Discussing Delgado

There have been lots of talks about the Mets still being interested in bringing Delgado back. At first I was keen on this idea, but I have come to my senses and decided that it is a bad idea.

Delgado never was a good defensive first basemen, now he is a 38 year-old coming off hip surgery. There is no way that a team can trust to him play first base even 2 or 3 times a week. Especially the Mets who have Pelfrey needing a comeback year and probably going to sign another groundball specialist in Joel Piniero. The Mets need someone who has some range at first base because it looks like they are stuck with Castillo at 2nd.

I do think that Delgado still can hit 25 HR's and have 90 RBI but at the cost of terrible range and no athlectism on defense. The focus for the Mets front office and Mets fans has been on power and that is why many consider Delgado a viable option.

The Mets got their power when they got Jason Bay, now they need to worry about their infield defense because of the possibility of having Pelfrey and Pineiro on the same staff. Not to mention Perez who goes crazy after bad defensive plays. The Mets also need to get someone who can play more then just first, they need a versatile player who can play some 3rd too.


The Mets could use the power of Delgado but I think for the Mets right now they need someone who can cover ground at first and play some third base as well.

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Sorry About the Break

Sorry about the week long break, I had a family member in the hospital and a crazy week at school. My family member is out and better now, so I am back in full force again.

Which brings to the fact that I could could use another person or two to help me with news, links, and posts. So, if any of you have some free time and want to write your opinions about the Mets email me at michael.mayer4@gmail.com. Thank you.

Mike Pelfrey Report Card

Big Pelfrey was obviously a disappointment this year while finishing 10-12 with a 5.03 era,
1.514 whip, and 10.4 H/9. He also saw an increase in HR's by 33% to 18, an increase in BB/9, and issued a very memorable 6 balks after never having one in his career.

Pelf was the only healthy starting pitcher the Mets had all season which is why he led them in starts(31), innings pitched(184), and groundouts(260).

Pelfrey has not only has problems with giving up lots of hits and HR's but he has complete mental lapses some games that completely ruined his ability to compete.

I think that next season Mike needs to do a better job of finishing off hitters with off-speed pitches and not allowing things like balks and errors get into his head. I think he if does that he will return to a winning pitcher with an ERA in the 3.70-3.95 area.

I'm going to give Mike a grade of D+ because he was able to stay healthy all year and the Mets could count on him to be out there every fifth day.

This Day in Mets History

1973- The Mets beat the Cubs 6-4 to capture the NL East Title. The Miracle Mets were in last place and 11.5 back on August 4th.

1974- Tom Seaver strikes out 14 Phillies to become in the first pitcher in National League History to strike out 200 or more batters in 7 straight seasons.

1982- Pitcher Terry Leach throws a 10-inning one-hitter against the Phillies, the only of its kind in Mets history. The Mets win 1-0 on a Hubie Brooks sac fly.

1985- Daryl Strawberry hits a 11th-inning HR to beat the Cardinals 1-0 and to cut the Cardinals lead to 2 games.

2002- The Mets fire manager Bobby Valentine.

Mets Birthdays

• Chuck Hiller: 75
• Buzz Capra: 62
• Bob Myrick: 57
• Pete Falcone: 56
• Jeff Reardon: 54
• Chuck McElroy: 42
• John Thomson: 36
• Brandon Knight: 34

Reyes Hurt Again

Jose Reyes now has a torn hamstring to go with his torn tendon behind his right knee. He tore his hammy while running the bases in New York earlier this week. Which begs the questions why was he running and was he running with the intent of playing in the last couple of games?

Reyes should have been shut down earlier this year and had the necessary surgery to fix his tendon. The Mets mishandled another players injury and this time it has bigger consequences that it did with Church. Reyes is one of the faces of the franchise and a big part of the Mets future, so their is no reason to try experimental treatment in season to try and get him back this year.

At first, yes go ahead and try the treatment, but once it fails move on do the surgery. It is now September 30th, the season has been over for 2 months, and if finally looks like Reyes is heading for surgery.

I just hope that Reyes injury only affects this season, not the mistreatment of the injury affecting next season.