Comments on: January 19: Surprise Met http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/ All about the Mets Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: chris http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4498 chris Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:38:42 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4498 There will be several "surprises" because there is so much young talent on the roster. If Humber is healthy (I'm not convinced he is) and given a shot, I think he will break the rotation and pass Maine on the depth chart. And there will be more surprises in the pitching department, no doubt! The other guy that intrigues me is Johnson. It will all depend on how many ABs he gets. If given a shot, I think he hits 20 HRs for us this year. There's also something about him.... I'm not sure what it is... enthusiasm, maybe? I think he's gonna be a popular Met, and he and Wright will be pals. There will be several “surprises” because there is so much young talent on the roster. If Humber is healthy (I’m not convinced he is) and given a shot, I think he will break the rotation and pass Maine on the depth chart. And there will be more surprises in the pitching department, no doubt! The other guy that intrigues me is Johnson. It will all depend on how many ABs he gets. If given a shot, I think he hits 20 HRs for us this year. There’s also something about him…. I’m not sure what it is… enthusiasm, maybe? I think he’s gonna be a popular Met, and he and Wright will be pals.

]]> By: Vince http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4411 Vince Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:52:00 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4411 Howard Johnson No more Manny Acta waiving a guy home with the ball in the shortstops hands! Howard Johnson

No more Manny Acta waiving a guy home with the ball in the shortstops hands!

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4406 Steve C. Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:50:43 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4406 Ron Darling. (just kidding) Seriously now .. um. Sorry I can't. I have to wait for spring training... I miss bradford and well i still think we need another catcher and possibly an outfielder. Unless i can be promised that Milledge has had an attitude adjustment. Ron Darling. (just kidding) Seriously now .. um. Sorry I can’t. I have to wait for spring training… I miss bradford and well i still think we need another catcher and possibly an outfielder. Unless i can be promised that Milledge has had an attitude adjustment.

]]> By: Camilo http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4405 Camilo Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:34:59 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4405 My surprise will be Aaron Heilman becoming the Mets #1 starter and carrying the Mets until Pedro returns. With the bullpen being as deep as it is, Why Not? My surprise will be Aaron Heilman becoming the Mets #1 starter and carrying the Mets until Pedro returns. With the bullpen being as deep as it is, Why Not?

]]> By: robert griffin http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4404 robert griffin Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:27:14 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4404 IM going with Humber, he just has to much dirty stuff not to succeed. He has control, most or if not all of his arm strength back which means he will be throwing 93-95 mph, and he has a nasty curveball to go along with a nasty splitter and plus change up. Whats not to like?? IM going with Humber, he just has to much dirty stuff not to succeed. He has control, most or if not all of his arm strength back which means he will be throwing 93-95 mph, and he has a nasty curveball to go along with a nasty splitter and plus change up. Whats not to like??

]]> By: gigawit http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4401 gigawit Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:05:26 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4401 The Forgotten Man - Alay Soler The Forgotten Man – Alay Soler

]]> By: Kranepool http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4400 Kranepool Sat, 20 Jan 2007 16:13:48 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4400 Humber will get up to the big leagues by late May and be the catylist the Mets were looking for this off season. Then all the main stream media will do there famous 180 spin and anoint Omar as genius. Also AHern will takeover 2nd base from a struggling "Stache to form the best DP combo in baseball. The naysayers will all be writing how the Mets won the 2007 World Series on strong pitching and defense. The same guys who are killing the team now. Humber will get up to the big leagues by late May and be the catylist the Mets were looking for this off season. Then all the main stream media will do there famous 180 spin and anoint Omar as genius.

Also AHern will takeover 2nd base from a struggling “Stache to form the best DP combo in baseball.

The naysayers will all be writing how the Mets won the 2007 World Series on strong pitching and defense. The same guys who are killing the team now.

]]> By: Matt M http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4399 Matt M Sat, 20 Jan 2007 04:31:59 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4399 Jonathan Adkins. He was reliable for the Pads last year, and he will benefit from the move to Shea. Jonathan Adkins. He was reliable for the Pads last year, and he will benefit from the move to Shea.

]]> By: geezer http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4397 geezer Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:28:27 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4397 Maine, Perez, and Humber/Pelfrey are gonna do just fine, so that shouldn't shock anyone. Maybe it's just his Winter League thingy going on right now, but my heart & head lean toward Andy Hernandez putting it together and somehow coming up to the bigs to stay. Really love Valentin (could play Freddie Mercury when he retires!) and would hate for this to come at his expense, but... Maine, Perez, and Humber/Pelfrey are gonna do just fine, so that shouldn’t shock anyone. Maybe it’s just his Winter League thingy going on right now, but my heart & head lean toward Andy Hernandez putting it together and somehow coming up to the bigs to stay. Really love Valentin (could play Freddie Mercury when he retires!) and would hate for this to come at his expense, but…

]]> By: Herb http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4396 Herb Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:56:28 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4396 Shawn Green will quiet his detractors with a solid season, hitting .287 with 24 HRs and 82 RBI hitting in the 7th slot. He'll also have a decent year in the field, finally finding a hat that fits. On the mound, Ollie Perez will revisit 2004, going 17 - 7 in 213 innings with a 3.23 ERA. I have a feeling David Newhan will also be a surprise, coming off the bench and hitting over .300, becoming this year's version of Endy and Marlon Anderson. Shawn Green will quiet his detractors with a solid season, hitting .287 with 24 HRs and 82 RBI hitting in the 7th slot. He’ll also have a decent year in the field, finally finding a hat that fits.

On the mound, Ollie Perez will revisit 2004, going 17 – 7 in 213 innings with a 3.23 ERA.

I have a feeling David Newhan will also be a surprise, coming off the bench and hitting over .300, becoming this year’s version of Endy and Marlon Anderson.

]]> By: Joseph http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4395 Joseph Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:55:32 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4395 Lastings Milledge will win the RF job and Met fans will soon be back to fawning over this kid like they did when he first got called up, except this time, he'll keep it going through the year. Lastings Milledge will win the RF job and Met fans will soon be back to fawning over this kid like they did when he first got called up, except this time, he’ll keep it going through the year.

]]> By: stick http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4394 stick Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:45:15 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4394 Ben Johnson takes over in RF and makes everyone forget all about Nady from last year. Ben Johnson takes over in RF and makes everyone forget all about Nady from last year.

]]> By: Bryan http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4393 Bryan Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:40:52 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4393 I am going with Orlando Hernandez. I am thinking he knows he has to elevate his game due to the pressure of having a young rotation and has been wanting to prove himself ever since getting hurt jogging in the outfield. Why not!!! I am going with Orlando Hernandez. I am thinking he knows he has to elevate his game due to the pressure of having a young rotation and has been wanting to prove himself ever since getting hurt jogging in the outfield. Why not!!!

]]> By: Ryan http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4392 Ryan Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:57:09 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4392 I think it will be Anderson Hernandez. I think that they will start with Valentin and he will struggle at the plate or get injured, and the Mets will decide that if we're going to have a light hitting 2nd baseman that it might as well be Hernandez. Except this time, he holds his own and forms a lightning fast double play tandem. Some of the other choices here wouldn't be huge surprises in my opinion. Perez already broke through with his performance in the NLCS, and Humber or Pelfrey making an impact is something that's expected, not a surprise. "A-Hern" hitting above .270 and contributing at the plate would be a pleasant surprise, and give us an infield that is super-young and still getting better. I think it will be Anderson Hernandez. I think that they will start with Valentin and he will struggle at the plate or get injured, and the Mets will decide that if we’re going to have a light hitting 2nd baseman that it might as well be Hernandez. Except this time, he holds his own and forms a lightning fast double play tandem.

Some of the other choices here wouldn’t be huge surprises in my opinion. Perez already broke through with his performance in the NLCS, and Humber or Pelfrey making an impact is something that’s expected, not a surprise. “A-Hern” hitting above .270 and contributing at the plate would be a pleasant surprise, and give us an infield that is super-young and still getting better.

]]> By: Ryan http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4391 Ryan Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:12:20 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4391 I know I am going to get killed for saying this but, I gotta say JORGE SOSA. I predict that he has a dominant spring training and wins the 5th slot IN the rotation. With a little bit of change to his mechanics rich peterson will fix this kid up. My projections: 14-6, 3.67 ERA, 198IP, I know I am going to get killed for saying this but, I gotta say JORGE SOSA. I predict that he has a dominant spring training and wins the 5th slot IN the rotation. With a little bit of change to his mechanics rich peterson will fix this kid up. My projections: 14-6, 3.67 ERA, 198IP,

]]> By: Lister http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4390 Lister Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:43:11 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4390 Ben Johnson. Ben Johnson.

]]> By: J. Mark English http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4389 J. Mark English Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:31:37 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4389 I think that Humber and Pelfry should win the award together...given their recent interview on Mets.com its obviously they are "very close" and maybe their "closeness" can be an inspiration to the whole team. www.americanlegends.blogspot.com I think that Humber and Pelfry should win the award together…given their recent interview on Mets.com its obviously they are “very close” and maybe their “closeness” can be an inspiration to the whole team.

http://www.americanlegends.blogspot.com

]]> By: bmc http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4388 bmc Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:24:13 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4388 Andy Hernandy will light the world on fire with a .400 OPS OMGLOLZ!!1 I agree with Ed. I think Vargas is gonna surprise people. It should be Ollie, but he still has a lot of work to do. Andy Hernandy will light the world on fire with a .400 OPS OMGLOLZ!!1

I agree with Ed. I think Vargas is gonna surprise people. It should be Ollie, but he still has a lot of work to do.

]]> By: Mark http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4387 Mark Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:21:15 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4387 I definetly think its going to be a starting OF or pitcher. That could mean different things, and there are a lot of candidates. For the OFs, either Green or Alou could have a rough year, and any one of Johnson, Milledge, or Gomez could fill that void and do it well. As far as pitchers go, with the open audition and number of wild live arms Peterson and Conti have to look at, it could be anyone. Oliver Perez, John Maine, Jorge Sosa, Ambiroix Burgos, Juan Padilla, Mike Pelfrey, Phil Humber, etc. Even El Duque playing a full season in NY could see a true revatization, if he can stay healthy. I definetly think its going to be a starting OF or pitcher. That could mean different things, and there are a lot of candidates. For the OFs, either Green or Alou could have a rough year, and any one of Johnson, Milledge, or Gomez could fill that void and do it well. As far as pitchers go, with the open audition and number of wild live arms Peterson and Conti have to look at, it could be anyone. Oliver Perez, John Maine, Jorge Sosa, Ambiroix Burgos, Juan Padilla, Mike Pelfrey, Phil Humber, etc. Even El Duque playing a full season in NY could see a true revatization, if he can stay healthy.

]]> By: NCMets http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/comment-page-1/#comment-4386 NCMets Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:11:26 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/19/january-19-surprise-met/#comment-4386 Ruben Gotay. Watch out the cat can play. He is quick, a good defender, switch hitter who can handle the bat. The Stache will be picking splinters out of his a$$ Ruben Gotay. Watch out the cat can play. He is quick, a good defender, switch hitter who can handle the bat. The Stache will be picking splinters out of his a$$

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