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UH OH. This Could Be Bad

To quote Shannon and Han Solo, “I have a bad feeling about this”.

I hope this is just rumors and fake hollywood special effects smoke and not the real stuff. Because you know where there is smoke there is…you know. I just hope it isn’t true.

One member of the Mets’ organization said that the team is ready to shut down the rehabilitation schedule for Santana if he does not feel comfortable after what is expected to be a simple session of playing catch.

I wonder if they will shut down him using twitter for fear of carpal tunnel syndrome.

According to the source, Santana has not been progressing in his return to light throwing and the team is concerned enough to halt this section of his rehabilitation. By doing so, the Mets’ timetable of a possible late-June, early-July return to the team would likely be wiped out.

The Mets are really going to have a lot of things to fall into place this season for it to go well.

Santana underwent surgery in September to repair a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder. Mark Prior and Chien-Ming Wang each underwent a similar surgery and have yet to win another game in the major leagues.

This was the quote that really scares me. If Santana is out for the season, will it just be for this season? Will he be able to come back and be the pitcher he as been. Santana has been the epitome of Man Up and Play Better. He does just that.

 

The quotes are from the story at northjersey.com. You can read the whole story by clicking here.

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You really should buy the Mets Complete Illustrated History

New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History really is awesome, and I am thrilled to learn Mets Police is mentioned in it.

Here are two photos taken from an aerial view just to give you a feel.

Under $20 on that Amazon link.  What ya waiting for?

Next week I will do a proper review – haven’t been home much this week – and the long awaited giveaway.

Shannon is a capitalist who gets a commission if you buy from Amazon.  Shannon recieved a free copy of the book.  None of that changes the fact that this book is cool.

 

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Cool Citi Field model

 

Hey Shannon! Hope all is well.

Here’s a new piece of memorabilia that I just acquired from a gentleman by the name of Steve Wolf. What an awesome job by the artist! Although not an exact scale replica (and I didn’t expect it to be), I love the finished product of this light tower model! He does make these light towers pretty affordable ($275 to $350 range). He can also do entire stadiums or just sections of ballparks if desired:
Check out my photos!

Here’s the link to his website if interested

Pete

Pete, this is awesome!  I like how Steve captured the authenticity of the empty seats.



I know, I know, cheap shot.  But I had to.  One of you was going to.  You know you were.  Better it comes from me because the Mets know I love them.

Anyways – here’s some other pictures, click on any for a larger image.

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Mets roster moves and pregame notes for March 11

Apologies about any crappy formatting…doing a quickie post from my phone. Hopefully you can read the screengrabs at the bottom.

METS MAKE ROSTER MOVES

FLUSHING, N.Y., March 11, 2011 – The New York Mets today announced that they have optioned seven players to minor league camp and re-assigned four players to minor league camp.

Righthanded pitchers Armando Rodriguez, Josh Stinson and Manny Alvarez, infielders Ruben Tejada, Zach Lutz and Jordany Valdespin along with outfielder Fernando Martinez were optioned to minor league camp.

Righthanded pitchers John Lujan and Tobi Stoner, catcher Kai Gronauer and outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis were re-assigned to minor league camp.

The Mets currently have 45 players in major league player in camp, including 12 non-roster invitees.