jmono13

Anybody hear any update on Endy? It certainly looked bad during the game, and the last thing we need is more playing time for Newhan or Ben Johnson. With Green and Alou due back soon (supposedly), I guess that makes for a relatively easy transaction (Chavez to DL and Green/Alou back) Is there another solution available out there though? I don't know of any name in the minors (Milledge hurt and Martinez probably not ready yet) but what about FAs who were let go by their teams.. there has to be somebody out there that is better than Ben Johnson. Any ideas? Somebody I talked to threw out the idea of Bernie, but I don't think he'd come to the Mets (although I wouldn't be opposed to it)

SI Metman

The more likely move is to activate Valentin first. They could stick Easley in left then. Green isn't eligible to come off until Sunday, and god knows when Alou will be back.

Rockies did designate Steve Finley for assigment earlier in the week if you want to go the trade route.

jmono13

That is true.. forgot that Easley has had some time in the outfield this season. I'd be interested in a veteran guy like Finley, because he wouldn't cost much and he'd definitely bring a desire to win with him. I just don't like seeing some of these guys hitting in key situations late in the game. I have no confidence in Johnson or Newhan (despite his hit tonight).
When they were talking about Alou during the game, it didn't sound good at all, and I don't think Easley is an everyday OF. Just looking for possible solutions...

advocatediabolus

The Iceman cometh baby!!!!!!!!

MetfanBren

Give the Cubs a call and see what they want for Jacque Jones. Apparently they've been trying to unload his salary for awhile, which is weird because he's only making $4 million this year and $5 million next year. I can't imagine he'd be too expensive...

As for in house options, I'd rather give Caleb Stewart a brief call-up then any of the other crappy options down on the farm if need be...

Bay Ridge Dave

I'm almost always not for signing old farts, but this actually is not a terrible move. He will come very cheaply, and can take Chavez's 4th OF role once everyone else has returned (Chavez went down like he was shot by a sniper... he won't be back any time soon). If anything, he can still go get it in the OF, and COULD be the lefty hitter with some pop off the bench that this team doesn't have right now. That said, he's done squat in 90+ ABs for the Rockies. Maybe a change of scenery to a shot at the pennant will motivate.

I think I will projectile vomit if they even consider Ledee. Too bad Milledge is hurt.

I have a suspicion we aren't going to see Alou any time soon.

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advocatediabolus

Oh come on BRD you can opine all you want about Finley, but you knwo deep inside there is only one guy who can fill the void left right now...you know you want the Iceman back at shea.

dak11

I hate this idea. But, considering he'd come very cheap in players and salary and easy to cut if he doesn't produce I'd be willing to give it a try for the time being.

Clubber Lang

I would much rather see Ben Johnson out there everyday than sign Steve Finley.

mets84

the term I heard was "week-to-week"... I don't think we'll be seeing him anytime soon.

METSSC

Who did we get for Victor Diaz?

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MrHat

For a guy who wants BADLY for Franco to just go away, why would you want to bring in Finley (let alone actually have to give something up for him) who has done absolutely NOTHING for 3 years now?

The guy was terrible when he was with a good Angels team. Pathetic with the Giants last year and Anderson Hernandez bad with the Rockies this year. Newhan and even Ledee (who would also make me vomit) BOTH have better numbers in recent history by a good margin...... Steve Phillips GIGS player.

Bay Ridge Dave

Hat, I'm not crazy about Finley either... but at this point, I don't like our choices. I would go with Gomez or Johnson in the meantime, but neither has hit. The big key here is Alou, and who knows when he is coming back, and Milledge (who would be up here in a snap) is still hurt, if I am not mistaken.

And why even bring up Franco? Nice job last night, by the way...

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Dave...he did his job. Pop out or strike out were the two things he couldn't do there.

Gotay didn't do his. I don't care if the ball was hit sharply. It was an obvious ground ball, and Howard's big body flopped to get it. You CAN'T just stand there and not run on contact.

15 Day DL Alou

Dave, you can't even be serious, he hit a BULLETT that Howard picked nicely.