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I have made a trade, bringing into two good base stealers from one of the worst teams in the league. If you can guess who the two guys are before I post it, you get a prospect in next year's draft!
(Yeah, I know, something else from POC's Dynasty. It'll get you guys even more involved in interested in this, though, so I'm all for it.)
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castillo and juan piere from the marlins
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Yep,! PM with your player.
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Lol, it was an easy question, it was just a who can answer first.
By the way, the reason it is taking me so long to post any updates is because I am trying to make some damn good trades for me, whilst still being fair.
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yes I looked at the league leaders saw them went and looked at the marlins record and said it
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Alright, I have made 3 trades, importing 5, exporting 7. I brought in another player from Florida as part of a second deal, and so ust combined it with the first, making it look even better. I also brought in two good relievers.
I think I am in prime position to win the WC now.
I'm going into commish mode to force the trades back, and make the trades at the deadline, however. Hope you enjoy the suspense!
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your waiting an extra month to get us wondering good idea!
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Expos Win In 10
7.3.04
The Expos beat the Mets in 10 innings last night. Piazza scored the lone run for the Mets in the third inning with a double.
A bases loaded, 2-out walk from the otherwise fantastic Heilman start allowed the only run scored in the regular session.
As we went to extras, Looper came in to pitch, and the first pitch he threw was hit into the stands for a game-winning homer off the bat of Brad Wilkerson.
Met fans could be seen leaving the stands walking slowly, with there heads down, likely pondering why they keep losing in the big, key situations.
Rumors Swirling
7.4.04
Even though the Mets Tom Glavine went 8 strong, shutting out the Expos, and the Mets hit 3 homers in there 6-0 win, the game was overshadowed by the rumors being spread around the league.
Met's GM Omar Minaya has reportedly been speaking with GMs from around the league regarding a lead off man, and relief pitchers. Most notably, Minaya has been in talk with Florida management regarding the availability of second basemen Luis Castillo, outfielder Juan Pierre, and relievers Billy Koch, and Terry Borland.
Florida has reportedly requested Japanese import Kazuo Matsui to be in a deal involving Castillo. They also inquired about Cliff Floyd, who has a 3 year contract, and there top prospect, 2B. Jeff Keppinger.
Look for a possible deal to be done around the All-Star break, a week from now.
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Going weekly this month! Keeping you updated with Rumors!
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If you guess the majority of the trade, then you can have a plyer created too. In order to have a player created, I will give you the amount of players for the amount of players traded, and you have to come +/- 1 incorrect player in order to get credit. If it is a 1 for 1, or 2 for 1 deal, then you have to get both/all players correct.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Gehrig493
I'm going to get something to eat, then upload my screenies, and post the near-halfway mark review.
Look out, I am going to try to snag a good player from a weak team to make a playoff push. Biggest need is a true leadoff man, and a reliever or two. Lower down the list is a leftfielder who can hit a little more for average than Floyd can, and some middle infielders that can hit in the .270's.
Now, if I can't get any of these at a reasonable price, I will have a mini sell, trading away older producers for good prospects like Piazza, Floyd, and Bernie (who will likely get traded anyway, seeing as how he won't resign with me).
Forgot to add youth at starting pitching.
Anyways, here is basically what I am trading for. I am not trading for all of these, but most this is what I traded for to a key.
I will be posting the Marlins roster up shortly, so you can try to put that trade together. Refer back to my last monthly update for my rosters.
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I will post the trade at 10:35 Central Time, about 15 minutes. Let's see if you can guess my trade with the fish, guys!
Extra Info that may help:
Florida gets 5, Mets get 3 in the trade.
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mets get: castillo
juan
borland
marlins get: matsui
keppenger
floyd
one of you rp's[wheelers,weathers, or some 1 like them]
spect
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Mets Travel To Florida For Series
7.5.04
The Mets play 3 games in Florida before the All-Star break. The most important part of this is that it isn’t the last series before heading into the All-Star, what is important, is who it is against: the Marlins. This means that Minaya can speak face to face with Marlin management regarding their possible trade.
Punto With Game-Winning Single; Negotiations Further
7.6.04
The Mets beat the Fish last night with a ninth inning single by Punto. The win is important, but not as important as the progression of the negotiation that has surfaced.
The Mets, and Marlins reportedly reached a preliminary agreement, sending Castillo, and Pierre to the Mets for Cliff Floyd, Kazuo Matsui, and Tyler Yates.
Mets Finalize Deal
7.8.04
The Marlins, not 100% happy with the preliminary agreement asked the Mets to add there two prospects that are ready for the big leagues: Jeff Keppinger, and Jeff Duncan. In return, the Mets asked for rookie lefty hurler, Dontrelle Willis. The Marlins agreed, as they have a surplus of pitching talent in the minors.
To the Mets: CF. Juan Pierre (86/89), 2B. Luis Castillo (81), SP. Dontrelle Willis (80/92)
To the Marlins: LF. Cliff Floyd (78), 2B. Kazuo Matsui (72/85), RP. Tyler Yates (73/80), 2B. Jeff Keppinger (84/93), CF. Jeff Duncan (79/86)
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You gonna give me it or no I got it most right expect d train and the rp shoudl be swapped
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Originally Posted by
ewing6
mets get: castillo
juan
borland
marlins get: matsui
keppenger
floyd
one of you rp's[wheelers,weathers, or some 1 like them]
spect
Close. I'll be getting relief pitchers from other clubs. So, you got one wrong from Marlins, and one, or two wrong for Mets.
Borland is staying a Fish. The two RPs you listed were older type guys, and prospect could be a 25 year old 79/86 guy, idk, depends who you are, but I will give that to you. Regardless, you were two off. Close though.
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It is close enough for you to get another spec, so send me his details.
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Mets Trade Bernie Back To New York
7.9.04
The Mets traded Bernie Williams (84) back to the Yankees, along with relief pitchers Dave Weathers (77), and Grant Roberts (75/81) for Gary Sheffield (86), and Joba Chamberlain (65/80)
The Mets have also been talking to Milwaukee about Danny Kolb. Kolb has saved 26 of the Brewer's 38 wins. Milwaukee who is clearly out of contention, has apparently been in the market for starting pitching, as they have 3 propsects in there current starting rotation.
NL Wins Midsummer Classic
7.10.04
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intresting deal sheff should be god in the middle of our lineup ad hoepfully joba becomes good
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Yeah, I traded for Sheff for just that purpose. He has 14 homers this year so far, but has a nice OBP of .443. He will be batting third, unless Piazza, Wright, or Hidalgo catches fire.
Currently I am renegotiating with the players that asked me to speak to them next month.
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Mets Extend 3
7.12.04
Mets management is excited due to there recent contract extensions.
First came Braden Looper, at about noon today. Looper, who said he wouldn't negotiate until the offseason, apparently changed his mind after the additions of D-Train, Pierre, Castillo, and Sheffield. Looper, who has appeared in 37 games is 22/24 in saves. He signed a 3-year extension that will pay him 8.4M, starting immediately.
Next came veteran starter, Al Leiter. Leiter will be pitching long relief after the acquisition of D-Train, but apparently doesn't mind. Leiter is 4-6 in 13 games this year with an era of 4.90. He is signed thru 2006, making 3.7M a year.
Lastly came shortstop, Christian Guzman. The Mets assured he'd be here for a while, locking him up for 7 years, with a player option for an eighth. He will get paid 2.75M a year, and his option is worth 3.5M. He is guaranteed 19.5M, and could get as much as 22.75M, should he pick the option up.
D-Train Gives Up 6 In Debut
7.14.04
After two trades that appeared to end up prommising, started out bad. The three hitters the Mets traded for went a combined 7 for 34, with 2 walks, 3 strikeouts, and no extra base hits.
D-Train didn't make it any better, as his 6-run, 3-inning performance set the background for an Oriole sweep of the Mets, finsihed off by a 4-hitter from Rodrigo Lopez.
Mets Trade For Closer
7.15.04
After a week of talking, the Brewers, and Mets have agreed in principle on a trade sending closer Danny Kolb (81/83) to New York for starting pitcher Jason Marquis (77/78). It is expected that Kolb will be the closer, starting immediately.
The Mets take on Atlanta after this day off. If the Mets are going to make a comeback, and make a strong case for the wild card, or possibly the division, this is a must win series.
Mets Take 2 Of 3 From Atlanta
7.18.04
The Mets finished off there 3 game series with Atlanta last night. After losing game 1 by a score of 6-3, they went on to win games 2, and 3. Heilman went 7.1 IP, allowing 2 runs. Aaron is 5-2 in his last 10 games. After winning 3-2 in game 2, Tom Glavine, David Wright and the Mets powered through the Braves. Glavine pitched 8 innings, his only run coming off a solo shot in the third. Wright hit a 2-run homer in the third, to help lead the Mets to victory.
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Alright, I will be doing the rest of July, and hopefully the rest of the season tomorrow. Hope everyone is enjoying this.
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D-Train, And Mets Edge Out Sox
7.19.04
The Mets beat out the Sox yesterday in a good nine inning game. Dontrelle Willis pitched 7 innings of 2-run, while Doug Mientkiewicz had a 2-run homer in the second, and a Hidalgo RBI double in the sixth set the final score: 3-2.
Sheffield Powers Mets Past Boston
7.20.04
The Mets appeared as if they would be going to extras for this game, but thanks to a Sheffield solo home run in the eighth inning, Kolb came in and saved his second straight game.
Pedro Hurls Shutout; Manny, Papi, Nixon Go Deep
7.21.04
Boston is in there own divison race at the moment. Had they been swept, they would've had a slender half game lead. As the story goes, Cy Young candidate shutouts the Mets, and the 2-3-4 hitters hit solo shots.
Late Met Rally Caps Off Win
7.22.04
The Mets scored all 4 of there runs in the three last frames to beat the Phillies 4-2. Wright homered, his tenth on the year, and Kolb came in got save #30.
Mets Lose In Extras
7.23.04
The Mets lost in 13 thanks to Looper giving up a walk-off single to Phillie shortstop, Jimmy Rollins, putting them 7.0 behind the first place Braves for the division lead. There 8 and 1/2 out of the WC.
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If Darth, or Jeffy is reading this, then I am sure you guys will be happy to know Pujols has a chance for the ML Triple Crown. He third the Majors in average (10 points behind Ichiro, second in NL, trailing by 7 points), leading all of baseball in RBI at 106 (Nomar second at 90, 16 ribs behind), and finally Pujols has 27 HRs (T3 behind Mags (29), and Manny (28), and is tied for the league in NL at 27).
Also, in 99 games, Beltran has 23/23, on his way to join to 30/30 club, and if he gets hot, he could be the fourth member in the 40/40 club (Soriano isn't in until '06, I believe it was.)
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Hey if I was you, post monthly by monthly I know that this trade crap gets more fans but its really bringing this down. Just wasting posts IMO. And cut down on trades, you've made like a bunch and thats un realistic so I would say stop trading and try to limit yourself next year.
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TheBigBomber
Hey if I was you, post monthly by monthly I know that this trade crap gets more fans but its really bringing this down. Just wasting posts IMO. And cut down on trades, you've made like a bunch and thats un realistic so I would say stop trading and try to limit yourself next year.
Thanks for that, and I will be sure to limit myself next year. 2 or 3 sound like a better number with 1 in the offseason (winter meetings)?
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Mets Lose In Ninth To Braves, 9 Out
7.28.04
The Mets lost in last inning, and with one out left to get. The game was tied, and set-up man Heath Bell came in to hold it down. Bell gave retired one, gave up a base hit, Furcal sacrificed himself, moving him over, and LaRoche his an 0-1 slider down the line for the walk-off win.
The Mets are now 9 games back, and it appears there season may be over with 2 months left to play.
Trade Dealine Woes
7.31.04
These deadline woes are no longer Met woes! Three days after losing a game to the Braves in the ninth, the Mets had a meeting on there off day, the Braves lost that day. The Mets are now in a series with Florida in Shea, and have taken the first two games from them, as the Braves on are a 3 game losing skid.
Thanks to this losing streak from Atlanta, the Expos, and Phillies are just a half game behind, while the Mets are 6.5 back. Every divisional game down the stretch has a huge importance for the Mets if they want a chance at being the NL East Division Champion Mets, or just the Mets that finished in fourth place.
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MAY IN REVIEW
New York Mets: 52-54 (12-11 in July), 6 GB in NL East, 9.5 GB in WC
AVG: Gary Sheffield - .310
HR: Mike Piazza – 24
RBI: Richard Hidalgo - 75
SB: Luis Castillo - 41
W: Aaron Heilman - 9
ERA: Aaron Heilman – 3.51
K: Aaron Heilman - 123
SV: Danny Kolb - 31
After bettering the team thru trades, our hitting has greatly improved. Our pitching has been doing good for awhile, and despite the month-long injury to Glavine, I think we still have a good chance to make a comeback and with the division.
Standings
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League Leaders
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Mets Stats
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LEAGUE NOTES
PUJOLS 4 TRIPLE CROWN!!
Deadline Deals
* PHI Gets: RP. B.J. Ryan (88/90) | BAL Gets: SP. Brett Myers (84/93)
* MIN Gets: SS. Felipe Lopez (83) | CIN Gets: C. Joe Mauer (77/87)
* MON Gets: LF. Dmitri Young (84) | DET Gets: 1B. Tyrell Godwin (67/83)
* MIL Gets: LF. Terrmel Sledge (71/83) | MON Gets: CF. Scott Podsednik (76)
* NYY Gets: SP. Jason Jennings (86)| COL Gets: SP. Chien-Ming Wang (77/88)
* ATL Gets: C. Javy Lopez (87) | BAL Gets: LF. Kelly Johnson (72/87)
* OAK Gets: 1B. Todd Helton (89) | COL Gets: 1B. Dan Johnson (65/86), RF. Nick Swisher (76/86)
If you think any of these deals should be overturned, let me know. 3 Either way, for, or against it, decides the trade’s fate!
Extensions
MON: C. Brian Schneider – 3 Years
DET: 1B. Carlos Pena – 2 Years
OAK: CF. Eric Byrnes – 3 Years
MIL: RP. Luis Vizcaino – 3 Years
FLA: SP. Josh Beckett – 3 Years
Injuries
Adrian Gonzalez: Broken Foot – 7 Weeks
Victor Martinez: Torn Ankle Ligament – SEASON
Joel Pineiro: Broken Foot – 7 Weeks
Melvin Mora: Severe Shoulder Separation – 8 Weeks
Tom Glavine: Wrist Stress Fracture – 4 Weeks
Ramon Hernandez: Ruptured Cervical Disc – SEASON
Mike Lieberthal: SEASON (Playoffs Possible, should Phils make it in)
Dave Williams: Torn Rotator Cuff – 1 Year
Milestones
Josh Beckett – Independence Day No Hitter
Ken Griffey, Jr. – 500 Home Runs
Jason Giambi – 20 Game Hitting Streak
Garrett Anderson – Hit for the Cycle
Ivan Rodriguez – 2000 Hits
Barry Bonds – 2000 Runs
Rafael Furcal – 21 Game Hitting Streak
Tim Salmon – 300 Home Runs
Chipper Jones – 300 Home Runs
Craig Biggio – 400 Steals
Retirees
Orlando Hernandez
Looking at the Farm System
AAA
SS. Jose Reyes: .315, 4 HR, 37 RBI, 27/32 Steals (66 Games)
SP. Brian Bannister: 1-2, 4.54 ERA, 14 Ks (6 Starts)
AA
LF. Carlos Gomez: .339, 2 HR, 34 RBI, 52/52 Steals (40 ‘A’ Games, 50 ‘AA’ Games, 7 ‘AAA’ Games)
RF. Lastings Milledge: .317, 4 HR, 37 RBI (37 ‘A’ Games, 47 ‘AA’ Games, 11 ‘AAA’ Games)
SP. Mike Pelfrey: 7-4, 3.68 ERA, 73 K’s (20 Games – 120 IP)
A
RP. Joe Smith: 5 Saves, 1.63 ERA, 20 K’s (17 Games – 38.2 IP)
RP. Philip Humber: 2-1, 3.10 ERA, 44 K’s (23 Games – 61 IP)
*Screenies coming up!
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6 games back 2 months you have to get hot!
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What??:confused:
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my brother posted that sorry!
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With 2 months left in the season, and 6 games back of the division, can we come back and win the division?
Games by Team Left
Atlanta: 3
Montreal: 6
Philidelphia: 0
Teams under .500: 27!! :D
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Mets Complete Sweet
8.1.04
The Mets complete a 3-game sweep of the Marlins today, picking up 2 games in the division in the process. David Wright got the game-winning single in the 12th.
Padres End Mets Modest Winning Streak
8.3.04
After the Padres got beat down, 10-1, they beat the Mets in game two of the series, 8-6, ending the Mets modest 4 game wining streak. After the Braves short losing streak, there back to there winning ways, and the Mets lost a game; there now 7 behind.
Mets Sweep Giants, Pick Up 2
8.8.04
The Mets picked up 2 games on the Braves, now just 5 behind the division leaders, after the sweep of the lowly Giants Monday. The sweep put them about the .500 mark for the first time since May.
The Mets will now go to Montreal for a very important three game series agains the Expos. This could make, or break the Mets season, as well as the Expo's season.
Mets Lose Series In Extra Innings
8.11.04
The Mets loss in extra innings last night, and lost the series, after a Jae Weong Seo shutout on Opening Day. Luckily, the Mets only loss 1 game, and is now 6 back.
They are now going back to Shea, to play there last 3 game series with the Braves. If they can pull this off, they have a chance to win the division.
METS SWEEP BRAVES!!! FOUR GB PHILS!!
7.14.04
The surging Mets completed a sweep of the former division leading Braves. They now are chasing the Phillies, who they have no more games with for the season. They're going to have to rely on the league to beat the Phils.
Game 1: 6-3
Game 2: 5-4 (WALK-OFF HR BY HIDALGO!!!)
Game 3: 6-4 (Despite 3-Run HR in first by new Brave, Javy Lopez)
Mets Lose 4 Of Last 6
8.25.04
The Mets lost 2 to the division leading Expos, and the lowly Marlins in the past week, and it's going to take some timely hitting, and timely pitching if the Mets are going anywere other than home in another month.
Back At Square One
9.1.04
Despite there best month this season (18-10), the Mets are still 6 games back, not of the Braves, but of the Expos. Thanks to the Mets, the Braves are in third place, 4.5 GB.
It appears as if the Met's season is over. Players should start planning their vacations!
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AUGUST IN REVIEW
New York Mets: 70-64 (18-10 in August), 6.5 GB in NL East, 5.0 GB in WC
AVG: Richard Hidalgo - .307
HR: Richard Hidalgo – 30
RBI: Richard Hidalgo - 101
SB: Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre - 54
W: Aaron Heilman, Al Leiter - 10
ERA: Aaron Heilman – 3.53
K: Aaron Heilman - 155
SV: Danny Kolb - 41
After the best month this season, we gained no ground in the division, but we did gain 4 games through the wild card. With our division so tight, it doesn’t appear as if I will be making the division, it does appear as if I have a chance at the Wild Card, though.
Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Diego are all tied for first, so if I can pass the Phils, I have a slim chance to sneak into the playoffs. I also have Atlanta and Houston in front of me. I have 7 games between Wild Card teams, 4 with Houston, and 3 with San Diego. Let’s see if we can pull off a shocking comeback.
Standings
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League Leaders
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Mets Stats
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LEAGUE NOTES
PUJOLS STILL 4 MAJOR LEAGUE TRIPLE CROWN!!!
Trades
If you think any of these deals should be overturned, let me know. 3 Either way, for, or against it, decides the trade’s fate!
Extensions
SFG: SP. Brett Tomko (85) – 3 Years
COL: RP. Brian Fuentes (88/93) – 2 Years
LAD: CF. Milton Bradley (84) – 3 Years
PHI: SP. Randy Wolf (85) – 3 Years
MON: CF. Endy Chavez (80/85) – 2 Years
TOR: SP. Ted Lilly (87) – 3 Years
MON: LF. Juan Rivera (82/85) – 2 Years
PIT: SP. Kris Benson (85) – 2 Years
CWS: 3B. Joe Crede (82/89) – 3 Years
SFG: C. Yorvit Torrealba (76/84) – 2 Years
Milestones
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Retirees
Julio Franco
Todd Ziele
Russ Springer
Looking at the Farm System
In AAA, Reyes is hitting .299 with 9 homers, 55 RBI, and 39 steals. Carlos Gomez is hitting .333 with 17 steals in 34 games. Milledge has hit 6 homers, with 35 RBIs, and an average of .344.
Brian Bannister is 3-4 with an ERA of 3.89, striking out 29 in 74 innings (12 games). Pelfrey has pitched 47 innings in 8 games, posting an ERA of 3.26, with a record of 1-2, and 29 strikeouts.
In Binghamton, Joe Smith has pitched in 17 games, starting 5, throwing 33 innings, and posting a record of 0-1 with a 4.16 ERA.
Phil Humber is 4-1 for St. Lucie in 10 starts, appearing in 31 overall, posting an ERA of 2.94, with 61 strikeouts. Joba Chamberlain has pitched in 14 games, starting 3, striking out 24, and losing 4. Mets first round pick Yovani Gallardo has started 9 games for St. Lucie. Gallardo’s record is 3-2, thanks to an ERA of 4.04, and has fanned 34.
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Rivas Extends Deal
9.1.04
Luis Rivas sealed his fate for the following 5 years, resigning for 6M, including this year. Rivas will be the Met’s back-up first basemen, while Punto will back-up for the rest of the infield.
It has been speculated that the Mets will sent the 25-year old Rivas down to AAA to develop his skills a bit more, and maybe take over the starting job at first, sometime in the future.
Mientk - Whatever His Name Is - Extended Thru Next Season
9.5.02
Doug Mientkiewicz is going to be a Met until at least the end of next season. The former gold glove winner is going be challenging Luis Rivas to start at first base, assuming the Mets don’t get one during free agency.
Earlier today, the Mets beat the Pirates, 4-1, to get there third straight win.
Sheffield Gets Milestone
9.7.04
Sheffield got his 400th Home Run, helping carry the Mets to a 1-run win.
Back-to-Back One Run Wins
9.8.04
The Mets pulled off back-to-back 3-2 wins of the Pittsburgh Pirates, keeping there hopes alive for the Wild Card.
Reyes Gets Second Chance
9.10.04
Luis Castillo went down with down with a forearm stress fracture, and will be out a week. Jose Reyes was bating .299 with 39 steals in 95 games at AAA since being sent down earlier this year. With Castillo’s injury, Reyes is getting a second chance. He will be playing second base, and hitting second while Castillo is out, Pierre is leading off.
Mets Return Favor
9.13.04
After a complete game, 2-hit shutout thrown by Roy Oswalt yesterday, Aaron Heilman returned the favor, striking out 10 Astros in 8 shutout innings today, with Kolb getting save 45 for the year. With 16 games left this year, and the Mets being 5 out of the playoffs, it appears they are done. Kolb has 16 more games to get to 50 saves. Had Kolb not blown already 4 saves with the Mets, and an additional 4 with the Brewers, he’d be there, and beyond.
Mets Eliminated
9.22.04
The Mets are eliminated from any possible hope of playing in the playoffs this year after a 9-6 loss to the Padres. With a week left in the season, there are a couple close division races, that could go down the last day.
Two games separated the Expos, and the Phillies in the NL East. They final two series are not against each other, so the Phillies need timely playing, and luck on there sides for the division. Philadelphia has a 2 game lead over the Padres in the Wild Card, so if they can’t get hot enough to win the division, as long as they can hold on, and not collapse, there in the playoffs.
Then in the AL West, in what was an 8 game lead about 2 months ago, has now been shrunk to 2 by the Athletics.
In the last week, the Mets are 2-5.
Danny Kolb Forgoes Arbitration; Signs 3-Years
9.26.04
Kolb, who the Mets obtained from Milwaukee earlier this season, has saved 14 games for the Mets, and 41 overall, second in the Majors - to Trevor Hoffman. Because of this performance, the Mets decided they wanted him to be here for a while. Kolb agreed to forgo his arbitration years for 6M, he will be here until at least 2006. He may have to compete for his closer job with set up man Heath Bell come Spring Training.
Too Little, Too Late
October 1st
The Mets surged to win 5 of there last 6 games, but it was just too late. Lets hope they can carry this pace into next season.
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SEPTEMBER IN REVIEW
New York Mets: 86-76 (16-12 in August), 8 GB in NL East, 8 GB in WC
AVG: Gary Shefield - .302
HR: Mike Piazza – 36
RBI: Richard Hidalgo - 116
SB: Juan Pierre - 70
W: Aaron Heilman - 15
ERA: Aaron Heilman – 3.24
K: Aaron Heilman - 194
SV: Danny Kolb - 49
Well, we didn't win enough, and we miss out on the the playoffs for another year.
Standings
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League Leaders
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Mets Stats
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LEAGUE NOTES
PUJOLS STILL WINS MAJOR LEAGUE TRIPLE CROWN!!!
Pujols led the league in Average (.354), Home Runs (55), and RBI (181). Second place for all average was Frank Catalanotto (.337), Manny, Giambi (45) in Home Runs, and Garret Anderson in RBI (131). Not only did Pujols win the triple crown, but he was far ahead of those who played second fiddle to him.
Trades
If you think any of these deals should be overturned, let me know. 3 Either way, for, or against it, decides the trade’s fate!
Extensions
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Milestones
Jeff Kent - 1000 Runs
Gary Sheffield - 400 Home Runs
Woody Williams - No Hitter
Jeff Bagwell - 1500 RBI
Trevor Hoffman - 400 Saves
Ivan Rodriguez - 1000 RBI
Garrett Anderson - 1000 RBI
Retirees
Andres Galarraga
Looking at the Farm System
See last month.
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Re: New York Mets: The Wright Way
At least everyone stepped up to prevent Pujols' Triple Crown. :rolleyes:
Good first season. Here's to more success in Y2!
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Re: New York Mets: The Wright Way
Thanks, POC. Next season I'll be implementing a bit more realism with a trade limit, and such. Hopefully the added realism will lead to more readers.