Comments on: 2012 Mets Player Review: Josh Thole, C

By: ray sadecki

ray sadecki — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:37:57 +0000

I have to agree with just this time. I was wondering why they didnt want pudge. then again nobody else wanted him either. you know he was desperate if he called the mets. lol. maybe there was a health issue.

By: Just_Da_Damaja

Just_Da_Damaja — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:03:12 +0000

The Giants made sure they hung onto Bengie Molina long enough to show Buster Posey the ropes before they traded him..

“What a great character he was in the clubhouse,” Giants closer Brian Wilson said. “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here. He helped me hone my skills.”

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/oct/24/sports/la-sp-1025-nlcs-bengie-molina-20101025

By: Just_Da_Damaja

Just_Da_Damaja — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:02:46 +0000

The Braves signed Todd Pratt to serve as a mentor to Brian McCann…( Todd also was good friends and a mentor to their top catching prospect at the time Jerrold Saltamachia )

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051209&content_id=1280066&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl

http://www.milb.com/gen/articles/printer_friendly/milb/y2006/m03/d16/c48231.jsp

By: Just_Da_Damaja

Just_Da_Damaja — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:01:55 +0000

Sandy failed

Time and time again…most organizations sign a veteran catcher who is good at mentoring young players, both pitchers and younger catchers…

Florida did it with Pudge
Detroit did it with Pudge
Nats did it with Pudge

When Pudge said he wanted to play for the mets in 2012…what did Mr Sabermetric Wizard tell Pudge what 3 other smart organizations did not?

http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2012-02-29/new-york-mets-pudge-rodriguez-ivan-gold-glove-3000-hits-catcher

“Rodriguez contacted the Mets about the possibility of serving as their backup catcher this season. However, he was told that adding another catcher to the roster is “not currently a priority.” Mike Nickeas projects as New York’s backup to starter Josh Thole.”

So the guy who mentored the 2003 Marlins…the 2004-2007 Tigers…and the 2010-2011 Nationals…was available…CONTACTED SANDY….and sandy said Thole and the staff would be better off with Mike Nikeaus to help things out…

Again…aside from wearing really expensive suits from the 1980′s and whipping out words you would use in Scrabble…Sandy has done jack-sheet as a GM…not because he is a bad GM…but again….this was never a job he wanted….this is a chore…and he treats it as such…

By: ray sadecki

ray sadecki — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:58:05 +0000

I remember when he first came up he choked up on the bat noticeably. I dont see that anymore. Probably this is a result of the mets trying to make him into a power hitter. His defense is horrible. About calling pitches, I thought that comes from warthen.

By: SaltyGary

SaltyGary — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:42:54 +0000

How about the Perogi Polka? It can be a new between inning bit the stadium does. 4 Fans come down dress in Perogi costumes and the fans cheer for the best pair and they win a box of Miss T’s

By: TX

TX — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:23:49 +0000

He’s going to need a killer nick name. Polska Power or the Flying Perogi or something.

By: SaltyGary

SaltyGary — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:19:11 +0000

I say eff it and bring in T-Paw now.

By: Sponge Bob

Sponge Bob — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:56:34 +0000

“His career numbers are a .261 average, with seven homers and 87 RBI. By now he should do better than that in a single season.”

I doubt Thole was ever going to be an 87 RBI player, but the rest is true enough.

By: Peter R.

Peter R. — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:42:00 +0000

I doubt that very much. If he’s still here it will be as the backup. Catcher is the one spot where I think we’ll see a big change and upgrade. Could be just the optimist in me talking but that’s what I believe.

By: Kranepool7

Kranepool7 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:32:39 +0000

Regardless of how bad he is, I’m betting he’s still our catcher next season.