Mar 19
Joel Sherman of the NY Post suggests the Mets should concede 1st to Jacobs/Tatis and prepare Murphy for what he is best at “a lefty version of Ty Wigginton, someone who is not going to be a strong defensive player anywhere, but whose versatility and ability to hit to a fine degree make him a contributing player.”
Do you agree?
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105 comments
ceetar
3/19/2010-8:33am at 8:33 am (UTC -4)
How about we release Jacobs and Tatis, give Murphy the everyday job, and let Carter make the team?
metsfan4decades
3/19/2010-8:38am at 8:38 am (UTC -4)
Does Carter play 3rd base at all? If not, we’d need to keep Tatis.
ceetar
3/19/2010-8:43am at 8:43 am (UTC -4)
I know Tatis is nto going anywhere, I just think he’s a bad player.
trs86
3/19/2010-8:44am at 8:44 am (UTC -4)
Most bench guys are. That’s why they are on the bench.
stickguy
3/19/2010-8:46am at 8:46 am (UTC -4)
and Tatis is actually better than most bench guys on other teams.
ceetar
3/19/2010-9:05am at 9:05 am (UTC -4)
I’d disagree on that, and I disagree with how Manuel is likely to use him.
stickguy
3/19/2010-9:08am at 9:08 am (UTC -4)
I obviously don’t have all the other teams rosters, or stats for bench guys. it was just my impression.
I know he is better than Eric Bruntlett, and he was the primary utility guy on a WS team.
I am with you that Jerry will completely misuse him though.
As a RH PH, fill in for a game or inning all over th efield guy? He is good.
But, he is not a starting or Platoon 1B or LF.
ceetar
3/19/2010-9:12am at 9:12 am (UTC -4)
I was fine with him as just a bat off the bench, and a give someone a day off once a month type guy, but Manuel doesn’t use him like that, and maybe that let to him being over exposed, who knows, but he was pretty bad most of the first half, or longer, last year. and I don’t think it’ll get better.
stickguy
3/19/2010-9:16am at 9:16 am (UTC -4)
It will when you make the obvious connection.
Fire jerry.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-9:38am at 9:38 am (UTC -4)
Hey he did hit 2 Grand Slam in one inning.. I bet you Bruntlett has never done that.
stickguy
3/19/2010-10:22am at 10:22 am (UTC -4)
I will always appreciate that, since I had him on my fantasy team at the time.
stickguy
3/19/2010-8:45am at 8:45 am (UTC -4)
Well, if that is the logic, send Castillo packing with them!
hey, I can dream too.
Mr North Jersey
3/19/2010-8:40am at 8:40 am (UTC -4)
Yes that will work.
stickguy
3/19/2010-8:41am at 8:41 am (UTC -4)
Just release jacobs and give the job to Carter. MF4D, Carter only plays 1B and COF, so they need Tatis to cover a few other spots. Plus he has guaranteed money, and isn’t going any where.
Both Carter and jacobs play 1B (to some extent), but Carter seesm to have as much or more true power, but actual hitting skills beyond that.
The only thing Jacobs brings to the table is a marginal ability to fill in at catcher, but Tatis can do that too.
metsfan4decades
3/19/2010-8:48am at 8:48 am (UTC -4)
Thanks, didn’t think Carter played any third base…
Tatis obviously is no starter. If he can give us off the bench what he did in 2008, I’ll be satisfied with that.
I don’t think either Jacobs or GMJ is long for the team – especially once Reyes and Beltran return.
stickguy
3/19/2010-9:15am at 9:15 am (UTC -4)
hopefully not. I don’t think Jacobs should ever have been brought in, although I guess they needed someone as a back up plan. And GMjr. I don’t think they ever intended to be here once Beltran gets back, unless they move Pagan.
stickguy
3/19/2010-8:39am at 8:39 am (UTC -4)
partly. Yes and no. Abbott and Costello.
I agree that, LT, that might be his role, and it could work out fine. Most of those jack of all trade guys aren’t gonna be winning a cold glove at any position.
And for all the people that scream about his production being weak for a starting 1B, it sould be excellent for a JOAT guy. Especially a low paid one.
But, I disagree that they should do it now for Jacobs and Tatis (my god, get over the idea that he should be starting regularly. anywhere.) Jacobs? He is just not shown himself to be any good, on either side fo the ball. Even with his overblown ability to hit HRs (something he really only did once, and even then, it wasn’t a ton of them).
Jacobs seems to be one of those guys that will hit a mistake or a groove pitch hard most of the time, but has no chance against a decent pitcher. It is all or nothing. At least murphy will adjust.
Now, if it was 6/1, and Murphy was not lighting the world on fire and Davis was destroying AAA, then we can talk about it.
CaseStreet
3/19/2010-8:40am at 8:40 am (UTC -4)
Maybe.
Whomever plays the best D should start.
Eventually, yes Murphy will have to be a Wiggy/DeRosa player unless he improves his power #s and D.
Murph starts
jake Bench
Davis AAA
stickguy
3/19/2010-8:42am at 8:42 am (UTC -4)
Jake cut. Carter bench.
CaseStreet
3/19/2010-9:45am at 9:45 am (UTC -4)
sounds good to me.
trs86
3/19/2010-8:46am at 8:46 am (UTC -4)
IF Davis was ready I would agree. Doing it to put Jacobs and Tatis there does not make sense. It will happen soon enough when Davis pushes his way on the scene.
stickguy
3/19/2010-9:13am at 9:13 am (UTC -4)
The trick with these prospects is always to figure out when they are ready. But usually ST isn’t the place to figure it out.
That’s why I said send him down and give him 200 or so ABs in AAA. If he is mashing and looking good, then you might as well call him up unless the guy plugged in if carrying the load.
So let Murphy have the same couple of months.
But if the choice is jacobs/tatis tag team, or Davis on 4/5, I will pick Davis.
Or like TX says below, if they trade for Gonzolez it becomes a moot point.
Can yo uimagine a line up with that guy in the middle? You would end up with Bay hitting 6th most likely
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-9:17am at 9:17 am (UTC -4)
Nah, not 6th. prob. 5th. Just go full bore with Reyes, Beltran, Wright, Gonzi, Bay then Frenchy, Barajas and Castillo to round it all out. Talk about a murder’s row!
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-8:59am at 8:59 am (UTC -4)
Aren’t we close enough to the point of finally letting the sticks/gloves doing the talking? Seems there is not much to write about these days other than 57 yr managers trying out coke so might as well dump a little more on Murph. I know his spring hasn’t been spectacular, but there are a lot of proved guys who’s spring hasn’t been spectacular. Unless they are prepared to go with Ike and have him learn on the job as he plays EVERYDAY, then have him in AAA and let’s blaze forward with the Murph Experiment. If it falls apart after 3 weeks, well, Carter, Jacobs, Tatis and the Cat, here we come…
Or we just acquire the Gonz.
prismo
3/19/2010-9:14am at 9:14 am (UTC -4)
“Yes, my sports blog, MetsBlog.com, is essentially a ‘link blog,’ in that I post links to other blogs, interviews, reports, etc.” -MC
At least we’re on the same page!
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-9:23am at 9:23 am (UTC -4)
I saw he added 2 weather links. 1st link states that the sun rises in the east. 2nd link says they are 80% sure that said sun, once having risen in the east may settle somewhere over the horizon in a westwardly direction.
trs86
3/19/2010-9:30am at 9:30 am (UTC -4)
Most likely got tired of people getting on him about his opinions.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-9:39am at 9:39 am (UTC -4)
DeRosa for Hudson won’t work.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-9:44am at 9:44 am (UTC -4)
Nevermind…
trs86
3/19/2010-10:10am at 10:10 am (UTC -4)
Yeah, found out there are a few good names on the waiver wire and I can keep Mr. Versatility.
saltygary
3/19/2010-9:22am at 9:22 am (UTC -4)
Seeing that it’s march can we not talk about conceding anything to Tatis?
ceetar
3/19/2010-9:42am at 9:42 am (UTC -4)
Let’s go back to Figueroa hate. Adam Rubin thinks that if he doesn’t make the team he’ll exercise his rights to become a free agent and go pitch in Japan.
prismo
3/19/2010-9:50am at 9:50 am (UTC -4)
Good for him if that’s what he decides…
trs86
3/19/2010-10:10am at 10:10 am (UTC -4)
Agreed.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-9:46am at 9:46 am (UTC -4)
Am I missing something Joel Sherman? In what aspect of the game is Tatis/Jacobs platoon any better than Murphy? Maybe slightly more power, but definitely not in defense.
ceetar
3/19/2010-9:59am at 9:59 am (UTC -4)
More power? ha.
Murphy and Tatis projected to roughly the same amount of power last year, and Murphy is learning and growing.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-10:05am at 10:05 am (UTC -4)
My point exactly. I really don’t see what the benefit of having Tatis/Jacobs over Murphy at 1B.
CaseStreet
3/19/2010-9:51am at 9:51 am (UTC -4)
I’m actually hoping we don’t see any of the kids till Sept.
Maybe we can let Buffalo have a winning team.
IIRC the Mets farm was winning right before the Mets started doing well.
prismo
3/19/2010-9:55am at 9:55 am (UTC -4)
Uhhh hopefully we don’t see them in September. If they’re not here it likely means the big leaguers are playing well enough to be in contention and there’s no time for the babies to play. (somehow I doubt we’d call up the babies because the Mets are so far ahead in the division…)
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-10:02am at 10:02 am (UTC -4)
But your roster expands in September, so they should be in the majors.
prismo
3/19/2010-10:12am at 10:12 am (UTC -4)
Why should they be in the majors if they won’t get any playing time?
For a playoff-contending team, I’d rather bring in a couple fresh reliever arms and maybe a couple extra bench players. Not sure why you would call up top prospects to sit on the bench for a month.
trs86
3/19/2010-10:14am at 10:14 am (UTC -4)
Because their season is over with and the rosters expand so why not? Let them sit the bench and learn from the MLB guys instead of going home and sitting on the couch.
prismo
3/19/2010-10:19am at 10:19 am (UTC -4)
Seems like a distraction for the players who are in a tight race for the wild card.
ceetar
3/19/2010-10:20am at 10:20 am (UTC -4)
We’ll have the division locked up by September 20th. I think we can afford to let Fernando Martinez get some major league reps in.
prismo
3/19/2010-10:24am at 10:24 am (UTC -4)
lol okay…
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-10:36am at 10:36 am (UTC -4)
I disagree. I think they’ll be leading the division by 7 games with 17 games to go….. oh wait….
ceetar
3/19/2010-10:50am at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
if they got to a 7 game lead with 17 to go, that’d help excise a lot of demons.
prismo
3/19/2010-11:30am at 11:30 am (UTC -4)
unless they blew it
trs86
3/19/2010-10:25am at 10:25 am (UTC -4)
Distraction? How so? You think they will be running rampant in the clubhouse and telling middle school jokes? LOL.
trs86
3/19/2010-10:25am at 10:25 am (UTC -4)
Besides teams have been doing this forever. Even the Yankees, Phillies, etc.
trs86
3/19/2010-10:16am at 10:16 am (UTC -4)
LOL, quote from Melvin Mora:
Mora says he was in discussion with the Red Sox, Mets, Rangers and Mariners during the winter but chose the Rockies because he saw there his best opportunity to return to the playoffs.
Uh, go Rockies?
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-10:20am at 10:20 am (UTC -4)
I think the Rockies have an excellent chance to go to the playoffs and though I might think the Sox have the best chance from that group, it is certainly arguable that the Rox have the best chance.
trs86
3/19/2010-10:22am at 10:22 am (UTC -4)
I would go RSox, M’s/Rockies, Mets, Rangers as most likely.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-10:25am at 10:25 am (UTC -4)
I’d go Sox, Rox, Rangers, Mets and Ms.
I’ve actually been considering the Rangers as my AL West pick. Now second guessing because I’m not sure if Washington will have lost his clubhouse.
trs86
3/19/2010-10:28am at 10:28 am (UTC -4)
I think the AL West is weak and I am not sure the Angels have the pitching. Something the M’s do.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-10:31am at 10:31 am (UTC -4)
I think the Rangers have the potential to have good pitching. And I don’t think the M’s can hit at all.
The M’s look like this year’s fashionable pick that will wind up disappointing.
trs86
3/19/2010-10:36am at 10:36 am (UTC -4)
Possible. I just think that division is very bad.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-10:39am at 10:39 am (UTC -4)
Indeed.
Of course, the Angels will make us both look bad and win it again.
I pick against them every year. Last year I even picked Oakland.
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-10:55am at 10:55 am (UTC -4)
Oakland? Was that a Raider-fan pick?
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-11:38am at 11:38 am (UTC -4)
I’m happy to see any victory in Oakland I can. It’s all close enough.
That said, go Oakland v. Pittsburgh today! (sounds like a great football game from 30 years ago!)
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-10:30am at 10:30 am (UTC -4)
What are your picks, if I can ask?
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-10:38am at 10:38 am (UTC -4)
Haven’t really thought it through yet but I’m inclined to say Phils, Cards, Rox, LAD (WC), Sox, Sox, Rangers and Yanks (WC).
stickguy
3/19/2010-10:45am at 10:45 am (UTC -4)
I’m punting on the Dodgers from that list. The rest all have a chance.
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-10:58am at 10:58 am (UTC -4)
I’m actually going with the following:
Phils, Cards, Rox, Mets (WC)
Yanks, Tigers, Rangers, Redsox (WC)
I know, I know, I’ve cursed any chance the Mets have, but whatever. A blind squirrel finds a nut every now and again.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-11:05am at 11:05 am (UTC -4)
Can’t really argue any of those picks and don’t really want to argue the Mets pick.
stickguy
3/19/2010-10:25am at 10:25 am (UTC -4)
agreed. That division is not going to be dominant.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-10:18am at 10:18 am (UTC -4)
I guess Sherman is the only man standing who still looks at the HR column first when evaluating players.
Why not bring Dave Kingman back?
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-10:31am at 10:31 am (UTC -4)
There are so many things wrong with Sherman’s thesis.
1. “Concede” 1B to Jacobs/Tatis.
Why are we “conceding” anything in the 3rd week of March?
2. Prepare Murphy for what he “is best at.”
At this stage of his professional career do we know what Murphy “is best at?” I sure don’t.
3. Murphy has “versatility and ability to hit to a fine degree.”
Really? So far he’s sucked at 3B, 2B and LF and has shown inconsistency but signs of ability at 1B, and his hitting was to “a fine degree” in 2008, much less so in 2009.
Sherman is looking at different players than I am apparently.
ceetar
3/19/2010-10:40am at 10:40 am (UTC -4)
To be fair, while he didn’t have great numbers defensively at 3B in the minors, he was technically still learning that. He wasn’t a natural, but taht’s not to say he wouldn’t grow into the position.
The same for LF. Obviously he’s not a natural talent, but he works hard and I think he could’ve been servicable there. But he’s been pretty good at first, and I think he’ll be abetter.
I’m more concerned with how he was handled. He played 3B in 2008 right? (a teeny bit of 2B and 1B as well). Then he came up, and they played him out of position in LF. Offseason, send him to winter ball to play a different position, 2B. he gets hurt and ends it early. Comes to 2009, back to LF. May, to 1B. This looks to be the first year that he’ll have ended the previous year, had an offseason and Spring at that position, and will go into the season playing it. This had to be a plus.
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-10:50am at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
All fair points.
I never “saw” Murphy play 3B or 2B I only read about it and the reports were not good. In LF he looked like he had excellent range but was simply learning batted ball speeds and trajectories and I agree probably could’ve become adequate. I certainly feel he’s shown enough (to me) at 1B that with a bit more regular playing time/experience he’ll do well enough there.
I guess my biggest question about him at this point is what type of hitter is he/will he be? He came up as and initially demonstrated to be a good/very good BA/OBP guy, then last season sort or morphed into something less palatable. I will hope it was “part of the process.”
stickguy
3/19/2010-11:01am at 11:01 am (UTC -4)
about the hitting, I think a big part of it was trying to be what it seemed he needed to be to stay on the team.
That is, all you read was about the lack of power (HRs) and how 1B was a power spot. So, maybe he started hacking (intentionally or otherwise) to try and “give the people what they want”?
This should be a telling year. Hopefully sliding down the line up, and having other power sources on hand (bay, and soon hopefully Beltran) will help him go back to doing his OBP thing.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-10:40am at 10:40 am (UTC -4)
+1
I really wonder what these writers are thinking.
stickguy
3/19/2010-10:43am at 10:43 am (UTC -4)
Let me guess, you aren’t a Murphy fanboy? This sounds like me trying to do an objective write up of Castillo!
I do agree with your points 1 and 2.
But for #3, I think you are a little harsh on his glove. He looked decent in 2008 out in LF. A little rough in 2009, but I think he had it in his head. If he had to go play a few innings out there, we would survive.
I never saw him play 3B. I have no idea if his errors were fielding or throwing, or how good overall he can be. But again, for an emergency fill in, he does know how (and has plenty of time at) the position.
I think he is fine at 1B. Certainly better than most JOATs.
and 2B? That was what, 5 games in winter ball? COuld be an adventure I guess, but I doubt he really had enough of a chance to learn the position to say he sucked at it.
But again, we are talking about a guy that you can put multiple places in a pinch, not someone as a permanent MI or OF guy that will compete for a gold glove!
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-10:54am at 10:54 am (UTC -4)
I am somewhat of a Murphy fanboy actually. The Daniel Murphy that I’ve been introduced to through the sports media is a cat I think I would like to hang with and a young ballplayer that I like and root for.
I’m just as confused as he may be about what the team wants from him and what it is that he is best able to provide for them. That’s why ultimately I ask “how do we know what ‘he is?’” To assign him now to the “left handed version of Wiggington” role doesn’t seem out of the question but seems premature and based as much on the desire to have such a player at the team’s disposal as it does on anything he’s actually demonstrated an affinity for.
trs86
3/19/2010-11:24am at 11:24 am (UTC -4)
I usually like Adam Rubin and think he is spot on but I am having a hard time with his roster analysis article.
Surfing The Mets
stickguy
3/19/2010-11:31am at 11:31 am (UTC -4)
Carter over jacobs if you want the last spot on the bench to be a LH power guy without noticable versatility.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-11:39am at 11:39 am (UTC -4)
either of Carter or Catalonotto over Jacobs makes more sense to me.
really, I think Catalonotto is the best fit for the job — he’s an experienced and quality pinch hitter. but I’d really like to see Carter get a shot to show what he’s got.
trs86
3/19/2010-11:44am at 11:44 am (UTC -4)
I think that Adams and Carter right now should make it. They have out performed their counterparts and still provide what the others lack.
Blanco, Adams, Carter, Tatis, GMJR is what I would open with. Between Cora and Adams they can form a NASTY RH/LH SS combo. LOL.
wannybackstra
3/19/2010-11:48am at 11:48 am (UTC -4)
I agree with Adams over Tejada only because Tejada shouldn’t be sitting around watching Alex Cora.
And as I said, I could go either way with Carter v. Cat. My brain says Cat, my heart says Carter.
And I agree with you below that Mejia should not be in the pen and that Taka should be the frontrunner for the fifth spot right now.
trs86
3/19/2010-11:52am at 11:52 am (UTC -4)
Way too much agreeing lately.
I like Cat but to me his plus is versatility yet if you have Adams and Tatis it’s not needed as much. Thus in that spot I would rather have the better potential for a hitter.
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-11:36am at 11:36 am (UTC -4)
With what are you having a hard time?
trs86
3/19/2010-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
1) Niese still having the edge
2) Taka being on the fringe behind Nieve and Niese
3)Mejia in the pen
4) Jacobs and Tejada making the team
Also, can’t figure out if this is his opinion on what they should do, what he thinks they will do, or what he thinks they want to do?
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-11:46am at 11:46 am (UTC -4)
As far as your last sentence I don’t “know” the answer but based on his use of the phrase “an early look at how things appear to be shaking out” I was reading the article assuming that it was his best guess at what “would happen.”
GravediggerHebner
3/19/2010-12:05pm at 12:05 pm (UTC -4)
1) I think Niese has the edge because of all the competition he’s “the comer” (keep it clean).
2) The Mets can afford to have Taka on the fringe because he has a minor league contract and is not on the roster (and will have options which Nieve lacks).
3) I agree Mejia in the pen is a bad idea except if the organization has (somehow) determined that his future is as a reliever not a starter, if they’ve done that I see no reason to delay it. My personal hope is I hope they haven’t done that.
4) I’d prefer Cat as some others have noted above but “from what I can gather” the Mets perhaps want to have someone on hand to supplant Murphy if he isn’t a house on fire immediately and Jerry does love his “veterans.” I don’t think anyone sees Cat as a starting 1B if Murphy doesn’t pan out. With Tejada again my stance is based on what has the organization determined for his future. If they envision him as a future “Cora” (utility MI) then bring him on, if they think he can start at either SS or 2B in the future then he should go down (keep it clean) and continue developing.
My personal preferences are Mejia to the minors honing his craft as a starter, Jacobs only on the 25 man if he’s the starting 1B (which I don’t want), and Tejada on the roster as the regular SS until Reyes comes back then send him down.
trs86
3/19/2010-11:28am at 11:28 am (UTC -4)
Anyone know when Maine’s next start is?
stickguy
3/19/2010-11:33am at 11:33 am (UTC -4)
Johan goes today, so I think that puts him on the schedule for tomorrow.
A nice, strong start from him would be a great relief. Right now, he is the only one I am worried about (not specifically results, but health and readiness for the season).
trs86
3/19/2010-11:38am at 11:38 am (UTC -4)
Completely agree. No matter how angry I get with who they pick for #5 because I know I will, the most important guy right now is Maine.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/19/2010-11:36am at 11:36 am (UTC -4)
Cool article on Beltran. I like his attitude and mentality.
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/ll_be_stronger_than_ever_vfNBdZWT6SqxJt2HesHUWM
trs86
3/19/2010-11:50am at 11:50 am (UTC -4)
Right now my team, not that anyone cares. LOL
Murphy, Castillo, Cora, Wright, Bay, Pagan, Frenchy, Barjas
Blanco, Adams, Tatis, Carter, GMJR
Johan, Pelfrey, Perez, Maine, Taka
Krod, Iggy, Feliciano, Calero, Misch, Nieve, Green
Green I would like to see replaced with Biemel for very cheap as indeed it would give Jerry another LHP to use in the pen.
Guys lost to options, only Figgy.
prismo
3/19/2010-12:00pm at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)
I actually completely agree!
-I really wanted Niese to shine in ST and become the 5th starter, but right now Takahashi looks like the safer bet. Certainly wouldn’t be surprised if he got knocked around and was shipped off and replaced with someone else, while still in April.
-Would love to sign Beimel to replace Green.
-When Reyes comes back send Russ Adams down.
-When Beltran comes back…uhh…do something with one of Pagan/GMJ/Carter. Guess it would depend on performance and whatnot.
What happens to Parnell? AAA? Poor guy!
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-12:00pm at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)
I’ll take that. I could actually lose Nieve too. I know he has no options, but I’ve been all that high on him anywho.
stickguy
3/19/2010-12:09pm at 12:09 pm (UTC -4)
Ron Washington probably is!
Think about that for a minute and it will make sense…
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-12:20pm at 12:20 pm (UTC -4)
Again, please keep the Ron Washington conversations between the lines!
And that should have said “never been all that high”.
trs86
3/19/2010-12:23pm at 12:23 pm (UTC -4)
I like Nieve. To me he has as much or more potential than Parnell.
ceetar
3/19/2010-11:52am at 11:52 am (UTC -4)
If anyone’s curious, Yankee tickets on sale in a matter of moments. Subway Series attempt, likely to get shut out and curse at Ticketmaster.
ceetar
3/19/2010-12:07pm at 12:07 pm (UTC -4)
try one, get right in, no seats in the grandstand. try two, bleachers, 4 minute wait. no seats.
try friday, grandstand, 13 minute wait.
Ticketmaster sucks.
prismo
3/19/2010-12:10pm at 12:10 pm (UTC -4)
http://www.stubhub.com/new-york-yankees-tickets/yankees-vs-mets-6-18-2010-898417/
$46 per ticket
could be worse…
ceetar
3/19/2010-12:16pm at 12:16 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah. and it’s actually one bridge toll closer than Citi. still, that’s a bit of money to go to a lesser stadium.
trs86
3/19/2010-11:58am at 11:58 am (UTC -4)
Anyone interested.
SurfingTheMets
Mike Jacobs is catching Tobi Stoner’s bullpen session. More info at nydailynews/blogs/mets
stickguy
3/19/2010-12:06pm at 12:06 pm (UTC -4)
just trying anything to keep hiw carcass on the team.
Although Tatis can serve as an emergency catcher too, so less important. And Jerry would never take avantage of it anyway.
Unless you have duoble C injuries in the same game, the only time it becomes useful is if Blanco starts and you want to send up Brajas as a PH.
trs86
3/19/2010-12:24pm at 12:24 pm (UTC -4)
Which you would most likely use Jacobs instead.
CaseStreet
3/19/2010-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
Who’ll have a greater positive impact on the Mets, Pagan or Castillo?
trs86
3/19/2010-1:17pm at 1:17 pm (UTC -4)
Define positive impact.
njstuckintx
3/19/2010-1:22pm at 1:22 pm (UTC -4)
HGH. Kidding…
CaseStreet
3/19/2010-2:20pm at 2:20 pm (UTC -4)
Yesterday on SNY, the question posed was “What Met will have the greatest positive impact?”
Mark Malusis said Pagan and the other guy said Castillo.
I take it to mean, who’ll make the biggest difference over your average player.
Tough one for me because not many players can get on base like Castillo. On the other hand, not many CFers can hit as well as Pagan.
Since Castillo will start the entire year, I’m going with Castillo.