Its Official: Mets sign Moises Alou

CTDucksFan · November 20th, 2006, 03:49 PM

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The New York Mets announced today that they have signed free agent outfielder Moises Alou to a one-year, $7.5 million contract with a club option for 2008.

I'm not thrilled about this. If we were going to have an old, overpaid LF, I'd rather have Cliffy.

Let's hope this works out for the Mets!

mets2k · November 20th, 2006, 04:09 PM

Me either. I wanted Floyd back as well.

Looks like Cliff may end up in Chicago where he is from. I wish him the best.

TonyBagO'Donuts · November 21st, 2006, 01:56 AM

WTF comes to mind!

the trooper · November 21st, 2006, 08:07 AM

While this isnt the sexy move most of us were looking for (Soriano, Lee, Manny, ect) Alou will definately help against left handed pitching. 22 homers and 73 ribbies in 98 games is pretty damn good, IMO. Hopefully, he can keep his brittle body in one piece, lol

kingofmetfans · November 21st, 2006, 09:23 AM

Both Alou and Floyd are hurt all the time. Rather have Alou considering he crushes LH pitching. We really struggled against lefties and he should help.

Tomcat7742 · November 21st, 2006, 01:20 PM

I'm not thrilled but I wasn't thrilled about Floyd's DL time either. I hear that he wants to go to Baltimore.

- Chris

Amazinz · November 21st, 2006, 02:49 PM

I think it's a great move. I will miss Floyd as well but I think Alou's ability to hit LHP works better for the Mets. Plus he's a short term option that leaves the door open for Milledge or maybe even Gomez. I'm sure we'll see a healthy dose of Endy next season but it would have most likely been the same with Floyd.

Yankee1012 · November 21st, 2006, 03:00 PM

Im a big Yankees fan but i like the Mets a little bit cause my brothers like the Mets. I go to Mets and Braves games all the time.

Alou will help the Mets. Is he going to start? I dont get why he would start cause the Mets have Floyd at LF.

DyEaBoLiKaL · November 21st, 2006, 03:37 PM

If Alou can stay healthy and produce, then I'm cool with the signing. I'm a little worried, though...

RangerFan09 · November 21st, 2006, 03:54 PM

Well Dy, who would you rather have Alou or Floyd. Both hurt but both have the potenital to have BIG years. I rather have a OF that isn't as hurt as much especially with the amount of money they are paying Alou. But its not a bad pickup IF he can stay healthy

obxmetsfan · November 21st, 2006, 07:41 PM

Since it's a one year deal I don't have a problem with it. Alou helps where we needed the help. Alou vs. Floyd with injuries is a toss up IMO. Alou produced pretty good when he played this year.

DyEaBoLiKaL · November 21st, 2006, 08:00 PM

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Well Dy, who would you rather have Alou or Floyd.

I'd be worried about Floyd, too. Nowhere did I say that Floyd would be the better option. I was kind of hoping for the Mets to get someone that would sure up a corner of the outfield. I wasn't expecting it, but I was hoping.

the trooper · November 22nd, 2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Yankee1012

Im a big Yankees fan but i like the Mets a little bit cause my brothers like the Mets. I go to Mets and Braves games all the time.

Alou will help the Mets. Is he going to start? I dont get why he would start cause the Mets have Floyd at LF.

Alou will be the starting LF. Floyd is gone.

Starting outfield will be Alou, C-Belt and Green. Chavez and Ben Johnson will be the bench of's.

kfkorn · November 23rd, 2006, 09:25 AM

I am fine with the Mets signing Moises Alou. Cliff Floyd will be missed, but I can live without him. I just hope Alou stays healthy, something Floyd had trouble doing.

coydogg · November 23rd, 2006, 11:57 AM

I like the Alou signing. It's a 1 year deal so it's not like we signed him for several years and that would be blocking another player. The contracts these outfielders are signing this season are insane so I see nothing wrong with this Alou deal. The guy may be older but he can still hit and I think he'll give us better production than what Cliff would. I wish Cliff well but I'm glad Alou is here..

November 21st, 2006, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yankee1012 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 554	Im a big Yankees fan but i like the Mets a little bit cause my brothers like the Mets. I go to Mets and Braves games all the time. Alou will help the Mets. Is he going to start? I dont get why he would start cause the Mets have Floyd at LF. __________________ Jets-Yankees-Knicks-Cowboys-GA Tech-Rangers

November 20th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
mets2k Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 429	Me either. I wanted Floyd back as well. Looks like Cliff may end up in Chicago where he is from. I wish him the best.

November 21st, 2006, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
TonyBagO'Donuts Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 65	WTF comes to mind!

November 21st, 2006, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
the trooper Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 19	While this isnt the sexy move most of us were looking for (Soriano, Lee, Manny, ect) Alou will definately help against left handed pitching. 22 homers and 73 ribbies in 98 games is pretty damn good, IMO. Hopefully, he can keep his brittle body in one piece, lol

November 21st, 2006, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
kingofmetfans Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 10	Both Alou and Floyd are hurt all the time. Rather have Alou considering he crushes LH pitching. We really struggled against lefties and he should help.

November 21st, 2006, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tomcat7742 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 48	I'm not thrilled but I wasn't thrilled about Floyd's DL time either. I hear that he wants to go to Baltimore. - Chris

November 21st, 2006, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Amazinz Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	I think it's a great move. I will miss Floyd as well but I think Alou's ability to hit LHP works better for the Mets. Plus he's a short term option that leaves the door open for Milledge or maybe even Gomez. I'm sure we'll see a healthy dose of Endy next season but it would have most likely been the same with Floyd.

November 21st, 2006, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
DyEaBoLiKaL Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 93	If Alou can stay healthy and produce, then I'm cool with the signing. I'm a little worried, though...

November 21st, 2006, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
RangerFan09 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 157	Well Dy, who would you rather have Alou or Floyd. Both hurt but both have the potenital to have BIG years. I rather have a OF that isn't as hurt as much especially with the amount of money they are paying Alou. But its not a bad pickup IF he can stay healthy

November 21st, 2006, 07:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
obxmetsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The OBX Posts: 705	Since it's a one year deal I don't have a problem with it. Alou helps where we needed the help. Alou vs. Floyd with injuries is a toss up IMO. Alou produced pretty good when he played this year.

November 23rd, 2006, 09:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
kfkorn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 305	I am fine with the Mets signing Moises Alou. Cliff Floyd will be missed, but I can live without him. I just hope Alou stays healthy, something Floyd had trouble doing.

November 23rd, 2006, 11:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
coydogg New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	I like the Alou signing. It's a 1 year deal so it's not like we signed him for several years and that would be blocking another player. The contracts these outfielders are signing this season are insane so I see nothing wrong with this Alou deal. The guy may be older but he can still hit and I think he'll give us better production than what Cliff would. I wish Cliff well but I'm glad Alou is here..