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2009
Enjoying The Next Two Months
An article by Former Writers
At this stage of the game I would think that even the most optimistic of Met fans would have to agree that there will be no “meaningful September baseball” this year. With a schedule featuring mostly teams that were below .500 the Mets had a chance to make a splash in the NL Wild Card race, instead they made a thud. The Mets have been a part of my summer for well over thirty years, I’m not about to turn away now. Instead, for the first time in a few years, I’m going to concentrate on individuals instead of the team.
I would like to see more of Angel Pagan. Since signing with the Mets this is the first chance we’ve seen him play for an extended period. I like how he works the count as a leadoff hitter. I also like his speed and defense. In 2010 I would not be terribly upset with an outfield of Pagan, Beltran and Francoeur.
Speaking of Francoeur, a lot has been written about the spark he brought to the Met clubhouse. I think this is a case of Francoeur needing a change, and the Mets needing Francoeur’s personality. Prior to joining the Mets I didn’t know too much about Jeff. I look forward to watching him play the rest of this season. If he continues to produce, and with his attitude, Jeff could become a huge star here in New York.
On this next player, I’m certain I’m in the minority, but I like Daniel Murphy. Murphy is one of the most aggressive defensive first baseman I’ve seen in a while. Its surprising just how good Murph is at first. I’d like to see him hit better, and hopefully that will come. I will say this though, Murphy is one of the most intense competitors I’ve seen. It looks to me that Murph would walk through a fire for his team.
How about Omir Santos? He’s certainly had a magical year this year. Lets hope it continues.
Then there’s Jon Niese. It’ll be fun to watch him develop and grow too.
Every night when Johan Santana pitches, its must see TV. I wish Johan, that great competitor, nothing but wins the rest of the way out.
Lastly, the face of the Mets, David Wright. Sure he doesn’t have the power numbers this year. But game in, game out he goes out there and hustles. He’s hitting for average this year. He loves getting his uniform dirty. David Wright’s style of play has earned him so much goodwill, there is no way you could criticize him.
The last two months of this season will be different, but it can also be fun too. LETS GO METS!
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I was at last nights game and at this point I’m convinced the Mets are done this season. With that said start bringing up some of the kids and let’s see what they got. Specifically, now with Castillo injured and Cora playing out of position at SS, I’d like the Mets to bring up Ruben Tejada. I know he’s only 18 and is in AA and would probably be over matched at the plate, but why not let him and other kids get some valuable experience?
On Murphy – With the Mets needing to fill so many spots in the off season (LF, Catcher, Starting Pitcher) I think the Mets may give Murph a shot at being the everyday first baseman next year.
I like Murphy and Pagan as well. The only problem with going into next season is those are both power positions, and neither one of them has great power. I think for one of those two to play everyday next year is fine, as long as you fill the other position with a power hitter.
Omir santos sucks, Angel Pagan is a bench player and Daniel Murphy is a AAAA player. Seriously. The mets better not go with an Outfield of Pagan, beltran and francouer.
The final nail in Minaya’s coffin. Mark my words, he will be gone after the season is over.
Pagan is the worst baserunner on God’s green earth. Shades of Jorge Posada without the bat. He is also a CF who takes terrible routes to the ball, but his speed makes up for it a lot of the time. Other times balls go over his head and drop in front of him. I do not want him and his 1 HR starting for my team.
Nice thread Gregga, I agree with what you say, and I too, like Murphy. I think his ability at first far exceeds that debacle we saw in left field. If he can get his bat better, it wouldn’t be a horrible thing to see him there.
At this point I’d like to see some of the young guys brought up to check them out.
I think it will be a very busy off season, for someone out there, hopefully not Omar.
Nice post. Last year I began to be happy for the indivdual’s accomplishemnts. I will still watch the games, sure but I have limited expectations of even finishing above .500. I would like to see our players do well. Pagan, Rodriguez, Santana, Santos… I want to see David get out of this year long slump.
I agree with your post. While I do think the Mets could use some power in the lineup, I’m happy with Murphy at 1st and Pagan in LF. Victor Martinez, Miguel Olivo, Pudge, and Jason Varitek could all be available (Red Sox have an option on Martinez and also have an option on Varitek, though Varitek also has a player option for next year that he could choose to pick up).
At the end of the day, while the power may be built for doubles, I like the lineup:
SS-Reyes
LF-Pagan
CF-Beltran
3B-Wright
1B-Murphy
RF-Francoeur
C-Santos/?
2B-Castillo
(you can swap Pagan and Castillo if you’d like)
Plus, if we can sign a catcher with some power, put the catcher in the 5 hole and bump Murphy and everyone else down, and then the lineup is pretty incredible.
The only concern I have about Pagan is his inability to stay healthy. I like what I see in him but, that is my concern about him.
I do love Murphy’s style of playing he reminds me of Wiggington in that sense. I believe we will see him play winter ball and work on his swing. It would not surprise me if he is the starting 1st baseman next year.
I like Santos but if we can get Martinez next year (which I doubt) then I would want him as the primary catcher and Santos as the backup.
I say at this point why not bring up the kids give the fans a reason to watch the games. Yea, I will watch but it would be nice to get a preview of our young players.