K-Rod In Even More Trouble

Just when you thought things couldn't get much worse for New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez this happens...

"New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez faces more charges in his New York City assault case. Authorities said in court Tuesday that Rodriguez violated an order of protection by sending his girlfriend 56 text messages apologizing and urging a resolution. They said he'll now be charged with criminal contempt (ESPN)."

K-Rod is accused of attacking his girlfriend's father outside a family lounge at Citi Field, and now he is going to have to deal with this in court too. His lawyer really needs to be giving him better advice, or he just needs to be smarter. Listen K-Rod, sending texts is not going to get you out trouble when you kick the shit out of an old man at your team's stadium.

How much worse can things get for the Mets?

Mets Witholding K-Rod's Salary

"The New York Mets are withholding injured closer Francisco Rodriguez's salary while he's sidelined, and the team wants to convert his contract to a non-guaranteed deal. The moves could be a prelude to the Mets releasing the star closer without paying most of his 2011 salary (CBS)."

Good for the Mets. They had to do this. This guy is completely out of control, and he doesn't deserve to make a penny from the contract he signed. The Union is obviously go to fight this, but I actually think the Mets have a decent shot at being able to at the very least get some money back. K-Rod got hurt in an off the field problem, and with the fight being involved in an MLB stadium I would think that they would want to send a message. Regardless of the outcome the Mets had to do this.

Mets Sign K-Rod

"The New York Mets agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez, a source told ESPN on Tuesday. Rodriguez's deal, worth $37 million plus additional incentives, is pending a physical, which the New York Post reported will take place Wednesday (ESPN)."

The Mets needed a closer, since Wagner is all done, and now they got one. He led the league in saves last year, but there are some questions about how he will hold up over the next couple of years. His velocity has been decreasing over the last 2 seasons, and the Angels were sure to only use him for an inning a game (sometimes less). Still, he is a very good closer, and Mets fans should be happy to get him. My advice to the Mets is not to stop there, because K-Rod needs to be surrounded by a couple strong setup men to be effective.

-BMack

K-Rod Breaks Save Record

Francisco Rodriguez broke the saves record last night when he recorded his 58th save of the year. This guy has been incredible this year, and he is going to get a huge contract going into next season. The question now is...does he deserve Cy Young consideration? I think so, but I don't think he will win it. Cliff Lee is having too good of a year for a closer to win the Cy Young. Saying that, people have to at least discuss him, because he just broke the saves record, and is most likely going to have over 60 saves for the season. Let me repeat that, 60 SAVES FOR 1 SEASON! That is incredible, and the Angels are the team to beat in the entire MLB.

-BMack