Comments on: Mets Offseason Targets: LHP Hong-Chinh Kuo

By: Des

Des — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:55:44 +0000

Steve S. — agreed. I’d like to have boht of them but with the Wilpon’s right now, we’re swimming up stream. Herrera is really a LOOGY. P.S.: He has an interesting life story which I find intriguing. Especially the time in the minors when a huge catcher stuck his hand up the back of Herrera’s uniform, made him sit one his lap, and acted like a ventriloquist. It cracked the bullpen up!

By: Steve S.

Steve S. — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:06:00 +0000

I’m OK with Herrera, Des, but his good stats were only over 8 innings—a very small sample. And it looked like the batters were wising up to him a bit as he went around the league.

He’s OK as the Mets’ second lefty in the pen, but Kuo’s stuff is electric, if he’s on. He’s just worth signing—and a big-market team without ponzied owners would spend the bucks to bring him to spring training.

By: any

any — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:00:32 +0000

owners are like players. the only color they really bleed is green.

By: larman

larman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:15:59 +0000

Right now we are at the crossroads, yet again the mets borrow money from mlb. Why don’t the wilpons let go so we can have real owners for once and make the mets a team of real tradition. So that we can have a team on the field we can be proud of. Yes kuo is good when he is on, why dont’ they go for jon garland. he’s been a good pitcher with some stuff. Why not sign both and see what they can bring to the table, also bring in puge to back up the catcher. we need some leadership and experince. my spelling is horrible. But the mets need new blood for owners to show our city that they do care mets blue and orange, and for the fans who have to pay those stupid salaries. These ballplayers should not get that kind of money, they get paid too much for the little they put out.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:52:56 +0000

Off Topic: Anyone know when they announce who won the bids on Darvish and that Japanese CF?

By: MetsMan86

MetsMan86 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:25:13 +0000

Anxiety issues? Pass. Not like this guy would be the make or break for the pen anyway. And at 32, I’d rather see a younger guy get the spot.

By: trs86

trs86 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:41:37 +0000

I looked at him when I did my dumpster diving post and what concerned me was the anxiety disorder along with the injury. That does not look like a good fit for next year’s Mets.

By: Des

Des — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:37:32 +0000

Steve S. — As a lefty specialist, where did Herrera underperform? He fills the role in my view.

By: Steve S.

Steve S. — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:30:21 +0000

Better than Herrera. Sign him up! But, but, but how much will he cost?