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News: El Duque Free Agent
By Regis Courtemanche - Nov 2, 2008 2:42 pm

Orlando Hernandez’s time with the Mets is all but over now as he has officially filed for free agency.

El Duque is 18-12 in 47 games with the Mets dating back to 2006.

38 Responses to “News: El Duque Free Agent”

  1. bkfitz says:

    Before the onslaught of posts bashing El Duque, this guy was our ace before his injury in 2007. While his injuries both years hurt us first getting to a WS and then reaching the playoffs, we wouldn’t be close without him.

  2. CitizenSnips says:

    We can’t get any draft picks for him, right?

  3. L.E.S.metfan says:

    Free agency? He should be retiring!

  4. metsfan1 says:

    Don’t let the door hit you in the *ss.

  5. Prismo says:

    Thanks for all your help in ‘08 El Duque.

  6. Tidewater says:

    I think we should sign him to a three year $45 million and then deal him to the Cubs for Carlos Marmol.

  7. bkfitz says:

    Ricardo Rincon, Moises Alou, Tony Armas Jr., Luis Ayala, Ramon Martinez, and Pedro Martinez declared free agency yesterday.

  8. bucknersankles says:

    DON’T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT.

  9. phukthephills says:

    i say we offer him 5 yrs..$110 mil

  10. lightsout123 says:

    it better stay that way, and away from the mets.

  11. Reyes es el Rey says:

    Yea, that El Duque sure was a jerk. 264+ innings of above average work over parts of 2 seasons. A$$HOLE!

    Don’t let the door hit you on the way out you stupid jerk. How dare you be old and injured.

    Seriously, why the hostility towards El Duque. He was solid when healthy, and it’s not his fault Omar was relying on him in 07.

  12. koosman says:

    He should get at least a 2-year deal with an option for the third season. These past three years were an aberration.

  13. Fiya Minaya says:

    Bye bye to another thief

  14. zen says:

    hide omar until el duque signs elsewhere or retires

    • youknowwhatimsayin says:

      LOL

      I actually do not trust Omar. I would not put trying to bring back Alou and Duque past him…. though I think if he is even wasting one second even considering these guys… then he really is total incompetent.

  15. Agees Catch says:

    3 yera 30 million should do it. El Duque has had some great seasons

  16. Chris Jelic says:

    We need to act quick on a replacement! Do the Mets have a senior citizens fan club from which they can sign somebody to spend a year on the disabled list complaining of arthritis and bunions? We can’t go into Citi Field without this integral part of our roster in place.

  17. Nate W. says:

    El Duque’s contribution to the Mets 18 wins over nearly three years and constant headaches to the GM trying to find suitable replacement starters for him.

    Mets contribution to El Duque: $16.625 million US

    or $923,611 per win.

    money well spent!

  18. rustyjr says:

    furi just get a member of the bonnano familia to do it

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