Daily Archives: October 13, 2009
Ken Rosenthal from FOX Sports says that barring a big, last minute offer from the Braves, Tim Hudson will likely test the free-agent market.
Hudson and the Braves have a mutual option for $12 million in 2010, and if Hudson declines that option, he is free to negotiate with any team.
Hudson finished the year with just seven starts, going 2-1 with a 3.61 ERA down the stretch for the Braves after recovering from Tommy John Surgery.
…I’m not sure that Hudson fits in what the Mets would be trying to accomplish this winter…I know he pitched well down the stretch, but the idea should be to emphasize health and durability, and seven starts doesn’t tell me anything about durability, especially since he will be closer to 35 next year…
…If he can be had on the cheap I wouldn’t be opposed to the Mets being atleast interested, but that likely wouldn’t be the case if he declines his option with Atlanta…
Tagged Tim Hudson |
Bart Hubbuch, in a post to Twitter, is reporting that Jose Reyes will have surgery to repair his torn hamstring tendon within the next couple of days.
The exact date was not specified, but the procedure will be performed by Dallas Cowboys team physician in Dallas, Texas.
Toby Hyde, in a post at Mets Minor League Blog, details the beginning of the Arizona Fall League and the players from the Mets organization that will be participating.
Among those from the Mets organization participating are Jenrry Mejia, Ike Davis, and Reese Havens.
Tagged Minors |
Kerel Cooper from OntheBlack.com illustrates the Mets decline in home runs since 2006 and offers his opinion on why this has happened, and he also found some Mets Halloween goodies which can be viewed here.
Adam, the Brooklyn Met Fan, is rooting for the Dodgers to beat the Phillies in the National League Championship Series.
Jon from Mets by the Numbers points out some of the accomplishments from 2009, including Carlos Beltran‘s hit against Ricky Nolasco on September 25 being the 3000th hit from a player wearing number 15.
Caryn over at Metsgrrl feels that Mets fans deserve a “thank you for being fans” from the team, much like what the Twins gave their fans.
In addition, every afternoon at 1:35 I post a “Mets Photo of the Day” on Twitter, featuring images from the 2009 season as well as other Mets pictures I have taken over the years.
To follow me on Twitter, click here.
Finally, don’t forget that SNY will be taping the third season of Beer Money at the Village Pourhouse in New York City during October and November.
To find dates and locations, and to maybe get on air, answer questions and win some money, check out the list here, on SNY.TV.
In a report in today’s Denver Post, Troy Renck takes a look at the Rockies off-seasons plans now that their season has come to a close.
Renck says that with the impending return of Jeff Francis, who missed the entire 2009 season with a shoulder injury, that New York native Jason Marquis is not expected to return to Colorado next year.
…Marquis is coming off a solid season with the Rockies…he won 15 games which marks the sixth season in a row where he has won more than 11, he pitched more than 200 innings this season and averaged almost 6 2/3 innings per start…he would be an intriguing candidate as a solid number 3 starter for the Mets, but i don’t think he should be considered a solution for their number 2 hole…
In addition, Renck looks closely at the situation with outfielder Brad Hawpe, who got only four at-bats against the Phillies in the Division Series and that he will likely be shopped by the Rockies this winter.
…i like Hawpe, but the fact that he was out of the lineup against all of the Phillies left handed starters raises a flag to me…then again, the strategy didn’t necessarily payoff for the Rockies despite Hawpe’s .243 average against left handed pitching in 2009…
Hawpe will make $7.5 million in 2010, with a team option of $10 million which could be voided if he is traded.
Ben Shpigel of the New York Times suggests that the Mets should not just limit their focus to players when fixing the Mets this offseason, but should consider upgrading their management staff.
…i think that much of the fan base would agree with that sentiment right now…
Shpigel suggests that the Mets consider both Tony LaRussa and Dave Duncan as well as Bobby Valentine as either on field or front office replacements, but worries that when the Mets are ready to shakeup management, these candidates might no longer be available.
…i personally never liked LaRussa, but the bottom line is that he has won seven NL Central Titles, two pennants and one World Series, since taking over for Joe Torre in 1996, and has always found a way to get the most out of his players despite the quirky lineups, rotations, and bullpen moves…so from that standpoint, i can’t argue with winning…
Tagged Tony LaRussa |
Mike Puma in today’s New York Post spoke with Billy Wagner after the Red Sox were swept by the Angels in their American League Division Series, and Wagner told Puma that he is leaning towards retirement.
Wagner told Puma, when asked about retirement:
“Why wouldn’t I? “I’ve got nothing else to [accomplish].”
Prior to being traded, Wagner indicated that he was interested in closing next season to make a run at reaching 400 saves.
