It really wouldn't surprise me if Omar just deferred giving up his prize prospects this winter, and saved the Mets' money to buy some big name free agent(s) next year. If he does so, the fan base will crucify him. Perhaps even the Wilpon's will crucify him as well. This is a "win now" kind of town and they won't stand for it. In addition, trading away Lastings Milledge didn't help Omar's PR any (and just for the record, I don't think it was the worst deal ever...not even close to a Kazmir-type debacle, that's for sure).Regardless, brace yourself for the anti-climactic week (if that even makes sense) that is the Winter Meetings, because the big splash we are all waiting for may never happen...at least not until 2008.



