Should-
- Nick Evans: I think he is an obvious choice because he has been up for parts of the last two season and hit decent. The Mets need to find out if he is a Major League player or not, I believe he is a ML hitter and should be on the 25 to start the next year. I would play him everyday while starting him in left and a little at first, and he should be the first pinch hitter off the bench to see if he can handle it. He has played a pretty good first base and is at least adequate in left. He looks like he could have good doubles power and he kills lefties.
- Javier Castillo: He is versatile infielder who can play all four positions with some pop and is relatively young(26) compared to some guys the Mets have called up this year. The Mets have needed infield depth all year(which is why they traded for Castillo earlier this year) and I'm kinda surprised he hasn't got a look yet instead of Valdez and Berroa. I don't think he is a long term answer obviously but it would be nice to see a guy play SS who can hit a HR(6 this year and 22 2B's) and have a guy with some pop pinch hit.
- Adam Bostick- He is a 26-year old lefty that the Mets received in the Lindstrom/Owens trade. He failed as a starter but has excelled in his first year as reliever. He has a 2.22 era with one save and a 3-1 record in 44.2 innings between Binghamton and Buffalo. He has 51k's and 18 BB's with an .216 opponents batting average. The Mets have needed a second lefty all year and again I'm surprised Bostick has not got a chance, I would have brought him up instead of Misch.
- Eddie Kunz- Granted he had not been that good this year( 4.50 era, with 1/1 BB/K ratio) but I think the Mets need to see what they have with Kunz. He didn't handle the big stage well last year, but they need to look at him for the possibility of being in the bullpen next year. On the plus size he has only allowed 4o hits in 48 innings pitched.
- Josh Thole- Has been outstanding at the plate this year in Binghamton batting .333 with 40 RBI, 27 2B's, more walks(39), then strikeouts(32), with an OPS of .842, and even has 6 stolen bases. The Mets need to break the kid into the Majors, we only have 2 catchers on the roster and Schneider is always hurting so they should be able to find him some at bats.
Probably Will-
- Argenis Reyes- The Mets do need infield depth but no more Reyes, Argenis anyways, he just can't hit. We have Hernandez now so there really is no use for him because they are similar players; good speed, good glove, and no bat.
- Pat Misch- He pitched ok when he was up with the Mets before but he shouldn't be in the plans for next year so why bring him up. I would rather see want Bostick has to offer.
- Robinson Cancel- As i said before the Mets need a third catcher and unfortunately if will be Robinson because of his experience. Cancel is nothing more then good minor league depth, but Schneider is a FA after the year so the Mets need so see if Thole can play in the bigs.
- Knowing the Mets they will probably bring up some other AAAA player to bolster the bullpen like Kyle Snyder and maybe another old bench player like Mike Lamb.
Prospects Fans Would Like To See-
- Ruben Tejada: I understand he is hitting .294 and has exceeded expectations at the Double-A level but he is still only 19 and the Mets should not rush his development. He needs some more minor league grooming especially at a different position because he is not gonna play short for the Mets
- Ike Davis: He has hit very well this year, and like Tejada has exceeded expectations with a .296 avg, 9 HR's and 31 RBI's in 42 games in Binghamton. I would like to see him play but there just isn't a place for him with Murphy playing everyday at first base.
I am very interested to see what you guys think the Mets should do with there September call ups.
Will post readers suggestions.
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