While You Were Out: Amazin' Avenue Week In Review (11/1-11/7)
I can't wait to read the inevitable daily reports from Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal about how Orlando Hudson would love to play for the Mets.  The week's links: Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future - The post of the week.  Sam compares the processes of Omar and Indians GM Mark Shapiro.

Leave Brett Myers On The Scrap Heap
Brett Myers's Phillies tenure officially ended this past week and he will be a free agent.  The controversial righty made it known after a meeting with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.: I officially won’t be a Phillie next year. Myers tore a labrum in his hip this past season, requiring surgery.  Usually a starting pitcher, he was placed in the bullpen upon returning in September and struggled (7 IP,

BtB: The Coming Avalanche of Non-Tenders?
BtB: The Coming Avalanche of Non-Tenders? It seems unlikely to me too, but if such a situation did arise, it would seemingly be great for big-market teams, such as our own.

Notes On Baseball America's Top 10 Mets Prospects
As you undoubtedly saw in the fanshots or somewhere else yesterday, Baseball America released its top 10 prospects list for the Mets, with Adam Rubin reprising as the author of the write-up and subsequent chat. Rubin's article didn't provide much insight into the ranking, but the chat cleared a few things up. Here are the things I found most interesting about the list with relevant quotes: Fernando Martinez, th

2009 Mets Gangsta and Grission Awards
(bumped from fanposts. --eric) With the 2009 season done and over, it's time to start handing out hardware. I present to you the first annual Gangsta and Grission Awards. Some of the categories had very tight races, while others were as one-sided as the Imperfect Game. The votes are in, however, and all winners receive as a way to remember their achievements, a Golden Jerry.   Most Gangsta Injury