Sabathia smiled when told Mets fans are dreaming of a starting rotation that begins with him and Johan Santana.
"That sounds good," the premier free agent pitcher of this winter told The Post.
The 28-year-old's season came to a close yesterday when the Brewers lost to the Phillies, 6-2 in Game 4 of the NLDS. He never got the chance to pitch Game 5, instead his final appearance of 2008 coming as a pinch hitter (he struck out).
Now he embarks on the free agency trail, where he probably... Read Full Story
I have updated the design so now it's easier to read and easier on the eyes..
I have updated the page with a navigator bar with all it's features including My New Fan Forum Page,
My Images that can be embedded on your favorite page, My Toolbar that can be downloaded, and so much more!
Baseball Winter Meetings are around the corner and I have added a Rumors and Signings Feed Source on my right side bar....
Thanks for your support,
Dom DiFucci
Read Full Story
Minaya will go back to work
If the Mets were all-in with general manager Omar Minaya, they had to be all-in with manager Jerry Manuel. It was Manuel who turned the mood positive and got the Mets playing productively after he replaced Willie Randolph in mid-June, so he was rewarded with a two-year extension.
But Minaya still has his work cut out. Top priority: closer. Could this be where Francisco Rodriguez ends up? It makes sense, considering the Mets have the resources... Read Full Story
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos on charges stemming from a hit-and-run accident that killed two women.
Burgos, 24, is accused of abandoning the victims and fleeing, charges that can carry six months to two years in prison, prosecutor Raul Quiroz told The Associated Press.
"We recommend that Mr. Burgos turn himself in so we can start the judicial process," Quiroz said.
The SUV registered to the... Read Full Story
Jerry Manuel is vowing to change the Mets' selfish, stat-first ways.
Manuel made that clear yesterday after the Mets formally lifted his tag as interim manager with a two-year contract that includes a club option for 2011.
Speaking to reporters in an afternoon conference call, Manuel repeatedly emphasized he will preach a totally different mindset than the Mets are used to when spring training rolls around.
"What we have to establish for me with this team is that the game takes... Read Full Story
After heightening the drama a bit this week, Jerry Manuel signed off on a two-year deal today to return as manager of the Mets New York Mets . The contract is worth roughly $2 million, and there is a club option for the 2011 season.
Manuel, who was 55-38 after replacing the fired Willie Randolph as manager on June 17, had balked for two days at signing the deal because he was unhappy with the length and the original money offer.
When former Mets manager Bobby Valentine publicly... Read Full Story
Record-breaking Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez is seeking at least $75 million over five years, agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday. K-Rod wants "at least" five years at "Mariano money," according to Kinzer, who called that price the "baseline" to get into the ballgame for the All-Star closer who set the single-season saves record this season. Kinzer made clear, however, that his client was hoping for even more. The agent declined to name a top target price. The Angels are expected to be... Read Full Story
Frankie Rodriguez' locker sits in the left-hand corner of the Angels' clubhouse. It is a prominent place for the Angels' most prominent pitcher. K-Rod put together a record-setting season, compiling a major-league record 62 saves.
Where will he be dressing next season? Rodriguez becomes a free agent after the World Series. The Mets, who are coming off Collapse II, have a nightmare bullpen.
This is a match made in baseball heaven.
The Mets traded for Johan Santana last offseason; this... Read Full Story
