Here we are just five days away from Christmas, and just one day away from Chanukah, and I just finished my shopping for the Mets players, as well as their coaching staff and ownership.
Although I am not a religious man, I still feel that giving gifts to friends and family is a cathartic experience that brings people of many backgrounds and faiths ( even us people that don’t place our faith in religion), and in return compels us to try to harder to just get along . Well that is unless they are either a Yankee or Phillies fan.
So here is a short list of presents that I am giving to the Mets.
Daniel Murphy : Self defense lessons !
Mike Pelfrey : “Monk : The Complete Series” box set !
Terry Collins: Stock in Rolaids and Tums !
Sandy Alderson: The first 2 seasons of “The Walking Dead” on DVD !
Lucas Duda: A blue Ox named “Babe” !
R.A Dickey: A light-saber !
John Rauch: A picture autographed by Chewbacca !
Jason Bay: A crash helmet!
Johan Santana: Bubble wrap !
Ike Davis: Hockey pads!
Dan Warthern: A pre-owned “Clapper” !
And finally for Jeff Fred and Uncle Saul: Their own copies of “Wilpon’s Folly” by Howard Megdal. If you are a Mets fan you have to buy Howard’s book. It is a meticulously researched account of how Fred and Saul allowed both the Mets ( as well as themselves) to teeter on the edge of financial ruin.
And with that said…. HERE COMES THE INFAMY !!!
Mets alumni celebrating a birthday today includes:
The current face of the franchise, third baseman, David Wright is 29 (1982). Lets hope David returns to form and proves that he is still an elite player.
The New York Mets traded starting pitcher, Jim McAndrew to the San Diego Padres for minor league pitching prospect, Steve Simpson on December 20, 1973. Simpson would never play above AA in the Mets farm system.
The New York Mets traded outfielder, Juan Samuel to the Los Angeles Dodgers for first baseman, Mike Marshall and reliever, Alejandro Peña on December 20, 1989. And so Juan Samuel – a player the Mets should never of traded for, was out the door after one season with the team.
The New York Mets granted middle reliever, Jeff Musselman free agency on December 20, 1990.
The New York Mets signed free agent utility man, Jeff McKnight of the Baltimore Orioles on December 20, 1991.
The New York Mets signed free agent second baseman, Willie Randolph of the Milwaukee Brewers on December 20, 1991. By the time Willie joined the Mets, he was past his prime. He retired after that season. It is a shame about Willie. I do believe he could have been one of the greatest Mets managers ever, but his thin skin, combined with his tendency to overwork his bullpen eventually did him in.
The New York Mets signed free agent reserve outfielder, Gary Thurman of the Seattle Mariners on December 20, 1995.
The New York Mets traded spot starter/middle reliever, Robert Person to the Toronto Blue Jays for All Star first baseman, John Olerud on December 20, 1996. This was definitely one of the best trades in Mets history.
The Baltimore Orioles signed shortstop, Mike Bordick of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 20, 2000. Mets fans everywhere barely noticed.
The New York Mets signed free agent outfielder, Cliff Floyd of the Boston Red Sox on December 20, 2002. Cliff was a solid pickup for the Mets. In his four seasons with the Mets, Cliff hit a combined .268 with 81 homers and 273 RBIs. He was also a clubhouse leader – something that this current Mets team desperately needs.
The Atlanta Braves signed reserve catcher, Joe DePastino of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 20, 2003.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed reserve first baseman, Brian Daubach of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 20, 2005.
The Atlanta Braves signed utility man, Chris Woodward of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 20, 2006.
The Milwaukee Brewers signed reserve outfielder, Trot Nixon of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 20, 2008.
All Mo Vaughn wants for Christmas is his own personal Denny’s Resturaunt !
9 comments
MetsFan4Decades
12/20/2011-3:49pm at 3:49 pm (UTC -4)
LOL – Pelfrey’s…..
Just an FYI: having a hard time this week getting into this site. If it does finally load and I try to click on a post – 9 times out of 10 I’m getting a database connection error.
Hope this doesn’t mean you guys are giving up on this site……
Still the best site for having any kind of civilized debate.
TRS86
12/20/2011-4:19pm at 4:19 pm (UTC -4)
I have No idea what is going on only that I hope it is something fixable. It has to be hoSt related but not having the issue on mobile yet.
Darknova306
12/20/2011-7:10pm at 7:10 pm (UTC -4)
I’ve been getting that error, as well. I just thought it was my internet connection being messed up or something.
Anonymous
12/20/2011-11:30pm at 11:30 pm (UTC -4)
When I’ve had problems I go the sneak path through my facebook liked profile to the site and it comes right up and I can access the other posts. Strange but it’s worked when I’ve had the same problem.
MetsFan4Decades
12/20/2011-3:51pm at 3:51 pm (UTC -4)
OT:
The NY Post (Puma, I think?) is hinting the Mets are thinking about just flat out releasing Fmart?
Jeeze, if they’re going to give up on him wouldn’t you at least try and package him in a deal?
Read somewhere that he makes more than the norm for a minor leaguer so maybe that has something to do with it. They must really be broke….
Ceetar
12/20/2011-4:22pm at 4:22 pm (UTC -4)
has to do with roster flexibility issues. (although there are still 1-2 guys that can be DFA’d/released/resigned to get ‘em off the 40 man) I doubt there’s much truth to flat out releasing him though, unless he gets ‘out for 3 months’ type hurt.
Mr North Jersey
12/20/2011-4:55pm at 4:55 pm (UTC -4)
LoL Love your list Rusty. Alderson Walking Dead DVD’s hahahaha
wanny
12/20/2011-6:57pm at 6:57 pm (UTC -4)
latest rumor is a potential justin turner for eric young, jr. swap. eric’s dad tormented the mets and he’s a local. but other than that and his speed, i probably prefer turner as a player.
sandy must see him as a potential leadoff hitter (runs like the wind and has demonstrated on base skills in the minors) so if that’s the case I hope his roughly one season worth of MLB at bats was a product of him not getting a full chance to succeed.
Anonymous
12/20/2011-11:27pm at 11:27 pm (UTC -4)
haven’t researched Young, but even though I like Turner, if they can package him for someone that fills a bigger need, and the talent back is at least comparable, then I am fine with it.
if they aren’t going to have a real stick in CF, better have some serious D and some other skills.