I wonder if the Mets signed Fonz for mentoring purposes. Possibly with
the potential for some coaching?

Kevin Day wrote:
>
> I like the idea of trying to get Zito. Yeah the A's are winning, but
> they'd be better off trading Zito now than losing him over the winter
> and getting nothing in return. I wouldn't mind having Abreu's bat in
> the lineup, but living near Philly I see enough of him playing to know
> he is like a porcelain doll in the field- he will not go all-out on
> defense- if you get him, be aware of that. Also, I'm glad the Mets
> resigned Alfonzo. Give him a few weeks in Norfolk and if he still has
> something in the tank, he'd be a great addition to the Mets. So far
> the platoon at 2nd is working out great, but Fonzie is able to play
> third or second- that would give the team some flexibility to rest
> Wright a game here and there down the home stretch.
>
> Tim Lagerman <letsgomets85@...
> <mailto:letsgomets85%40yahoo.com>> wrote: i like maddux as a good #4
> he pitched ok against the mets on friday although he gave up alot of
> hits i think zito would be great but its not going to happen the a's r
> winning i heard garcia or vazquez from the white sox's but i dont want
> either the only one i want from the sox is buehrle id give up mildege
> for him anyday i also heard smoltz as a possiblity thats it for
> pitchers but as for right field the mets have shown intrest bobby
> abreu if he comes cheap id take that just so i could trade him to the
> a's for zito cuz his fielding sucks now for the kicker the 2nd baseman
> is going to be fonzy they just signed him to a minor league contract
> that will deepen the mets bench by putting valinten back on it and
> give willy a good lefty bat for that game winning pinch hit in the
> playoffs what does everyone else think
>
> batsandballs31@... <mailto:batsandballs31%40insightbb.com>
> wrote: As good as maddux was, how about possibly approaching Oakland
> and try and trade for barry zito who is a FA at the end of the year.
> Imagine a rotation of pedro/zito/glavine/trachsel for the playoffs???
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gabe1012 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Date: Saturday, July 15, 2006 10:20
> Subject: [Mets Fanz United] 2nd Half.
> To: MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:MetsFanzUnited%40yahoogroups.com>
>
> > Alright, we've had a great first half. What do we
> > need? I think we
> > need a 5th starter. Pedro, Tom and Steve are doing a great
> > job but a
> > 4th starter is needed.
> >
> > Just throwing this out there, Maddaux, he may be
> > available. Now hear
> > me out. He's not gotten the run support when he pitches
> > and with this
> > team I think he'll get plenty of that. A trade for him
> > would come
> > cheap as well and well he's an expierenced Playoff
> > pitcher. Not sure
> > about the details in his contract or when it ends but something
> > to
> > think about. At least for the remainder of this
> > year. Pflier , or
> > however his name is spelt needs some work still but could be
> > ready for
> > next year. Hernandez is good 5th starter as well ,with
> > playoff
> > expierence, and a proven winner in the playoffs.
> >
> > Other than that I think we're golden, position players are set,
> > 2B
> > although a platoon spot is just fine, ( kinda like the 86 Mets,
> > Backman and Tufel) Woodward and Valentine doing a great job
> > there.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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