Amazin' Avenue: FanShots

Myers done with Phillies

2009-11-07T02:05:00Z

Chapman likes New York

2009-11-07T01:57:56Z

White Sox Buy Out Dye's Contract

2009-11-06T21:12:06Z

White Sox Buy Out Dye's Contract

Cue AA's one Jermaine Dye fanatic . . .

BA Mets Top 10

2009-11-06T19:52:55Z

Carlos Gomez dealt to the Brewers for JJ Hardy

2009-11-06T18:00:33Z

Carlos Gomez dealt to the Brewers for JJ Hardy

Hit-and-run victim outside Phillies game dies from injuries

2009-11-06T03:16:25Z

Hit-and-run victim outside Phillies game dies from injuries

Sad, really. However, that's got to be some sort of team record for most fans killed outside of home ballpark during a single season.

Bill James sez:

2009-11-06T02:16:59Z

Red Sox acquire Jeremy Hermida

2009-11-06T01:48:02Z

Red Sox acquire Jeremy Hermida

They may view him as a 4th outfielder, but this certainly may help reduce the need for them to re-sign Jason Bay. While Bay may not be my 1st choice in Left for the Mets, Having both Bay and Holliday available and the Sox and Yankees less involved could certainly help with their respective price tags.

WAR and BAB

2009-11-05T22:03:25Z

WAR and BAB

Joe Pos Article About Yankees Payroll

2009-11-05T21:33:27Z

Joe Pos Article About Yankees Payroll

Definitely worth a read. It is staggering when you consider the advantages the Yankees have.

Pricks Beat Douchebags to Win World Series

2009-11-05T19:20:51Z

Pricks Beat Douchebags to Win World Series

Bronx to name new bridge after Derek Jeter

2009-11-05T00:53:23Z

Bronx to name new bridge after Derek Jeter

I think Queens should counter by naming its new sewage plant after Luis Castillo

This is why I hate baseball fans

2009-11-04T20:03:46Z

This is why I hate baseball fans

This guy proposes two trades where we ridiculously overpay for Adrian Gonzalez and give up Pelfrey and Ike Davis for Seth Smith and Jorge de la Rosa, a trade that makes no sense for either team. I mean, do people realize Adrian Gonzalez just had his first great season? I like him as a player, but the way people talk about him you'd think he had been like Miguel Cabrera for the past four years. No way in hell do I give up two ~20 year old prospects in AAA (Mejia will probably start there, right?) who both happen to be top 50, if not 30, prospects in all of baseball for a 27 year old with 1 season of +4 WAR.

Metsmerized uses WAR

2009-11-04T19:01:43Z

Metsmerized uses WAR

Holy crap! I though stats were for lazy people.
Stupid nerds taking over baseball

ohgoditburns

2009-11-04T05:39:56Z

ohgoditburns

no further description at this time.

Havens Begins Transition to Second Base

2009-11-04T03:02:46Z

Havens Begins Transition to Second Base

It was bound to happen, and with Wilmer Flores, Jordany Valdenspin, and 2009 third round pick Robbie Shields coming up behind Havens and Ruben Tejada in the mid-lower minors, the Shortstop position was getting a little crowded.

Jose....Jose Jose Jose

2009-11-04T00:08:55Z

Jose....Jose Jose Jose

" Contrary to popular opinion, Jose Reyes at 75-80% is NOT still better than most NL shortstops. The position is brimming with All-Stars around the league, including three from NL East Rivals. Reyes rises above only when he has his legs — 100% of his legs. Without them, he’s still very good, and keeps the Mets at a championship level for the position, but is not necessarily a difference-maker. And for the Mets to reach the postseason in 2010, they need him to be a difference-maker. "

Rays' Iwamura Going to NL Team

2009-11-03T20:55:18Z

Rays' Iwamura Going to NL Team

please, please, please

Phillies & Yankees Fans Battle For Title of Biggest Douches

2009-11-03T17:24:34Z

Phillies & Yankees Fans Battle For Title of Biggest Douches

from the Daily Show. Great stuff

Mets Winter League Update

2009-11-03T07:28:28Z

Mets Winter League Update

A way of keeping track of all our favorite farmies during the cold winter. So far the standouts are the four hitters with the most ABs. Here are some highlights:

Arizona Fall League

-We all know Ike Davis has been lighting it up with 9 XBH and a 1.010 OPS in just 54 PAs. Davis has been announced to as the lone Mets AFL participant who will go to Rising Stars game, which will air on the MLB Network this Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8PM.

-Ruben Tejada is also holding his own as one of the younger players on the circuit, hitting .316 / .372 / .395 in 42 PAs.

-Jenrry Mejia has been getting absolutely rocked. The positives include reports of his fastball frequently hitting 97 mph and reaching as high as 99 and the fact that he's struck out nine in 7.2 IP, but he's also walked nine and given up 14 hits, good for an ugly 12.91 ERA.

-Pure speculation, but the fact that Lucas Duda has played in just two games begs the injury question. Reese Havens has also only played four games, but as a member of the taxi squad, he's only available twice a week, so there's no such concern here.

-Scott Moviel is yet to give up a run in seven innings, but with a mark of 1.00 in both K/BB (3/3) and GO/AO, luck seems to be a factor here.

-Eric Niesen hasn't been nearly as fortunate, having given up a stunning 10 earned runs in just 3.2 innings.

-A look at the team pitching stats for the AFL tells you a bit about what kind of league it is. Three of the six teams in the league have staff ERAs over 6.00. Something to keep in mind when thinking about AFL performances.

Caribbean Leagues

-On the Caribbean Scene, Josh Thole has been pretty stellar with a .406 / .500 / .547 line and a ridiculous 11/5 BB/K in 76 PAs in the VWL.

-Chris Carter has been solid in the VWL as well, with a .306 / .382 / .449 line and 6/7 BB/K in 55 PAs. It'd be nice to see a bit more power, but any kind of production is encouraging.

-Tobi Stoner, playing the DWL, represents the one bright spot on the pitching side, though with just 9 Ks in 17 IP his .183 BAA does not seem remotely sustainable. I would not expect his 1.06 ERA and 0.82 WHIP to hold up for long. To his credit, he has issued just 3 BBs.

-What's that? Lance Broadway has a 2.79 ERA? Could the much maligned return on Ramon Castro actually be doing something productive? With a 14/10 K/BB in 19.1 IP, it doesn't seem likely.