Has Carlos Delgado Played His Last Game As A Met?

I read an interesting article from Newsday’s Mets beat writer Ken Davidoff.

In his article, David discusses how the Mets can easily add Alex Rodriguez by simply moving Carlos Delgado out of the picture and putting A-Rod at first base..

The only remaining option is to trade Carlos Delgado, and it looks like the Mets are prepared to do that. Not only did he have a down year offensively, but Delgado shriveled in the spotlight when the Mets were looking for leaders down the stretch. And hiding in the back rooms of the clubhouse to leave guys like David Wright and his friend, Carlos Beltran, to take all of the media heat was cowardly. I’m sorry, but stepping up to the microphones and TV cameras is part of the job in New York and Delgado was a no-show far too often. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if he wants out after his disdain for the media.

In my opinion, Carlos Delgado got a free ride last season from the fans. I don’t think Jose Reyes and David Wright (in April) deserved to get booed last season, and yet they got booed. Delgado, however never really heard it from the Shea Faithful, and I don’t understand why. Personally I am against ever booing our players, but I thought it was odd that he managed to come out of a horrendous season virtually unscathed.

As far as being traded goes, I can’t say that I would be sad if Carlos Delgado was to go, BUT…

I really expected him to have a huge season in 2008, his walk year.

By the way, I’m gonna miss saying the "Shea Faithful" after next season… 🙁