Jerry Manuel knows he's on thin ice to start this season. So when asked about the importance of getting out of the gates fast in 2010 for his team's psyche, Manuel answered in typical self-deprecating fashion. "No, no. I think if they want to keep me around," Manuel said, laughing. "But we've got good players. We have some good players that have had a history of playing well... newsday
Ah, Jerry. He's always good for a fun line or two during an interview. But this afternoon, he showed just how far off the deep end he's gone. While on Sirius Radio's MLB Home Plate show earlier today Manuel said that people should consider Mike Pelfrey as the number 2 pitcher in the Mets rotation. Perhaps by process of elimination, but I would argue that Elmer Dessens might even give him a run for his money there. Are you kidding me? Is this a statement to make Mets management realize the plight of this team or has Manuel just lost his marbles. - metslifers
Darren Oliver is drawing interest from multiple teams, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. Along with the Mariners and his old team, the Angels, the Red Sox, Rays, Rangers and Mets are interested. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports that the Rangers are expected to meet with Oliver's agents sometime tonight. Oliver wasn't offered arbitration, so he won't cost a draft pick. - mlbtraderumor
Brian Costa, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said P Bobby Parnell will not be considered for a spot in the rotation next season. - fantasysp
Why the Mets Want to Trade Luis Castillo - Ben Shpigel, in a report for the New York Times, says while the Mets feel they could do a lot worse than Luis Castillo at second base in 2010, they still are very eager to deal him.…i personally don’t think the Mets should prioritize dealing him considering the other big needs the club has, unless [...] - fantasysp
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are close enough to landing J.J. Putz that White Sox reliever Matt Thornton placed a call to the right-hander. The "pitch" by a player only comes "when it's time to get serious," says Cowley. Putz would be a nice pickup by Chicago. He could serve as a bridge to Bobby Jenks and might be a potential replacement for the closer down the road. The 32-year-old had an injury-marred 2009 season with the Mets but is drawing interest from at least six teams who feel he can return to form. - rotoworld
Outfielder Ryan Church was designated for assignment by the Braves on Tuesday. In all likelihood this is a move to make room for Rafael Soriano on the 40-man roster. Church was likely not going to be tendered a contract later this month anyway, this way they may get something in return for him as they have 10-days to trade him or release him. Church stands to make several million more than the minimum next year through arbitration, and that's several million more than the Braves probably want to pay him - talkingchop
Kind of a latter-day Mark Bomback in that in 1980 Bomback was unknown but more effective than anybody else on the staff for a while. Puleo's latter day vis-à-vis Bomback was 1982. He was 5-2 by Memorial Day. Also, he was traded for Bomback. Later he was traded for Seaver. By then Puleo was 9-9, Seaver was an injury-riddled 5-13 and Bomback was done. - faithandfear
Jon Heyman of SI.com reported via Twitter that the Mets attempts to try and sign free agent starter Randy Wolf appear to be “fruitless”. It now appears almost certain that he will sign with the Milwaukee Brewers for three years and approximately $9 million dollars per season. The Wolf to the Brewers rumors really intensified last night, but earlier today some had reported that the Mets still had a chance to cut in and make a move. However those efforts now appeared to have failed. The Mets seemingly ignored Randy Wolf a year ago choosing instead to sign Oliver Perez for three years at $12 million per year. Wolf wound up taking a one year deal with the Dodgers and had a solid season. It’s too bad because he was one of the better pitchers in “Group B” after John Lackey who was all alone in “Group A”. - metsmorized
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