Sunday | Metsblog.com
Ed Ryan, in a post to his blog for Mets Fever , discusses the market for free agent catchers and that Matt Treanor , Yorvit Torrealba , and Ramon Hernandez have all had their options declined by their respective teams.
Agent: Mets likely to opt out on Putz
The Mets have told reliever J.J. Putz that they are likely to decline his $8.6 million option for 2010 and buy him out for $1 million instead, his agent said yesterday.
Mets' offseason wheels in motion
Not to rush the season or anything, but the Mets may begin their Holliday shopping forthwith.
While it's painful now, some Mets fans can cope
As the Yankees face off with the Phillies in the World Series , Mets fans who are not cringing at the thought of either their cross-town rival or their division nemesis collecting a World Series ring, will give a collective yawn.
Inbox: Do the Mets need a star at first?
I've been a Mets fan for 40 years. Looking back at 1969 and '86 with Donn Clendenon and Keith Hernandez suggests that a productive and defensively-skilled first baseman is what it takes to have a contending team.
The Musings and Prophecies of Metstra...
What Have You Learned? Brian Schneider
Who would you like to see put in a weather balloon to float away? Metstradamus 11 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 What Have You Learned is our very special off-season series that will outline what you've learned, what I've learned, and hopefully what the 2009 Mets have learned about themselves, others, and 2010.
Thole may be the Mets' future at catcher
Former Mater Dei star Josh Thole did nothing to hurt his chances of becoming part of a long-term catching solution for the New York Mets during a late-season audition.
Inbox: Do the Mets need an overhaul?
Let's cut to the chase. Is it time for a complete overhaul? The Mets can't hit at all -- 12 home runs for their home run leader.
The 2009 Mets Season Report Cards: Position Players
Now that the smoke has cleared from this 2009 baseball season and all games are now in the books, it's a good time to objectively reflect on the regular season.
New York City's Hometown Newspaper - ...
Figueroa caps Mets season with complete game
Nelson Figueroa throws first career complete game as Mets close season to forget with 4-0 win.
An Apple a Day? The Mets Can Dream
As the man in charge of the massive video scoreboards at Citi Field , Adam Garrido is a busy person with important responsibilities.
Faith and Fear in Flushing made its debut on Feb. 16, 2005, the brainchild of two longtime friends and lifelong Met fans.
Mets Rookies Hazed Yesterday, This Is a Good Thing
The hazing of rookies is a big part of baseball life in late September and yesterday was no different for the Mets.
Mets have question marks at catcher
Back when the Omir Santos honeymoon was in full swing, Mets manager Jerry Manuel spoke frequently of his belief that Santos -- a career Minor Leaguer before this season -- possessed the necessary skill set to become a starting catcher in the big leagues.
Marlins can't fend off Mets in loss
The Marlins could not hold back the Mets in the ninth inning and dropped Friday's game, 6-5, before 39,031 at Land Shark Stadium.
Pat Misch appears headed to NY Mets bullpen; will be replaced by ... Snoopy?
Some quick pre-game notes from Citi Field, where Snoopy is prancing around the Mets' dugout before the game and posing for photos with players : -- Manager Jerry Manuel said Pat Misch will be available out of the bullpen Wednesday and could be replaced in the rotation Sunday by Tobi Stoner or Lance Broadway .
Baseball roundup: Tuesday's action on the diamonds
Atlanta Braves second baseman Martin Prado, left, drops the ball as New York Mets' Brian Schneider safely into second with a seventh-inning double as Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar watches.
Free agents the Mets should avoid
I made what will probably be my final visit of 2009 to Citi Field last night, and what came to mind was Meredith Grey's pronouncement from this episode of "Grey's Anatomy" : "It's over.
A Brewing Payola Scandal At SNY Narrowly Averted
With a handful of Mets fans chanting "Let's Go, Giants" in the background, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling and Gary Cohen were presented with complimentary snacks by corporate sponsor Dunkin Donuts during the 2nd inning of tonight's Nats/Amazins tilt.
Inbox: Why weren't Martis, Chico called up?
I recently read about the September callups for the Nationals. I was shocked not to see Matt Chico's name on the list.
Also on Topix