Every time you open up a sports page in New York these days, you're likely to find one of two headlines about the New York Mets:
"There's an Angel in the outfield" and something along the lines of "For Mets 3B, everything is all Wright"
Both are cool, catchy headlines, but the only problem is that they are used so much that they come off as corny at this point.
When Yankee Stadium was being torn down, every other paragraph in the entire NY Daily News or Post papers used the cliche "The House that Ruth Built." That got old and ridiculous, too, and now so is the "Angel in the Outfield."
I'm sure no one gives a darn what VFC is tired of reading either, but for me- that's all Wright.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
VFC's Take on the Francoeur - Church Trade
The Mets needed to do something, there's no doubt about that, but is Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur the trade that needed to be made?
The simple answer would be no, because this deal alone will not salvage the Mets' season.
However, the trade should be a good one for the players, and therefor also for the teams.
Francoeur has failed to live up to the hype in Atlanta that he generated after a solid, if not spectacular, 2006 season and Church can go play somewhere where he won't be in Jerry Manuel's doghouse and he might feel a little bit more appreciated.
Both players needed a change of scenery.
For the Mets, I like the prospects of Francoeur and his gap power playing in Citi Field, and the fact that he's a plus outfielder is a bonus. Additionally, he's only 25 and has not yet peaked.
Church will end up having a great year for Atlanta, in my opinion, and I predict a couple of key hits against the Mets are in order later this season (or as soon as next weekend), but this was a trade that, while insignificant for the remainder of this season, could turn out to be key for both teams in the future.
Church had peaked, Franky still hasn't, so the Mets may end up getting the better end of this deal.
VFC's Trade Grade: B-
The simple answer would be no, because this deal alone will not salvage the Mets' season.
However, the trade should be a good one for the players, and therefor also for the teams.
Francoeur has failed to live up to the hype in Atlanta that he generated after a solid, if not spectacular, 2006 season and Church can go play somewhere where he won't be in Jerry Manuel's doghouse and he might feel a little bit more appreciated.
Both players needed a change of scenery.
For the Mets, I like the prospects of Francoeur and his gap power playing in Citi Field, and the fact that he's a plus outfielder is a bonus. Additionally, he's only 25 and has not yet peaked.
Church will end up having a great year for Atlanta, in my opinion, and I predict a couple of key hits against the Mets are in order later this season (or as soon as next weekend), but this was a trade that, while insignificant for the remainder of this season, could turn out to be key for both teams in the future.
Church had peaked, Franky still hasn't, so the Mets may end up getting the better end of this deal.
VFC's Trade Grade: B-
Jonathan Sanchez Tosses a No-No
Ya gotta love it when a player on your fantasy baseball team tosses a no-hitter. In a head to head league, a no hitter should ensure a victory for the week. Nice.
Ya gotta hate it when you own that player in fantasy, however, he's sitting on your bench when he throws the no hitter. That's VFC, staring at all the points on the fantasy bench. Thanks to a complete game shutout by Dan Haren, I'm looking pretty good for a 3-0 week even without the Sanchez points, but it's easy to get greedy in fantasy.
As for Sanchez, he let the world know what he is capable of last night. The guy was dominating. Not that the Padres' lineup is full of a bunch of Ted Williams wannabes, but that was a performance for the ages last night.
The team loved it, the fans loved it and Daddy Sanchez, who got a hold of his son in the dugout, loved it.
Congrats, Sanchez.
Who would have thought that the San Fransisco Giants would be where they are this year? They were supposed to stink, but it's the Mets that have that title.
Ya gotta hate it when you own that player in fantasy, however, he's sitting on your bench when he throws the no hitter. That's VFC, staring at all the points on the fantasy bench. Thanks to a complete game shutout by Dan Haren, I'm looking pretty good for a 3-0 week even without the Sanchez points, but it's easy to get greedy in fantasy.
As for Sanchez, he let the world know what he is capable of last night. The guy was dominating. Not that the Padres' lineup is full of a bunch of Ted Williams wannabes, but that was a performance for the ages last night.
The team loved it, the fans loved it and Daddy Sanchez, who got a hold of his son in the dugout, loved it.
Congrats, Sanchez.
Who would have thought that the San Fransisco Giants would be where they are this year? They were supposed to stink, but it's the Mets that have that title.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Nick Johnson to the Mets?
Let's review a few steps that got us to where we are today, Mets fans:
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought Carlos Delgado could repeat what he did last year.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought David Murphy was the next Keith Hernandez with the bat.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought Fernando Tatis would repeat what he did last year.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought that a platoon of Tatis and Murphy in left was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought the Luis Castillo signing was a good move.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought NOT signing Orlando Hudson was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought signing Ollie Perez for that kind of money was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought signing Tim Redding, especially for the money he got, was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City who thought relying on Livan Hernandez and Tim Redding to bolster the back end of the rotation was a good idea.
And last, but not least, Omar is the only guy who still thinks that all these moves were good moves.
Let's give credit where credit is due, however- he did bring in Johan Santana and K-Rod. Both great moves.
But now look at the holes that Mets have after a few injuries because Omar thought he had it all figured out.
The Mets are a laughing stock and there's not much that anyone can do about it except maybe trade a couple of prospects (use the term lightly with the Mets farm system) to bring in Nick Johnson, a career underachiever and an injury risk.
To be honest, I'm looking more forward to seeing what Ollie can do tonight. It's almost like- just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, Scott Boras' Ollie comes trotting to the mound, and you realize it can.
I'll never give up on the Mets completely because the NL East really stinks right now, but with Reyes, Beltran and Delgado all looking to be longer and longer away, you've got to wonder what is going to draw fans to Citi Field this year?
Let's hear it, "Let's Go Mets!"
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought Carlos Delgado could repeat what he did last year.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought David Murphy was the next Keith Hernandez with the bat.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought Fernando Tatis would repeat what he did last year.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought that a platoon of Tatis and Murphy in left was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought the Luis Castillo signing was a good move.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought NOT signing Orlando Hudson was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought signing Ollie Perez for that kind of money was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City that thought signing Tim Redding, especially for the money he got, was a good idea.
- Omar Minaya was the only person in New York City who thought relying on Livan Hernandez and Tim Redding to bolster the back end of the rotation was a good idea.
And last, but not least, Omar is the only guy who still thinks that all these moves were good moves.
Let's give credit where credit is due, however- he did bring in Johan Santana and K-Rod. Both great moves.
But now look at the holes that Mets have after a few injuries because Omar thought he had it all figured out.
The Mets are a laughing stock and there's not much that anyone can do about it except maybe trade a couple of prospects (use the term lightly with the Mets farm system) to bring in Nick Johnson, a career underachiever and an injury risk.
To be honest, I'm looking more forward to seeing what Ollie can do tonight. It's almost like- just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, Scott Boras' Ollie comes trotting to the mound, and you realize it can.
I'll never give up on the Mets completely because the NL East really stinks right now, but with Reyes, Beltran and Delgado all looking to be longer and longer away, you've got to wonder what is going to draw fans to Citi Field this year?
Let's hear it, "Let's Go Mets!"
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Konerko Makes Fantasy Baseball Owners Happy and the Mets Still Stink
Question: How does a fantasy team recover from starting Johnny Ceuto against the Phillies last night?
Answer: Have Paul Konerko hit three dongs for the team, including a grand salami.
The Mets still stink, but at least VFC's Fantasy Baseball team is back in the swing of things.
As for the Mets, let's be realistic. For all the talk about the Mets 'still being in it' for the NL East- they're not.
The Mets are living in a terrible division right now and once the Phillies get going, even remotely get going, then you can turn the lights off at Citi Field.
I saw the lowlights on ESPN tonight; the fielding blunders, the lack of hitting, the Mets have no chance- none.
The best thing a Mets fan can hope for at this point is that Toronto will take Luis Castillo, Mike Pelfrey and Ollie Perez off our hands for Roy Halladay.
Answer: Have Paul Konerko hit three dongs for the team, including a grand salami.
The Mets still stink, but at least VFC's Fantasy Baseball team is back in the swing of things.
As for the Mets, let's be realistic. For all the talk about the Mets 'still being in it' for the NL East- they're not.
The Mets are living in a terrible division right now and once the Phillies get going, even remotely get going, then you can turn the lights off at Citi Field.
I saw the lowlights on ESPN tonight; the fielding blunders, the lack of hitting, the Mets have no chance- none.
The best thing a Mets fan can hope for at this point is that Toronto will take Luis Castillo, Mike Pelfrey and Ollie Perez off our hands for Roy Halladay.
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