i think if zito becomes a free agent he will go to the team he feels will have
the best chance to win 300 games with in an interview he just did he said his
goal is to win 300 games i think he has a shot at 210 at the most but it will be
a + if he and petterson can get back together and they didnt get fonzy to coach
or mentor they got him to see if he can still play to boost there team for the
playoff run why get him to coach or mentor at this point in the season it doesnt
make any sence

batsandballs31@... wrote: 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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