Comments on: January 30: Poll results http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/ All about the Mets Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: kistov http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-39960 kistov Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:37:25 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-39960 how to bass fish black girl buns woman admits murdering husband old man licking sleeping girl pussy allfreesexcam horizon classic smoker kendra gabaree miss teen new bedford massachusettes telephone number mozambique embassy in washington dc how to bass fish black girl buns woman admits murdering husband old man licking sleeping girl pussy allfreesexcam horizon classic smoker kendra gabaree miss teen new bedford massachusettes telephone number mozambique embassy in washington dc

]]> By: chris http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4700 chris Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:42:29 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4700 I tend to agree with Dave's comments on Milledge. For me cockiness is not really the issue, but the 'desire to learn and improve' (or in Dave's words 'attention to detail'), which Milledge badly needs to do because he couldn't handle ML breaking balls last season, and cockiness do not generally go hand in hand. Wright had the perfect attitude for a young player that needed seasoning before bringing his game to a new level. I tend to agree with Dave’s comments on Milledge. For me cockiness is not really the issue, but the ‘desire to learn and improve’ (or in Dave’s words ‘attention to detail’), which Milledge badly needs to do because he couldn’t handle ML breaking balls last season, and cockiness do not generally go hand in hand. Wright had the perfect attitude for a young player that needed seasoning before bringing his game to a new level.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4681 Steve C. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:44:41 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4681 well said dave. well said dave.

]]> By: dave http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4672 dave Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:44:18 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4672 I disagree on this Milledge thing. He is not as ready as they come. If he was he would have stayed when they rang him up. He was sent down because he was not ready. His BA was subpar. His handling of the field was dicy. He made both the spectacular and the bonehead plays. Also the reported disaffection by unidentified veterans who did not appreciate something that he did creates dissension in the clubhouse. I agree that he can be a good and maybe even great player, but I would like to see patience at the plate and more attention to detail at the position. In the meantime we have people on the roster who can play the OF. Dave I disagree on this Milledge thing. He is not as ready as they come. If he was he would have stayed when they rang him up.

He was sent down because he was not ready. His BA was subpar. His handling of the field was dicy. He made both the spectacular and the bonehead plays.

Also the reported disaffection by unidentified veterans who did not appreciate something that he did creates dissension in the clubhouse.

I agree that he can be a good and maybe even great player, but I would like to see patience at the plate and more attention to detail at the position.

In the meantime we have people on the roster who can play the OF.

Dave

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4667 Steve C. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:07:30 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4667 Lister I was born Royal Blue and Orange. I never like players with BS attitudes. They get paid way too much to come of flike gods. Play the game and play to win. especially with the bucks some of these guys make. I never read the Post btw. Lister I was born Royal Blue and Orange. I never like players with BS attitudes. They get paid way too much to come of flike gods. Play the game and play to win. especially with the bucks some of these guys make. I never read the Post btw.

]]> By: Russ http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4652 Russ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:20:42 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4652 Oliver Perez, El Duque and Jose Reyes. I don't think Perez is as good as he showed last season... El Duque needs to step up and not age any more (if Duque isn't solid, u cant expect maine and perez to be the staple in the rotation) and if Jose Reyes cant get on base then I foresee a lot of problems in the Mets offense. I think Reyes will have another good year though. Oliver Perez, El Duque and Jose Reyes. I don’t think Perez is as good as he showed last season… El Duque needs to step up and not age any more (if Duque isn’t solid, u cant expect maine and perez to be the staple in the rotation) and if Jose Reyes cant get on base then I foresee a lot of problems in the Mets offense. I think Reyes will have another good year though.

]]> By: Lister http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4643 Lister Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:16:19 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4643 Steve C., come off it man. The character and moral judging that some Mets fans feel entitled to is just unbelievable. I guess people learn it from The Post and maybe M+MD and Beningo, but COME ON man. Who cares if Lastings is cocky? All that matters is that he performs. I promise you as he gets more time in the majors that this 'attitude issue' will become a non-factor. Just give it a break. Do you demand the team you choose to root for to all speak and act just like A-Rod, and say 'all the right things' at all times? If so, then you are an unusual fan. I personally like to root for human beings, not boring, well-trained robots who speak wholly in truisms. Go Milledge. Go Mets. Steve C., come off it man. The character and moral judging that some Mets fans feel entitled to is just unbelievable. I guess people learn it from The Post and maybe M+MD and Beningo, but COME ON man. Who cares if Lastings is cocky? All that matters is that he performs. I promise you as he gets more time in the majors that this ‘attitude issue’ will become a non-factor. Just give it a break. Do you demand the team you choose to root for to all speak and act just like A-Rod, and say ‘all the right things’ at all times? If so, then you are an unusual fan. I personally like to root for human beings, not boring, well-trained robots who speak wholly in truisms. Go Milledge. Go Mets.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4642 Steve C. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:48:02 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4642 Milledge didnt wake up until he realized he may not make october. Even then he was good but not great. He could be great, but the ego needs to take the back seat.. and the drive to succeed needs to be paramount. This will do him in otherwise. Milledge didnt wake up until he realized he may not make october. Even then he was good but not great. He could be great, but the ego needs to take the back seat.. and the drive to succeed needs to be paramount. This will do him in otherwise.

]]> By: Benny Ayala http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4641 Benny Ayala Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:40:10 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4641 While I don't disagree that Milledge could benefit from an attitudinal adjustment, his talent is about as ready-for-primetime as they come. Unlike Pelfrey, he doesn't have to learn how to perform an important requirement of his job (e.g., develop a secondary pitch), and, unlike Humber, there are no concerns about his health following career-threatening surgery. Milledge will not be a "flash in the pan." He'll likely hit .300 in the bigs. The question is whether he'll have enough power to warrant a corner outfield position, since centerfield looks to be in use for the next five years. While I don’t disagree that Milledge could benefit from an attitudinal adjustment, his talent is about as ready-for-primetime as they come. Unlike Pelfrey, he doesn’t have to learn how to perform an important requirement of his job (e.g., develop a secondary pitch), and, unlike Humber, there are no concerns about his health following career-threatening surgery.

Milledge will not be a “flash in the pan.” He’ll likely hit .300 in the bigs. The question is whether he’ll have enough power to warrant a corner outfield position, since centerfield looks to be in use for the next five years.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4640 Steve C. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:19:34 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4640 In all honesty the one that needs the most seasoning is Milledge. His attitude put him in "flash in the pan" category. Until he humbles I rather hear about Humber. ;-] In all honesty the one that needs the most seasoning is Milledge. His attitude put him in “flash in the pan” category. Until he humbles I rather hear about Humber. ;-]

]]> By: Benny Ayala http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4639 Benny Ayala Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:01:13 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4639 Where's Jason Vargas in all of this? I see everyone mentioning Pelfrey and Humber, both of whom have high ceilings but could benefit from a little more seasoning, as well as stopgaps like Aaron Sele and Desperate Dave Williams; occasionally, there's even an Alay Soler reference. Vargas could end up surprising everyone. Where’s Jason Vargas in all of this? I see everyone mentioning Pelfrey and Humber, both of whom have high ceilings but could benefit from a little more seasoning, as well as stopgaps like Aaron Sele and Desperate Dave Williams; occasionally, there’s even an Alay Soler reference.

Vargas could end up surprising everyone.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4638 Steve C. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:13:48 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4638 I think willie will surprise us in spring training. I think willie will surprise us in spring training.

]]> By: chris http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4635 chris Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:43:58 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4635 Interesting post from Joseph. I didn't cast my vote either, but after reading his post, I thought 'Pedro'. My original answer to your question was Perez. Of course, it makes sense to chose a player who we don't quite know what to expect from and who had a marginal year last year. My feeling is that (knock wood), barring injuries, we pretty much know what we can expect from Reyes, Wright, Beltran, Delgado, Glavine and even El Duque. I think we can reasonably expect them to perform at levels comparable to 2006. Alou will be key. We'll need him to be an offensive force for us, but the rotation is where our biggest question marks are. Perez while showing glimpses of greatness wasn't consistent for us, so for me he is (was) the answer. But if the Phillies are right there with us around the All-Star break, then Pedro very well could be the difference maker. It might be a long shot, but if he can come back (like some people have predicted) and be the dominant pitcher we know he can be PLUS 4 or 5 MPH on his fastball, he will carry us over the top with his pitching and the enthusiasm he brings to the clubhouse. Interesting post from Joseph. I didn’t cast my vote either, but after reading his post, I thought ‘Pedro’. My original answer to your question was Perez.

Of course, it makes sense to chose a player who we don’t quite know what to expect from and who had a marginal year last year. My feeling is that (knock wood), barring injuries, we pretty much know what we can expect from Reyes, Wright, Beltran, Delgado, Glavine and even El Duque. I think we can reasonably expect them to perform at levels comparable to 2006.

Alou will be key. We’ll need him to be an offensive force for us, but the rotation is where our biggest question marks are. Perez while showing glimpses of greatness wasn’t consistent for us, so for me he is (was) the answer.

But if the Phillies are right there with us around the All-Star break, then Pedro very well could be the difference maker. It might be a long shot, but if he can come back (like some people have predicted) and be the dominant pitcher we know he can be PLUS 4 or 5 MPH on his fastball, he will carry us over the top with his pitching and the enthusiasm he brings to the clubhouse.

]]> By: joseph http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4631 joseph Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:33:30 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2007/01/30/january-30-poll-results/#comment-4631 Didn't weigh in on the last post, busy day, but i'll give my take here...I'm going to say, Orlando Hernandez. If El Duque can have a big year, I think that will easily put us in the postseason. Glavine should be fine, I have confidence someone can take the #3 spot and run with it, and the #4 and #5 spots are rarely make or break pitchers (see last year). But we do need a quality guy at #2, and if El Duque can really step up, stay healthy, and perform well, I think the postseason is easily within our grasp. If he doesn't, or is just mediocore, it's going to be a dogfight, and a wait and see (and pray) with Pedro in July. Didn’t weigh in on the last post, busy day, but i’ll give my take here…I’m going to say, Orlando Hernandez. If El Duque can have a big year, I think that will easily put us in the postseason. Glavine should be fine, I have confidence someone can take the #3 spot and run with it, and the #4 and #5 spots are rarely make or break pitchers (see last year). But we do need a quality guy at #2, and if El Duque can really step up, stay healthy, and perform well, I think the postseason is easily within our grasp. If he doesn’t, or is just mediocore, it’s going to be a dogfight, and a wait and see (and pray) with Pedro in July.

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