Dec. 21: Suppan update
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If the Mets are serious about Jeff Suppan they’d better hurry. Milwaukee made a four-year offer this afternoon, thought to be around $10 million a season.
Here is a telling comment from Brewers’ GM Doug Melvin: “My gut feeling is, they’re going to wait until Zito.” Melvin could be miscalulating, but what if he’s not? If their interest in Suppan is sincere, they’d better move. If it was only for leverage in the Zito negotiations, then their bluff has been called by a third party. Once Suppan goes off the market, it will drive the price for Zito.
Suppan, 31, was 12-7 with a 4.12 ERA for St. Louis last season. He had a 0.60 ERA in two starts against the Mets in the NLCS and was MVP.
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Who would have thought the Mets would be in this situation where they might have to hurry and sign Suppan. Crazy! Who else is available on the FA market that might fit the Mets needs? I am hopefull they stay away from Mulder. To much of a wild card. I am sure they can get a good deal money wise but he is not the solid 200 inning pitcher they are looking for. I also have been saying all along they still need another #3 type starter even if they sign Zito. If Glavin and Hernandez pitch 200 innings each next season,it would be a miracle.
Who knows what we will get out of Maine, Perez, Pelfrey and Humber next year. They need some insurance.
Hey John, I appreciate your blogging, I really do, I love as much information on my Mets as possible, but please, realize one thing, you're not always right. You're responses to many disagreements people have with you in the comment sections are blind to any thinking but your own. Realize you have an opinion, and others have them as well, however, just because it's your opinion, does not make it fact, even in your own head. Be a little more open minded and accepting of others opinions, and thats just my unsolicited advice…or opinion I suppose…
espn is reporting that the mets have offered suppan a contract. ugh.
Anon #1
No question about it … Zito is not the only answer. Even with him, there are questions. Much the way it was last year, everything will have to break right for them.
Anon #2 …
Thanks for the constructive criticism. It is well-taken and respected. Stay in touch.
So do you think the Mets would spend the money and sign Suppan and Zito (hopefully). That would be a strong starting pitching staff with experience in winning ball games. The Mets would have the starting four firmly in place and tinker with the #5 slot with Maine & Perez. I think Pelfrey and Humber should start the season at AAA, why rush them if you do not have to. I personally would like to see a rotation of Zito, Suppan, Glavin, Hernandez, Maine /Perez.
To Anon (RE: Signing both)
That's a potentially good staff you've described, but I don't think they'll sign both Zito and Suppan. The Mets would agree with you in wanting both Pelfrey and Humber to start the season in Triple-A.
Dontrelle might be available now…
that is a poor assumption.
I know the adage is that you can't get enough pitching, but I don't think it would be wise to sign both Suppan and Zito. One, preferaby Zito, would be enough. Glavine and Hernandez will certainly have slots. I think John Maine has earned a slot in the rotation and I would think the fifth slot could and should be left open for competition (Perez, Soler, Humber, Pelfry, Williams). There are a lot of good candidates there and I'm sure at least one of them would step up. And don't forget Pedro will probably be back too.
Anything Pedro gives in '07 is a bonus. I would not pencil him in just yet.
Merry Christmas John! And a Happy New Year as well.
Thanks for all the terrific reporting this past year. I look forward to reading your blog and column throughout the post-season and beyond.
I wouldn't mind letting the young pitchers continue learning at the major league level. At least you don't wind up over-paying for mediocrity and getting tied up for too many years in a bad contract that blocks the progress of someone deserving. Zito has options and so do the Mets.
Omar promised us a youth movement. I have yet to see it. You have to start grooming these younger guys to take Glavine's, El Duque's and Pedro's place.
Happy Holidays and Let's Go Mets!
Whomever they sign, whatever they do, it's just 2 months and a little bit until——pitchers and catchers report!!!
Thank God and pass the gravy.
Merry Christmas to John Delcos and all the Mets fans and team. Let's hope there is a new Zito in our stockings and a healthy Mets team in our future..
Merry Christmas to John and all the bloggers.
I've enjoyed the blog with Johns' terrific reports from the clubhouse, the road and various restaurant reviews along the way. John, you really bring the Mets home to us. Thank you.
Also to the bloggers for all the discussions we've had together – I always learn something from reading this blog.
Some sports writer once said that the two loveliest words in the English language were "Spring Training". I agree and am looking forward to it.
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