Wed 24 Jan 2007
Not much going on in Met land including a new contract for Willie Randolph. I have to figure Willie comes back, though it is rather strange nothing has been done yet. But that’s another post for another day. Here’s some quickies from around the league
Robinson Ga-no offerd to change his number from 22 to 24 so that Roger Clemens can come back and wear it. How cute, like Gift of the Magi; maybe Gift for the Fat Guy. I think the career endings of marquee pitchers becomes a trend in the Bronx. First Carl Pavano and Randy Johnson, then Clemens and Pettitte will follow. Brian Cashman’s new pitch to free agents next off-season:
“Come to the Yankees, where pitcher’s career’s go to die”It’s official: Cliffy is a Cub
It’s official:
The Chicago Cubs today announced that the club has agreed to terms with outfielder and first baseman Cliff Floyd on a one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2008 season.
First baseman huh? Alright. I hope Cliff comes back and has a great year for Chicago. I wish the Mets could have found a way to keep him on the roster. Best of luck Cliffy!
Jimmy Rollins is running his overrated mouth:
“I think we’re the team to beat in the NL East — finally,” Rollins said during the Phillies’ Winter Tour on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. “But that’s all on paper. You have to go out and do it on the field.”
I think this can only be a good thing. First off, I remember last season’s series against the Phils when the Mets put the Phillies NL East hopes six feet under led by Captain Red Ass himself. I doubt any public grandstand will intimidate the Mets. Secondly, I would love to see more of a rivalry between the Mets and Phils. They have always been up when the Mets were down and vice versa.
Bring it on Fellas!
