Bummed out that Manny appears headed to the Marlins?
Dejected that Ken Griffey Jr. is getting shipped to the White Sox?
Don't worry. The Mets still have 5 1/2 hours (and ticking) to swing a deal before this afternoon's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline, but brace yourself for the possibility that it might pass without an addition to the roster.
Will that make or break the Mets as they push for a playoff berth over these next two months? I'd say no. Is Raul Ibanez in leftfield going to be the difference in September? Arthur Rhodes? I don't think so. As long as Ryan Church makes it back at some point later next week -- and he looked good during BP yesterday -- the Mets can survive in leftfield with some variation of Fernando Tatis, Endy Chavez, Marlon Anderson, Nick Evans, etc.
Despite team officials expressing skepticism about a trade late last night, we'll keep you posted from here with updates. In the meantime, don't get too upset over Mike Pelfrey's return to Earth against the Marlins. His 7-0 streak was bound to end at some point.
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It is not the offense I am worried about...it is the middle relief corps that seems to struggle lately. is there anything in the minors that can offset Joe Smith's rough go of it lately?
The 'pen has been streaky, no doubt. But there are no guaranteed solutions out there. That's the nature of a relief pitching. Often, it provides very little of it.
Every team adding pieces to their puzzle while clueless Omar flaps in the wind. This guy MUST BE FIRED !!
No corner outfielder, no farm, no bullpen, banged up shaky staff, no clutch players, oldest team in MLB, 140 million payroll.
FIRE OMAR TODAY !!!
FIRE OMAR. I'm sure if he traded Fernando or Neise you would call for his head.
Can't have your cake and eat it too.
Who do you want Ibanez? Overrated and highly priced.