Comments on: Could Mets Swing Castillo For Casey Blake? http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake Fri, 25 May 2012 22:00:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: theonlymaskman http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32527 theonlymaskman Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:24:51 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32527 Danny, I agree with you as regards Pierre, but unfortuately he fits the Small Ball model that Jerry has been preaching. We may just have to suffer with Pierre as our LF'er. Perhaps that will help terminate Jerry's time as Mgr. Danny, I agree with you as regards Pierre, but unfortuately he fits the Small Ball model that Jerry has been preaching. We may just have to suffer with Pierre as our LF’er. Perhaps that will help terminate Jerry’s time as Mgr.

]]> By: Danny Krieger http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32525 Danny Krieger Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:35:50 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32525 I'm totally worried about the Yankees for years to come. But I don't think Damon will be back. They will not give him more than one year and he and Boras won't take that. I think the Yankees will go for Matt Holliday for left field. He's the perfect guy. With Damon, Melky and Swisher they have a very weak outfield. As far as the Mets go, sounds pretty good although I will not accept Pierre as our everyday left fielder. Offensively he's only marginally better than Castillo. We must find somebody better. I’m totally worried about the Yankees for years to come. But I don’t think Damon will be back. They will not give him more than one year and he and Boras won’t take that. I think the Yankees will go for Matt Holliday for left field. He’s the perfect guy. With Damon, Melky and Swisher they have a very weak outfield.

As far as the Mets go, sounds pretty good although I will not accept Pierre as our everyday left fielder. Offensively he’s only marginally better than Castillo. We must find somebody better.

]]> By: Anthony http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32521 Anthony Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:28:14 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32521 Like I said Danny, i am trying to think realistic here, if the mets only have around 30 mil to spend i think it will be Halliday and a lot of grinders on the mets like Molina, Hudson at 2b and Pierre in LF, Glaus to complement Murphy, Biemel as the other Lefty reliever and a guy like Penny as the other starting pitcher. I mean Danny in truth, as far as the Yankees are concerned, isn't Lackey the only real big FA's that makes sense for them...I mean they sign Lackey to go with CC, Burnett, Pettitte for 1 more year and Wang as the 5th starter, no players are traded, they re-sign Damon, open up the DH spot to get Posada some days off when he doesn't catch, they have Hughes, Joba, Mo rivera, Coke and Marte in there pen. Who's living life better then them?? Just a thought. Like I said Danny, i am trying to think realistic here, if the mets only have around 30 mil to spend i think it will be Halliday and a lot of grinders on the mets like Molina, Hudson at 2b and Pierre in LF, Glaus to complement Murphy, Biemel as the other Lefty reliever and a guy like Penny as the other starting pitcher. I mean Danny in truth, as far as the Yankees are concerned, isn’t Lackey the only real big FA’s that makes sense for them…I mean they sign Lackey to go with CC, Burnett, Pettitte for 1 more year and Wang as the 5th starter, no players are traded, they re-sign Damon, open up the DH spot to get Posada some days off when he doesn’t catch, they have Hughes, Joba, Mo rivera, Coke and Marte in there pen. Who’s living life better then them?? Just a thought.

]]> By: Danny Krieger http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32515 Danny Krieger Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:17:58 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32515 Face the facts. The Mets will not have a 35 HR guy this year. But if you have Santan paired with Lackey or Halladay, that is just as good. The other thing you need is a healthy Reyes and Beltran plus a comeback season by Wright. If all that happens the Mets are a very good team. Face the facts. The Mets will not have a 35 HR guy this year. But if you have Santan paired with Lackey or Halladay, that is just as good. The other thing you need is a healthy Reyes and Beltran plus a comeback season by Wright.

If all that happens the Mets are a very good team.

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32489 Joe D Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:01:32 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32489 I'll be delving into that very subject this week. Here are the facts. 1. The Mets do not have a prototypical power hitter and cleanup hitter on the current squad. 2. All the talk is about Holliday, but truth be told he is not exactly a power hitter in the true sense of what the Mets need. 3. The options in free agency are weak and all have some risk due to age or injury concerns. (IE: Huff, Glaus, Delgado, etc.) 4. The on again/off again Adrian Gonzalez on the block rumors are off again. 5. The Brewers have made it emphatically clear that Fielder will not be traded. So what options are left? A trade is probably the best way to fill that power void if the Mets want to dance toe to toe with the powerful Phillies. I would target Joey Votto, Curt Granderson, Derek Lee, Miguel Cabrera, Andre Ethier, Justin Morneau and Jason Kubel. All those players come from teams who recently publicized slashing payroll. Votto doesn't carry a big salary, but I recently read that the Reds would move one of their younger stars if they could fill several holes on the team as they slash highly paid veterans. I’ll be delving into that very subject this week. Here are the facts.

1. The Mets do not have a prototypical power hitter and cleanup hitter on the current squad.

2. All the talk is about Holliday, but truth be told he is not exactly a power hitter in the true sense of what the Mets need.

3. The options in free agency are weak and all have some risk due to age or injury concerns. (IE: Huff, Glaus, Delgado, etc.)

4. The on again/off again Adrian Gonzalez on the block rumors are off again.

5. The Brewers have made it emphatically clear that Fielder will not be traded.

So what options are left?

A trade is probably the best way to fill that power void if the Mets want to dance toe to toe with the powerful Phillies.

I would target Joey Votto, Curt Granderson, Derek Lee, Miguel Cabrera, Andre Ethier, Justin Morneau and Jason Kubel.

All those players come from teams who recently publicized slashing payroll. Votto doesn’t carry a big salary, but I recently read that the Reds would move one of their younger stars if they could fill several holes on the team as they slash highly paid veterans.

]]> By: METS62FAN http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32481 METS62FAN Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:15:38 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32481 I'VE READ ALL OF EVERYONE'S THOUGHTS YET DON'T SEE ANY CONSIDERATION FOE COMPLETING THE LINEUP! IF I TRULY LOOK AT ALL YOUR MENTIONED ACQUISITIONS & INCLUDE OUR ROSTER STABLE OF HELD PLAYERS I GET A POOL THAT INCLUDES ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: BLAKE MURPHY* BELTRAN* PAGAN* HOLLIDAY BAY HUDSON FRANCOUER* * ALREADY ON ROSTER CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHO YOUR CLEANUP BOPPER IS? DO WE JUST LIKE THE '05 RESULTS WE EARNED WITHOUT ONE? I SEE VERY LITTLE CONSIDERATRION FOR THAT DILEMMA, A 20 HR GUY ISN'T A #4 HITTER FOR A TRUE CONTENDER, HELL, NOT ONLY PHL & ATL TOP US THERE; BUT ADD THE GNATS AS WELL. THERE IS ONLY 2 POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS NOT MENTIONED 1) FIELDER & 2) DELGADO. AM I MISSING SOMETHING? BELTRAN WILTS AS A #4 WRIGHT IS TRULY A #3 BEST SUITED @ #5. WE ALL HAVE SEEN DAVID STRUGGLE AFTER ADJUSTING HIS SWING. FIRST AFTER THE HR DERBY, THEN AFTER CITI RE-EMPHASIS ON ON-BASE OVER POWER. WHERE DOES ANYONE SUPPOSE HE'LL FALL IF #4. IN MY BOOK, SOLVING THE CLEANUP SPOT IS ALMOST AS CRITICAL AS UPGRADING #2SP. CAN WE AT LEAST GET ONE POSING ON THAT CRITICAL SUBJECT! I’VE READ ALL OF EVERYONE’S THOUGHTS YET DON’T SEE ANY CONSIDERATION FOE COMPLETING THE LINEUP! IF I TRULY LOOK AT ALL YOUR MENTIONED ACQUISITIONS & INCLUDE OUR ROSTER STABLE OF HELD PLAYERS I GET A POOL THAT INCLUDES ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
BLAKE
MURPHY*
BELTRAN*
PAGAN*
HOLLIDAY
BAY
HUDSON
FRANCOUER*

* ALREADY ON ROSTER

CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHO YOUR CLEANUP BOPPER IS? DO WE JUST LIKE THE ’05 RESULTS WE EARNED WITHOUT ONE? I SEE VERY LITTLE CONSIDERATRION FOR THAT DILEMMA, A 20 HR GUY ISN’T A #4 HITTER FOR A TRUE CONTENDER, HELL, NOT ONLY PHL & ATL TOP US THERE; BUT ADD THE GNATS AS WELL. THERE IS ONLY 2 POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS NOT MENTIONED 1) FIELDER & 2) DELGADO. AM I MISSING SOMETHING? BELTRAN WILTS AS A #4 WRIGHT IS TRULY A #3 BEST SUITED @ #5. WE ALL HAVE SEEN DAVID STRUGGLE AFTER ADJUSTING HIS SWING. FIRST AFTER THE HR DERBY, THEN AFTER CITI RE-EMPHASIS ON ON-BASE OVER POWER. WHERE DOES ANYONE SUPPOSE HE’LL FALL IF #4. IN MY BOOK, SOLVING THE CLEANUP SPOT IS ALMOST AS CRITICAL AS UPGRADING #2SP.

CAN WE AT LEAST GET ONE POSING ON THAT CRITICAL SUBJECT!

]]> By: Anthony http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32349 Anthony Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:18:59 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32349 Well this is a little bit of a surprise, one I didn't think of, I guess a Blake/ Castillo swap makes sense for both sides, not exactly the power u want but productive, he would play 1b, I wonder though if that is the case will they sign Figs to play LF and Hudson at 2b, hmm interesting...I know this is asking too much, I would love to do a swap of Perez and Castillo for Blake and Pierre but I know that is probably asking too much. Well this is a little bit of a surprise, one I didn’t think of, I guess a Blake/ Castillo swap makes sense for both sides, not exactly the power u want but productive, he would play 1b, I wonder though if that is the case will they sign Figs to play LF and Hudson at 2b, hmm interesting…I know this is asking too much, I would love to do a swap of Perez and Castillo for Blake and Pierre but I know that is probably asking too much.

]]> By: jdon http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32338 jdon Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:19:43 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32338 You make a good point. Incrementalimprovement. But if the mets cannot send out three pretty good pitchers every five games, we are just going there for the food. You make a good point. Incrementalimprovement. But if the mets cannot send out three pretty good pitchers every five games, we are just going there for the food.

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32318 Joe D Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:22:37 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32318 I dont believe the Mets will move up in the standings because of any one player including Bay or Holliday. The name of the game is upgrading at several different positions and areas. Would Blake's bat be an upgrade over Murphy against lefthanders? I'll let you answer that. This is one of at least 5-6 moves the Mets would have to make. Thanks for reading and joining the debate. I dont believe the Mets will move up in the standings because of any one player including Bay or Holliday. The name of the game is upgrading at several different positions and areas. Would Blake’s bat be an upgrade over Murphy against lefthanders? I’ll let you answer that. This is one of at least 5-6 moves the Mets would have to make. Thanks for reading and joining the debate.

]]> By: jdon http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32312 jdon Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:24:07 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32312 Blake is a good soldier, not a liability, and not likely to make any significant difference. His bat is slow and he spent the playoffs swinging and missing at high fast balls. The mets will not move up in the standings because of him. Trading him for Castillo is a wash in my book. Unless we then get Brandon Phillips. Chone Figgins just don't float my boat, not for the money he wants, and not after watching his performance against the yanks. Blake is a good soldier, not a liability, and not likely to make any significant difference. His bat is slow and he spent the playoffs swinging and missing at high fast balls. The mets will not move up in the standings because of him. Trading him for Castillo is a wash in my book. Unless we then get Brandon Phillips. Chone Figgins just don’t float my boat, not for the money he wants, and not after watching his performance against the yanks.

]]> By: Schmidtxc http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32307 Schmidtxc Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:12:35 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32307 If we traded Castillo for Blake, I'd think Figgins would slot into 2nd base. If we traded Castillo for Blake, I’d think Figgins would slot into 2nd base.

]]> By: pal88 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32305 pal88 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:03 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32305 Great idea Joe....hopefully Minaya is checking your site Great idea Joe….hopefully Minaya is checking your site

]]> By: Alex in CT http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32304 Alex in CT Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:41:47 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32304 I think it's terrible that the Dodgers are actually cutting payroll and players because of this divorce crap. They were the only decent team in the NL West, and now all of baseball has to suffer because no matter what a crappy team will get a playoff spot for taking first place in baseballs worst division. I wonder how Torre feels about this? Go Padres! I think it’s terrible that the Dodgers are actually cutting payroll and players because of this divorce crap. They were the only decent team in the NL West, and now all of baseball has to suffer because no matter what a crappy team will get a playoff spot for taking first place in baseballs worst division. I wonder how Torre feels about this? Go Padres!

]]> By: Nester http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32303 Nester Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:43 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32303 BTW I just looked it up for curiosity's sake, and the last time Blake logged any significant playing time at first base was in 2008 and he had a 4.4 UZR. Not bad at all. BTW I just looked it up for curiosity’s sake, and the last time Blake logged any significant playing time at first base was in 2008 and he had a 4.4 UZR. Not bad at all.

]]> By: Nester http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32302 Nester Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:23:33 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32302 That's true, but the Mets themselves have said that they want a righthanded power bat to platoon with Murphy at first base. It's also no secret that they are obviously talking to at least three teams for the purpose of getting rid of Castillo, presumably to make room for Orlando Hudson. Given those facts, can you think of a better fit than Casey Blake if we were to deal Castillo? He does seem to fit all the given parameters. Do you know of any better low cost options to platoon at first base/ Glaus seems like such a risk to me. That’s true, but the Mets themselves have said that they want a righthanded power bat to platoon with Murphy at first base.

It’s also no secret that they are obviously talking to at least three teams for the purpose of getting rid of Castillo, presumably to make room for Orlando Hudson.

Given those facts, can you think of a better fit than Casey Blake if we were to deal Castillo? He does seem to fit all the given parameters.

Do you know of any better low cost options to platoon at first base/ Glaus seems like such a risk to me.

]]> By: Danny Krieger http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32301 Danny Krieger Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:20 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32301 It seems that we fans like everyone we don't have. They all look great on paper. Then we get them and we realize their shortcomings. It seems that we fans like everyone we don’t have. They all look great on paper. Then we get them and we realize their shortcomings.

]]> By: Nester http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32300 Nester Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:23 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32300 I was thinking the same thing, but if you were to add in 7-8 games at third, and 15-20 in the outfield, it just might workout. That would bring him to 90 games not counting interleague DH games and pinch hit appearances. Plus considering his age, a lesser workload may be best for all parties involved. I was thinking the same thing, but if you were to add in 7-8 games at third, and 15-20 in the outfield, it just might workout. That would bring him to 90 games not counting interleague DH games and pinch hit appearances. Plus considering his age, a lesser workload may be best for all parties involved.

]]> By: Danny Krieger http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32299 Danny Krieger Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:07:35 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32299 Casey Black can play 140 games a year. If he platoons with Murphy, he gets only 60 games against lefties. Can he really play first base or left field?? I mean is he any good defensively. You have to ask that question before you really consider it. Casey Black can play 140 games a year. If he platoons with Murphy, he gets only 60 games against lefties. Can he really play first base or left field?? I mean is he any good defensively.

You have to ask that question before you really consider it.

]]> By: kevin http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32297 kevin Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:57 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32297 I never gave much thought to Casey Blake, but it makes sense and isnt as far fetched as the Adrian Gonzalez threads are. I only fear that he is 36 years old and worry about him being able to maintain his success. I never gave much thought to Casey Blake, but it makes sense and isnt as far fetched as the Adrian Gonzalez threads are. I only fear that he is 36 years old and worry about him being able to maintain his success.

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/could-mets-swing-castillo-for-casey-blake.html#comment-32293 Joe D Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:28:03 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15926#comment-32293 Thanks so much Steve. I agree, and I'm a big fan of Chone Figgins whose style is perfect for CitiField. I'd rather spend the big bucks on a quality starter, hopefully Lackey. Thanks so much Steve. I agree, and I’m a big fan of Chone Figgins whose style is perfect for CitiField. I’d rather spend the big bucks on a quality starter, hopefully Lackey.

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