Now Steve C that was funny since you are the number one metsie bad fan who throws crap at his own players all the time. I bet you’ve thrown crap atr Carlos Delgado 10,000 ties just this year alone. You are indeed a funny albeit “despicable” little metsie…...

Because his defense has slipped so much, I do think it’s simply age decline. And that’s something Willie or any other manager can’t fix.

Delgado had two surgeries following the ‘06 season. Personally, I think this had a big affect on him last year and I don’t think he was in good shape either.

This past offseason he had to recover from a broken wrist. He seems to be in better shape this season.

I am willing to cut him a bit of slack as he could just be having a bad month. But hey, I could be wrong and he could be finished. I still think it’s a bit too early to cut bait.

The thing is, if he continues at this pace both with the glove and bat all year, I can’t see the Mets making the playoffs. So how long do you wait before you consider a serous platoon situation, perhaps brining up one of the kids from Binghamton, or something even more drastic? If some of the other teams in the NL East continue to play very well, then the Mets will have no choice but to make a big change sooner rather than later.

I still say it’s early. Let’s wait until the weather heats up before we pronounce him finished. And I still maintain if he can at least duplicate last year’s numbers hitting 6th he would be solid and certainly not a liability.

Yes Delgado has more power. But too many times this season and last his appearance is not productive. He no longer can crank it and pitchers throw heat inside ( 86 mph heat ) and win. Those used to leave the yard.

His secret is out. He offers no protection and does not keep rallies alive and does not drive them in or over. He may change. It is still early .. yada yada. But I would like to see him platooned at this point.

Marlon provided hits the other day that scored runs.

We don’t have the 1B we should. We need to make do with what we have. Delgado is a liability now.

But hey there’s a long season ahead. Keep the faith.

Lets Go Mets Go!

BTW, just wanted to give you kudos for your statement in another thread about not booing your team. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who thinks this way.

as for:

Shawn Green played an awesome first base last season. everytime willie put him play.
Gotay was given a shot and wasnt too shabby.
Marlon has played well.

and those 3 i mentioned. all hit the ball as well.
since we dont have 2 of them for odd reasons. I think one of our extra infielders could do the job.

But as you say lets see what Delgado does this new month.

My hopes arent that high but if he proves me wrong. Thts fine. I rather be wrong. Trust me.

“I honestly feel there are better suited players that can play 1st.”

I’ve seen you and others state this, but my question is who? Start naming names.

and since when arent people allowed to have a personal opinion on players? Have I ever said once that i hated my team? Never.

so go bite the dog’s bone ..

that felt good

I honestly feel there are better suited players that can play 1st. and as dave has said. if delgado does play he needs to bat 7th .. 8th is a very important spot. 8 needs to get on base to clear the pitcher..

Also granted many of our bats have been semi quiet but they at least hit clutch ball most times. between last year and this year delgado has been far from clutch.
Also i will restate if either his bat or his glove were alive I could ignore the lacking of the other. look at wright and beltran their bats are suffering. but their gloves! and they are slumping then they are hitting.. so you have to watch them.

So we will just have to see what the Mets do about 1st base. notice when delgado hasnt played. we won…

Delgado in 06 was great.

Now I think he might be useful but would not cry if he is gone. He does not play a good 1b and his bat is not good enough for any special treatment.

He strikes out way to much and does not seem to be able to make contact anymore. He is a bottom of the lineup guy not a 4 or 5.

On this team at this point of the season, if Church is not batting behind jose he should be behind Beltran or Alou.

‘06 38 HR, 114 RBI, .265/.361/.548
‘07 28 HR, 87 RBI, .258/.333/.448
162 Game Average for his career: 37 HR, 120, .279/.385/.546

Delgado may not be Lou Gehrig, but he’s had a damn fine career. And while he had an atypical year last year, please tell me who you’re putting at 1B to produce those numbers? Marlon Anderson? Fernando Tatis? Val Pasucci? I don’t think so.

Delgado may no longer be “Delgado” but he is still going to produce better than most. Lastly, 1B is last on the defensive spectrum. Yeah his glove stinks at this age, whatever, stop complaining about it. There are far worse than him at the position.

Looking back over my post, I seem to have been a bit short, and I apologize because you’re a good poster here. But seriously, calling Delgado garbage is a bit too much.

Listen Delgado was never anything special what spell he had on the rest of you is beyond me and from what i see. many of you have opened your eyes and see what i have seen for the last 2 years .. garbage.