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[philcski]

Two very PAINFUL years here.

I guess it's partially mitigated for me this year knowing that the gruesome bullpen we were working with had no shot of winning the World Series.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by philcski

Two very PAINFUL years here.

I guess it's partially mitigated for me this year knowing that the gruesome bullpen we were working with had no shot of winning the World Series.

Look at the bright side, Minaya (who should have been fired first thing this morning) will end up signing K-Rod for astronomical dollars.

[Cannon Shell]

Krod will be a Met next year? That may not be a great thing. They should trade Reyes and some fillers to the Reds for Cordero and Brandon Phillips. Sign Texiera, let Delgado go, Let Fernando martinez have a shot at left or sign a stopgap one year vet to keep the seat warm. Get a good defensive SS like McDonald from Toronto and find some solid bullpen arms. I know this may be impossible but they need to do something.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Krod will be a Met next year?

Not A-(K)Rod
Frankie (k) Rodriguez The other K Rod

[Cannon Shell]

Or maybe sign CC and let him play 1st the days he doesnt pitch.

[Cannon Shell]

Or call LA and see if they are dumb enough to trade kemp or ethier (they probably are)

[Cannon Shell]

Or simply acquire Velez from the Giants and let him play 2nd and pitch middle relief (scuds says he has a hell of an arm too)

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Or simply acquire Velez from the Giants and let him play 2nd and pitch middle relief (scuds says he has a hell of an arm too)

Sorry Luis Castillo will be occupying that spot for 3 more years.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Sorry Luis Castillo will be occupying that spot for 3 more years.

Unfortunately true. I wonder if there is any big contract OF that still has some value but is vastly overpaid. They might be able to dump Castillo on someone by taking on a big contract like that. Perhaps Eric Byrnes getting $11 million in each of 2009 and 2010. Maybe Jose Guillen getting $12 million each of the next two years.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Sorry Luis Castillo will be occupying that spot for 3 more years.

For the greatness of Velez the Mets should just eat his contract. just ask Scuds...

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by philcski

Two very PAINFUL years here.

I guess it's partially mitigated for me this year knowing that the gruesome bullpen we were working with had no shot of winning the World Series.

Exactly, just end the pain now. That bullpen made it embarassing to be out cheering for the team. And the rotation wouldn't have been setup to be able to ride Johan through the playoffs which was their only chance. I'm just glad we didn't foolishly trade away Niese or Fernando Martinez to get some journeymen that might have got us to the playoffs where there was no way they would have won them.