This just in: Salfino retracts "Mets Are Broke" story

[Marty Mcfly]

There has to be middle ground IMO. Because you and Marty are just as bad as the people on the other side of things. This forum has turned into a mob mentality. Every move is under a microscope and completely slammed for no reason. We sign a minor league player like every other team does and it is labeled as not trying.

Now before you say anything about me just remember I am not the one going around posting the same articles for the past 2 years trying to get everyone on your conspiracy theories about siphoning money and purposely trying to run this team into the ground.

The irrational one is the person who doesn't accept any other opinions or facts besides their own. Time to look in the mirror.

BTW don't give me a link to a story because I am not going to read it.

That minor league player is on the 40 man roster...

[Coupon]

The irrational one is the person who doesn't accept any other opinions or facts besides their own. Time to look in the mirror.

BTW don't give me a link to a story because I am not going to read it.

This is amazing.



Do you bother to read what you're writing before you post it?

[metswon69]

This is amazing.



Do you bother to read what you're writing before you post it?

I think the irrational ones here are the ones who can't accept the possibility of either reality.

The Wilpon apologists should accept these owners could conceivably be broke and Fred's relationship with Bud is the only reason why he still owns the team. That includes the very real possibility significant money will not be spent on this team for quite a long time.

The Wilpon haters have every right to be angry about the last 2 years especially but they also have to accept the possibility money will be spent on this team in 2014 and going forward when this team is in better position to compete. 2014 brings a much different financial landscape with such little salary on the books and its possible the Wilpons financial issues are drastically overstated. We don't know their wealth because its not of public record.

[Paulie6986]

I think the irrational ones here are the ones who can accept the possibility of either reality.

The Wilpon apologists should accept the owners could conceivably be broke and Fred's relationship with Bud is the only reason why he still owns the team. That includes the very real possibility significant money will not be spent on this team for quite a long time.

The Wilpon haters have every right to be angry about the last 2 years especially but they also have to accept the possibility money will be spent on this team in 2014 and going forward when this team is in better position to compete. 2014 brings a much different financial landscape with such little salary on the books and its possible the Wilpons financial issues are drastically overstated. We don't know their wealth because its not of public record.

Well said, metswon69.

Yeah, it would be nice to believe ownership, but I have difficulty in believing current leadership will take us to the promised land.

[metswon69]

I believe they will spend next year because they can't be happy with continually declining revenue at the box office.

I think they are just looking for a more financially solvent way to win and will spend when Santana and Francisco are gone.

They have pieces if they resign Wright and Dickey and look to add OF help in 2014

Call me foolish but I want to have hope.

I readily admit I could be completely wrong with that assessment but I have to believe everyone in the organization is frustrated with the losing.

We'll see.

[metswon69]

Well said, metswon69.

Yeah, it would be nice to believe ownership, but I have difficulty in believing current leadership will take us to the promised land.

Ty Paulie.

Its more hope than reason on my side.

But pragmatically speaking you're probably right.

I guess we will find out next year with all "supposed" financial flexibility they are having us believe there is.

[Paulie6986]

Ty Paulie.

Its more hope than reason on my side.

But pragmatically speaking you're probably right.

I guess we will find out next year with all "supposed" financial flexibility they are having us believe there is.

Absolutely.

BTW, love your current sig of Joe Pesce from Home Alone. Very cool.

[metswon69]

Absolutely.

BTW, love your current sig of Joe Pesce from Home Alone. Very cool.

My sigs never hold a candle to yours but thanks lol.

Am already in the Christmas spirit I guess.

[metswon69]

I think the irrational ones here are the ones who cant accept the possibility of either reality.

The Wilpon apologists should accept these owners could conceivably be broke and Fred's relationship with Bud is the only reason why he still owns the team. That includes the very real possibility significant money will not be spent on this team for quite a long time.

The Wilpon haters have every right to be angry about the last 2 years especially but they also have to accept the possibility money will be spent on this team in 2014 and going forward when this team is in better position to compete. 2014 brings a much different financial landscape with such little salary on the books and its possible the Wilpons financial issues are drastically overstated. We don't know their wealth because its not of public record.

To add I think there is so much pressure on the Wilpons to spend next offseason because they keep stating publically or insinuating through Alderson "We will have financial flexibility in 2014".

They can't be on the record with that then expect people to come back to the ballpark carrying a 40 million dollar payroll in 2014.

[Marty Mcfly]

To add I think there is so much pressure on the Wilpons to spend next offseason because they keep stating publically or insinuating through Alderson "We will have financial flexibility in 2014".

They can't be on the record with that then expect people to come back to the ballpark carrying a 40 million dollar payroll in 2014.

Although, they did say they'd be improving the team via trades, but they're now not going to do that.

[metswon69]

Although, they did say they'd be improving the team via trades, but they're now not going to do that.

Well they have only certain dealable/expendable assets.

The reports are they will explore dealing Dickey or Niese so we will see.

I still think they may look to be creative with Murphy and now possibly Flores now that they re-signed Wright.

They also have significant minor league SP depth they can look to deal in the right trade

[Marty Mcfly]

Well they have only certain dealable/expendable assets.

The reports are they will explore dealing Dickey or Niese so we will see.

I still think they may look to be creative with Murphy and now possibly Flores now that they re-signed Wright.

They also have significant minor league SP depth they can look to deal in the right trade

Call me when they do anything that improves the team. It's been five years.