Comments on: Leave Jon Niese In AAA, And Call Figgy Up!

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:39:13 +0000

“Figueroa … has already proven on many occasions that he can succeed at the major league level.”

No, Figueroa has proven that he can be a below-average starter at the major league level. Figueroa, who is *35 years old* (so we can’t reasonably expect him to improve beyond where he is now), has a career major league WHIP of 1.446, an ERA+ of 92, and a K:BB of 1.46. With the Mets (i.e., over the last two years, rather than looking at his performance before he turned 30), he has a WHIP of 1.578 and a K:BB of 1.39. Look, he was a good story and all that, being a Brooklyn guy returning to the majors after a long absence, but there’s a reason he bounced around between the minors, Mexico and even Taiwan after he missed 2005 due to injury. With the recent injury news about Beltran and Reyes, it’s time to start thinking about next year anyway, and it’s pretty clear which of these two guys is more likely to contribute to the Mets in 2010.

By: theonlymaskman

theonlymaskman — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:28:19 +0000

Yuh know what! None of this matters. Who really cares if the Mets try out either of those guys? What difference does it make? This season is shot and other than Santana and Pelfrey, the rotation is pretty much irrelevant. Without any offense to speak of, whoever starts doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of getting a W. Let’s see what Crazy Ollie does tonight against LA (barf!). That should be as much fun as a barrel of monkeys.

By: Satish Ram

Satish Ram — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:26:34 +0000

Niese has looked good. Woo! Good for him. He’s still not ready.

I wholeheartedly agree that Nelson should be trusted more than Niese until he proves us wrong. But believe it or not, I’m gonna keep believing in Oliver Perez.

By: Tommy2cat

Tommy2cat — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:46:25 +0000

Good article. Well reasoned. Figgy is overdue for another shot. He’s been pitching well since last year, through the winter league and Baseball Classic and now in AAA. And he’s got more moxie than the entire Mets roster combined. In fact, Figgy’s first start should be against the Nationals, so that he can pick a fight and wake up the entire Met organization.

By: metsrock128

metsrock128 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:43:40 +0000

MetsFanMD, I read that too, but they said they’re LISTENING on offers. Riccardi says he wants to keep Halladay in Toronto and is trying to give him a contract extension. I guarantee you Halladay is going nowhere. Besides, the Jays are still in contention. But, Rios or Wells might be traded, because J.P. Ricarrdi wants to unload some salary so he can give Roy Halladay that extension. I heard the Blue Jays were “giving them away”. We’d still have to give prospects, but not all that much, and I’d take Rios. Come on Minaya, trade for Rios!

By: MetsFanMD

MetsFanMD — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:03:42 +0000

I just read that the Jays are going to listen to offers for Roy Halladay. As if things aren’t bad enough for the Mets, imagine Roy Halladay pitching for the Phillies. I’m starting to hate baseball….

By: Ed Leyro

Ed Leyro — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:51:36 +0000

I’m totally with you, Joe. Niese is still young. There’s a better chance that Niese can improve in the minor leagues than in the majors. Nelly Figs is more battle tested in the majors and has already had a number of good starts for the Mets. I think it’s time to get Figgy with it at Citi Field!

By: Greg Pomes

Greg Pomes — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:28:12 +0000

Let him stay in the minors and build up his trade value, then we can get somebody good for him. I’m unimpressed by him, I don’t think he’s going to be good for the Mets.

By: Kelly H

Kelly H — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:23:33 +0000

FIGGY!!!!!!!