Mar 31
According to a report yesterday by Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, Ryan Garko was placed on waivers by the Mariners. He did not hit very well in spring training and is not known for his defensive abilities. However, he is still young and would make a decent platoon partner for either Jacobs or Carter. During the off-season I did not see that much of a need for Garko, however with Murphy out up to 6 weeks how could we not be interested?
MLBTradeRumors
A Look At The Mets Milb Affiliate... { I've long been as outspoken... } – May 18, 11:33 PMA Look At Who’s Hot & Who’s... { But but.. . I don't... } – May 18, 11:28 PM
A Look At Who’s Hot & Who’s... { When McHugh arrived on the... } – May 18, 9:57 PM
Ike Davis Says He Probably Has "A... { Baseball is a results oriented... } – May 18, 8:06 PM
Ike Davis Says He Probably Has "A... { If Flores was a 1B... } – May 18, 6:46 PM
22 comments
metsfan4decades
3/31/2010-9:26pm at 9:26 pm (UTC -4)
How much would he cost?
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-9:39pm at 9:39 pm (UTC -4)
Didn’t he sign for something like 750k?
stickguy
3/31/2010-9:33pm at 9:33 pm (UTC -4)
can’t hit, and can’t field. What’s not to love!
But, how much do you want to invest on a short term gig? Because I don’t expect the platooning to last long. Either murph comes back, or Davis smokes the ball in AAA and ends up with the job.
besides, Omar already has his spoon buddy tatis. Is garko really going to do anything tatis isn’t?
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/31/2010-9:42pm at 9:42 pm (UTC -4)
I honestly think Carter/Jacobs combo will be sufficient enough to hold the fort till Murphy comes back. It’s not like Murphy was that much better offensively than those two. I just wish that Omar/Jerry don’t pick Cat over Carter…
asod75
3/31/2010-10:03pm at 10:03 pm (UTC -4)
If Carter doesn’t make the team now, he’s going to wonder what he’s got to do to stick in the majors. I’ve seen him in Red Sox camp the last few years, and the kid can hit. The Red Sox were just so deep, they couldn’t find a spot for him. Got to be frustrating as hell for him. And I’d prefer Garko over Tatis, big time.
trs86
3/31/2010-10:28pm at 10:28 pm (UTC -4)
Garko is one season removed from .285 .362 .464 .826 and is a career .279 .351 .441 .792
So if he can’t hit then what are we saying about Murphy, Carter and Jacobs?
stickguy
3/31/2010-10:31pm at 10:31 pm (UTC -4)
2009 doesn’t count?
trs86
3/31/2010-10:33pm at 10:33 pm (UTC -4)
I said one season removed but I am sure it does count in his career averages. Does 2009 count for Murphy, Jacobs and Carter?
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-10:42pm at 10:42 pm (UTC -4)
How much worse than Jacobs or Tatis can he be?
Personally I think Cat has done enough to deserve a shot even though I really was hoping for Carter to get a shot.
Right now he is a bottom of the barrell guy he may be better he may not.
I dont think I really care who gets it if I have to choose between Garko Jacobs and Tatis.
trs86
3/31/2010-10:45pm at 10:45 pm (UTC -4)
IF you went by splits you get this
.313 .392 .495 .887 from Garko
.263 .325 .505 .830 from Jacobs
I would say that would be ok.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-10:46pm at 10:46 pm (UTC -4)
What’s that career stats?
trs86
3/31/2010-10:52pm at 10:52 pm (UTC -4)
Yes, saying if you platooned the two you would get a decent option. Garko should not cost much if anything.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-10:56pm at 10:56 pm (UTC -4)
I am sure if he is cheap the Mets will definitely give him a look see.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-10:49pm at 10:49 pm (UTC -4)
I believe Jacobs strength only is Homeruns.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-10:50pm at 10:50 pm (UTC -4)
Again I really have no preference neither do anything for me. If Garko makes the team over Jacobs whatever.
asod75
3/31/2010-10:57pm at 10:57 pm (UTC -4)
Personally, I don’t understand why Carter has never been given a proper shot. Just for argument’s sake, here are the minor-league splits for Carter, Garko, Murph and Jacobs.
Carter: .306, .380, .510
Garko: .293, 379, .488
Jacobs: .287, .344, .471
Murphy: .290, .352, .444
I believe Carter would produce if given the chance. He’s just never gotten it, partly due to defense I’m sure, but mainly because he’s been blocked in other organizations.
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-11:01pm at 11:01 pm (UTC -4)
You are preaching to the choir buddy.
ceetar
3/31/2010-11:38pm at 11:38 pm (UTC -4)
is that a April Fools post I see coming?
Mr North Jersey
3/31/2010-11:43pm at 11:43 pm (UTC -4)
Que???
oleosmirf
3/31/2010-11:33pm at 11:33 pm (UTC -4)
he really doesnt play 1B though…at least not much anymore
oleosmirf
3/31/2010-11:44pm at 11:44 pm (UTC -4)
although if he were on any other organization you would think he would have been called up before.
Its hard to see the field when your MLB team is stacked and your farm system is stacked as well…
oleosmirf
3/31/2010-11:36pm at 11:36 pm (UTC -4)
The Mets have Jacobs, Tatis, Carter and Davis?
why do they need Garko again?