Comments on: The Kids Are All Right

By: Ed Leyro

Ed Leyro — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:46:28 +0000

Gee reminds me more of Rick Reed, who might have had underwhelming stuff, compared to other starters, but still produced results, especially in the win column. If Gee can approach what Rick Reed did as a Met, I’m sure Mets fans will take it.

Fortunately, we now have a manager who knows how to use his bullpen effectively (unlike Dead Manuel Walking over the past two seasons). Other than K-Rod’s 41 appearances (and he more than likely will not be a Met at this time next year, or perhaps next month), no Met reliever has appeared in more than 37 games, and that reliever (Tim Byrdak) has only pitched 21.2 innings in those 37 apearances. Relievers like Beato and Parnell aren’t being beaten into the ground, which will prevent burnout at the end of the season and bodes well for them in the future.

By: Ed Leyro

Ed Leyro — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:39:00 +0000

Pedro Beato has surprised me. Even with his bump in the road after returning from the disabled list, he’s managed to maintain a WHIP near 1.00 and has held hitters to a batting average near the Mendoza Line. (Totally off topic, but Mario Mendoza’s career batting average was .215, so it’s unfair to him that the Mendoza Line is generally regarded to be .200. That makes me an accessory to unfairness, as I just maintained that Beato’s .203 batting average against is near the Mendoza Line.)

By: nathan

nathan — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:25:13 +0000

I agree with you in most aspects except the future. I do like the way this team is performing and they are fun to watch. Neise will be a stud more than likely. He showed that last year and is showing it again this year. His battles last year in the second half were due to a lack of experience dealing with a 162 game season this is obvious to most so I am not that suprised by his performance. Murph has always hit so there that is. Gee well I reserve judgment on him he has good control but his true stuff is slightly underwhelming. He reminds me of Brian Bannister. Beato and Parnell are the real deal. Parnell was jacked around last year and this was the root of his problems. I believe that this current administration has a much better idea of how to develop the talent they have. This combined with limited financial flexability has made this season something of a tryout for next year and am glad to say that we have found some very useful pieces.

By: Metstheory22

Metstheory22 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:02:41 +0000

Good to see the “KIDS” performing well so far. I also think Beato is one kid to keep an eye on. He could also be in the mix to close down the line.

By: Seligman

Seligman — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:06:08 +0000

I am 100% sold on Niese, Parnell and Tejada. I see all three of them having significant roles on the Mets for years to come and I expect each of them will even make a couple of All Star games in the coming years though neither will become superstars.

I’m not convinced that Turner and Gee are legit yet. They could be, but I’m not ready to put them in the same company as the other three just yet.

Daniel Murphy will be no more than a bench player in the NL with a chance to be a solid DH in the AL.

Let me add one more name to your list; Pedro Beato. He might be a solid arm out of the bullpen for many years and may even be the setup man next season barring any big acquisitions.

As to the point of your article, I whole-heartedly agree. If nothing else comes of this season, we’ve had some fun baseball to watch, but more importantly we have nurtured and established some young players who will be important pieces for us in the future.