is on the hot seat, and WILL BE FIRED if the Mets miss the playoffs.

oh yea, I read somewhere else that this “creative” style will be signing Luis Ayala next year to be the full-time closer until Wags comes back in late September next year. I’m pretty sure the Mets will be out of contention around that time. Thanks Omar!, Appreciate it! (sarcasm)

By: atlantasnumber1metsfan

atlantasnumber1metsfan — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:05:32 +0000

I love how these “sources” love to stir the pot too…like they know everything. It sounds like a writer just looking for copy, can’t he talk about what the Mets need to do this year, with 12 games to go as opposed to wasting our time on what the Mets won’t do next year, jeez….

By: Dirtysanchez

Dirtysanchez — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:59:12 +0000

man idk if matt does not want me to resond to YOUR particular comments but i AGAIN wrote a explination and im not going to bother typing it out again.