Power outages in NJ have forced the postponement of Shannon Forde's fundraiser until 11-29 @SupportShannon #Mets'
Bob Klapisch (@BobKlap) October 30, 2012
Shannon Forde is the Senior Director of Media Relations for the Mets. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in early August, but she continues to perform her duties with the Mets.
Matthew Cerrone: In 2006, when people were still very much skeptical of 'bloggers,' back when I couldn't get a single person on the phone to learn about press passes and arranging interviews, Shannon extended a helping hand and told me where to go. I've known her for many years now, she's become a good friend, I will always be grateful for her guidance, and I hope she gets the best treatment and recovery. Michael Baron: Shannon is one of the nicest people I've ever met and she has been instrumental in my ability to provide content on this site, be it at the ballpark, in Port St. Lucie during camp, or while following the Minor League teams. I'm saddened by her condition and I'm hoping to attend the fundraiser to support her cause. My thoughts go out to her and her family, who I'm happy to hear is optimistic about her treatment plan despite a long road ahead'The benefit for Shannon is in Woodland Park, N.J. and will raise money for Shannon's treatment. The benefit will include a dinner emceed by Ron Darling, and a meet-and-greet autograph session with Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, John Franco, Al Leiter, Ed Kranepool and Bob Ojeda.
To read a touching article by Klapisch about Shannon and to learn about the Wilpons' involvement in Shannon's treatment, check out the Bergen Record.
Tickets for the dinner and autograph session can be purchased by going to HopeShinesForShannon.com.
To follow Shannon's cause on Twitter, click here.
The Mets have picked up the 2013 options for David Wright and R.A. Dickey, reports Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
David Wright, Chase Headley, and Aramis Ramirez are finalists for the National League Gold Glove Award at third base.
Ken Davidoff of the New York Post writes, 'Combine [the Mets'] modest budget with their large ambitions ' they want to contend very soon ' and it puts the Mets in quite a pickle. The Mets still have neither the organizational depth to execute a significant trade without impacting the major-league team nor the dollars to compete with the big boys in free agency.'
Starting today, based on unique language in his contract, the Mets have three days to decide whether to pick up David Wright's $16 million contract, according to ESPN New York.In his column for the
In his column for the New York Post, Joel Sherman says just after the All-Star Game, he asked a group of executives where Giants' OF Melky Cabrera could wind up next year and how much he would command on the free-agent market.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Mets are 'eyeing' free-agent C Miguel Olivo this winter.
In his column for the New York Post, Joel Sherman says 'ten officials' outside the Mets organization believe if the Mets offer David Wright a seven-year, $127 million contract extension, in addition to his $16 million option for 2013, that should be enough to convince him to stay with the Mets.
The Mets remain in preliminary talks with both David Wright and R.A. Dickey about possible contract extensions, according to Andy Martino of the Daily News.
The 'Super Two' cutoff for arbitration this winter is two years and 139 days of Major League service.
Mets beat writer Adam Rubin from ESPN New York answered fan questions about the team on Twitter this afternoon, and basically said the following in regards to:
In a post to her blog for the San Francisco Chronicle, Susan Slusser says the A's are not inclined to trade any of their other outfielders after acquiring Chris Young from the Diamondbacks.
A 'Qualifying Offer' to pending free agents is now required for teams so to receive compensation in the first-year player draft the following June.
The Diamondbacks announced they have acquired RHP Heath Bell from the Marlins and INF Cliff Pennington from the A's.
The Yankees will make a qualifying offer of around $13.5 million to OF Nick Swisher, but do not expect him to accept the offer, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
Josh Edgin: Keeper, obviously ' The last two outings of his season totally ruined his line. Had he been shut down two days earlier, he's ERA would have ended around 2.50. Instead, he met Ryan Howard and his ERA ended at 4.50. Actually, I'm somewhat glad Terry Collins stuck with him in those games and let him fail. It was probably a good lesson for him, frankly. Nevertheless, he pitched like a rookie reliever having ups and downs throughout the season, but he showed he can certainly be a lefty-specialist and (in time) maybe even closer. He's competitive, has a role, does it well and I like him a lot.
