If you’re in New York this Saturday, don’t forget to check out the SABR meeting, where I’ll be doing a short presentation and then signing books with co-author Matt Silverman. There’s a small admission fee, but its more than worth it to be involved. There’s usually some stuff for collectors, plenty of baseball books (and writers) on hand, there’s an impossible trivia contest and interesting presentations. And fewer pocket-protectors than you would think. 10 a.m. at the Mid-Mahattan Library at 5th Ave. & 40th.
Thanks to readers Kevin and John who informed me of some minor errors in the player profiles they’d come across (Benny Agbayani, Ron Taylor, Vince Coleman and a few others). The new format fortunately makes these things very easy to fix, so don’t hesitate to inform me if something looks goofy. The majority of these “player views” by the way are nothing much to look at yet, but I’ll be adding to them gradually. Some include photos and/or brief bios already.
Meanwhile in Metland, how about a round of applause for handsome young Fernando Martinez, who was reassigned to minor league camp but had little to be ashamed of, leaving behind a mark of .340/.373/.426, with four doubles and just seven whiffs in 47 spring training at-bats wearing No. 67. MBTN reader Kevin, yes, the same one looking up Vince Coleman, suggests turning speculation over what number F-Mart wears when/if he returns in the regular season into a game. This of course is a great idea.
In the comments section below, please submit your guess as towhat number will be issued to Fernando Martinez upon his regular-season debut with the Mets. Keep in mind this exercise may require you to further speculate as to the time (or year, even) at which he arrives so as far as I’m concerned all number guesses are valid. I’ll try to keep track and offer a prize (how about a signed book?) to the winner.
Currently, you needn’t be logged in to comment, but it may aid in tracking you down in the event you win. Politic all you want, but be a sportsman and enter just once.
Word also today that along with a few of the longer shots (Joselo Diaz, Nate Field, etc.) chubby veteran pinch-hitting hopeful Olmedo Seanz was assigned to minor league camp. Could a guy who wears No. 93 (Brady Clark) make the team? Just might. A trade could very well be in the works as well.
F-Mart number
Submitted by Matt B (not verified) on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 6:04am.
My guess is #17, bringing some dignity back to the number!
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No way he’s #17.. we will
Submitted by JR DOT (not verified) on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 7:54am.
No way he’s #17.. we will hopefully retire that for the new field.
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I’m actually going with #6,
Submitted by J.R. DOT (not verified) on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 7:56am.
I’m actually going with #6, or #12 if Willie gets the boot.
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I’m guessing # 27 for F-Mart
Submitted by Bill on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 9:16am.
With a 9/1 call up.
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I’m down for 6 myself. Also,
Submitted by Jon Springer on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 9:58am.
I’m down for 6 myself. Also, testing a look for the comments that hopefully makes them more readable.
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I’m guessing 58. I wonder
Submitted by CJ (not verified) on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 10:20am.
I’m guessing 58. I wonder if he would’ve gone with 10 (if Endy didn’t have it, because he was born on 10/10, but oh well)
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I’m going with #40 for
Submitted by metirish on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 5:54pm.
I’m going with #40 for Fernando, which is bad news for Ambiorix Burgos .
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I’ll go with #28.
Submitted by Ranjrz5 on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 7:00pm.
I’ll go with #28.
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Fernando would be a great
Submitted by Richard (not verified) on Fri, 03/21/2008 – 10:26pm.
Fernando would be a great #24. I can see him fitting in that number very well. Unfortunately, the Mets continue to keep that number inactive b/c an old Willie Mays wore it for a year and half. I see Fernando as a double digit kind of guy, so I’ll go with #22.
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My guess is #3 (easley won’t
Submitted by Larry (not verified) on Sat, 03/22/2008 – 11:49am.
My guess is #3 (easley won’t last) Someone likes to give the the home grown guys, single odd digits.
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With Tony Armas sent down,
Submitted by G-Fafif (not verified) on Sat, 03/22/2008 – 12:54pm.
With Tony Armas sent down, I’m thinking 44, which has not exactly blessed if not necessarily cursed recent big-time offensive prospects, will come Martinez’s way. Seeing as how he was born in ’88 (a novelty for now), giving him half that kind of works. Should it happen and should it take, Bob Myrick might finally leave my consciousness.
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44 this year. 18 next year.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/22/2008 – 9:08pm.
44 this year. 18 next year.
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I too would like to see
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/29/2008 – 4:35am.
I too would like to see Fernando in #24. I been saying the same thing for years about Mays.
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Hopefully 45 won’t be
Submitted by l_confra on Wed, 04/02/2008 – 8:08am.
Hopefully 45 won’t be available. I think we can give F-Mart 10 and move Endy somewhere else.