Comments on: Midseason Recap: Does The Future Look Bright? http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html A New York Mets Blog For Diehard Mets Fans Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:22:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tony http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22776 Tony Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:01:38 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22776 Omar que pasa? Wake up and smell the Bustello Coffee. Your team stinks. Get some help now! Sos Sos Sos. Omar que pasa? Wake up and smell the Bustello Coffee. Your team stinks. Get some help now! Sos Sos Sos.

]]> By: efrain http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22771 efrain Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:46:54 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22771 you just described in a perfect way how topsy turvey this season has gone thus far. uput a gun to my head and ask me to predict the second half and i would say"just shoot me" i have no idea. i hope omar is working the phones and the trainers our working well on our guys if not the first year of citi may be one to forget!!! you just described in a perfect way how topsy turvey this season has gone thus far. uput a gun to my head and ask me to predict the second half and i would say”just shoot me” i have no idea. i hope omar is working the phones and the trainers our working well on our guys if not the first year of citi may be one to forget!!!

]]> By: Ed Leyro http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22769 Ed Leyro Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:21:52 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22769 Alex Rios isn't a bad idea, if we don't have to get rid of too many promising minor leaguers. Now might be a good time since Rios is only hitting around .260 (after three straight .290+ seasons) and the Blue Jays are sinking deeper into fourth place. He's only 28 and has averaged 19 HR and 21 SB over the past three seasons. He looks like he's on pace to post similar numbers this year. I would definitely approve of his acquistion. Hope the Magic 8-ball agrees! Alex Rios isn’t a bad idea, if we don’t have to get rid of too many promising minor leaguers. Now might be a good time since Rios is only hitting around .260 (after three straight .290+ seasons) and the Blue Jays are sinking deeper into fourth place. He’s only 28 and has averaged 19 HR and 21 SB over the past three seasons. He looks like he’s on pace to post similar numbers this year. I would definitely approve of his acquistion. Hope the Magic 8-ball agrees!

]]> By: theonlymaskman http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22768 theonlymaskman Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:14:16 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22768 Every day that Omar waits is a day further into the bottomless pit. The longer he waits, the further behind the team gets, and the less likely that he will pull the trigger. It is very unlikely that any trade will be forthcoming. I believe mgmt is happy to let the team slide because the fans continue to revolve the turnstiles based on the novelty of Citifield. Mgmt will not begin to worry until there are no fannies in the seats. In the meantime, we have a laughingstock for a team. The lack of performance by the teamm only reflects the lack of leadership from Jerry, Omar, and the Wilpons. Every day that Omar waits is a day further into the bottomless pit. The longer he waits, the further behind the team gets, and the less likely that he will pull the trigger. It is very unlikely that any trade will be forthcoming. I believe mgmt is happy to let the team slide because the fans continue to revolve the turnstiles based on the novelty of Citifield. Mgmt will not begin to worry until there are no fannies in the seats. In the meantime, we have a laughingstock for a team. The lack of performance by the teamm only reflects the lack of leadership from Jerry, Omar, and the Wilpons.

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22766 Joe D Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:56:42 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22766 Ed, fantastic post! I love the way you chronicled the first half from the first pitch all the way to the tipping point we now find ourselves in. I still believe we should make a play for Alex Rios. Ed, fantastic post! I love the way you chronicled the first half from the first pitch all the way to the tipping point we now find ourselves in. I still believe we should make a play for Alex Rios.

]]> By: Ed Leyro http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22752 Ed Leyro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:10:57 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22752 I'm with you, Wes! I'm glad I'm not the GM. I'd be pulling my hair out. I wouldn't want to make a trade like the Kazmir for Zambrano deal, but I also don't want to stand pat, have the injured players come back and not be effective, and watch the fanbase get so disappointed with the team that the boos outweigh the cheers. I'm hoping that the post-All Star Game schedule, which should be easier (at least on paper) will help the Mets regroup. The break will certainly help those players who have been forced into starting roles. They never expected to play as much and are now going to get the break their bodies and minds need. I’m with you, Wes! I’m glad I’m not the GM. I’d be pulling my hair out. I wouldn’t want to make a trade like the Kazmir for Zambrano deal, but I also don’t want to stand pat, have the injured players come back and not be effective, and watch the fanbase get so disappointed with the team that the boos outweigh the cheers. I’m hoping that the post-All Star Game schedule, which should be easier (at least on paper) will help the Mets regroup. The break will certainly help those players who have been forced into starting roles. They never expected to play as much and are now going to get the break their bodies and minds need.

]]> By: Big Wes http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22751 Big Wes Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:05:20 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22751 Ed, This article was absolutely great; I applaud you for doing this mid-season report. It was informative and entertaining. To provide some perspective on your article, I really have to say I am at a loss of words and thoughts in regards to what the Mets should do about their current dilemma. I wouldn’t want to be Omar Minaya at this junction of the season. Is it feasible to wait for the injured players to return and then, see if the team can make a run? If so, what kind of production are you going to get from those players and how will their production and your judgment to wait for them reflect on you and the rest or your organization? If you trade, what spots do you fill and who did you give up for the player(s) in question? What happens if the acquired player(s) do not produce on the level you thought they would? It’s obvious that nothing is going to appease fans besides winning, and that’s how it should be. The main question is: at what cost are you willing to win? The Mets have tried to answer this question with the concept of more time and patience but, if June and early July are any indication, it’s going to be a long season of waiting. If the Mets do act, they risk losing talent that could be beneficial towards the future of the organization and or acquiring someone that doesn’t live up to expectations. It’s a tough call so I am going to do what I only can: sit back, watch, and pray it works out. I will say this though: I still get mad at the way the Mets lose games but it doesn’t stop me from supporting this team. Big Wes Ed,

This article was absolutely great; I applaud you for doing this mid-season report. It was informative and entertaining.

To provide some perspective on your article, I really have to say I am at a loss of words and thoughts in regards to what the Mets should do about their current dilemma. I wouldn’t want to be Omar Minaya at this junction of the season. Is it feasible to wait for the injured players to return and then, see if the team can make a run? If so, what kind of production are you going to get from those players and how will their production and your judgment to wait for them reflect on you and the rest or your organization? If you trade, what spots do you fill and who did you give up for the player(s) in question? What happens if the acquired player(s) do not produce on the level you thought they would?

It’s obvious that nothing is going to appease fans besides winning, and that’s how it should be. The main question is: at what cost are you willing to win? The Mets have tried to answer this question with the concept of more time and patience but, if June and early July are any indication, it’s going to be a long season of waiting. If the Mets do act, they risk losing talent that could be beneficial towards the future of the organization and or acquiring someone that doesn’t live up to expectations. It’s a tough call so I am going to do what I only can: sit back, watch, and pray it works out. I will say this though: I still get mad at the way the Mets lose games but it doesn’t stop me from supporting this team.

Big Wes

]]> By: D.C. http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/07/midseason-recap-does-the-future-look-bright.html/comment-page-1#comment-22750 D.C. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:48:22 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=8013#comment-22750 Enough with this we're not going to trade crap. Do it now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enough with this we’re not going to trade crap. Do it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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