The weekend started out with a scare but ended with a bang. They sweep a likely wild card team and Manny stays.
WHEW!
I agree with you Yankee assessment. Their pitching is not showing up and they can’t keep wining games with late inning heroics. Though I really thought the Angles would have made a better show of it. The AL East really is the top tier of MLB
One thing you can absolutely take to the bank ..this is Manny's last year in Beantown. No way the RedSox put up with his crap again. I'd wager that the Sawx and Mets have a good understanding....the trade occurs in the off season, a two way deal..forget dealing with other teams, who try to extort a lot..Mets and RS were smart to walk away..for now..Mets will take on Manny's contract happily...with small concession on salary..but they won't have to give up any real talent..With Manny in Shea..Pazza will not be resigned. He'll either retire, or possibly go to Boston..smaller contract.makes a lot of sense..he could be the back up catcher..pinch hitter, and even DH..if they put Ortiz at 1B for maybe 25 games..Piazza would love the Green Monster..THis way the deal makes financiuals ense for both teams.. Sawx can use Manny money to try and replace his production..and the Mets lose Piazza salary..so it's not that bad a hit. And the Mets can decide to package Cameron or Floyd in a deal..