Just a couple of tidbits that never found their way into Saturday's Newsday. Enjoy.
-- Manager Willie Randolph said Friday that Dave Williams was removed from the rotation to make room for Pedro Martinez’s return that night, keeping the Mets at six starters.
-- The Mets are considering Columbus, Ohio – home of the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate – as the new site for their top minor-league club, a person familiar with the situation said. The Orioles and Nationals also are in the running, with negotiations expected to kick off Saturday.
Comments (3)
I thought the Norfolk Tides were the top AAA affiliate of the Mets. What happened there? Did I miss something?
If they are looking for a new minor league home and would like their fans to be able to see the prospects, they should stick the team in Scranton. The Phillies are getting ready to jettison the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. Would be a nice spot for the mini-mets and not a bad drive for fans looking to see the farm players.
Why don't the Mets AAA team play all their games at Somers State Prison? That way Lastings Milledge can be sure to get in at bats.