R.A. Stands For "Really Awesome" Applesauce: Dickey Reaches the Summit of Kilimanjaro, David Wright's Vegas Night

by Steve Schreiber on Jan 15, 2012 9:00 AM EST in Applesauce

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Well, everyone: HE DID IT! Robert Allen Dickey and crew reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro yesterday. As usual, his description of the latest part of the journey is top notch, but the one thing I found interesting in it was that one of the porters climbing the mountain is named "Timo". So I guess that's where Timo Perez has been all these years!

David Wright had his second annual Vegas Night on Friday night and answered some questions about his offseason training, his thoughts on the team and what he thinks his legacy is. TRAID.

MLB.com has a two and a half minute video interview with Mets' top prospect Matt Harvey, in which he talks about his 2011 season, the ups and downs of Double A and the experience of closing out last year's Futures Game. Meanwhile, Seedlings to Stars posted the NL East edition of their Top 100 Prospect Snubs and the Mets had a pair of prospects who barely missed out on making it.

Over at the Daily News, they took a look at the 1962 Mets in order to see the similarities between today's squad. I realize that some people like to be overly dramatic, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Mets will not be losing 100 games in 2012, let alone anywhere close to 120.

In case you haven't heard about this, Hofstra University will be holding a three-day conference to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mets in late April. There will be presentations about the team's history and some current and former members of the organization will be in attendance.

Around the Majors

Adam Wainwright looks to be on track to return from the Tommy John surgery that cost him the entire 2011 season.

With news that the Rangers met with Prince Fielder coming out yesterday, the Nationals also continue to stay in the running, though they say that they will not give the first baseman a 10 year deal like Albert Pujols got.

The Red Sox say that they're not worried about the Yankees' Friday night moves. Hate to say it but I think they should be.

Dave Cameron tried to debunk some talking points regarding Michael Pineda by looking further into his lefty/righty splits.

Finally, the Phillies agreed to a $3.6 million deal with righty Kyle Kendrick to avoid arbitration. It's not a particularly noteworthy announcement but it's still a good chunk of money for a guy who's basically a replacement level swingman. So, in essence: LOL. Hey, don't judge me. I've got to laugh at something these days.

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Thought the same thing about Kendrick.Th

But this is the same team that shelled out all that money for Papelbon and Howard and an aging Rollins.

This has all got to catch up to them sometime…….right?

by MetsFan4Decades on Jan 15, 2012 12:19 PM EST reply actions

They're paying Joe Blanton a ton of money too

At least I think $7mm AAV is a lot considering he’s Joe Blanton and that tends to stick with you. All I know is if this team goes crashing down, that beautiful little CBP is going to look a lot like the Vet in the late 90s.

"Let them be stud muffins"
-Tom Seaver
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by piazza62 on Jan 15, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

it will catch up with them

but by then the Nationals will be our new NL East overlords anyway…

by BurleighGrimes on Jan 16, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions

it may even catch up with them when they can't resign Cole Hamels after this year

and they are left with two 35 year old aces, a bunch of 35 year old position players, and no help coming from the farm.

Still, they have their WS trophy to keep them warm at night. All I have is Beltran looking at strike 3…

by BurleighGrimes on Jan 16, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions

Sigh

I really will miss DW if (when?) he’s traded. He’s such a likeable guy.

by LGNYM on Jan 15, 2012 2:55 PM EST reply actions

We Cross the Rubicon When Jose Was Not Resigned

Since Jose is harder to replace because of his position, and perhaps cheaper because of his injuries, it’s is hard to see how they retain Wright if they couldn’t retain Jose.

And knowing this, they are more likely to trade him if he gets off to a hot first half, rather than not even get a #1 draft pick for him.

by WT Economist on Jan 15, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions

I don't see Wright getting more money than Reyes

Wright’s probably the better hitter than Reyes but a poor defender, and although Wright is more durable Reyes put up a lot of value even in a shortened season. In the end, it all comes down to how the Mets weigh the value of Wright against Reyes, and Wright against a haul of prospects.

I’m just not looking forward to it at all.

"Let them be stud muffins"
-Tom Seaver
Proud Mets, Jets, Knicks, Islanders fan.

by piazza62 on Jan 15, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

It sounds harsh

Id rather we trade David for max value. Whenever we can get that.

Ryan Miller was the true MVP. See my profile for rant.

by Jsz on Jan 15, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions

Depends what his "max value" is

If they get a Teixeira-like offer, than they almost have to take it. I’m half hoping no one does and he gets signed to an extension, but we’ll just have to wait and see.

"Let them be stud muffins"
-Tom Seaver
Proud Mets, Jets, Knicks, Islanders fan.

by piazza62 on Jan 16, 2012 1:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

As long as it's not the second Teixeira offer.

by MetsFanXXIII on Jan 16, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions

Ike David?

by Curtis3331 on Jan 17, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Time was the issue with Reyes, not money

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 15, 2012 11:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

It was money over time.

Save Jenrry Mejia!
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by Ogre39666 on Jan 16, 2012 12:09 AM EST up reply actions

Which translates back into time

The dude took a huge pay cut for 2012 and 2013, to be guaranteed a longer contract. His primary motivator clearly wasn’t money.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 16, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions

Except that he got paid something like $30M more.

But technically, time = money so we’re both right.

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by Ogre39666 on Jan 16, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions

And money is the root of all evil,

so we weren’t willing to be as evil as the Marlins.

"And that's why anybody who invested with Lenny Dykstra should really call that number. Lawyers are standing by."

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jan 16, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

The original quote was "The want of money is the root of all evils."

‘Want’ in this circumstance meaning ‘lack of’ (left wanting), although I’ve seen an argument for it meaning ‘desire for’ (I want…).

by Curtis3331 on Jan 17, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Really Awesome Dick-ey

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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.

by YoungMoney24 on Jan 15, 2012 5:59 PM EST reply actions

Forgot about Wainwright

Beltran and Wainwright on the same team…

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 15, 2012 11:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions

MCCARVER AND BUCK: SMUG ENOUGH FOR YOU YET?

by anonymous on Jan 16, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

In case of emergency

break glass to let GKR out.

Ralph Kiner: You've gotta change the script, I don't like the script.
Gary Cohen: What's wrong with the script?
Ralph Kiner: Well the script should be the Mets win every day.

by StorkFan on Jan 16, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions