The Mets are known for their conservative approach to the draft, particularly since signing Mike Pelfrey, their first-round choice in 2005, for $5.3 million with a $3.5 million bonus. They almost never offer bonuses that exceed the slotting guidelines recommended by the commissioner’s office. They signed their top pick in 2009, Steven Matz, for $895,000, about $388,000 more than what was suggested. But that extra money most likely would have gone to a first-round pick, anyway, so the Mets were not really acting as boldly as they seemed to. Callis said the Mets, the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros were the three teams that consistently did not go over the slotting guidelines. – Ben Shipigel
According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Mets have added former Reds G.M. Wayne Krivsky to their front office. Krivsky was fired by the Reds in April of 2008 after serving only two seasons as General Manager. He then was hired by the Mets as a Major League Scout till the end of that season. The following season, Krivsky joined the Orioles, serving as a Special Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. According to Rosenthal, he is expected to fill a similar role with the Mets this time around. That role can include duties of scouting, contracts, and other baseball administration responsibilities
Free agent outfielder Mike Cameron told ESPN.com's Buster Olney this week that he wants to play for a contender in 2010. Cameron hit .250 with 24 home runs, 32 doubles and a .795 OPS in 544 at-bats this season for the Brewers. "I feel like I can still play one of the better center fields in the game," he said. "I feel like I can play with the best of them. ... I'm just trying to get in the right spot to get in the playoffs." Olney suggests the Braves, Yankees, Mets or Rangers might be a good fit.- rotoworld
Arecibo 4, Escogido 2 - Mets prospect Michel Abreu homered for the second time in three games, unloading for a two-run, first-inning shot to give the Lobos a lead they never relinquished. Jorge Padilla (Phillies) and Miguel Negron (White Sox) each added a pair of hits and an RBI, while Astros prospect Raymar Diaz (1-1) allowed a run on five hits over five innings – (Abreu is n longer a Mets prospect. He was released by the Mets…) -
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I cannot begin to explain how important it is to have a someone as incredibly impactful as Cora in the clubhouse. He is one of the best dominoes players on the team, knows ALL the signs given by the third-base coach, and almost always picks up the dinner tab. In addition, he is a REALLY NICE GUY. You statheads with your ridiculous OBP, OPS, and UZR numbers just don’t get it. This guy can make everyone else play better simply by vocalizing his kind-hearted thoughts, inspirational speeches, and zen-like koans — all in a warming, caressing tone of voice that would make Jimmy Stewart weep. Who cares that Cora is fragile, aging, and fading in the field? Why does it matter that his offense is below mediocre? What’s the big deal that there are younger, more athletic, and more rounded utilitymen available for one-third the price? This guy MIGHT BE A MANAGER someday!!!! You can’t let people like that get away, and the Mets were absolutely genius in getting him re-signed early in the free agent period, before other teams realized he was available and an all-out bidding war erupted. I mean, really — how many backup infielders are available this winter? And thankfully, the contract includes a club option for 2011, so no worries about keeping him under wraps as he continues the dénouement of his career — he can step right in as the Mets’ skipper upon the conclusion of Jerry Manuel’s contract. - Mets Today
Luis Castillo bounced back from a horrid 2008 and played reasonably well (a dropped pop-up at Yankee Stadium aside), improving his batting average from .245 to .302 in 2009. The Mets could plug in Anderson Hernandez, but they are saddled with Castillo's contract, which runs through the 2011 season. Murphy can also play here.
The Mets see potential power in the Stanford product, who hit .265 with 15 homers and 11 steals at Savannah in 2009. They'd like to see Ratliff, 22, cut down on his strikeouts (131 in 122 games). Minaya says Ratliff and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis are "a couple years away." - USA Today
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