The Sands of Time Are Passing on Sandman

"Who can take tomorrow, 

Dip it in a dream,

Separate the sorrow

And collect up all the cream?"

Ummm... The Sandyman... can?  

Photoshop?  Anyone?... Anyone?...

Hola, mi compañeros.  I know... it's been awhile since I last provided support (i.e., a lifesaver) to my boy Sandy from the attacks on the left, center and right of the blog world.  In fact, it's been three weeks since I wrote that patience is a virtue that will do the Mets well in the long run (which, in turn, further exposed the hypersensitive nature and nonsensical ramblings of those in the Mets blogosphere who have no sense of humor and take themselves WAY, WAY too seriously; but I digress...). 

 
Alas, my dear readers, I fear that I may be about to join a fool's folly, and risk uncorking on Sandy's plan before its time.  However, before I risk looking like former Met and (not coincidentally) wine aficionado Steve Trachsel begging out of a critical playoff game due to a weakly hit comebacker on his wittle, bitty knee, I will give Sandy another 10 days. 

But 10 days is all he's got.

Don't get me wrong here, folks.  I believe I made a valid point that Sandy's patience has, for the most part, worked to the Mets' benefit.  But either his dog or a string around his finger needs to remind Sandy, everytime he snuggles into bed at night, that: (a) we are NOT the small market Oakland A's; (b) the Yankees are primed for the kill; and, (c) the next ten days of spring training will be a time in which ALL loyal and veeeerrrryyyy patient Mets fans will judge him in the continuing saga titled, "The Bourne Deception."  

Yes, indeed... Sandy has one, final chance at redemption from the Bourne fiasco to get a Major League experienced and productive outfielder before April 1 from one of the other 29 teams-- all of which have apparently found it easy enough to find OFs who both hit AND play the outfield.  

If not, then we'll have to suck it up, and leave it to Byrd's wing and a prayer from the Mets promising, but perhaps not yet ready for prime time collection of young studs.  In fairness, though... how can I leave Sandy hanging out there for that rabid blogosphere to feast upon?  No.. that I will not do.  I am here for you, Sandy... boobala... darlink.  

So, here are some rumored "on the cusp" and "on the block" OFs that may be available in the next few days, and may be worth consideration to wear a 2013 Mets uniform:

Coco Crisp (OAK)

Rajai Davis (TOR)

David DeJesus (CHC)

Nate Schierholtz (CHC)

Darnell McDonald (CHC)

Jason Kubel (ARZ)

Gerardo Parra (ARZ)

Tony Gwynn (LAD)

Lew Ford (BAL)

Conor Jackson (BAL)

Mark Kotsay (SD)

Travis Buck (SD)

Felix Pie (PIT)

Jack Cust (TB)

Shelly Duncan (TB)

Ryan Sweeney (BOS)

Eric Young (COL)

Endy Chavez (KC)

OK... so they're not the cavalry.  Please, by all means, feel free to throw some more names at Sandy in your follow up comments.  I'm sure he reads Mack's Mets first thing in the morning over a cup o' joe.

But wherever the names come from... there WILL BE players available that are arguably better than some of the utility and platoon players (i.e., Cowgill, Valdespin, Duda, etc.) we've been rotating out there lately, and who can fill in quite nicely until future stars like den Dekker, Nimmo, etc. are ready.  

Put another way... Sandy, the honeymoon is over... the clock is ticking.   

Say your prayers, little one... and don't forget, my GM, to include everyone.  

Else, like the sands through an hourglass, these may indeed be the last days of your useful baseball life.

Until next time...