Are the Mets Fucking Stupid Or Something??

[TMAC951]

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets have dealt second baseman Kaz Matsui and cash to the Colorado Rockies for catcher/first baseman Eli Marrero.

And according to media reports, the Mets paid the Rockies dearly to take Matsui off their hands.

Before the trade became official on Friday, Newsday reported that according to a person familiar with the details, the Mets would pay Morrero the $477,000 remaining on his contract and send the Rockies about $4.6 million. The Mets owe Matsui about $5.1 million on his current contract, the newspaper reported.

The Rockies optioned Matsui to Triple-A Colorado Springs and recalled outfielder Jorge Piedra.



Signed by the Mets to a $20.1 million, three-year contract before the 2004 season, Matsui never showed the talent that made him an All-Star and MVP in Japan. He struggled at shortstop in his first year with New York, and later got moved to second base.



The 30-year-old Matsui was hitting .200 with one home run and seven RBI in 38 games. For three straight seasons, he has homered in his first at-bat of the year.



The 32-year-old Marrero batted .217 with four homers and 10 RBI in 30 games for Colorado. He has started in right field, left field, first base and catcher this season.



Marrero has hit .244 with 64 homers, 256 RBI and 54 stolen bases while playing for St. Louis, Atlanta, Kansas City, Baltimore and Colorado.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

[Three Jack]

T, why do you think that is a bad move?

[TMAC951]

I realize they got rid of Matsui but they also paid the Rockies 4.7 million just to get Morrero??? Dumb move IMO..

[Three Jack]

T, look at it this way. It is a smart move by Minaya because:
A) What is the difference if you pay Matsui $5.1 million to sit on the bench because he lost his job or pay him $4.6 million and Marrero $500K...either way, it is a total of $5.1 million and the payroll doesn't increase a penny.

B) Marrero gives your more flexibility off the bench. He plays 4 positions while Matsui plays 1.

C) Matsui was an awful signing and it is better to cut losses and move on.

So they have better bench flexibility at the same payroll number. It won't win them a Championship, but it is a smart move.

[Tinman1960]

I Think It Was The Best Move The Mets Made All Year That Matsui Sucked Right From The Start

[CheechB03]

T, look at it this way. It is a smart move by Minaya because:
A) What is the difference if you pay Matsui $5.1 million to sit on the bench because he lost his job or pay him $4.6 million and Marrero $500K...either way, it is a total of $5.1 million and the payroll doesn't increase a penny.

B) Marrero gives your more flexibility off the bench. He plays 4 positions while Matsui plays 1.

C) Matsui was an awful signing and it is better to cut losses and move on.

So they have better bench flexibility at the same payroll number. It won't win them a Championship, but it is a smart move.

Well put. Sometimes it's addition by subtraction.

[Three Jack]

I Think It Was The Best Move The Mets Made All Year That Matsui Sucked Right From The Start

Not sure I would say it is the best move all year, but I like the move....

[Tinman1960]

T, look at it this way. It is a smart move by Minaya because:
A) What is the difference if you pay Matsui $5.1 million to sit on the bench because he lost his job or pay him $4.6 million and Marrero $500K...either way, it is a total of $5.1 million and the payroll doesn't increase a penny.

B) Marrero gives your more flexibility off the bench. He plays 4 positions while Matsui plays 1.

C) Matsui was an awful signing and it is better to cut losses and move on.

HEY JACKS ARE WE FEELING BETTER TODAY? I SEE THE SYSTEM IS STILL 100% SO I WILL ASK YOU AGAIN WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE METS TONIGHT

[rented mule]

This was simple. They would have paid him anyway, this season, and he would have walked away as a free agent after. This way, they pick up someone who can be a role player for the remainder of the season.

[Tinman1960]

I realize they got rid of Matsui but they also paid the Rockies 4.7 million just to get Morrero??? Dumb move IMO..

DO YOU THINK COLORADO WOULD TAKE RANDY JOHNSON OFF OUR HANDS TOO?

[Three Jack]

DO YOU THINK COLORADO WOULD TAKE RANDY JOHNSON OFF OUR HANDS TOO?

They may not give you Matsui for him!

[Tinman1960]

They may not give you Matsui for him!

[TMAC951]

DO YOU THINK COLORADO WOULD TAKE RANDY JOHNSON OFF OUR HANDS TOO?

Would work for me lol

[Three Jack]

To answer the question that started the thread, and I think all others who posted would agree, no they are not fucking stupid...

[meaiken]

Doesn't matter, they actually saved money.

The New York Post said this morning that when Nady comes back this weekend Matsui was gonna be designated for assaignment anyway.

They save money this way and get a player.