Jun
6
2011

MetsMerized Player Of The Week! (Week 9?)

An article by Satish Ram

It’s been a while since I’ve been back here for the POTW – I think the Mets injury bug has spread to me. I’ve been watching the Mets more often lately, trying to find footage from online feeds, and I’ve been feeling a little different about the team. Our expectations from our Metsies have always been a little high so we all feel a little pessimistic at times when they don’t achieve them. Last week wasn’t particularly anything to get excited about. All in all, I’m trying to enjoy this year because it might be the last time I see Reyes, Wright, and Beltran all on the same time. These guys play hard and I feel like they do put out a good effort on a regular basis, so I am happy to be a Mets fan. I could be MUCH happier but… I’m still a Mets fan through the thick.

My choice for MetsMerized Player Of The Week is…Dillon Gee!

Gee whiz, our farm system may have produced someone to be happy about. Dillon Gee has created a big ripple in the water with his performance so far this year - and his two starts last week were no different. I really like Dillon Gee and while I don’t see him becoming an ace anytime…ever – I do see him becoming a solid MLB starter and probably having an impact in the future Mets rotations.

This week, Gee had two starts, both of the quality variety. His stat line was 14.0 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 10 K. He went 7 IP in both starts and looked very impressive in Pittsburgh (granted, that’s still to be taken with a grain of salt) and he won both starts. He could stand to pick up a few pointers with the bat however – he struck out in three out of his four ABs this week.

Regardless of whatever you think of Dillon Gee, one has to smile at his stat line for the week and the fact that he managed to pull off a good pitching performance against our rival Atlanta Braves. I’m happy for him and if he continues this kind of performance, ROTY is not out of the question. Congrats to Gee!

Past Award Winners

One-Hit Wonders: Chris Young, David Wright*, Ike Davis/Pedro Beato

Who’s Hot And Who’s Not

Daniel Murphy: .545/.545/.565 (12 – 22, All Singles), 3 R, 12 TB, BB

Jason Bay: .056/.056/.190 ( 1 – 18), 3 R, RBI, 5 K, SB

Of Note

Only two home runs last week – Beltran and Turner.

Dale Thayer is the man.

Pelfrey, Beato, Rodriguez, and Acosta had ERA’s over 10 last week, Acosta’s being 54.00.

Brewers and the Pirates this week – LGM!

About the Author: Satish Ram

I am a Senior Writer and Editor here at MetsMerized - where I specialize in Minor League coverage. I have been on the staff since 2007 and I am currently in my third semester of college in New York City. You can find me at www.facebook.com/SatishRam or @SilverHeatMMO. Feel free to message me - I love talking about the Mets or baseball overall with anybody.

10 Comments + Add Comment

alex68 June 6, 2011 at 11:24 am

JOSE REYES: Over the last 10 games, he’s hitting .465 with 13 runs scored, four doubles, four triples and six RBI. He also has a 10-game hitting streak and has scored at least one run in nine straight. He’s not hot, he’s scorching!!!!

satish, WHAT HAPPENED!!??? gee over reyes?? really??
- Satish Ram June 6, 2011 at 10:11 pm
  
  Alex,
  
  Over the stat line I used, his slash was .375/.444/.688. A double and 2 3Bs.
  
  Very impressive, but Gee posting back to back quality starts in a week seemed more impressive to me. Although I will admit I should have put him in honorable mentions. He deserved it more than Murphy.
alex68 June 6, 2011 at 11:25 am

btw, since may 20th murphy is hittin 488!!!!!!!
ON FIRE, guess we shouldn’t rush #5 so much huh? trade him if you as me
- NYMetsfan June 6, 2011 at 1:16 pm
  
  What I’m shocked it’s been a whole 10 seconds since you mentioned trading Wright.
  - alex68 June 6, 2011 at 1:30 pm
    
    well, is been actually 14 minutes, TRADE THAT F*ing CHOKER to a place he can feel no pressure to perform, kansas city, seattle, cleveland, pittsburgh
    - NYMetsfan June 6, 2011 at 1:52 pm
      
      Come back when you are a grown up and know at least ONE thing about the game of baseball.
    - Nester June 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm
      
      When did you come back here? More importantly, how do we get you to leave again?
      - alex68 June 6, 2011 at 3:09 pm
        
        i am back for good…. to set jessep and all you wright lovers straight… hajahaja
- Satish Ram June 6, 2011 at 10:09 pm
  
  Hey Alex,
  
  In the past week, all of Murphy’s hits were singles.
  - alex68 June 7, 2011 at 7:48 am
    
    satish,
    
    exactly, reyes has been doing it all, scoring, defense, stealing, hitting the ball in the gap, but i always like your selections of POTW, i guess reyes will take it this week!!!

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