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Mets Chat Room: Sifting through the rubble edition.

By John Delcos on September 29, 2008

Let's talk

Let's talk

I have enjoyed Mets Chat Room immensely and don’t want it to fade away. I’ll be keeping the blog open throughout the winter and hope you’ll join me.

What happened this season? Who is to blame? Who stays? Who goes? Let’s talk about all that tonight.

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321 comments
  1. Gil in Savannah, Ga. says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    JD, Jim: With the catching market thin, OK. hang on to Schneider. But I think Ryan Church, Nick Evans and Duaner Sanchez might be enough to get those two Pirate relievers.
    Cruz and Bradley you can sign as free agents.
    And I think Pedro Feliciano might have some value, too, in a trade.

  2. Ciceroj says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Perhaps the Murphy-Soria trade will be next year’s version of Hamilton for Volquez. Probably not, but perhaps.

  3. Jim (Bmore) says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    realistic line up for next yr
    vs. righties/vs. lefties
    1. SS- Jose Reyes
    2. CF- Carlos Beltran
    3. 3B- David Wright
    4. 1B- Carlos Delgado
    5. LF- Aaron Rowand
    6. 2B- Daniel Murphy (poor defense, good offense)/ Damien Easley
    7. RF- Ryan Church/Fernando Tatis
    8. C-Brian Schnieder/Ramon Castro

    SP
    1 Johan 2. Pelf 3. Lowe 4. Mussina 5. Niese

    BP- Smith, Feliciano, Ayala, several FAs
    what do u guys think???

  4. edfever says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    I’m tired of Castro, gets hurt too much and its because he carries too much weight… Supposedly the pitchers love Schnieder he was brought in for defense this offense was suppose to carry his weak bat not count on production form the catchers spot…

  5. bosco says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Other then Smith the entire pen needs to be rebuilt. They should build from the Closer position back. If I was Omar I go after Fuentes he a lefty and been closing for some time now. They need a few arms that can pitch to either side of the plate. 1 situational lefty only. Time to trade F-Mart and a small package for some starting pitching a big time number 2 that could slide in behind johan and move all the other guys down a spot. I would love to get another leadoff type guy to hit behind Reyes.

  6. Gil in Savannah, Ga. says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    No way is Beltran soft.
    He played in 160 games and played hurt and through pain. He’s much tougher than anyone gives him credit for.

  7. Jim (Bmore) says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    closer – maine???

  8. edfever says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    I like Rowand and now that Giants realize there not a contender for several years might want to move that huge contract but what will he cost…. Lowe would be a solid pick-up

  9. edfever says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Maine would be a nasty closer but I think their set on him starting..

  10. John Delcos says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Well folks, I think it is time to call it a night. I am thrilled at the turnout tonight. For those still online, let me know how you think this went and how often we should do it in the offseason. Your comments are valued.

    Again, thanks so much to everyone. I will be posting on a daily basis, so you can count on getting your Mets fix here. Please give me your feedback.

    Good night all, and thanks again.-JD

  11. bosco says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I would love to see Rowand playing for the Mets be the type of guy that they need. IMO Mussina is just another 5 inning guy who will tax whatever pen they have. The catching position could use an upgrade those 2 guys were hurt alot.

  12. Jim (Bmore) says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    JD- I check the site multiple times a day and plan to continue to throughout the offseason. Hot stove baseball is always fun. Thanks for the blog, its been great and I hope it continues. It is nice to have a place to talk with other Met fans (knowledgeable and well mannered too).

    Thanks,

    Jim

  13. Gil in Savannah, Ga. says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Peace-out, y’all!

  14. edfever says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Soria and DeJesus for six prospects anyone….

  15. bill metsiac says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Thank you, JD. It’s been fun!

  16. edfever says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Night all…..

  17. Ciceroj says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    JD – thanks again for doing this, i’ve got this blog loaded in my RSS feeds so i’ll be back whenever you have ‘em. Could be really great for the hot stove.

  18. Jim (Bmore) says:
    September 29, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    mets fans..i can feel it already, we must be sick but i feel the optimism for next yr already. gotta love it
    goodnight and as always, Let’s Go Mets

  19. Jim (Bmore) says:
    September 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    realistic line up for next yr
    vs. righties/vs. lefties
    1. SS- Jose Reyes
    2. CF- Carlos Beltran
    3. 3B- David Wright
    4. 1B- Carlos Delgado
    5. LF- Aaron Rowand
    6. 2B- Daniel Murphy (poor defense, good offense)/ Damien Easley
    7. RF- Ryan Church/Fernando Tatis
    8. C-Brian Schnieder/Ramon Castro

    SP
    1 Johan 2. Pelf 3. Lowe 4. Mussina 5. Niese

    BP- Smith, Feliciano, Ayala, several FAs
    Closer- Maine
    what do u guys think???

  20. sportsgal says:
    September 29, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Your blog is great! You are direct and honest with a great sense of humor. Refreshing to us sports fans. Look forward to the off season hearing from you.

  21. alex says:
    September 30, 2008 at 2:01 am

    sorry i missed the chat room tonight, but i’ll be sure to keep checking in throughout the days, weeks, and months ahead.

    keep it up JD – this sight is blossoming into one of the truly great mets’ online communities.

    l’shana tova to any one else celebrating the jewish new year.

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