Comments on: Murphy In Batting Cage, Mejia Was Examined For A Thyroid Issue

By: Valdespin1

Valdespin1 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:10:19 +0000

I don’t think so, but then again never taken roids

By: Joey D.

Joey D. — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:33:20 +0000

Hi Bayonne,

I was thinking the same things.

Before spring training opened we were all repeating the words “what outfield?” not to poke fun at those who we have but as an acknowledgement that not one was better than fourth outfielder. Now, with Kirk out for a small stretch one only further realizes how much deeper the situation Sandy created is when we have to even jokingly talk in terms of Cowgil as our regular center fielder. I mean, if he just happened to really be good enough for a trade even up for Venters that would mean at least one outfielder we could at least rely on for a little something.

Sure, if we had anything remotely resembling a starting outfield, Cowgil could be considered as part of a package deal for Venters to help address out bullpen problem. But since we have problems in both ares, eve the trading of just a bench player becomes a major concern – because bench players are being counted on as being regulars.

I know building for the future one has to be patient but one never had to become so rock bottom like this. As Metsie pointed out, Sandy Alderson was hired when we were team stuck in the middle and could go either way depending upon the course of action the front office took. But this is now going on his third season and no matter which course of action he decided upon, there was no reason to allow the outfield to become the way it is other than the need not to spend money outweighed the need to field a competitive team.

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:01:10 +0000

substitute Baxter,

u cudda thought of that instead you want your last word so the floor is yours.

By: Trs86

Trs86 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:56:35 +0000

Trs86 March 6, 2013 at 6:41 pm
You know they aren’t trading him for a scrub.

Round and round we go.

Anyway, Cowgills not even LH so how is he a fit or did you not read your own copy paste?

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:54:48 +0000

Bayonne Mets Fan March 6, 2013 at 6:26 pm

…..But i think it would take more than cowgill

By: Trs86

Trs86 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:52:20 +0000

Do you think a LH bench player will be the focal point of the trade? Not me, if so then as many Braves blogs and fans are already speculating, injury would be the concern.

Would I trade one of our thousands of LH for him? Sure.

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:42:25 +0000

Bayonne Mets Fan March 6, 2013 at 5:51 pm

…and it says “The Braves could seek a left-handed hitting bench player if they do consider trading Venters.”

By: Trs86

Trs86 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:42:01 +0000

Have I said that?

By: Trs86

Trs86 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:41:06 +0000

You know they aren’t trading him for a scrub.

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:32:58 +0000

Oh God, now people are coming up with conspiracy theories just because the Braves have Venters on the block.

Look, The Mets are going nowhere in 2013 due to the roster decisions of the GM (and this is the comment that’s getting these people’s dander up). So since the GM neglected the roster (WHICH HE DID) and the Mets are going nowhere now people are gonna complain about moving scrubs/bench players/journeyman to get a guy like Venters? And what does it matter if there MAY be an injury or not you’re getting him for a friggin’ bench player!

By: Just-Da-Damaja

Just-Da-Damaja — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:31:02 +0000

u would be insane to pass up that deal

By: srt

srt — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:28:55 +0000

Does for me.
If the Braves are suddenly opening up talks with one of their young pitchers, we should be questioning why. If there’s one thing they’ve done well in the past 20 year years or so it’s developed young pitchers.

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:27:46 +0000

Oh but he’s a starting CFer based on a hot spring i guess? I

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:26:35 +0000

My point is it almost doesn’t matter at this point due to the neglect of the roster by Alderson. He had the chance all off season to get players to support the core and young kids coming up and he failed. So if by design the team is not destined to fight for the post season that what use is Cowgill? The GM is probably too busy messing around with his “Deliberate Practice Theory” instead of just getting actual major league starters. So at this point if you can get Venters for Cowgill who wouldn’t do it? If you could pull that off than I would go from there anyway. But i think it would take more than cowgill

By: Trs86

Trs86 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:25:47 +0000

Doesn’t that waive a red flag though if the Braves are considering trading him? Future arm issues? Anyway Detroit would be a logical fit for him and they have some LH hitters.

By: Trs86

Trs86 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:24:06 +0000

I think they are looking for a LH so no fit for Cowgill. Also as you well know he doesn’t really have trade value just because of a hot week in ST.

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:20:44 +0000

With the need of a RH OF and Cowgill right now being the lone promising thing, I wouldn’t know unless they followed up on another trade. Leaving Marlon Byrd as your only other RH OF is not a good idea.

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:04:47 +0000

I was thinking Cowgill. Take advantage of his hot spring start.

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:02:13 +0000

Shame Nieuwenhuis got hurt when he did, because he’d be a suitable fit in Atlanta on the bench.

By: Bayonne Mets Fan

Bayonne Mets Fan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:51:58 +0000

…and it says “The Braves could seek a left-handed hitting bench player if they do consider trading Venters.”

That describes the entire Mets team almost.