Assuming the cost isn't a major prospect, I like this idea a lot.

[edit: Never mind - we got Green.] I like it less. I guess Green is an upgrade over Endy, but Endy's actually been having a slightly better year offensively and is a better defensive player.

Never should have let Hernandez go in the first place.

Oliver Perez is straight poo.

From CBS Sportsline:

According to the Chicago Tribune, Greg Maddux told the Cubs he would waive his no-trade clause if he can be moved to a contender. Maddux also said he would be willing to be traded to the New York Mets, a team that was once believed to be off limits.

That's just bizarre. Too bad they couldn't have the 90's Maddux and Pedro. Oof.

the fact that someone as bad as Royce Clayton was involved compels me to comment on what a bad trade the Reds made. Kearns and Lopez for Clayton, relievers and someone? That's like when we traded Mark Clark and Hit Dog for... um... some guys.

That's right, son.

So what does everyone else think about the All-Star rosters? I realized there are no good AL 2nd basemen at all. And why is everyone on the Jose Lopez bandwagon? He's not that good; doesn't walk, low OBP. And does anyone think they should get rid of the 1 player per team thing? I mean, no Royal should be going to the All-Star game, and, meanwhile, any of the 5 AL guys on the Final Vote should go.

Hopefully Mulvey is the next Jeff Innis.

Draft Thoughts
Sounds like a questionable draft by the Mets. Prospectus's Kevin Goldstein said "After Mulvey, who's anything but a sure thing, it's yuck with an extra side of yuck." Kevin Mulvey does sound like a decent pick, but sidearm pitchers generally have a limited upside, so it seems like a stretch to take one with a 3rd round pick. Who knows, maybe he'll be the next Quisenberry. Jeremy Barfield in the 9th round sounds good.

The award for the two best draft picks goes to the Brewers, who took a high schooler who throws 100 mph with the 16th pick and with their second round pick took Brent Brewer. His name is Brewer! And he's on the Brewers! I'm easily amused.

I like how they wanted Grims to wear a wire and try and find out about Barry. What is this, "New Jack City"?

Grimsley busted. States to cops that "everybody had greenies. That's like aspirin." And that until last year, clubhouses had coffee pots labeled "leaded" and "unleaded."
He also named a bunch of players who have used steroids, HGH and amphetamines, but they're redacted from the document.
The IRS agent who signed the report is the same agent behind the BALCO investigation.

Grimsley busted. States to cops that "everybody had greenies. That's like aspirin." And that until last year, clubhouses had coffee pots labeled "leaded" and "unleaded."
He also named a bunch of players who have used steroids, HGH and amphetamines, but they're redacted from the document.
The IRS agent who signed the report is the same agent behind the BALCO investigation.

possibly a bigger vernon wells fan than I am:
Vote Vernon

El Duque's career ERA is 4.20.

Wisdom from Matthew McConaughey:

"As the ball left Bonds' bat, booing turned to "oohing" as the ball flew upward and outward into the depths of the third deck. Fans stood to witness, and their jeers turned to cheers as the man, Barry Bonds, who played for the other team, put a mammoth steroid-free run on the board. "

"Barry, did you hit a homerun today?"
"No."
"It'd be a lot cooler if you did."

Out of context quote:

Martinez said the baseballs were "probably not the best-rubbed balls that I'll find in the league so far."

Randolph formally announced that Jeremi Gonzalez (1-2, 3.03ERA at Triple-A Norfolk) would be Friday's starter in Milwaukee, followed by Jose Lima on Saturday.

EWWWWWWWWWWWW!
But that's OK, because Mike Pelfrey may be the best pitcher of the last 50 years:

[Binghamton Mets pitching coach] Brewer said Pelfrey "resembles a Don Drysdale or a righthanded Randy Johnson with better command."

!!!!!

Does anyone else not like these two-tone batting helmets the Mets have? Pick a color and stick with it. Also, how pissed must Heilman be that they're not really considering him to fill in for Bannister. Granted, I think it makes sense cuz he's too valuable in the bullpen, but still.

Help for the bullpen? In Binghamton, Henry Owens has 27 Ks in 12 innings! 27 Ks in 12 innings!

Shinjo leaves the ballpark for a quiet life of nude modelling

a scary thought- if bannister has to miss any time, the options after heilman (who randolph steadfastly insists is muy valuable out of the pen) are darren oliver... and jose lima! ewwww!