Jingle Contest

Listen up RSN, the Boston Red Sox are getting into the holiday spirit a little early.  Fans are being asked to submit lyrics to a holiday jingle about the Red Sox.  Six fans will win a chance to be first in line to buy tickets for the 2011 season on December 11.  A grand prize winner will also win a Christmas stocking stuffed with  Red Sox gifts, including: Two tickets to Red Sox Opening Weekend vs. New York Yankees, A piece of autographed Red Sox memorabilia and Red Sox cold weather gear (including sweatshirt, knit hat and gloves) as well as an invitation to an exclusive breakfast and meet and greet with Red Sox front office executives prior to the start of Christmas at Fenway.

METS new GM is a retired MARINE!

WELCOME SANDY ALDERSON!  As a Mets fan I'm bursting with excitement!  Is it April yet?  I know that as a retired Marine Sandy Alderson will whip this team into shape.  Hopefully this is the spark the organization needed to put the past two season far out of our minds.  During his 15 years with the Oakland A's Alderson assembled a team that won four division titles, three pennants and one World Series from 1983-97. 
Alderson who has been signed to a 4 year contract, was actually endorsed as a candidate by MLB commissioner Bud Selig which ultimately secured him the job.  His first tasks as METS general manager will be to choose a manager.  Next he'll need to settle the team's list of pressing baseball operations issues, including Hisanori Takahashi's impending free agency and Jose Reyes' 2011 contract option.  With eight players being owed more than $111 million next season, Alderson feels the Mets may not improve much until after next season, at which point they will gain enormous financial flexibility.

  Here's hoping the next 4 years are AMAZIN'

Sandy Alderson is the 12th general manager in Mets history.

GENERAL MANAGER	TENURE
George Weiss	1962-66
Bing Devine	1967
Johnny Murphy	1968-69
Bob Sheffing	1970-74
Joe McDonald	1975-79
Frank Cashen	1980-91
Al Harazin	1992-93
Joe McIlvaine	1993-97
Steve Phillips	1997-2003
Jim Duquette	2003-04
Omar Minaya	2004-10
Sandy Alderson	2010-

A letter from the Red Sox

There's nothing like "October Baseball" at Fenway Park. You miss it. We miss it. We want it back.

While we fell short of our annual goal of reaching the postseason, we are proud nonetheless of the way this team conducted itself through serious adversity - showing grit, determination and a team-first attitude.

We are also proud of you, our loyal fans. Through injury (and more injuries) and after hard-to-swallow losses, you continued to fill Fenway Park and support the team. When the kids were called up, you learned their names, their stories, and applauded them as your own. When you saw our veterans playing though their bodies weren't cooperating, you took note and appreciated their heart and spirit. When we were struggling, you were there. When we had walk-off wins, you were there.

We work for you. Our players play for you. It gives us immense pride to do so. You are the rock on which this franchise is built.

We know the best way to honor you is not merely to thank you, but to go out and honor our fundamental commitment to field an excellent team in 2011, another one worthy of your avid support.

We can do better. We will do better. We are committed to winning. For you, for us, for the whole of Red Sox Nation.

Once more, we say "Thank You".

Pitchers and catchers report in 132 days,

John Henry | Tom Werner | Larry Lucchino

A message from Mets Ownership

October 4, 2010

Dear Mets Fans:

Thank you for your support during another extremely disappointing season. Like you, all of us at the Mets had high expectations for 2010 and we did not come close to meeting them. Since reaching the National League Championship Series in 2006, we have underperformed. The failure is unacceptable and we share your anguish.

As Ownership, we are ultimately responsible and have determined that changes are necessary to produce a winning team for the long term.

Earlier this morning, we relieved Omar Minaya of his duties as Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations & General Manager, and advised Jerry Manuel that we are declining to exercise the club's option on his contract as Manager for 2011. We appreciate all that Omar and Jerry have done for the Organization and thank them for their time and effort. Changes like these are never easy, especially when dealing with people you like and respect.

We feel a fresh perspective in the leadership of our baseball department will elevate the performance of our club. That person will work with Ownership to hire a new Manager and will be responsible for creating a winning culture.

We have a lot of work to do to regain your confidence and support. Thank you for the opportunity to do so.

Fred Wilpon Chairman & CEO

Saul Katz President

Jeff Wilpon COO

Season Over

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will sit out the remainder of the season.  He will undergo surgery in his left foot today.   The injury first occurred in June when Pedroia fouled a ball off his foot.  He attempted a
 to play in August but was then returned to the disabled list.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Mets Trade Jeff Francoeur

I'm gonna miss staring at that butt!

That's right we lost Frenchy! :(  Francoeur was traded Tuesday to the Texas Rangers.  During the past couple of weeks Mets fans have been wondering what would happen to the struggling outfielder now that Beltran is back.  (I for one would have much rather see Beltran gone but that's another story). 

In Texas, Francoeur will have place replacing Josh Hamilton.  The Mets in exchange will receive Joaquin Arias a utility infielder.  Francoeur is expected to join the Rangers on Wednesday.