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Third Projection of 2009
Well it turns out that the Mets non-tendered Ambiorix Burgos and Argenis Reyes, which means they are free agents. I understand Burgos, but why in the world didn’t they offer Reyes a contract? Now who are we supposed to have as a backup infielder? Even if they sign Alex Cora, they still need a second backup. I can highly see them making a trade, or possibly signing a Jaun Uribe type player. Or, perhaps, they could sign a proven left fielder, say Pat Burrell, and have Fernando Tatis and Daniel Murphy both act as outfield and infield backups. Anyway, here is my 2009 predictions.
Starting rotation:
1. Johan Santana
2. Oliver Perez
3. Mike Pelfrey
4. John Maine
5. Jason Marquis
Bullpen:
Closer – Francisco Rodriguez
Set Up Man – J.J. Putz
Middle relief – Sean Green
Duaner Sanchez
Rocky Cherry
Lefty specialist – Pedro Feliciano
Long relief – Brian Stokes
Lineup:
1. SS Jose Reyes
2. 2B Luis Castillo
3. 3B David Wright
4. CF Carlos Beltran
5. 1B Carlos Delgado
6. LF Pat Burrell
7. RF Ryan Church
8. C Brian Schneider/Ramon Castro platoon
9. Pitcher
Bench:
OF/IF Daniel Murphy/Fernando Tatis
OF Angel Pagan (I think he will just barely beat out Jeremy Reed and Nick Evans)
IF Alex Cora
C Brian Schneider/Ramon Castro
What’s On My Mind
Why is Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos wearing a White Sox cap?
Why isn’t Argenis Reyes in Fall Ball? Is he playing Winter Ball in Venezuela or something?
What will the Mets do if Tony Bernazard becomes GM of the Mariners?
This song is stuck in my head!
This is it backwards equally as good.
It is the funniest when you play them both at the same time.
*sigh* I sure have too much free time now that the Mets are finished.
Jon Niese IS the Answer
According to a Mets insider, Jon Niese is reported to be the fifth starter the Mets will need to call up. Niese had been doing great in AA this year so he was called up to AAA, where he is excelling as well. But I don’t care about his stats. They don’t matter. If the Mets call up Jon Niese they will absolutely, possitively, undoubtedly win the World Series. I guarantee it. Why?
Jon Niese was born on October 27, 1986. That was the exact same day the Mets won their last championship.
By the way, Ramon Castro was placed on the 15 day DL, and Robinson Cancel was called up. Nelson Figueroa was called up, too, and so Argenis Reyes is finally going back down. Its a shame. He was playing so well, but I guess the struggling bullpen is more important right now.
Al Reyes, Ryan Church, and Luis Castillo
The Mets signed Al Reyes to a minor league contract the other day. He was released by the Rays earlier this year. Reyes will report to AA and will probably be called up later this year. He won’t be the Mets closer solution (Wagner should be back in 3 weeks) but he can still help the bullpen.
Ryan Church was finally taken off the DL and is starting tonight’s game in right field. He will share a right-lefty platoon with Fernando Tatis. Robinson Cancel was sent down.
Luis Castillo will be taken off the DL tomorrow, since his 20 day rehab stint is over. The Mets don’t want to do it, but they are forced to. Chances are Brian Stokes will be sent down, because Argenis Reyes has done such a great job.
Mets Acquire Luis Ayala
After throwing a simulated inning, Billy Wagner announced that he still has some soreness in his arm, so he will not return to the team on Monday. Instead, he is day-to-day, and apparently the Mets got tired of waiting. They traded second baseman Anderson Hernandez to the Nationals for relief pitcher Luis Ayala. Ayala, who the Mets tried and failed to acquire at the Trade Deadline, requested a trade because he wanted a change of scenery (I’m guessing its because he finally realized he can’t win if he is with the sucky Nats). Anderson Hernandez, who has been playing in the minors, played second base for the Mets in 2006 when Kaz Matsui was hurt. Hernandez was an absolute horrible hitter, but a fantastic fielder. Eventually he fizzled out, and the Mets don’t need him anymore, now that they have Argenis Reyes. Ayala should be with the Mets tomorrow, and Eddie Kunz is expected to be sent down. My wonder though is who will be sent down when Wagner returns?
Various Entries from Abroad
I was going to make an entry a couple days ago, but my Internet wasn’t working very well. Sorry.
I was going to post about the All-Star Game, but since that news is old already, I’ll just say this. The NL team lost for reasons out of its control. Let me first say that both managers managed an extremely good game. But it all comes down to 1) Corey Hart not deserving to be an All-Star, he should have gotten Morneau out at the plate, I actually think he was out but there should have been a better throw and 2) the NL was down a pitcher. While the AL had the required 12, the NL’s Tim Lincecum had a flu and couldn’t play. Brad Lidge did not need to pitch 2 innings. He is not that kind of pitcher.
Omar Minaya, you need to make a deal RIGHT NOW! The Phillies just traded 3 minor league prospects for Oakland’s Joe Blanton. Blanton is only 5-11 this year, but his contract has his locked up through 2010. Time is running out, and so are the starters on the market. Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez got hurt again in his rehab start, so don’t expect him. Pedro Martinez will miss his scheduled start on Sunday, but he should pitch Tuesday. Outfield should be fine, as Ryan Church should be back around the series against the Cardinals. Angel Pagan, though, may need season-ending surgery. Tatis and Chavez continue to play great ball, so even if Church and Pagan can’t come back, I’m not too concerned. And with the way Argenis Reyes and Damion Easley are playing, Luis Castillo will stay on the DL.
Another trade was made Thursday, although it won’t affect the Mets as much. Tony Clark was sent to the D-Backs to Minor League pitcher Evan Scribner. Big deal.
The Yankees signed Richie Sexson to a deal for the rest of the year. He is getting payed only 150K, so why not go for it?
The current 10 game winning streak is the Mets’ first since 1991. Now they try and get only the fifth 11 game winning streak in club history. John Maine takes the rubber against Bronson Arroyo and the Reds. This should be a good test for Maine, as lefty sluggers Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn can hit the long ball. Maine has given up 10 homers this year, only less than Johan Santana and Oliver Perez on the Mets.
Super Subs to the Rescue!
Moises Alou: DL! Ryan Church: DL! Luis Castillo: DL! Have no fear! The Super Subs are here!
Introducing: Fernando Tatis: Left Field! Endy Chavez: Right Field! Damion Easley: Second Base! Argenis Reyes: Second Base! Ramon Castro: Catcher!
These “bench” players have all made Omar Minaya look like an idiot! Argenis Reyes is having a great first week as a rookie. He could be the future second baseman. And Damion Easley is on a tear! His 12 game hit streak helped to get to this 9 game win streak. These guys make the Luis Castillo 3 year extension look horrrible (as if it didn’t already)!
And how about Tatis and Chavez? Tatis (here’s a guy who was retired for 2 years!) has been hitting in the clutch, and I think the Mets would have lost somewhere along the line if he wasn’t playing like this. Endy has played spectacular defense, just like always, and he has shown that maybe he can be an everyday player. So did Minaya really have to give Moises Alou that second year?
And then there’s Ramon Castro. The guy deserves to be a No. 1 catcher and the Mets almost couldn’t sign him. Willie did just what I didn’t want him to do: Schneider every day, Castro backup. A platoon would be fine, and now that Jerry Manuel has taken over Castro is getting more and more playing time, and he has delivered his bat when it has been needed. Sure, Schneider is a better defensive catcher, but earlier in the season he was playing sloppy defense, and I haven’t really seen Castro let any important balls pass him or not throw a runner out when he shuold have. Keep in mind Minaya released Johnny Estrada, who could have been traded and maybe Lastings Milledge could have gone for someone more expensive. I sure hope Ryan Church stays healthy next year, because I really don’t want that trade to have been a waste. I can’t see Omar Minaya as the Mets’ GM at this time next year.
Roster Moves
The Mets put Luis Castillo on the 15 day disabled list with a strained left quaid. He has played through it most of the year, but with many game-time decisions and much soreness in his leg. The Mets purchased the contract of Argenis Reyes from Triple-A New Orleans to take his spot on the roster.
Another move the Mets made on Thursday was sending down Carlos Muniz, the losing pitcher in last night’s 8-7 walkoff loss to the Cardinals. Chris Aguila was recalled from the Zephyrs, so the Mets have a 5 man bench again.
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