Comments on: January 16: Minaya conference call http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/ All about the Mets Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4267 John Delcos Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:03:41 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4267 To Ed (RE: Sosa) He's a project, much like Oliver Perez. A hard thrower is always worth taking a shot at. To Ed (RE: Sosa)

He’s a project, much like Oliver Perez. A hard thrower is always worth taking a shot at.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4266 Steve C. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:27:12 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4266 I think spring training will show us a lot. I think spring training will show us a lot.

]]> By: Ed Alejandro http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4265 Ed Alejandro Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:48:52 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4265 Jorge Sosa was sign for his bat (hit 3 Home Runs for the Braves two years ago)rather than his arm! Minaya is right Sosa may be wild high but can hit the long ball so he will be quite usefull to the mets at some point during the season Jorge Sosa was sign for his bat (hit 3 Home Runs for the Braves two years ago)rather than his arm! Minaya is right Sosa may be wild high but can hit the long ball so he will be quite usefull to the mets at some point during the season

]]> By: Bdid http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4263 Bdid Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:03:05 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4263 John, you just contradicted what you reported about Sosa... "The Mets signed Jorge Sosa to a one-year deal. ``We brought him in for his versatility,’’ Minaya said. Sosa has a power arm and could compete for the fifth starter role, although that’s not why he was signed. Sentence 3 says he could compete for it. Not why he was signed, but could still happen. John, you just contradicted what you reported about Sosa…

“The Mets signed Jorge Sosa to a one-year deal. ``We brought him in for his versatility,’’ Minaya said. Sosa has a power arm and could compete for the fifth starter role, although that’s not why he was signed.

Sentence 3 says he could compete for it. Not why he was signed, but could still happen.

]]> By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4261 John Delcos Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:08:58 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4261 To Joseph (RE: Soler) Interesting you mentioned Soler. Nobody is talking about him. I remember his game at Arizona. Showed a lot that night. If he's in shape he could be a factor. He could sneak in if they think Pelfrey and Humber need time in the minors. To Joseph (RE: Soler)

Interesting you mentioned Soler. Nobody is talking about him. I remember his game at Arizona. Showed a lot that night. If he’s in shape he could be a factor. He could sneak in if they think Pelfrey and Humber need time in the minors.

]]> By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4260 John Delcos Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:43 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4260 To Bdid (RE: Back end of the rotation) Omar said he didn't sign Sosa to be the fifth starter, but we're just inside a month from spring training. I think Humber will stay in the minor leagues, but Pelfrey could steal No. 5 with a strong spring. Yeah, I'm giving a spot to Maine. I'm not buying what Willie said about the 3-5 spots being open. I also see Perez getting the No. 4 slot with a good spring. To Bdid (RE: Back end of the rotation)

Omar said he didn’t sign Sosa to be the fifth starter, but we’re just inside a month from spring training. I think Humber will stay in the minor leagues, but Pelfrey could steal No. 5 with a strong spring.

Yeah, I’m giving a spot to Maine. I’m not buying what Willie said about the 3-5 spots being open. I also see Perez getting the No. 4 slot with a good spring.

]]> By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4259 John Delcos Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:56:10 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4259 To JR (RE: Feliciano): I don't see Feliciano in that spot. Duaner Sanchez, Heilman (who is good against lefty hitters) would be ahead of him. To JR (RE: Feliciano): I don’t see Feliciano in that spot. Duaner Sanchez, Heilman (who is good against lefty hitters) would be ahead of him.

]]> By: JR http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4258 JR Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:50:24 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4258 Wouldn't Feliciano be conisidered the other lefty option in the 8th? Wouldn’t Feliciano be conisidered the other lefty option in the 8th?

]]> By: Joseph http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4257 Joseph Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:34:13 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4257 My prediction, and this is based on an if. IF Alay Soler spent the offseason working hard and getting into shape and gets healthy, I think he'll make a serious run at the #4 or #5 spot. I know what you all say, and I saw him implode out there too, I just think he's got something to him, some good potential, but he just needs to focus himself and be determiend to do it, at times I felt like he wasn't doing that last year, and that might have had to do with being away from competitive baseball for 2 years, and then getting thrown to the wolves in the major leagues after 2 months of minor league ball (where he dominated by the way). He also wasn't healthy and not in shape, also attributable to such a long layoff. If he works hard and really wants to be a major leaguer, I think he's a good enough pitcher to do it. He showed me that much in some of his starts, and I think he could be a #4 type pitcher in the majors. My prediction, and this is based on an if. IF Alay Soler spent the offseason working hard and getting into shape and gets healthy, I think he’ll make a serious run at the #4 or #5 spot. I know what you all say, and I saw him implode out there too, I just think he’s got something to him, some good potential, but he just needs to focus himself and be determiend to do it, at times I felt like he wasn’t doing that last year, and that might have had to do with being away from competitive baseball for 2 years, and then getting thrown to the wolves in the major leagues after 2 months of minor league ball (where he dominated by the way). He also wasn’t healthy and not in shape, also attributable to such a long layoff. If he works hard and really wants to be a major leaguer, I think he’s a good enough pitcher to do it. He showed me that much in some of his starts, and I think he could be a #4 type pitcher in the majors.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4256 Steve C. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:00:09 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4256 Omar has turned into a magician. Hey rocky watch me as i pull a rabbit our of my a... hat. :-) Omar has turned into a magician. Hey rocky watch me as i pull a rabbit our of my a… hat. :-)

]]> By: Bdid http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4253 Bdid Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:15:58 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4253 Pedro earned every penny of his contract the day that Beltran signed. He brought the respectability back to the Mets, and that is worth more than anything Zito could do. By the way, Omar is the man. Nothing brewing on the trade front, so I'm really excited to see who comes out on top for the last two spots in the rotation (I'm giving one to Maine). Perez is likely as well. Last spot should come down to Pelfrey/Humber/Sosa. I'm hoping Humber earns it. He's a bit older than Pelfrey, and Pelf could use some more MiLB. Pedro earned every penny of his contract the day that Beltran signed. He brought the respectability back to the Mets, and that is worth more than anything Zito could do.

By the way, Omar is the man. Nothing brewing on the trade front, so I’m really excited to see who comes out on top for the last two spots in the rotation (I’m giving one to Maine). Perez is likely as well. Last spot should come down to Pelfrey/Humber/Sosa. I’m hoping Humber earns it. He’s a bit older than Pelfrey, and Pelf could use some more MiLB.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/comment-page-1/#comment-4252 Steve C. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:14:04 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/16/january-16-minaya-conference-call/#comment-4252 Feeling fine. yeah No Vaughn felt that way too. Collecting a paycheck and not performing. I would feel fine with that too. Hmm maybe I can get a similar spot on the Mets. :-D Sometimes its just cheaper to send them on their way with the money. so we can free up the spot to fill. IMHO, nit being a manager or anything ... just seems like thats what should be done. Feeling fine. yeah No Vaughn felt that way too. Collecting a paycheck and not performing. I would feel fine with that too. Hmm maybe I can get a similar spot on the Mets. :-D
Sometimes its just cheaper to send them on their way with the money. so we can free up the spot to fill. IMHO, nit being a manager or anything … just seems like thats what should be done.

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