1) The Mets both need Bay and shouldn't sign him, it's a strange dynamic. They do need the bat, they do need his grit, but he's going to be awful in left field given its size at Citi Field and I think 5 years (Bay is rumored to be asking for 6 now) is way to much for him. You can't see them signing Holliday because of his mediocre numbers in Oakland and yet you definitely need a power boost in the middle of the order. Bottom line is the Mets STILL need pitching help and Omar seems to be letting things fall into place. For that strategy to work, he better hope someone unknown falls into his lap soon.
2) Nick Johnson might be the right fit for the Mariners. They now have the best 1-2 pitching punch in the American League with King Felix and Cliff Lee, but outside of Ichiro they are hungry for offense. Johnson isn't great, but he's a good stop-gap guy who will get on base for them.
3) Jorge Posada wants the Yankees to acquire a starting pitcher according to The Daily News. Posada who's never been short of opinions regarding the team or his thoughts on the team happens to be dead on about this. For once, the Yankees should start the season with an identified setup guy for Mariano Rivera (not named Brian Bruney). This can be accomplished by sliding in Phil Hughes to the rotation and putting Joba back where he is comfortable, the bullpen. The Yankees will need to acquire a veteran starter however, because Sergio Mitre and Chad Gaudin just aren't going to work out.
4) Heres a question for the readers.
-What do you think has been the most influential move this offseason?
A) Halliday to the Phillies
B) Lee to the Mariners
C) Granderson to the Yankees
D) Lackey to the Red Sox?
E) It hasn't happened yet
Comment with answers!
P.S. RIP Chris Henry
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