140 days and counting.....

So I promised you a blog about "mets free agents and what to do with them" and I am a woman of my word so here it is.

First a list of who the mets MUST bring back:

1. Alou - This guy was FANTASTIC down the stretch when nearly everyone else stunk like the New Jersey Turnpike on a summer day. He has a $7.5 mil option or a $1 mil buyout. I don't know if I'd give him the $7.5 but if that's what it takes get it done. Alou seems like a good guy to have around the youngsters and will fit nicely until one of said youngsters is ready to play everyday.

2. Marlon Anderson - 2 words "Captain Clutch" I don't care if the only way he'll come back is if he can sleep with Omar's wife and Freddie's daughter. Get it done.

3. Ramon Castro - Maybe its the star wars music...maybe its the super weird chinfuzz thingie....maybe its the Roger Mcdowell type clowning around. I don't know...what I do know is I want no scratch that I need Ramon Castro back in that dugout next year. (yes I am creeping myself out too)

I feel Lukewarm about these guys:

1. Shawn Green - Look I've got nothing against this guy. He's got good hair and a laid back personality. But - he did hit a ton down the stretch....And he is certainly a better defense guy than Millidge in rightfield.....But not for the $9.5 mil he would get....

2. Paul LoDuca - I wasn't really sure where to put Paulie Dukes....I like his fire - I don't like how it sometimes gets the better of him...I like that he is a leader in the clubhouse...I don't like how much he runs his mouth...But as far as other options at catcher out there.......??

3. Castillo - I really like him. I know he has bad knees, but maybe some kind of contract like they gave Valentine? With bonus' based on plate appearances?

4. Valentine - Give him an invite to ST. See what happens. I have heard he was a good influence on Reyes and I don't think we can have enough of those around.

these guys I never want to see again:

1. GLAVINE - I have said all I have to say about this guy in previous posts.

2. Sele - May have been used incorrectly but too bad for him. He's out.

I am planning a "wild trade ideas/wish list/trade or be traded" blog for next time.

words I taught spell check: chinfuzz thingie, Paulie Dukes