Mets Hire Willie Randolph....

Zepp · 11-04-2004, 09:47 AM

I think its a good move for the Mets. Randolph has been third base coach and then bench coach for the best manager in the majors, Joe Torre. The rumor is also that they might bring along Popeye as bench coach which would be awesome. The rumor is also that the Mets are making Carlos Beltran their top FA and they have the money to spend.

catman · 11-04-2004, 11:16 AM

I agree that Willie Randolph's hiring is a good move.
Richie Sexon is rumored to be interested im coming to Shea as well, but I wouldn't hold out much hope of signing Carlos Beltran. If he is to move from Houston (a legitimate playoff contender) he'll likely move to another legitimate playoff contender. I doubt if the Mets brass would be able to match King George's offer for his services.

Zepp · 11-04-2004, 07:09 PM

If the Mets get Beltran they are a playoff contender.

Phicinfan · 11-05-2004, 09:16 AM

I don't think the mets get Beltran. From all I have heard the Phillies and Yankees both are promising really, really, really big money.

Zepp · 11-05-2004, 12:28 PM

The phillies cant spend as much as the mets and yankees can. Plus why would anyone want to go to philly?

catman · 11-05-2004, 01:30 PM

Beltran wants a 10 year deal worth at least $150M. The only teams that would be able to put that sort of money up would be the Yankees, Red Sox (although they are not even mentioned as suitors), Cubs, and Astros. The Astros owner and Beltran's agent, Scott Boras, have indicated a willingness to work out a deal quickly.
The Mets may want Beltran, but Beltran doesn't really need them. He wants to play on a contending team right away and the Mets have too many holes to contend soon.

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11-04-2004, 09:47 AM	#1
Zepp Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,803 vCash: 15500 Donate	I think its a good move for the Mets. Randolph has been third base coach and then bench coach for the best manager in the majors, Joe Torre. The rumor is also that they might bring along Popeye as bench coach which would be awesome. The rumor is also that the Mets are making Carlos Beltran their top FA and they have the money to spend.


11-04-2004, 11:16 AM	#2
catman Baseball "Expert" Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 7,752 vCash: 66592 Donate	I agree that Willie Randolph's hiring is a good move. Richie Sexon is rumored to be interested im coming to Shea as well, but I wouldn't hold out much hope of signing Carlos Beltran. If he is to move from Houston (a legitimate playoff contender) he'll likely move to another legitimate playoff contender. I doubt if the Mets brass would be able to match King George's offer for his services.


11-04-2004, 07:09 PM	#3
Zepp Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,803 vCash: 15500 Donate	If the Mets get Beltran they are a playoff contender.


11-05-2004, 09:16 AM	#4
Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 11,137 vCash: 132484 Donate	I don't think the mets get Beltran. From all I have heard the Phillies and Yankees both are promising really, really, really big money.


11-05-2004, 12:28 PM	#5
Zepp Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,803 vCash: 15500 Donate	The phillies cant spend as much as the mets and yankees can. Plus why would anyone want to go to philly?


11-05-2004, 01:30 PM	#6
catman Baseball "Expert" Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 7,752 vCash: 66592 Donate	Beltran wants a 10 year deal worth at least $150M. The only teams that would be able to put that sort of money up would be the Yankees, Red Sox (although they are not even mentioned as suitors), Cubs, and Astros. The Astros owner and Beltran's agent, Scott Boras, have indicated a willingness to work out a deal quickly. The Mets may want Beltran, but Beltran doesn't really need them. He wants to play on a contending team right away and the Mets have too many holes to contend soon.