The offer, if accepted, would be the first splash for GM Omar Minaya (we're not counting the Kris Benson signing), who has dabbled in trading for Sammy Sosa and trading Mike Piazza. Is this the right move for the Mets? Martinez, who would surely hear more "Who's your daddy?" chants or shirts, has signs that his abilities may be on the decline - he lost 5 mph off his fast ball last season. If he signs with the Mets, Martinez will become the rotation's ace, joining Kris Benson, Tom Glavine, Victor Zambrano and Steve Trachsel. Al Leiter, a mainstay of the Mets is unlikely to return in 2005 and may sign with the Yankees.
Sammy Sosa, famed slugger, has been caught with a corked bat. It was discovered to be corked when the bat shattered in the first inning of the game. Sosa claims that he accidentally grabbed a bat that he normally uses only for practice. Some writers feel we should be charitable to a man who hasn't been shown to have done anything with malicious intent. But, even giving Sosa the benefit of the doubt, one is forced to wonder how many of the many, many homeruns he is so famous for were the result of a similar blunder.
