Mets Geek » Link Dump: December 15th, 2008

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 7:43 pm (#909586)

Mike Cameron-Yankees Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [December 15 at 6:18pm CST]

6:18pm: MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy heard from a source that talks between the Brewers and Yankees are at a “stalemate,” and did not resume today.

Peter Abraham writes that Igawa may no longer be a part of the deal.

Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News wrote earlier today that the two teams have agreed on which players to trade. He heard from a source that the Yankees would likely send Igawa, Melky Cabrera and cash to the Brewers for Cameron.

A second source told Feinsand that the Brewers could send Bill Hall along too, an idea Tom Haudricourt suggested last week.

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 8:11 pm (#909587)

Vizquel Wants To Play Again
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 15 at 7:03pm CST]

Omar Vizquel wants to play another year in the majors and maybe more according to MLB.com.

He said his agent “has been talking to a couple of teams,” but didn’t reveal which ones.

Vizquel realizes he’s not going to get long-term offers at his age, but he’s interested in one-year deals, especially from National League teams.

The 41-year-old said he feels “really good” and can play better than he did last season for the Giants.

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 8:28 pm (#909588)

gadzooks…it’d freezin here in the great plains….the ol weather bug says 9 degrees…feels like 7 though.

Comment posted by Super T on December 15, 2008 at 8:33 pm (#909589)

I could tolerate Wolf as the teams 5th starter.

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 8:35 pm (#909590)

I could tolerate Wolf as the teams 5th starter.

But I hope that’s the Mets next-to-last resort (Garland being the last).
I still want Lowe or Ollie ahead of any of them.

Comment posted by Super T on December 15, 2008 at 8:38 pm (#909591)

I still want Lowe or Ollie ahead of any of them.

Most definitely 71. I would like to see OM make *initial* 3 yr 30 mil offers to both of them to show the Mets interest.

Comment posted by Super T on December 15, 2008 at 8:39 pm (#909592)

This article says that Wolf is most likely going to sign before Lowe and Perez do. So hopefully the Mets will still have interest in Lowe and or Perez *if* they sign Wolf.

http://feeds.nydailynews.com/~r/nydnrss/sports/baseball/mets/~3/485385782/2008-12-14_with_bullpen_in_order_mets_are_starting_.html

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 8:48 pm (#909593)

i’m not buying the wolf howls

putting pressure on the ollie

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 8:55 pm (#909594)

8:48pm: Tyler Kepner of the New York Times spoke to people involved with the deal and he gets the feeling that “the Yankees are backing away” for baseball reasons, not financial ones. Kepner adds that the Yankees know they don’t have to make this trade immediately if they don’t want to.

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 9:03 pm (#909595)

Joe Nelson’s been popular since being non-tendered - he’s heard from “at least 12-14 teams.”

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 9:07 pm (#909596)

Lowe’s options running out

He may be falling right into the Mets laps soon!

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 9:11 pm (#909597)

:: crickets ::

Comment posted by Ramon on December 15, 2008 at 9:12 pm (#909598)

Right now I’d prefer Lowe over Perez. I think its great that the Later has great success against two of our greatest divisional foes in Philadelphia and Atlanta, but Lowe’s seasonal stats clearly surpasses the former’s.

Comment posted by Super T on December 15, 2008 at 9:32 pm (#909599)

Wonder why the Braves would offer a reported 5yr $80mil to A.J. but have no reported interest in Lowe?

It’s starting to look like Lowe might fall into our laps the way K-Rod, did. :)

Comment posted by Bob Loblaw on December 15, 2008 at 9:32 pm (#909600)

Ollie’s a head case. I don’t see 30-50mm changing that, but I guess anything’s possible.

Comment posted by Super T on December 15, 2008 at 9:32 pm (#909601)

Right now I’d prefer Lowe over Perez. I think its great that the Later has great success against two of our greatest divisional foes in Philadelphia and Atlanta, but Lowe’s seasonal stats clearly surpasses the former’s.

I wouldn’t want Lowe for more than 3 years.

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:36 pm (#909602)

Odds And Ends: Astros, Saito, Yankees
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 15 at 8:14pm CST]

Links for Monday night…

* Astros GM Ed Wade is “kicking the tires” on players to share time with Geoff Blum at third next year. It seems unlikely that they can afford Ty Wigginton.
* The Marlins haven’t yet inquired on Takashi Saito, a recent non-tender.
* It’s “very unlikely” though “not impossible” that Mark Teixeira or Manny Ramirez becomes a Yankee according to Tyler Kepner. He also thinks that the longer Andy Pettitte waits, the lower the chances are of a return to the Yankees.
* Adam Everett thinks the Tigers are a great fit for him. Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said Everett’s in line to get most of the starts at shortstop.
* Felipe Lopez could be a positive for the D’Backs in spite of his questionable effort and unspectacular defense, writes Keith Law.
* Rob Neyer thinks that the Yankees “pretty obviously overpaid” for A.J. Burnett.
* Here’s a video clip of Bronx Banter authors and Anthony McCarron debating the pros and cons of the Burnett signing.
* Sarah D. Morris weighs in on the Dodgers’ offseason moves.
* Tony Massarotti ranks the five worst current pitching contracts.

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:37 pm (#909603)

Tony’s Top 5 worst pitching contracts in baseball
Email|Link|Comments (0) Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 15, 2008 05:19 PM
Tony’s Top 5

Worst pitching contracts in baseball
5
A.J. Burnett, five years, $82.5 million. First of all, he has an obvious injury history. Second, he was 69-66 entering this year, which just happened to be a contract season. By the time this one is up, we’re willing to bet the Yankees will have their Matt Clement.
4
Kei Igawa, five years, $46 million*. Technically, this is just a five-year, $20 million contract. In reality, with a $26 million posting fee, the Yankees paid $46 million for a man who has been a complete bust. The Yankees should have just taken the cash and burned it.
3
Carlos Silva, four years, $48 million. We knew this was a bad deal at the time, but somehow, the contract actually has worsened over time. Silva still has three years left after going 4-15 with a 6.46 ERA. Without the contract, he’d have been released.
2
Jason Schmidt, three years, $47 million. With one year remaining on this contract, Schmidt is 1-4 with a 6.31 ERA in 25 2/3 innings during his career with the Dodgers. Deals like this one are why people get fired. Like the Yankees, the Dodgers should have toasted the money.
1
Barry Zito, seven years, $126 million. The king of all bad contracts. Through the first two years of this deal, Zito has the 10th highest ERA in baseball among all qualifying pitchers. Good thing that Tim Lincecum is making relatively short money, eh?

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:42 pm (#909604)

on chuck.

the cop that yells “we have gun fire”

is the same cop from die hard, it has to be homage.

he was also mr winslow on family matters.

Comment posted by Bob Loblaw on December 15, 2008 at 9:42 pm (#909605)

ZITO!

Damn, we could use him right about now.

Am I right, Ramon?

Comment posted by Bob Loblaw on December 15, 2008 at 9:43 pm (#909606)

Confused - was that the same guy sho said, “We’re gonna need some new FBI guys.” ?

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:47 pm (#909607)

he said it in die hard.

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 9:49 pm (#909608)

chuck was friggin awesome

yea it was definitely a die hard tribute, the same song plays in die hard when the whole thing ends and they show all the vehicles outside

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:49 pm (#909609)

i was wrong, the sgt did say that in die hard.

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 9:50 pm (#909610)

i prefer to call him “the twinkie guy”

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:51 pm (#909611)

this guy said in in the movie.

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 9:52 pm (#909612)

Convenience Store Clerk: I thought you guys just ate doughnuts.
Sergeant Al Powell: Heh. They’re for my wife.
Convenience Store Clerk: [sarcastically] Yeah.
Sergeant Al Powell: She’s pregnant.
Convenience Store Clerk: Yeah.
Sergeant Al Powell: Bag it.
Convenience Store Clerk: Big time.

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 9:53 pm (#909613)

terminator was pretty friggin nuts tonight

i have no idea what’s going on anymore, but it b crazy

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 10:04 pm (#909614)

the indian guy calling a sex line, getting kicked in the face, nd then looking at the cleavage was funny stuff.

sarah protecting her man was the only way to go, but . . .

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:05 pm (#909615)

I wouldn’t want Lowe for more than 3 years.

The Mets might not have to go beyond that.
Rumor is Lowe wants to retire in a few years
and is more concerned with the cash value
of any deal rather than number of years.

The Mets could very well play this the way
they played the KRod deal.

Am I right, Dep? :)

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:06 pm (#909616)

We now return you to TV Talk with Dep and Confused….

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:09 pm (#909617)

the indian guy calling a sex line, getting kicked in the face, nd then looking at the cleavage was funny stuff.

sarah protecting her man was the only way to go, but . . .

the indian dude making out with morgan’s girl was fucked up. morgan needs to represent

chuck will get over it.

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:09 pm (#909618)

The Mets might not have to go beyond that.
Rumor is Lowe wants to retire in a few years
and is more concerned with the cash value
of any deal rather than number of years.

The Mets could very well play this the way
they played the KRod deal.

Am I right, Dep? :)

yup. that jives with what info is out there.

we’ll see what happens. i honestly don’t really have a clue at this point anymore.

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:11 pm (#909619)

i honestly don’t really have a clue at this point anymore.

no worries….Omar lives nearby, so I’ll start stalking him at bagel stores this weekend….

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:12 pm (#909620)

I think lowe is kinda a shlub…His numbers might be decent but for some reason I hate him

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:12 pm (#909621)

allo dep ,,,allo 71,,,
dep who you got tonight eagles or browns ???

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:14 pm (#909622)

no worries….Omar lives nearby, so I’ll start stalking him at bagel stores this weekend….

hahaha

yo bob, eagles all the way

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:14 pm (#909623)

hey there, bob and timmy

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:15 pm (#909624)

Timmy, I’m a huge fan of C&H also….been years since I looked at them though

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm (#909625)

hmmmm yep i got the eagles too,,,its still early though,,, hows st louuy timmay ???

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:19 pm (#909626)

Love his snowman series…Every once in a while I get out his books and just go cover to cover..farside is brilliant, but I love watterson’s use of space and storytelling.

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:21 pm (#909627)

oh my ,,,, put on usa santa claus is wrestling !!! :)

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:24 pm (#909628)

one of my best friends in art school was a Calvin fanatic….
and she was hot as hell (I should’ve married her!)

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:28 pm (#909629)

Check this guys work out Rich, this kid started at the agency I used to work for, He intered and was just plain creepy weird. An Emo kid before they were popular, but as it turns out, very very talented. needless to say I hate him

Comment posted by GrinchFanSince71 on December 15, 2008 at 10:32 pm (#909630)

wow, very talented indeed, Tim….I hate him, too!

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:34 pm (#909631)

some of those are awesome

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:37 pm (#909632)

whoaaaaaa even prison break was awesome tonight

strong monday!

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:37 pm (#909633)

i like the buddha type head,,,, :)

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:37 pm (#909634)

of course i’m watching heroes next

streaks are made to be broken

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:39 pm (#909635)

My wife watches heroes….WTF is going on with this show….I’m pretty sure I have seen the same guy get killed 3 times. Poison, bullet and I forgot the other one, but come on!

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm (#909636)

you gonna burn one duringg heroes dep ??

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm (#909637)

sorry dep, didn’t mean to spoil…

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm (#909638)

who knows timmy

i just watch cuz i wanna commit felones with hayden

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:41 pm (#909639)

that’s felonies. not felones!

its sol goode timmy, i figured as much

Comment posted by Dep on December 15, 2008 at 10:41 pm (#909640)

i’m using the bowl tonight bob! close enough

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:44 pm (#909641)

hayden is aaaallllright.

Comment posted by Happy Haps from the Stork on December 15, 2008 at 10:45 pm (#909642)

Done with Heroes. I have no problem dropping a show like yesterday’s paper. Did it to Prison Break and Lost (amongst many others) and now I am officially chopping this bitch out of my schedule.

Nathan’s story line is beyond outrageous. It’s so far out there that I can’t even justify it by saying, well it’s only a TV show. The shit is stupid. The guy has an epiphany and does a complete 180 in a matter of seconds. Now he has become his father and could care less if his brother dies.

Oh and so much more, but there’s no point in going any further. It’s awful. And the more the writers try to fix it, the more it fails miserably.

Done.

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:46 pm (#909643)

my spoil is now moot..

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:46 pm (#909644)

ahhhh going bowling good for you dep,,,,,
jeexx friggin eagles settling for 3 again ?@T@%$^

Comment posted by Athena on December 15, 2008 at 10:52 pm (#909645)

Hello Geeks!

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 10:55 pm (#909646)

Athena! What’s Santa bringin ya this year? Assuming you’ve been good!

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 10:59 pm (#909647)

allo athena,,,, whutsa up ??

Comment posted by Athena on December 15, 2008 at 11:01 pm (#909648)

Athena! What’s Santa bringin ya this year? Assuming you’ve been good!

Haha, Tim! That is a huge assumption! Not sure if I’ve been good, but I have been boring! Maybe Santa will bring me something exciting! ;-)

What about you? Expecting anything fun this year?

Comment posted by Athena on December 15, 2008 at 11:01 pm (#909649)

Booey!! How are you??

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 11:02 pm (#909650)

Peavy Trade Unlikely This Winter
By Tim Dierkes [December 15 at 9:30pm CST]

Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune has a quote from Padres CEO Sandy Alderson regarding Jake Peavy:

“It’s likely Jake will be with us Opening Day. We said from the very beginning in connection with both of those possibilities that we would not make a trade unless it made baseball sense. We are no longer actively pursuing any trade for Jake, which is not to say someone won’t approach us.”

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 11:02 pm (#909651)

Bobby, I’m hittin the hay, If athena comes back tell her good night for me….and a good night to you too.
Tell the man I said to take it easy on ya the rest of the week.

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 11:04 pm (#909652)

Alright your back….I’m banking on a Wii….Jen does not want to contribute to my assular horizontalitis by getting me a PSP or Xbox, so I convinced her that a with a Wii, I actually have to get off the couch.

Comment posted by Athena on December 15, 2008 at 11:04 pm (#909653)

Good night, Tim!

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 11:05 pm (#909654)

*”you’re” not your, rookie mistake*

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 11:08 pm (#909655)

ok ok timaayy thankkss,,,,hey athenam,,,, im good,,,,javing vino tonight ?????????????? im wacthe the eagles i havre them in the pool,,,

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 11:10 pm (#909656)

How do you guys stay up so late…..you all must be youngsters….us thirty somethings need the shuteye.

Comment posted by 3 wrds 2 describe da Rams..Stink.Stank.Stunk on December 15, 2008 at 11:11 pm (#909657)

Again…goodnight everybody.

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 11:14 pm (#909658)

hmmmmm athena you a seinfeld fan ???????

Comment posted by Athena on December 15, 2008 at 11:20 pm (#909659)

Not really, Booey. I loved it when it was first on, but I can’t watch the re-runs anymore. Are you a big fan?

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 11:25 pm (#909660)

i still like it ,,, hows work going athena ???
argghh i am still eworking foir the man!! not fun at all !!@#@#$#@@

Comment posted by Athena on December 15, 2008 at 11:29 pm (#909661)

That Man!! He never lets up, Booey!

But I better get some sleep. Catch you another time?

Comment posted by BOB A. BOOEY on December 15, 2008 at 11:30 pm (#909662)

ok ok coool gnite ,,,

Comment posted by Confused on December 15, 2008 at 11:35 pm (#909663)

10:14pm: Wolf told MLB.com’s Marty Noble tonight that the Mets have shown “some interest.” Noble says the Yankees, Orioles, Dodgers, Braves, and Giants are also “thought to have interest.”

Comment posted by Happy Haps from the Stork on December 15, 2008 at 11:38 pm (#909664)

I am not hungry for the Wolf

Comment posted by Ramon on December 15, 2008 at 11:48 pm (#909665)

I am not down with the Lone Wolf joining our pack.

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