Comments on: Contingency plans? “Sure there are.”

By: Erica - always OPPC

Erica - always OPPC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:25:52 +0000

By: bru

bru — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:18:40 +0000

the mets are making a ton of money

probably about 150-200 million a year after payroll
maybe more

they have to make a splash this winter to sell tickets is what i hear

By: Abdababdaserser

Abdababdaserser — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:14:06 +0000

m October 15th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

I thought Pujols’ arm was falling off last season? What happened?

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He had gotten injured, I think his wrist was hurt on a play. He stayed in and played, but he was not much of a factor in the playoffs.

Given a big salary increase, it can really handcuff a team long term to sign a player like him when they are a smaller market team. Add to that he will be looking to have some other good players with him signed on for a decent length of time, it will be tough on them.

By: bru

bru — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:10:34 +0000

the mets will have the 3 core players back & if they are smart they get a good starter

they need a 1b & a solid number 2 pitcher

if they can get prince fielder or ag along with a webb or lackey type they are set

they can get by with furcal & their 2b.

if they can get a good catcher also they would be nasty

they have wagners & delgatos money coming off

By: Abdababdaserser

Abdababdaserser — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:09:03 +0000

I think Crawford being dealt is dependent on how the Rays are in the standing when it gets near the ASB. If they are behind they will deal him to get better than picks from a draft. If they are contending then I think they will keep him and he goes through FA. I don’t see the Rays having the money to sign him to an extension unless he gives a big discount.

I think the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, are teams that would love to have Crawford and can afford him. There will be a decent number of teams looking at him. He will be looking for more than just 3 years, imo.

I wonder if the Mets have the money to sign Pujols if he goes to FA. The owner got caught up in that ponzi scheme and lost a ton of money. Add to that the economy we are in, which doesn’t look to change all that soon, and the obligations they have, I think they will steer clear of him.

The Red Sox have a number of moves they need to make. I think they will be in rebuilding mode the next two to three years even though they will compete. Pujols will be tempting, but their pitching will be a more pressing need unless they pull off some miraculous trade this winter.

I could see the Angels, Dodgers, and Giants as teams that may get into the mix for him pretty seriously. The Cards will not if they hadn’t been able to sign him before he hits the market.

By: upstate kate

upstate kate — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:02:45 +0000

Hinske has to stay on the roster, he is better than a rally monkey. On ‘08 Rays, AL champs, on ‘07 Sox, WS champs…on ‘09 Yankees, WS champs!?!

By: bru

bru — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:58:56 +0000

maybe 36 million

By: bru

bru — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:58:18 +0000

crawford would be perfect for us

3 yr/30 million

By: vin

vin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:55:02 +0000

“Pujols will be 30 in Jan.The CARDS GOT HIM AT A BARGAIN,he has a ring,I think he’s want the money. jmho”

Agreed.

The Mets need a heck of a lot more than Albert Pujols. Too many holes (no pun intended) to fill.

By: bru

bru — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:54:09 +0000

nature boy
October 15th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
hinske off for guzman????
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the problem with that is if gardner or guman pinch run for the dh we dont have a bat off the bench with pop

i would drop marte for guzman