My only point is, if they wait for Zito to be a FA, the evil empire next door
will get him, to revamp their ancient rotation. I would rather trade a prospect
now, and then use the rest of the season to negotiate a long term deal with him,
as Tommy and Pedro are not exactly youngsters either.

----- Original Message -----
From: humpy_12078 <humpy_12078@...>
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 20:14
Subject: [Mets Fanz United] Re: 2nd Half.
To: MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com

> According to MLB.com the Mets have told the
> Phillies that if Jon
> Leiber, Tom Gordon or Bobby Abreu come availble to give them a call,
> the Mets still show interest in Livan Hernandez.
> If they try to acquire Zito, they would have to
> give up prospects,
> the Mets would be better off to wait for him to become a free agent
> and then join the bidding war. Leiber and Hernandez would not be too
> bad, they eat up innings, even though their ERA's are a little high.
> Gordon, where they play another closer, he probaly would not be too
> happy setting up again. Abreu puts up good numbers, but he would mean
> someone would now have to become a fourth outfielder. Any trade would
> have to be made that would not interfere with the great chemistry.
> It's probaly going to be a dead market again this
> year, I'm not
> expecting much to happen. A blockbuster or any major trade would
> involve a lot of prospects going somewhere.
>
>
>
>
>
> In MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com, "Daryl"
> <mrmet67447@...> wrote:
> >
> > I think the signing of Fonzie is for mentor and grooming
> purposes.
> > He's not been much of a hitter since he got hurt the second
> time (with
> > San Fran). He is probably going to be a coach or laision
> within the
> > organization.
> >
> > As far as pitching is concerned, I think the Mets should continue
> > grooming the young pitchers. Unless we can "borrow" a
> potential free
> > agent for the end of the season, we are not going to get a
> front line
> > starter.
> >
> > The second will be good if Cliff Floyd can overcome his
> injuries and
> > hit, and Pedro gets healed, I think the Mets will go far in
> the post
> > season. If I'm not mistaken the '69 Amazins did with
> platooning and
> > moving pitchers in and out of the 4th spot in the rotation.
> >
> > Let's Go Mets!
> > --- In MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com, gabe1012 <no_reply@>
> wrote:> >
> > > 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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