That .246 BA of Ordonez is one of the most misleading statistics in sports. You could say that a Gold Glove shortstop who hits .246 is worth it, but Ordonez' OBP was .289 and his SLG was .310. That's an OPS of .599! Even Bud Harrelson's OPS was over .600 (.615), and while Mark Belanger's OPS was lower (.580), he did have four seasons with an OPS over .660 - Ordonez only did it once, and it was in only 34 games with Tampa Bay in 2003. Ordonez was an AMAZINGLY bad hitter.
I don't make bets on things over which I have no control or even information. The only thing Glavine costs now is money, and the Mets have plenty of it (there's no market for him, so it's not like he can be traded). Your argument would have made sense before the 2006 season, and if the Mets had gotten rid of Glavine then, they might not have even won the division, and they certainly would have had a less successful postseason. Would Omar have been smart then? If Glavine sucks next year then he gets moved out of the rotation in favor of someone else. If the Mets don't do that because of some misplaced sense that they "owe him" the 300 win total, then that is worth criticizing, but until that happens it is a moot point. IMO signing him makes perfect sense.
Having him on the 2006 roster was fine because he was signed, the Mets were coming off an 83-win season*, and their ace was healthy. There was no reason to not have Glavine on the 2006 roster. Now he's a year older (just like everyone on the planet, of course; but, a year older at his age and playing baseball is a big deal), not signed, the Mets are coming off a 97-win season*, and their ace is out until probably August. *The reason I note this is the fact that there is now pressure and expectations. The Mets cannot afford to sign Glavine and have him suck because he'd probably be the #2 or #3 starter. When he falters the Mets are going to have to work out a trade for a replacement unless one of their farmhands can perform well. If the Mets want to sign Glavine and pencil him in at the 5 spot, I might go for that.
I've never understood the focus on whether someone is the #2 or 3 starter or #4 starter (#5 is different, since that's the guy who gets passed over whenever there's a rainout). Glavine certainly cannot be expected to be the ace of the staff, but I don't think anyone thinks that he will be. Beyond that, who cares what number he is? The point is to have the best rotation you can, and since the Mets have the money, signing Glavine should in no way affect who else they go after or try out.
mets looking into acquiring Vernon Wells from Totonto through a trade.blue jays want young arms in return.
Ben Johnson huh? If this is the guy I am thinking of he was jacking the ball out of every park in the PCL. Granted triple A success does not equate to MLB success but I think if this is the player I am thinking of I like the move. I just checked his stats with Portland and I don't think this is the guy. He only had 7 HRs last season but 2005 was a much better season for him as he hit .312 with 25 HRs and 83 RBIS but the PCL is definatley a hitters league I think this is just a move to get rid of some a few of Willies non favorites
The Mets added depth to their bench by signing free agent infielder Damion Easley on a one-year $850,000 contract, FOXSports.com reports. Easley hit .233 in 90 games with the Diamondbacks last year. He's a 15-year veteran, can play every position but pitcher and catcher.He mainly played short stop and third base last year.
He had a third of his 9 homers in one game against Atlanta last season. If he could hit 3 homers in every game against Atlanta, this would be the best signing ever. He should be a good bench guy though, no worse than Woody.
