Comments on: 2012 Mets Player Review: Dillon Gee, RHP

By: Metsie

Metsie — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:58:02 +0000

I see a younger, rough around the edges, Rick Reed type in Gee.

Now we may think of that as a 5th Rotation guy but the truth of the matter is you should not set your rotation based on who is best to worst but by the type of pitches they throw.

In his case he is probably better off pitching after a guy like Harvey who throws the heat so Gees slow pitch will have some guys swinging out in front.

So while he might be the 5th best starter on the team pitching 5th in the rotation is probably not the best place to put him.

By: Alex68

Alex68 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:25:09 +0000

SRT, come on, “I agree with this assessment of Gee” Really??? Whatever happen to THIS^^^?? Lol..

By: srt

srt — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:54:07 +0000

I agree with this assessment of Gee.
For a 5th starter, we could do a lot worse.
One of the other pluses he’s got going for him is he very rarely looks rattled out there. Couple guys on, or bases loaded – his demeanor never changes. Completely opposite of what we often saw in Pelfrey when he had a couple of men on base. You could almost see the meltdown coming.

By: doekie

doekie — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:07:51 +0000

To me, Gee is a # 5 with potential to become more.

By: taskmaster4450

taskmaster4450 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:46:58 +0000

Gee is one of those guys a team needs. He has an idea what he is doing out there and has the stuff to be a winner in the big leagues. 13 wins is a good number for him considering he would miss a few starts being the #5 starter. I like Gee and what he brings to the table. A very cost effective solution for the Mets.

By: Tommy2cat

Tommy2cat — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:23:40 +0000

Gee has demonstrated, at times, the ability to rise to a very competent middle-of-the-rotation starter – certainly better than a 5th starter.

When he’s on top of his game, he reminds me of Bobby Jones. His fastball has life and late movement, his 2-seamer freezes lefties and his change-up completely throws them off. Similarly, he runs his 2-seamer in on righties inducing weak flies and his curveball is very difficult to time.

When he’s not on top of his game, he nibbles around the strike zone, doesn’t change speeds well and forgets to use his off-speed pitches judiciously.

Over time, Gee appears to have the acumen to develop his repertoire and fashion his starts tailor-made to the opposing team that he faces that day. He’s that smart and his stuff is that good. I’d like to see him remain in the rotation next season. Oddly, his surgery last season may contribute to a very healthy arm this season.

By: hotstreak

hotstreak — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:17:10 +0000

“If 2010 wasn’t a fluke, the Mets would take 13 victories in a heartbeat.”

Lets hope the heart beat is just fine with Gee and the surgery on blood clots proves sucessful.