LAS VEGAS DAVE

"Sources say his shoulder showed some wear and tear, which is not unusual for a pitcher of Santana's age. This is not to say Santana is not an effective pitcher now, but all of this information makes you wonder how effective he will remain during the course of his multiyear deal... Said an AL scout who has seen Santana this month: 'His stuff isn't even close to what it was [with the Twins].'"


MLB Trade Rumors

LAS VEGAS DAVE

Rosenthal doesn't think there's a lot of regret in the Yankee organization for not acquiring Johan Santana. One executive notes Santana's throwing with increased effort this season yet without increased results.

metboy98

Have no fear, Met doctors gave him a vote of confidence, you know same guys who said Pedro's health was fine and to give Vlady a lowball offer because no way his back holds up? As you see they are 100% accurate.

METSSC

Yeah but he's always a piece of delgado in April and May

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GET THE PIECE OF CRAP McGimpy OFF MY TEAM NOW!!!!!

The McGimpy does most things upside down: eats, sleeps (an average of 23 hours per day), mates, and gives birth. Because of the McGimpy's upside down life, many of the McGimpy's internal organs (liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas) are in different positions from other mammals. McGimpy sometimes lets out a cry or hissing sound.

During the rare times the McGimpy goes down to the ground (such as to change trees for food), it moves very slowly.

metman

Nonsense. Pitchers with his build throw 97 until they are 39. He'll be the $20m/year ace we need in 2012, guaranteed.

I figured everybody knew the risks that come with this deal and realize he's more of a win now pitcher than a 'win 4 years from now'. His #'s showed a trend over the years that reflect on what we see now. I don't see the homer rate going down nor do I expect him to go deeper into games with high velocity as he gets older. This is what I expected and I hope fans realize this is what we have. I hope they don't expect 2001 Schilling or Randy for 4+ years.

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SHUT Your FESTERING GOB...You TIT!

mets84

Simple solution for the Mets:

1) Forfeit the rest of the season, and
2) Move to Salt Lake City.

Or just contract. That would be easier.

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You ****ing knew it after reading that.

freakzilla11

I love this.

The Mets sign the pitcher widely regarded as the best in baseball, and now all of a sudden he's a POS.

These media types might want to get their stories straight.

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mets84

I didn't see "POS" anywhere in there.

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You ****ing knew it after reading that.

METSSC

Who the hell cares that he WAS the best pitcher in baseball? Crappo was good once too and so was Crapillo. Mets win the back of the baseball card contest now how about winning some games.

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GET THE PIECE OF CRAP McGimpy OFF MY TEAM NOW!!!!!

The McGimpy does most things upside down: eats, sleeps (an average of 23 hours per day), mates, and gives birth. Because of the McGimpy's upside down life, many of the McGimpy's internal organs (liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas) are in different positions from other mammals. McGimpy sometimes lets out a cry or hissing sound.

During the rare times the McGimpy goes down to the ground (such as to change trees for food), it moves very slowly.

Kid A

No not that they wrote POS per se...but he goes from the best pitcher in baseball to "its not that he's ineffective...."

That my friend is reading between the lines.

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We're just really, really lousy capitalists...JT

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world... is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."

Led, the Revenge

Are you surprised? You know what it's like, the Mets suck (which they do, in epic fashion at the minute), and the knives come out for even the few good players. I'm sure stories will come out soon of how Wright is banging crack whores and beating up little kids. To get all Padrino on you all, perspective goes out the window. And no, that's not directed at the forum before anyone accuses me of being a pollyanna - I'm as sick of the team as the next guy.

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Green Must Go

You know what would solve a lot of the Met's ills?


steroids

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Obama's least favorite scripture: Even while we were with you, you gave you this rule: "Whoever does not work should not eat." - 2 Thes 3:10

Kid A

wow, im more honored that my (bad) movie review of Indiana Jones made your sig! FWIW, I am pretty easily amused (which many of us must be considering the team we root for.)

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We're just really, really lousy capitalists...JT

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world... is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."

mets84

You read "between the lines" that they're actually calling Santana a piece of ****? OK.

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You ****ing knew it after reading that.

Led, the Revenge

Haha, it's the things you listed, that out of context were amusingly surreal to me. I like surreal humour.

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