According to the Daily News: ” The Mets have had brief discussions about free agent first baseman Chad Tracy, 29, who has played all six seasons of his career with Arizona. …”
So I got to thinking how might that discussion have went?
Ricco: Hey Omar, pass the cream cheese. We gotta do something about this, you always hogging the cream cheese.
Omar:Â Can’t help it, juknowwhatimsayin?
Ricco: Guy at the counter gave me a tip off. Said Tracy was interested in coming here.
Omar:Â Who’s she?
Ricco: Not she the guy from the Dbacks.
Omar: I don’t wanna talk about it. Jerry is my manager and I am sticking with him.
Ricco: What the hell are you talking about? He plays 1B.
Omar: I know Helton is injured a lot but now they got player managers? Hey what position did Manuel play?
Ricco: That’s Jim Tracy and he manages the Rockies. I am talking about Chad Tracy.
Omar: So he manages the Dbacks? We gotta good relationship with those guys. Keep in touch.
Ricco:Â Dammit Omar, I said he plays 1B.
Omar: For who? Who plays 1B?
Ricco: Chad Tracy, he’s a FA and is interested in coming here.
Omar: Dang, Ricco you sure do take a long time to make a point. Is he any good?
Ricco: He has been injured for a while but he had a decent run till 2007. Plays 3B and a little OF too.
Omar:Â We already gotta 3B so lets keep in touch.
Ricco:Â 1B Omar, 1B.
Omar: Oh yeah? What side does he bat from?
Ricco: Hmmm, I think he’s left handed. Let me check my favorite source.  Uh… he may be RH. But now I am confused he does not want to pitch in NY.
Omar: Forget about him then. We need pitching.
Just trying to have a little fun this morning. All in jest. Back to more serious post later today.
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7 comments
stickguy
1/22/2010-8:41am at 8:41 am (UTC -4)
interesting option. I think. ALthough it doesn’t sound like he does anything that Carter isn’t supposed to do, other than some 3B.
But, if they can get him on a ST invite deal, do it.
I wonder if the plan for 1B might be the classic Omar “stick tot he wall” plan. Pencil in Murphy, but go to ST with options, and let them fight it out to start.
Theoretically already it could be Murph man, Carter and Evans, and you could add tracy. And a garko or blalock if signed. Winner gets to be the starter. Loser gets to be bench/platoon guy, super sub type, to the minors, or cut (depending on who wins!)
njstuckintx
1/22/2010-8:50am at 8:50 am (UTC -4)
Great little banter. Who’s on first, Gangsta style.
fongy2
1/22/2010-9:43am at 9:43 am (UTC -4)
Chuckle, chuckle….nice
metsfan4decades
1/22/2010-9:45am at 9:45 am (UTC -4)
LOL.
CaseStreet
1/22/2010-9:46am at 9:46 am (UTC -4)
Didn’t know you had it in you. Nice job trs. funny stuff.
jaydh
1/22/2010-10:21am at 10:21 am (UTC -4)
I was wondering who the backup 1b/3b option would be. At least Tracy would fill a need in that respect. Although, I also wouldn’t be against having Murphy be the starting 1B and backup 3B when wright needs a break.
trs86
1/22/2010-10:26am at 10:26 am (UTC -4)
Problem is that Tracy is LH. While that’s good for an occasional day off for Wright, I am hoping that is not a big concern. Really need a RH backup 1B.