| Could someone out there explain to me why Omar would be interested in Freddie Garcia? Could someone explain to me why I read headlines that the Twins are talking to the Yankees about Santana? I've come to the conclusion that Omar really is the Village Idiot. Garcia is damaged goods with a bad work history. He's overweight and underachieving as a pitcher. He had rotators cuff and Librium surgery in August. Why people would expect him to be healthy in June of '08 is curious. Pedro worked his butt off, and it took him until September to get back to NY. And Pedro wasn't 30 pounds overweight. The Mets need an Ace that can lead them from day one, not July 1. And Garcia is no ACE. It's just another example of Omar wasting time and money on over hyped, damaged, over the hill, underachieving, has been players. And why isn't Omar camped out at the Metrodome talking to the Twins? Once again the Yankees are stealing the headlines and players from the Mets. When will the Wilpons decide to start fighting back against the Evil Empire of the Steinbrenners? The city is there for the taking. The Wilpons just need to get someone to actually do something to make the team better. Omar seems to have lost his nerve for doing what's needed to change the complexion of NY baseball. If Santana is allowed to go to the Yankees without making a serious offer, Omar should be fired and sent back to the minors to learn his job. He certainly doesn't deserve to move into Citi-Field. |
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Omar's missing the boat
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
A Sad Off Season so Far
Well, At least Mota won't be around next year for Witless Willie to use in critical games next year. I was so angry last year when I had to hear the Witless one say Mota's "One of My Guys", "I'm still going to give him the ball", " He'll have to straighten things out on the mound", "I still have confidence in him". Does anyone remember hearing those words of wisdom from the Witless Wonder?
Omar continues to import players that are on the downhill side of their careers. One positive thing about this trade is that Mota is gone. We still have a Brave in the clubhouse, and Lo Duca is out of luck. I guess he should have decked Willie last year when they got in that argument. What did he have to lose? I would have paid to see the highlights of that fight. He should have known [ as I stated all year], that he wasn't coming back in 2008. Witless Willie and Omar the Idiot did everything possible in 2007 to ruin Paul's season.
They would have signed a light hitting, sore armed catcher if not for the up roar from the media and fans. I don't buy the chatter about Torrealba's MRI causing the collapse of deal. Omar knew he had a bad arm, and offered Yorvit stupid money anyway. Just to get rid of Paul. If Estrada was on the trade market, why wasn't he talked about earlier? I can't believe the Brewers are that desperate for Mota.
Another benefit of the Estrada trade is the fact that the Mets still have their chips available for a trade of an ACE pitcher. And JOE BLANTON ISN'T THAT ACE !!!!!!!! Omar needs to get Santana or Peavy. No other pitchers will do !!!!!!! He owes it to all the fans who suffered thru last season , to make the trade needed to get either of them. If it means trading Jose' Reyes to get Johan Santana, IT HAS TO BE DONE. I don't want to hear about trading a everyday player to get a pitcher. Santana is no ordinary pitcher, and pitchers win titles, not short stops. There are other SS to be had this year or next. Santana type pitchers only come around once every decade. The Mets can't afford to wait another decade for the next Santana.
Omar needs to do something bold and different this year. If he wishes to continue working in the Mets organization, he needs a title in the showcase this season. I doubt his ego would survive if the Mets failed to get their rings this year. He's lauded and praised for his baseball wisdom, and knack of getting the players needed to win. Well Omar, time to put up or ship out. And take the Witless Wonder with you.
Omar continues to import players that are on the downhill side of their careers. One positive thing about this trade is that Mota is gone. We still have a Brave in the clubhouse, and Lo Duca is out of luck. I guess he should have decked Willie last year when they got in that argument. What did he have to lose? I would have paid to see the highlights of that fight. He should have known [ as I stated all year], that he wasn't coming back in 2008. Witless Willie and Omar the Idiot did everything possible in 2007 to ruin Paul's season.
They would have signed a light hitting, sore armed catcher if not for the up roar from the media and fans. I don't buy the chatter about Torrealba's MRI causing the collapse of deal. Omar knew he had a bad arm, and offered Yorvit stupid money anyway. Just to get rid of Paul. If Estrada was on the trade market, why wasn't he talked about earlier? I can't believe the Brewers are that desperate for Mota.
Another benefit of the Estrada trade is the fact that the Mets still have their chips available for a trade of an ACE pitcher. And JOE BLANTON ISN'T THAT ACE !!!!!!!! Omar needs to get Santana or Peavy. No other pitchers will do !!!!!!! He owes it to all the fans who suffered thru last season , to make the trade needed to get either of them. If it means trading Jose' Reyes to get Johan Santana, IT HAS TO BE DONE. I don't want to hear about trading a everyday player to get a pitcher. Santana is no ordinary pitcher, and pitchers win titles, not short stops. There are other SS to be had this year or next. Santana type pitchers only come around once every decade. The Mets can't afford to wait another decade for the next Santana.
Omar needs to do something bold and different this year. If he wishes to continue working in the Mets organization, he needs a title in the showcase this season. I doubt his ego would survive if the Mets failed to get their rings this year. He's lauded and praised for his baseball wisdom, and knack of getting the players needed to win. Well Omar, time to put up or ship out. And take the Witless Wonder with you.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Omar shows where his priorities are
Well, Omar has once again added fuel to the fire that is often speculated about. That fire is the fact that he has eyes only for Latin players.
How else do you explain his signing of Torrealba over Lo Duca? He didn't even make any offers to Lo Duca. Not even a 1 year deal for $1 million was offered. Why would he weaken the team and overpay for a part time player? Torrealba has never even caught more than 110 games in a season. I read that they expect Castro to catch 60+ games this year. Are they Crazy? If he needs to catch more than twice a week, he gets hurt. Torrealba is just what the team needs. Another quiet, uninspiring, light hitting, Spanish speaking mouse. I've always heard about the fiery Latin blood, but I've yet to see any of it from any of the Mets players. Omar must go and look for the timid bootlickers and not the fiery in your face leaders. I'm truly starting to believe Sheffield was right. He said that GM's love Latin players because they can be intimidated and threatened with deportation.
The next thing we'll see is Omar signing Contreras or Livan Hernandez to some multi-year contracts. Just what the team needs also. Two more worn out pitchers that no one knows the true age of. For someone who's job is on the line this year, Omar sure is making some curious decisions so far. If this season goes in the tank, at least Witless Willie and Omar the Latin loving Idiot will be gone.
How else do you explain his signing of Torrealba over Lo Duca? He didn't even make any offers to Lo Duca. Not even a 1 year deal for $1 million was offered. Why would he weaken the team and overpay for a part time player? Torrealba has never even caught more than 110 games in a season. I read that they expect Castro to catch 60+ games this year. Are they Crazy? If he needs to catch more than twice a week, he gets hurt. Torrealba is just what the team needs. Another quiet, uninspiring, light hitting, Spanish speaking mouse. I've always heard about the fiery Latin blood, but I've yet to see any of it from any of the Mets players. Omar must go and look for the timid bootlickers and not the fiery in your face leaders. I'm truly starting to believe Sheffield was right. He said that GM's love Latin players because they can be intimidated and threatened with deportation.
The next thing we'll see is Omar signing Contreras or Livan Hernandez to some multi-year contracts. Just what the team needs also. Two more worn out pitchers that no one knows the true age of. For someone who's job is on the line this year, Omar sure is making some curious decisions so far. If this season goes in the tank, at least Witless Willie and Omar the Latin loving Idiot will be gone.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Mets News of the Day
Hello everyone. I hope all is well in your lives and you find time to check in on Guinness and Myself once in awhile. We're getting to the silly season now with rumors and trade talks. The GM's are meeting now to see what might be out there for the Winter meetings.
First, I want to congratulate David Wright and Carlos Beltran. They were both named Rawlings Gold Glove winners today. It's Beltran's 2nd in a row with the Mets. He and Tommy Agee are the only 2 Mets outfielders to win a Gold Glove. David joins Robin Ventura as the only 3rd basemen in Mets history to win Gold Gloves. Wright also became only the ninth player in MLB history to win a Gold Glove in the same season he hit at least 30 home runs and stole at least 30 bases. He's the second infielder and the first third baseman to do so. Only Ryan Zimmerman played more innings, had more chances, and had more assists. But Zimmerman also had more errors, and half of David's errors were on throws. If the Mets actually had a good 1st baseman, David would probably have had at least 5 less errors.
Ok now for some rumors on the personal front. Signs point to Glavine going to the Braves. But, Omar is talking about trading for Garland, Contreras, or Blanton.
Why would Omar even think of getting another 40+ Cuban pitcher who can't stay healthy? I like El Duque, but he's too fragile to last 200 innings, and Contreras is no better. He only pitched 189 innings this year, had an ERA of 5.57, and gave up 232 hits while walking 62 batters. Not someone I'd be pleased with in the rotation.
Garland I'm not sure of. He seems to be a little wild. He walks half as many batters as he strikes out. He also has had arm issues this year. I guess it depends on what the Mets give up in the trade.
Carlos Silva is another name floating around. Why? The Mets need a STUD ACE, not a #4 or 5 starter. If we're going the Silva route, why not just sign Benson again. Baltimore released him, so it wouldn't cost much and he'll sign cheap. I don't even think Anna will follow him. I hear they have issues.
Blanton is good, but not an ACE. He's more of a #2 or #3 Starter. He eats innings [230+ this yr.], is young, but also doesn't blow hitters away. He'd be good, but I worry what about the innings, and what that may mean in the future. The Mets don't need another sore armed pitcher in the rotation. I hope they check his arm out real closely before signing him.
I've heard that the Devil Rays are letting teams know that they're willing to talk about trading pitchers to any team interested. Could that mean that Kazmir is available? If Santana isn't possible, Kazmir would be a great 2nd choice. And he probably wouldn't be as expensive. Scott is also under contract for 3 more years. That means no 1 year rental on him. He did pitch 206+ innings and struck out 239. He also had an ERA of 3.48 on a lousy team. He does tend to walk people [89 this year], but he can strike out hitters at will.
I hear that Omar is still interested in Posada, and is talking to Lo Duca's agent. I guess Pauly is the fall back option once again. I wonder how he feels to be Omar's last choice and not his 1st. Posada wants a 4 year deal. He's 36 and I can't see him lasting 4 more years behind the plate. And I heard a rumor of a monster deal for Jorge coming from Omar. 5 years and $70,000,000.00 !!!!!!!! Is Omar f-c-ing CRAZY????? What happens when Posada can't catch anymore? He'll be an awfully expensive bench player. The more I hear about who Omar is interested in, the more I wonder about his underlying motives and grand plan for the Mets.
I have a bad feeling about this off season. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't believe Omar will do the things needed to build this team for the future. I think he's building a team to save his and Witless Willie's job for this year. Not to win numerous titles over the years to come.
First, I want to congratulate David Wright and Carlos Beltran. They were both named Rawlings Gold Glove winners today. It's Beltran's 2nd in a row with the Mets. He and Tommy Agee are the only 2 Mets outfielders to win a Gold Glove. David joins Robin Ventura as the only 3rd basemen in Mets history to win Gold Gloves. Wright also became only the ninth player in MLB history to win a Gold Glove in the same season he hit at least 30 home runs and stole at least 30 bases. He's the second infielder and the first third baseman to do so. Only Ryan Zimmerman played more innings, had more chances, and had more assists. But Zimmerman also had more errors, and half of David's errors were on throws. If the Mets actually had a good 1st baseman, David would probably have had at least 5 less errors.
Ok now for some rumors on the personal front. Signs point to Glavine going to the Braves. But, Omar is talking about trading for Garland, Contreras, or Blanton.
Why would Omar even think of getting another 40+ Cuban pitcher who can't stay healthy? I like El Duque, but he's too fragile to last 200 innings, and Contreras is no better. He only pitched 189 innings this year, had an ERA of 5.57, and gave up 232 hits while walking 62 batters. Not someone I'd be pleased with in the rotation.
Garland I'm not sure of. He seems to be a little wild. He walks half as many batters as he strikes out. He also has had arm issues this year. I guess it depends on what the Mets give up in the trade.
Carlos Silva is another name floating around. Why? The Mets need a STUD ACE, not a #4 or 5 starter. If we're going the Silva route, why not just sign Benson again. Baltimore released him, so it wouldn't cost much and he'll sign cheap. I don't even think Anna will follow him. I hear they have issues.
Blanton is good, but not an ACE. He's more of a #2 or #3 Starter. He eats innings [230+ this yr.], is young, but also doesn't blow hitters away. He'd be good, but I worry what about the innings, and what that may mean in the future. The Mets don't need another sore armed pitcher in the rotation. I hope they check his arm out real closely before signing him.
I've heard that the Devil Rays are letting teams know that they're willing to talk about trading pitchers to any team interested. Could that mean that Kazmir is available? If Santana isn't possible, Kazmir would be a great 2nd choice. And he probably wouldn't be as expensive. Scott is also under contract for 3 more years. That means no 1 year rental on him. He did pitch 206+ innings and struck out 239. He also had an ERA of 3.48 on a lousy team. He does tend to walk people [89 this year], but he can strike out hitters at will.
I hear that Omar is still interested in Posada, and is talking to Lo Duca's agent. I guess Pauly is the fall back option once again. I wonder how he feels to be Omar's last choice and not his 1st. Posada wants a 4 year deal. He's 36 and I can't see him lasting 4 more years behind the plate. And I heard a rumor of a monster deal for Jorge coming from Omar. 5 years and $70,000,000.00 !!!!!!!! Is Omar f-c-ing CRAZY????? What happens when Posada can't catch anymore? He'll be an awfully expensive bench player. The more I hear about who Omar is interested in, the more I wonder about his underlying motives and grand plan for the Mets.
I have a bad feeling about this off season. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't believe Omar will do the things needed to build this team for the future. I think he's building a team to save his and Witless Willie's job for this year. Not to win numerous titles over the years to come.
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