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I liked him when he was with the Angels. I even rated him above Varitek as the best in the AL. I wouldn't worry about the low OBP. That's not what he's about. Think pitching. And as Blu says, he's clutch. Who would know better than someone who sees him every day? Besides, Blu likes him even though he doesn't believe a catcher can make a difference with a pitching staff.

I hope this story isn't supposed to make me feel bad for calling Jacobs a pussy. (Twinkle toes is an apt name, btw.) Both of Bradshaw's wheels were hurting, yet that didn't keep him from fighting for those extra yards.

Ollie, Maine, and Pelfrey. If Molina can help just two of them to turn it around, he'd be the best catcher for the Mets since Gary Carter.

The Milky Way? Come on! He was a big bag of air. On Hedgecock? I totally agree. I thought I suggested that last year.

Once the Giants are out of it, I usually pull for the NFC east teams, especially the Cowboys because me and those cheerleaders go way back.in my fantasy world. Then again, since they rarely show the cheerleaders anymore, I may pull for the Eagles since they are closer, and a lot of my friends are Eagle fans. Then again, my son in law is a Colt fan, so...

I can't see where the networks have any leverage at all since they have to sell the ads. It doesn't matter though because in the end, we will pay, and it won't matter if it's DTV, Fios, or whatever.

I would start with that pussy Jacobs.

I don't know, Nas. Maybe they're overdoing it with the weight room and everything. I didn't pull a hammy until I was in my 50's, and I did it by....stretching.

It's a bitch taking a computer into the crapper with you.

I’ve been reading some stuff from Bob Neyer about how great a glove Rolen is, never mentioning Lowell. Was he really better than Lowell, because I didn’t see that when they both played in the AL. I thought Lowell was better, and by more than just a little bit.

I don't remember a sore arm, but I do the pink eye and the fact that he became unglued after a couple of losses mid season. Come to think of it, it might have taken Posada that long to turn him into a basket case.

Vasquez didn't have the fortitude to pitch in NY before. Did he suddenly grow a set? This trade is like the old days when we acquired Whitson and that other putz from the NL in the 80's after one decent season. I'm glad to see Dunn go, but I'll miss Melky's defense.

Well, we're fans, too. Besides, Jersey and NY can use the revenue.

Well, it's a done deal. I hope you're right about the power nos. I do like the OPB, and he can hit lefties. No speed, though, and to rest the old guys, they have to sit on the bench.

Rumor? What happened to DHing by committee so they could reduce wear and tear on the Jeter's and Posada's? If they wanted to sign another DH, why didn't they just keep Matsui?

Well, that settles it. Lackey's going to the Sox. I don't understand Happ and Blanton going to the Jays for Halladay, and they are now trying to trade Lee to Seattle. Where's the gain? If I were the Mets, I would try to sign both Bay and Holliday. It would give them a solid OF with potent line up. I realize Bay's asking price is inflationary, though, so I can understand if the Mets reluctance to pull it off.

That's good to know. Now I know who to yell at when a pass is way off kilter.

Why would you opt to keep Hoffman over Melky or Gardner when he hasn't even proved he could hit ML pitching? And why are you so anxious to give up our young pitchers when Boston isn't willing to give up Bucholz?

What ever happened to our buddy, Donny, alias Herculesthong, alias Admiral Awful, alias etc., etc.? He’d straighten you out.

You jest! The Sox thought enough of him to offer him 15 mil a yr for 4 yrs. Power, RBI's, runs, high OPB, decent fielder.

That's an argument for the ages, Jim. I know they say a catcher's gear are the tools of ignorance, but the theory is that most pitchers have delicate psychs, and easily become flustered or whatever. You could have seen that in the first half of last season when the Yes channel was flashing the Yanks pitching stats when Posada was behind the plate vs the other catchers. The difference was enormous and pretty pathetic for Posada vs Cervelli and Cash. Not to change the subject, I hear the Mets have just started showing interest in Bay. I really think the Mets can afford, and should try to sign Bay, Holliday, and Lackey to get back in contention with the Phills. If they hurry and sign one, it might help lure the other two.

Since we signed Pettitte, I see no reason to trade Montero. He's not a major league ready catcher now, but from I read, he's improving both defensively and his throwing out runners. Let's not make the same mistake the old Cardinals made in turning down Yogi because he was a pretty pathetic catcher at that stage.

Cashman

That would be the end of baseball as we know it.

My gawd, man! Tone it down a little! Hughes or Joba combined with Melky, and Montero? Or maybe you want to throw in Cano to cement the deal. Hey, I like Halladay, too, but we hold the upper hand in this, not Toronto. And if Pettitte signs, we won't even need him. Besides, save some for the other guys. If we don't have any competition, it becomes one long boring season. On the other hand, I agree with you about Melky being on the trading block, but only if we can sign Bay or Holiday. Even if we do sign Damon, he has leg issues, and if, or more probably when he goes down, it would leave us with only Grandy, Gardner, and Swisher. Melky might be a little bit of a let down, but at least he shows up every day. He's like a bulldog.