Links: Pedro, Patience, Valent, and Agee
Howard Megdal at The New York Observer gives his reasons for why Pedro Martinez and the Mets need to part ways, writing: “In 2008, he pitched to a 5.61 ERA, or nearly twice his career mark of 2.91. Coming into 2008, he’d struck out almost exactly one batter per inning as a Met; that rate dropped to 7.18 [per 9 innings].”
SNY’s Ted Berg says there is no need to rush into signing a closer in his latest edition of Wireless Calling.
Wondering what Eric Valent has been up to? We Should Be GM’s interviews the former Met.
…i wasn’t wondering either…
At Page Six, they describe David Wright‘s recent ‘cougar’ attack.
Eric Simon at Amazin’ Avenue continues his list of top 50 Mets with Tommie Agee, noting: “Agee turned in three excellent seasons for the Mets. He was terrific in the 1969 NLCS and owned Game 3 of the World Series; his miraculous diving catch in the latter left an indelible imprint on a generation of Mets fans.”
…what about the home run spot at the late shea stadium…the concrete slab is actually up for sale…
