Comments on: Mets Chat Room: My rooting interest edition.

By: John Delcos

John Delcos — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:34:56 +0000

To MLJ: Pelfrey's pitching? Just two?-JD

By: Stick

Stick — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:34:36 +0000

IMO, Pagan and Chavez are to a certain extent redundant, in that they are very similar players, and can only play OF.

I think the bench would be better if they had one of the 2 (I pick Pagan), and replace the other with a RH 1B/OF type with some pop in the bat.

I actually like Nick Evans at AA, although he might not be quite ready to step into the role, but soemone like that.

Hey, if he can play a decent 3B in a pinch, even better!

By: mlj

mlj — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:12:40 +0000

Today looks like a great day to crack open a cold beer or two and watch the Mets play a couple!

http://www.myteamrivals.typepad.com/mr_mets_daily

By: sloppy

sloppy — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:46:00 +0000

Pagan/Chavez: If an outfielder goes I'd send Pagan down because he has an option and you can have him back when Alou goes down for another month or 3. Chavez might get picked up by somebody when you DFA him….. But I agree all around, Pagan is a better player than Chavez is now. I think he lost a step or two when he got hurt last year.

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 10 May 2008 07:32:40 +0000

With Beltran in center and Church in right, I think we can lose a little defense in left

The difference between Endy and Pagan isn't as big as people make it.

And Pagan's offensive potential makes up for the differences with Endy.

By: sloppy is a see you next tuesday

sloppy is a see you next tuesday — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:09:08 +0000

to sloppy….

c u next tuesday

By: john

john — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:58:22 +0000

any thoughts on what the mets will do with the rotation over the next few weeks?

Somebody will have to take the start on Wednesday, I can't see Pelfrey or Santana going on 3 days rest. Which means either it will be Sosa or maybe they send down Figgy after he makes his start and bring up Armas? Also, they have a double header with the braves in 10 days and then they go about 2 weeks without a day off, which means they will need another starter on or around the 24th… who then?

By: John Delcos

John Delcos — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:47:29 +0000

Fair enough. I think I will make this a poll question in the morning.-JD

By: pvhornet05

pvhornet05 — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:44:02 +0000

JD, I would go with Endy's defense unless Alou gets injured then I would go with Pagan. Its like what metsfan said, in the late innings I want someone who I can count on to replace Alou defensively and for me that is Endy.

By: John Delcos

John Delcos — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:11:30 +0000

Metsfan: You make good points all the way around. Pagan is not the instinctive player defensively Chavez is. Pagan is the better athlete, which I think gives him greater upside potential. I like the way Pagan hustles and his offensive potential, which is why I would pick him if forced to make a choice. Defensively, however, you are right – Chavez is better. Here's the question the Mets would have to answer: Which has the higher value: Pagan's offensive potential vs. Chavez's given on defense?-JD

By: metsfan

metsfan — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:52:41 +0000

Hey John, I respectively disagree on the Pagan point you made earlier. While he's a good athlete, and therefore will be able to make some plays, he's just not instinctual, he gets bad jumps, it just seems precarious out there for him sometimes. He also has a really bad arm, I mean, its just horrible. If Moises Alou has Pagan's body, now that would be a good defender. Alou is instinctual, he really knows what he's doing out there, he just isn't the athlete you need to be to be a really good defender. The thing is, Endy is that. It really has nothing to do with the "catch" either. He was a great defender before that, and still is. He's gold glove caliber.

By: John Delcos

John Delcos — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:00:51 +0000

Bob: No sweat. I figured you would need the help more than most.-JD

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:52:35 +0000

jd – "Traditionally, managers go with their No. 1 catcher with their No. 1 pitcher in the first game of a doubleheader."

oh really? thanks for clearing that up for me.

By: John Delcos

John Delcos — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:45:28 +0000

To NYMetsGrrl94: You make a great point regarding Pelfrey being caught by Schneider. Randolph said he doesn't believe in personal catchers, but Pelfrey has clearly been more comfortable with Schneider. Traditionally, managers go with their No. 1 catcher with their No. 1 pitcher in the first game of a doubleheader. However, in this case, I'd like to see Pelfrey-Schneider as presumably Johan Santana is able to make the adjustment.-JD

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:13:02 +0000

Santana is pitching the day game. They don't to mess with his routine, seeing as he was scheduled to go tomorrow anyway.

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:03:16 +0000

I hope they go with Santana in the day game, he's always a better pitcher in day games while Pelf has been better in night games

A sweep would be a huge push for this team.

By: NYMetsGrrl94

NYMetsGrrl94 — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:29:15 +0000

let's hope schneider catches for Pelfrey so he has a chance to win. with brian behind the plate mike is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA and without him he is 0-2 with a 8.34 ERA. big difference!

By: dave

dave — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:28:03 +0000

As I see it both Pagan and Endy are bench players. It depends on what you value more.

Endy plays great D. Unfortunately he tends to get hurt. Pagan is unknown. He has some skills and seems to be able to hit some. But his D is shaky. Not sure I would sub him for his D.

As for blog sites. I have caught the sites everyone mentions. I come here. I also go to the prospect hub.

As others' say the metsblog seems to be a collection of links. JD makes his own content. He also centers his blog on his readers. He will throw something out there for us to talk about.

Different sites different strokes. I prefer this one.

One more thing. JD is a writer first. The site is an extension of his job. His job is covering the Mets.

By: tomg

tomg — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:15:21 +0000

Bob,

IMO it's iffy but I will say he would be the only one out of all those free agent pitchers I would consider signing. The rest are all to old or not good. Of course Sabathia is the best out of the whole bunch but I don't see the mets going after him.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:11:05 +0000

tomg – even though Lowe is getting up there on age he'd be a nice stabilizing force behind Johan and Maine. He gives a solid 200 innings 12-14 wins and a 3.20-3.70 era every yr