Originally Posted by yachties23 (Post 1689581)

I just think one or two indiscretions on Wrights part pale in comparrison to the best player on the Yankees either hotdogging it or not putting in half the effort he should.

All that aside, Wight is a leader, and using your own argument, the Mets value him more than any other team will, so when we wouldn't get much back, why trade him. In light of Harvey coming up and being very good the other night, and the rumors that they may even bring up Wheeler this year, I think having a veteran presence in the locker room is necessary. Who else is that going to be? Maybe Johan or Dickey, but it is pretty clear to see that Wright is the leader of the team.

Originally Posted by yachties23 (Post 1493430)

As of today I am no longer a Mets fan.

Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1689593)

F&*$ Jason Bay!!! :bh :bh :bh

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1689590)

Playing the game the "right way" means you hustle on every play!
Using Cano as an example is grasping at straws.
Everybody knows Jeter is the guy on the Yanks you need to bring up when making comparisons in the "Hustle" department.
If I was a Sox fan, you would need to bring up Pedroia, not ortiz.
Otherwise your comparing apples to oranges, but you knew that already ;)

Couple of points:


Chris, you seem awfully vested in a team you are not a fan of! :rolleyes:

Mac, yes its Saturday morning, I'm bored, so I'm stirring the pot :D

FWIW, I think the Mets should clean house!
Trade Wright, Santana, and Dickey.
That's how they will get out of this situation they are mired in.
Bringing in crops of young talent, not holding on to the failed dreams of an 06, 07, and 08 team that came up short after being built around Wright!
As for a veteran presence, You have Jason Bay for next year with a player option for the following year! :r

Originally Posted by yachties23 (Post 1690256)

Dom, there is nobody I would rather dispute the faults of this team than you. Honestly for a Yankee fan you aren't half bad. That being said as much as I tried not to watch the Mets, once hockey and basketball season was over it was either watch the Mets, or be converted to a Kardashian viewer by my girlfriend. Since I couldn't allow the latter, I watched a lot of baseball, as a way to count the days until football season starts, which by the way in less than 6 weeks away.

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1690616)

All good in the hood, Chris! :D
Here's hoping your favorite NFL team isn't as hapless as your favorite MLB team! ;)
:chr
To show there's no hard feelings, I'll give you a Yankee hat to wear down to Baltimore! :banger

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1691972)

Did Alderson have his phone turned off for the deadline, or did the Wilpons forget to pay the bill? :hm

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1691972)

Did Alderson have his phone turned off for the deadline, or did the Wilpons forget to pay the bill? :hm

Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1691974)

I think it was a little of both. Nice message to send to the fans...we aren't doing anything to improve our ballcub. Because everyone knows how awesome our bullpen is. :bh :bh :bh

Originally Posted by Dave128 (Post 1692051)

Also, what the heck is management thinking? There had to be a pitcher out there that could have helped our bullpen. Although, I'm not so sure anyone would have wanted what we have to offer for a trade.

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1692067)

My comment was part of my usual ball breaking routine.
To be fair, unless he was going to sell off, there was nothing Alderson could've done yesterday.
If he was going to make a move it should've been after the Yankee's and Cub's series, when it was apparent to everyone that the Mets needed bullpen help and a right handed bat.