Cutnpaste: Brandon Moore, Steve Chilcott, Bill Pulsipher, Rebuilding, Prince Akeem of Zamunda

MLB suspends #Mets Double-A pitcher Brandon Moore for 50 games for a "drug of abuse." It's his second violation.

In 1966, catcher Steve Chilcott became the second ever first overall pick in the amateur draft, this time by the New York Mets. Chilcott never sniffed the majors, and the Mets will forever be vilified for passing on the second overall pick of that particular draft, Arizona State University slugger and eventual Hall of Fame outfielder Reggie Jackson. - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/850686-every-mlb-teams-biggest-prospect-bust-of-all-time#/articles/850686-every-mlb-teams-biggest-prospect-bust-of-all-time/page/19

The end of what may be one of baseball’s most journeyman careers may be soon approaching as 37 year old Bill Pulsipher may be close to hanging up the cleats. Back in 1995, Pulsipher was one of the biggest prospects in baseball when he made his major league debut as a 21 year old. What has followed is an injury plagued 17 year career filled with ups and down that has seen Pulsipher suit up for 24 different major league, minor league, and independent league teams. Pulsipher currently is on the brink of finishing an injury plagued season with the Atlantic League’s Somerset Patriots. In the story link below, Pulsipher talks about facing another off season shoulder surgery, his desire to coach, and trying to come to terms with what may be the end of his playing career - http://topprospectalert.com/2011/09/14/former-mets-pitcher-bill-pulsipher-career-nearing-its-end  

We’ve also seen the credit-seeking, faction-fomenting fascist Sandy Alderson from the Padres with the subterfuge used with Johan Santana in an attempt to drum up interest in a team that was double-digits out of a playoff spot and fading; he didn’t exactly lie, but he wasn’t truthful in the insistence that Santana might be ready to pitch a couple of innings in the big leagues before the season ended. I knew it was silly bordering on the nonsensical, but other fans don’t look for an ulterior motive when a baseball executive is saying something ludicrous; they don’t generally forget when they’ve been betrayed. The Mets fans have mostly been supportive of the rebuilding project the club has undertaken; but if there isn’t a coherent plan with measurable progress beginning this winter, the club’s going to sell fewer tickets for the 2012 team than they sold in 2011. After the way the players bailed on this homestead, patience is wearing thin. If they don’t keep Jose Reyes—and I’m not saying they should—there’d better be something believable and realistic to present to the fans or 2012 will be very, very messy starting in late-October of 2011 - http://paullebowitz.com.previewyoursite.com/blog/?p=2422  

Possible New Owner of Mets - Prince Akeem of Zamunda - Pros–Understands the inner workings of Queens and any man who literally has his own currency could ensure that Jose Reyes would be re-signed. Cons–Having McDowell’s as the exclusive food vendor at Citi Field would prove boring after a few games. Also, members of the Mets might start using too much Soul Glow and begin making errors because their hands are greasy. - http://redstaplerchronicles.com/8-candidates-to-buy-the-new-york-mets