tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post5850220871873741409..comments2023-10-23T13:42:30.171-04:00Comments on My Summer Family: Three Down, Seven to GoCoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15961774688700021954noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-41468772664323161862007-04-18T13:54:00.000-04:002007-04-18T13:54:00.000-04:00Thanks, George. I knew there was a reason Petit w...Thanks, George. I knew there was a reason Petit was off the Fish's radar screen.<BR/><BR/>Coop--you are totally right. I totally spaced on asking you (or anyone else around here) for Sunday tickets. I think I may have assumed that with all the horrendous weather, all the season ticket holders would be using their tixx on Sunday. Now that I know your seats are in the sun, I will definitely ask you first.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Bookie is a trooper, that's why she's Mrs. Bookie. Also, she is making an effort to join in my enjoyment of the Amazins'. She grew up in a Yankee household, and while I was able to get her off the Evil Empire, I am still working on getting her to come all the way around to supporting the Good Guys. She requested to attend a day game, just the two of us, before the Baby arrives, and Sunday fit the bill. Besides, there are worse ways for a pregnant woman to spend a sunny afternoon than a nice day at the ballpark. Of course, getting to and from said ballpark is an entirely different story altogether.<BR/><BR/>I agree that Santana would be awesome, but 8-year deals in baseball are the kinds that can f-up a franchise for a long time if they don't pan out.BookieDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156192415554335867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-8662261409595956782007-04-18T13:46:00.000-04:002007-04-18T13:46:00.000-04:00i cant get excited about dog day without fran heal...i cant get excited about dog day without fran healy's enthusiasm.its just not the same.I.M. Formehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293906025619073103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-11382483469468238052007-04-18T13:39:00.000-04:002007-04-18T13:39:00.000-04:00OHHHHHH - I completely forgot about that. My bad ...OHHHHHH - I completely forgot about that. My bad Geo, my bad.Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961774688700021954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-89048820473889969602007-04-18T13:25:00.000-04:002007-04-18T13:25:00.000-04:00No, I wasn't joking. Petit went to the Marlins in ...No, I wasn't joking. Petit went to the Marlins in the Delgado trade, but then the Marlins traded him to Arizona for Julio. My haha was about how stupid it was for them to trade for Julio.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09229058328541626829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-39986634567639205642007-04-18T13:01:00.000-04:002007-04-18T13:01:00.000-04:00Wow! Seems like cawfee tawk has a lot of response...Wow! Seems like cawfee tawk has a lot of responses today -<BR/><BR/>First, Bookie I am tres disappointed that you didn't ask me if I was selling my tix on Sunday. I have better prices than Stubhub and seats in the sun :D It's all good though - I might be going anyway. And Mrs. Bookie is a trouper, with the little Bookette on the way!<BR/><BR/>George - I couldn't tell if you were joking, but Petit I believe was included in the Delgado trade. Not in the George July trade -- unless you meant Petit is like Duque?? I wasn't following, snicker<BR/><BR/>Mike - I am all for Johan and if there is someone to overpay for, it would be him, not a Zito-type. BUT he needs to understand that 8-years for a pitcher is steep. I can see the Yankees do that, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. But like a 5-year, with a 6th-year option maybe, and higher on dollars (similar structure to what Mets offered Zito, but more moolah), I would be on board. <BR/><BR/>But call me crazy, I think the Twins will give him what he wants.Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961774688700021954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-48392212185649073292007-04-18T12:39:00.000-04:002007-04-18T12:39:00.000-04:00Bookied, Petit was traded ot the D-Backs for Jorge...Bookied, Petit was traded ot the D-Backs for Jorge Julio. (haha)<BR/><BR/>As for CC, he's been ridden hard for a 26 year old who is huge (6' 7", 290), so he's not going to have a long career. But if you can get him without gving up too much, through 2011 he's certainly worth it.<BR/><BR/>As for Johan, no price is too high. Best pitcher in baseball, moving to the lesser league with no DH and into a pitcher's ballpark? I'll take two, thanks!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09229058328541626829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-7749737769628282382007-04-18T11:55:00.000-04:002007-04-18T11:55:00.000-04:00First I recalled CC's stint on the DL last season ...First I recalled CC's stint on the DL last season and questioned his durability. However, I checked the stats and saw that he has pitched close to 200 innings each year of his career. When I have seen him (which was much more often in previous years, since I gave up roto this year), I liked what saw very much. He appears to be the classic candidate for AL pitcher going to the NL and dominating. If the Injuns are willing to part with him, the asking price will be hefty, though the last top prospect we gave them, Alex Escobar, didn't turn out to hurt us too badly.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of former Met prospects, I noted on the same rumor website that with the injuries plaguing the Marlins' rotation, they are considering calling up Gabi Hernandez from AA. What happened to Yosmiro Petit?<BR/><BR/>Joe Smith did a great job battling back from the leadoff double he gave up in the 8th. I know it's not uncommon these days, but it's still pretty sick that a year ago at this time, he was pitching for Wright State.<BR/><BR/>Sass, can't do Saturday afternoon (we have no dog to bring anyway), but the Missus and I will be there on Sunday afternoon to watch Tom go for number 294. I had to go through StubHub to insure seats in the sun (can't do that through Mets.com), but we found a Loge Box on the 3rd Base side.BookieDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156192415554335867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-6529220752914803982007-04-18T10:45:00.000-04:002007-04-18T10:45:00.000-04:00Will Joe Smith every give up a run? Are people don...Will Joe Smith every give up a run? Are people done complaining about giving a three year deal to Chad Bradford? <BR/><BR/>Zito will be fine....I still like him. <BR/><BR/>Great on us not getting Schmidt, but I don't think there was all that much interest on their part....of course, us fans had some tepid interest on a short term contract, but good thing we are not running the team! Not that he would have come here and $15 per was toooo much. <BR/><BR/>CC? Yes. I'd give up a lot to get him and surprise! We have some blue chips to deal! Although, it would take two A prospects and a mid level to get it done. He's going to cost....and there better be an extension window or no deal. Which is the issue....a guy like CC probably wants to stay in Cleveland and would work out a deal if they had the cash. However, if he has to leave, he has no allegiance to that team and would probably chase the $$$$, which is understandable. However, Omar might be able to sell him, but no extension, no trade and the Indians should trade this guy. They are deep with young arms and could get another high end arm back with a high end position player. <BR/><BR/>8 years for Johan? No. He's and ace+++++, but that is going to be nuts. $160+ plus? Yikes. The precedent for those types of contracts is not good. Raise Pelfrey....Humber....Mulvey...pick up solid arms, is it nice to have a guy like Johan? Yup, but having a deep, round team is more important and having a guy clog up the team would be bad. At this point, giving anyone a Zito deal is too much. Just toooooo much.michael o.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16343423687974819915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-9985445029895310712007-04-18T07:43:00.000-04:002007-04-18T07:43:00.000-04:00Seeing as how I'm having my coffee at the moment, ...Seeing as how I'm having my coffee at the moment, I'll address the coffee tawk section, Sabathia would be a good fit as long as he were the first person not to be from Hawaii to wear the number 50. In all seriousness, he's a power pitcher, not afraid to throw the heater, probably not a terrible fit for the team. As far as king Johan, he's a power pitcher compared to Zito's finesse pitching. I like him, if the Mets free agency dollars are going to be spent anywhere, I think that Johan is our man. <BR/><BR/>As far as the awakening of the bats last night, it is just a shame that they couldn't get the whole series in down at Coors Field East. I'm glad that the Mets brass when they purchased the plans for Citi field realized that the Metropolitans are a franchise built on their pitching.<BR/><BR/>Last item of significant note, there are good odds that Ms Sassdawg., Hambone (the original Sassdawg., and myself will be attending Dog day this Saturday for the game against the team that the fans chose as our biggest threat in the division (70% voted last night). If anyone else wants to bring their pooch, the seats are out in the picnic area, and you can order tickets from the group sales window on mets.com. The user name to order is NSAL, and the password is METS, please note the user name and passwords are case sensitive. It is a nice time, all 3 of us attended last year. And fortunately for us the game this year is at least against a worthy opponent.<BR/><BR/>The Dawg.Sassdawg.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00813276742493198160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36516653.post-72599279948033336502007-04-18T07:26:00.000-04:002007-04-18T07:26:00.000-04:00Nice to see Alou have a breakout game. Trips to t...Nice to see Alou have a breakout game. Trips to the Citzens Bank Bandbox are a good tonic for power woes.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398931203483061703noreply@blogger.com