Dec 16 2008
Tuesday’s Backpages
Dec 11 2008
More on the Putz to the Mets Trade…
Here are the details of the 3-team trade (M’S, Mets, Indians) trade that took place last night in Vegas, in which the Mets acquired JJ Putz, pitcher Sean Green, and OF Jeremy Reed. Thanks to David Lennon of Newsday for breaking this down.
METS Acquire
JJ Putz and Sean Green from M’s; Jeremy Reed from Indians
Mariners Acquire
Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez, Maikel Cleto, Ezequiel Carrera, Jason Vargas, Mike Crap from Mets
Franklin Gutierrez from Indians
Indians Acquire
Joe Smith from Mets
Luis Valbuena from M’s
Dec 11 2008
Thursday’s Backpages: Omar is Earning His Money Out in Vegas
Click on the links to go that newspaper’s home page.
It looks like the media is already giving CC a hard time. Haha. Good to see the Mets traded for Putz, you know if you read this site I am very excited about that. I am going to throw up a post in a few detailing the specifics of that deal. Atta boy Omar!
Dec 10 2008
As Suspected Jets Sign DB to Replace Marcus Mason
The roster spot left vacant by the released Marcus Mason was filled today -like everyone suspected- by a defensive back. The Jets signed former Eagles backup safety JR Reed, and I know what your thinking but his name is JR Reid, not the same guy.
Seriously though how much is this guy going to help? I have not heard if Marcus Mason cleared waivers or not, but I am a little unnerved by the fact that we potentially gave up on a guy that could have been apart of our roster for a while just to sign a stop gap guy that could be gone next week.
This just shows how pathetic our secondary has been lately. Speaking of that did anyone hear Kerry Rhodes on Boomer and Carton yesterday? If not, it’s probably better you don’t. I like Kerry as a player a lot, but the guy sounded clueless during the interview when he was asked why the DB’s have been struggling so much. Kind of scary if you ask me. Isn’t he the leader of that group?
Dec 10 2008
Reggie Hodges Will Be Punting for His Job on Sunday
The Jets worked out three players today, one of which was former Patriots and Cardinals punter Scott Player. Mangini said today in his press conference today that Reggie Hodges would be the punter on Sunday vs the Bills, but insinuated that he must be better in order to keep his job.
I can’t help but think Mangini is bitter over the fact that Hodges punted the ball in the end zone last week after a drive where the Jets stalled on the 49ers 38 yard line and the head coach decided against going for it on 4th and 2. A decision he has been criticized for in some circles.
In my opinion, Hodges has been just OK. If the Jets want to sign Player that is fine with me, the hope of getting some continuity in the kicking game is long gone by now. Heck, patch it up every week if you need to. At this point I don’t think Jets fans would even be surprised if Sean Landeta made a comeback.
