Good point about Zito/Petersen

----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Lagerman <letsgomets85@...>
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 12:24
Subject: Re: [Mets Fanz United] Re: 2nd Half.
To: MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com

> 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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