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Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:00 am EST

Mets meet with Eckstein

By Joe Zedalis

Omar Minaya

New York Daily News

The New York Mets are considering Darren Eckstein as an option at second base. The New York Daily News reported Eckstein and New York officials dined in Connecticut Friday night.

The Daily News reported Eckstein, the 2006 World Series MVP at shortstop, apparently is looking for a contract like the four-year, $36 million deal Julio Lugo signed with the Red Sox last December. The contact is believed to be larger than the one Luis Castillo is looking for. 

How serious the 32-year-old Eckstein is about playing second base remains unclear, but he was interested enough in the Mets to dine with Omar Minaya, Willie Randolph and other team executives in chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon's neighborhood.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. superman
    1. Posted by superman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    oh cmon this would b great 4 the mets...castillo is not gonna go back and they need a second baseman
  2. superman
    2. Posted by superman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    oh cmon this would b great 4 the mets...castillo is not gonna go back and they need a second baseman
  3. THE DIRTY ONE
    3. Posted by THE DIRTY ONE Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    well i dont know about that kinda of money!!!
  4. CURTIS
    4. Posted by CURTIS Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:51 pm EDT

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    dont go david! we still need you as a Card!
  5. John K
    5. Posted by John K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    I think Eckstein is a spark-plug type of player, who sort elevates the performance and enthusiasm of those around him. He reminds me of Eddie Stanky. He would be a good addition if the cost is right. BUT, pitching is the name of the game!!
  6. Cactus Jack Sancho
    6. Posted by Cactus Jack Sancho Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    Who in the hell is Darren Eckstein? Are they talking about David Eckstein ?
    James Loney plays a mean second base and is a much better hitter that Darren or David Eckstein.
  7. Cactus Jack Sancho
    7. Posted by Cactus Jack Sancho Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    WHo is Darren Eckstein? Are they talking about David Eckstein?
    James Loney is a much better hitter than either of these Ecksteins and plays a MEAN 2nd base.
  8. robert
    8. Posted by robert Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    does omar know where the pitcher's mound is??? pitching omar pitching!!!
  9. Chris
    9. Posted by Chris Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:54 pm EDT

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    I sure hope this Darren Eckstein is alot better than David Eckstein because David is a piece of trash and a midget. Luckily his name isn't Julio Ecksteinanchez so I know for a fact we won't sign him
  10. PointShava
    10. Posted by PointShava Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    is loney a FA, or do we have to trade 2 ofs just to talk with him, #7? Last time I checked he was under contract. Rather give up your ticket money than the kids we've drafted, no? Not a bad option, and we have gotay's stick if it doesnt work, like matsui, it didnt work here.
  11. Dirty Water
    11. Posted by Dirty Water Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:21 pm EDT

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    Darren is David's brother. Better bat, less range.
  12. Mario
    12. Posted by Mario Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Be very very careful, this is where Omar tricks you into believing he's not a racist. He signes a non latino player who's abilities have declined and then when he has a lousy season he brings in a latin player to save the day. Been there, seen that, no thanks, you can leave Eckstein in St.Louis. You really want to make a statement to everyone, get Uggla from Florida and Bedard from Baltimore. And if you really had a pair, you would go after the Twin's J.Morneau and Santana who will most likely end up Yankees if you don't move on it.
  13. Act
    13. Posted by Act Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    No. You can't bring in Torreabla and then sign an Eckstein. I won't allow it.
    Just call him Omar Minaya Guillen, I guess.
  14. wil
    14. Posted by wil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:08 pm EDT

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    WOOOOO!!! wait a minute IOmar meeting w/ a white player and putting a side Castillo... If this was the other way all the white people would be going CRAZY over this, I'm a fan of Luis and Eckstein but come on if your looking @ it from a baseball point of view, you HAVE to go with Castillo to play second, Eckstein is a spark plug but second base and shortstop are 2 different positions... Just sign Castillo w/ him and Reyes up the middle and @ the top of the line up... I'm a fan... Why chance it with Eckstein that 2nd base pivot isn't easy... It's a different world on the other side of the field..... Go get Luis, Omar keep up the good work, Fire Willie... LETS GO METS!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Mario
    15. Posted by Mario Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    I'd rather have Randolph play second.
    Note to Omar: Iguchi is available, very, very cheap.
  16. Mario
    16. Posted by Mario Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    I'd rather have Randolph play second.
    Note to Omar: Iguchi is available, very, very cheap.
  17. frogs13
    17. Posted by frogs13 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    btw, James Loney plays first base
  18. Mr. McNasty
    18. Posted by Mr. McNasty Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    I can't stand looking at Omar's smiling corn face here. I like Castillo at 2nd, (not that Eckstein wouldn't be a good fit) but I am sure there is pressure now to bring a white guy after all the mess on not bringing Paulie back. Omar - get this team a few pitchers, I know a lot is not out there but focus - we need at least 1 quality arm in the rotation. If you want to be a racist prick- then go to DR and get us some 18 year old flame throwers under contract. At least that makes sense if you want an all spanish team.
  19. Memphis
    19. Posted by Memphis Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    You can have the midget, st louis has bigger plans than over paying 5'5" Eckstein the kind of money he wants. We need some pitching, GO CARDS!!!!!!
  20. David S
    20. Posted by David S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    Who the heck is "Darren" Eckstein? How about David Eckstein?
  21. Rich34952
    21. Posted by Rich34952 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    I wonder I David Wright would be the present Mets' 3rd Baseman if Omar was the GM before Wright was being brought up through the Mets minors. Probably not, Omar would have another one of his cousins playing third base. Hey, Omar, Tony Bastista may be available.
  22. Penny
    22. Posted by Penny Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    i think we should discredit any article where the writer can't even spell the guy's name right
  23. matt l
    23. Posted by matt l Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:11 pm EDT

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    We need some pitchers omar remember what happened last year!!!!!!!
  24. ken
    24. Posted by ken Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

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    this would be better for the mets, id see if castillo would be willing to sign on still as a bench player, he has a bad knee and other teams might be reluctant to sign him anyways
  25. Mets Fan
    25. Posted by Mets Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    is Omar crazy? He can not let go of Castillo who is solid all around in favor of Eckstein. Who the F is Eckstein, when the Mets played the Cards in 06 NLCS I never heard an Eckstein. Whats worse is that Eckstein wants more money, thats nuts. Sign Castillo for a two or three year deal, he ll take it! He wants to play for the Mets. I personally feel that Omar right now with his actions is actually making the Mets a weaker club. Torrealba over Lo Duca?!? That is insane. All Torrealba did last year was have a good Division Series....The Mets are offically Latinized, but at what cost?

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