GravediggerHebner

Author's details

Date registered: 8/11/2010-2:54am

Biography

Mets fan since before the Joe Torre era. Yeah he managed them. Played for them too. In fact, he did both at the same time briefly, but not well.

Latest posts

  1. Mets Add To The 40 Man — 11/19/2010-10:11pm
  2. …and then there were FOUR — 11/16/2010-10:33pm
  3. To Taka Or Not To Taka, That Is The Question — 11/5/2010-12:42pm
  4. Mets clearing roster space for the next generation — 11/4/2010-3:17pm
  5. R.I.P. Sparky Anderson — 11/4/2010-2:03pm

Most commented posts

  1. Post Game: Hessman’s Homer Wins Dickey’s No-Hitter, Sort Of — 102 comments
  2. You Could Make A Case…That The 2011 Mets Shouldn’t Pretend They’ll Contend — 94 comments
  3. 3 Mets Punching Their Tickets Out? — 90 comments
  4. Post Game: Mets Sweep of Pirates Abducted — 63 comments
  5. Wright May Be “The One” But Who Will Be “The Ace?” — 63 comments

Author's posts listings

Nov 19

Mets Add To The 40 Man

Categories:

Grave, Mets, Minor League WrapUp

by GravediggerHebner

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As you probably know by now the New York Mets have added 4 players to their 40 man roster in anticipation of the deadline for protection from the rule-5 draft. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, among others, reports that 3B Zach Lutz, 2B Jordany Valdespin, and pitchers Josh Stinson and Armando Rodriguez have been placed on …

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26 comments

Nov 16

…and then there were FOUR

Categories:

Grave, Mets

by GravediggerHebner

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As you’ve probably heard by now the Mets search for a field manager has been painstakingly whittled down to four candidates.  A fun coincidence is that all four have ties to the Mets organization.  Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork reports those candidates are (alphabetically, don’t want you to read anything into the order) Wally Backman, Terry …

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36 comments

Nov 05

To Taka Or Not To Taka, That Is The Question

Categories:

Grave, Mets, Rumors

by GravediggerHebner

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Multiple media outlets, including ESPNNY, report that with the midnight deadline for exclusive negotiations with pitcher Hisanori Takahashi approaching the pitcher is seeking a 3 year contract with a $4-5 million annual value. Mets fans I ask you:  if you were the Mets GM would you offer Takahashi a 3 year, $12-15 million contract? (editor’s …

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28 comments

Nov 04

Mets clearing roster space for the next generation

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Mets

by GravediggerHebner

Rumor has it equipment manager Charlie Samuels was let go due to his suggestion of these as alternate Mets uniforms

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the Mets have cut Raul Valdes, Eddie Kunz, Jesus Feliciano, Omir Santos and Mike Hessman.  With the claim of Joaquin Arias by the Kansas City Royals earlier today (I’ll pause so you can laugh) the Mets 40 man roster count currently stands at 34.

20 comments

Nov 04

R.I.P. Sparky Anderson

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Grave

by GravediggerHebner

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The baseball world lost a great one today.  Multiple media outlets, including Cincinnati TV station FOX 19, report that Anderson passed away today.  He was 76.  The Hall of Fame manager won World Series Championships in both leagues.  The epic 1975 World Series between his Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox cemented my love …

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49 comments

Nov 03

Ricciardi: “Mets will become major international players; will go over slot.”

Categories:

Grave, Mets, Twitter

by GravediggerHebner

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According to a tweet from Jim Bowden, former MLB team executive and current host of a popular satellite radio show, new Mets Assistant to the General Manager J.P. Ricciardi indicates that going forward the Mets will be heavily involved in the international free agent market and will pay more than MLB suggests for talent in …

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21 comments

Oct 26

What’s It All About, Alfie?

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Grave, Mets

by GravediggerHebner

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Alfie is, in my opinion, a fantastic 1966 movie starring Michael Caine which the tagline “An unrepentant ladies’ man gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle” aptly sums up.  The movie has, in my opinion, a fantastic soundtrack provided by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins which I would encourage you to check out if …

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34 comments

Oct 23

YouTube offers some glimpses at likely next GM Alderson

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Grave, Mets

by GravediggerHebner

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In this first clip from 2008, enjoy Alderson’s ability to clearly speak and communicate his thoughts while he ignores some humorous errors his interviewer makes: In this second clip from January 2010, which is just audio, Alderson comments on Mark McGwire’s steroid admission:

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Oct 22

Mets GM: SNY Reports It’s Down To Sandy & uh, Byrnes-y

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Grave, Mets, Twitter

by GravediggerHebner

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SNY has learned that the Mets will bring back Sandy Alderson and Josh Byrnes for second interviews next week. #mets #GMless than a minute ago via webBrad ComoBradComoSNY

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Oct 21

Would You Have Done That?

Categories:

Grave, Mets, Player Moves

by GravediggerHebner

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We as Mets fans have had some preliminary discussions about the Mets starting pitching staff for 2011.  With the knowledge that Johan Santana is going to spend part (hopefully just part) of the 2011 season on the disabled list there seems to be a consensus that the Mets need to add at least one starting …

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