July 9, 200323 yr Here is the LINK SOURCE: MARLINS, METS DISCUSS BENITEZ TRADE By MICHAEL MORRISSEY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 9, 2003 -- Is Armando Benitez headed south? That's a question, not a joke. According to major-league sources, the Mets and Marlins are involved in trade discussions, presumably involving Benitez. Florida's bullpen was 12th in the league in ERA entering yesterday, while the Mets are looking to unload Benitez ASAP. A source familiar with the Mets' plans said no trade is imminent or close with any team. However, the Roberto Alomar trade transpired very quickly last week following published reports. If Florida (47-44) decides it's in the wild-card hunt, its bullpen is the most glaring problem. Benitez is one of the all-time most unpopular Mets, although he has 21 saves in 27 chances and has posted a 2-3 record and 3.11 ERA. He was the Mets' lone All-Star selection and is an upgrade over Florida closer Braden Looper, who's saved 16 of 19 chances and had a heart-stopper in Chicago yesterday afternoon, nearly blowing a victory by allowing two runs in the ninth. Florida has other pen problems. Tim Spooneybarger has a sprained ligament in his elbow, and last year's co-closer, Vladimir Nunez, has spent much of the season in Triple A. But Benitez might not be the sole name mentioned in talks, which are believed to be beyond the preliminary stage. The Marlins might decide they need outfield help. However, it's unlikely they'd be desperate enough to take Roger Cedeno off the Mets' hands or take on Jeromy Burnitz's salary. The two teams have worked together on huge deals before, although not recently. Al Leiter was acquired for prospect A.J. Burnett after the 1997 season, and Mike Piazza came over for prospect Preston Wilson in 1998.
July 9, 200323 yr We need him for the Expos series. Get the deal done Admin! Just don't get Cedeno please
July 9, 200323 yr Thanks for up-date! Shows, at least, we may be heading in the right direction. PITCHING. Cool.
July 9, 200323 yr yea Benitez will do a lot better here in Florida for 2 reasons 1.Pro Player Stadium(Pitcher park) 2.No met fans givin him a hard time
July 9, 200323 yr No met fans givin him a hard time unless we are playing the Mets and some of their fans are out.
July 9, 200323 yr Thanks for up-date! Shows, at least, we may be heading in the right direction. Cool. Anyone think Marlins front office might stop the Benitez talks if we lose the Expos series? I know that might be a stupid question but I think that could happen
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez I don't like that deal at all. They said they would want us to eat Burnitz's contract not the other way around. Drugs are bad :rasta
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez are you on crack?
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez wtf
July 9, 200323 yr This deal might be done before we play them expos. We need it to go down before that series. I don't know about everyone else but I have no hope for this Pen. How long till Spooney is back?
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez Stop sniffing the white out! Are you serious? If so, you need to have a brain transplant. :thumbdown
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez wtf That has to go for post of the day! :lol
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez I always said they shouldn't give people in straight jackets computers...
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez I always said they shouldn't give people in straight jackets computers... Man the weed is getting stronger it seems. Must be from Canada
July 9, 200323 yr Admin MAKE THIS TRADE!!! TRADE : Mets get : Juan Encarnacion , Nate Bump , 3 prospects , and player to be name later Marlins get : Jeromey Burntiez , and Armando Benitez I always said they shouldn't give people in straight jackets computers... Man the weed is getting stronger it seems. Must be from Canada Canada? :blink:
July 9, 200323 yr weed good but i didnt see Burnitez contract till now ... my b i'll take it back just take Armando!
July 9, 200323 yr My question is why the hell you would want Burnitz instead of Encarnacion! Exactly. I know Juan had a bad game but still I don't care if they make the same amout of money no go.
July 9, 200323 yr Benetiz will be with us by the end of the All Star Break if this rumor is serious. Yup... I wouldn't be suprised if they hurried the deal a little after what happened today... Pavz shouldn't have had to go 8...
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