Comments on: Jan. 2.10: Your Mets batting order.

By: Steve The Original

Steve The Original — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:22:27 +0000

Sounds just about right to me. I’m still hoping that they sign a platoon bat for 1b.

By: JamesSC

JamesSC — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:43:19 +0000

#13, Just as I think it is highly unlikely that all of our ??? come out positively next season (which is what the current rotation would need), I find it equally unlikely that the big 3 question marks will all come out negatively next year. One of them will be an excellent secondary pitcher to go with Santana next year, one will likely wash out and one will be all over the place and/or injured. Which is why I think we can live with a solid #3 acquisition and not overspend to get another “the” guy for #2.

By: dave

dave — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:33:31 +0000

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Links: Mafia And The Mets, Jason Bay And More | The Mets Report — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:05:47 +0000

[...] John Delcos’ New York Mets Report- Predicting the 2010 Opening Day starting lineup and batting order [...]

By: bill metsiac

bill metsiac — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:31:39 +0000

I like John’s original line-up, but I wonder why Molina’s addition would change things. I’d bat him 7th or 8th, just like the other Cs, preferably 7th. I like a #8 with a higher OBP to clear the P when he bats with 2 out, and one who is less likely to be thrown out at 2B if he’s on 1st and the P bunts.

As for the top of the order, I could see Luis leading off even with Reyes healthy. He wouldn’t steal as many bases as Jose, but wouldn’t clog the bases if Jose gets a 2B or 3B. Luis has the higher OBP, Jose the extra-base ability.

By: dave

dave — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:54:23 +0000

john/tiffany

perhaps castillo is the best option to put at 1. i dont like moving david or carlos to 2. that weakens the lineup.

perhaps cora goes at 2, but he is a poor hitter and murphy cant bunt so you dont want him there.

i think john is right, we need to get another pitcher. even if the pitcher is only good to run out every 5th day and do 6/7 innings. pelfrey/maine/ollie needs to prove they can pitch.

if everyone is healthy this will be a much improved team. but make no mistake, our problems the past 5 years has always been the rotation. even 06 was a problem. ollie came over and had a few good months. they patched up the back end with a steady stream of rejects that the hitters covered for.

this thread reminded me we still have the idiot coaches from last year.

By: jim bmore

jim bmore — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:05:07 +0000

funny how warthen was getting the credit for perez consistency two yrs ago and the blame now…i think ollie is just immature and brain dead most of the time…hope that changes this yr

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:42:56 +0000

(13) I think both rotations have question marks, yet Delcos seems to disparage only the Mets.

As for Warthen, you’ll get no argument from me. He is perhaps a huge contributor to the inconsistent performances of Perez, Maine and Pelfrey.

By: Harry Chiti

Harry Chiti — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:14:50 +0000

12. Interesting point of view. Met pitchers have had a solid season so the ability is there, but the Philliy pitchers have above average seasons when they pitch well. It is of course impossible that the Met pitchers pitched above average, and it is of course impossible that Philly pitchers have ability. Especially their rookie who had a season that Maine/Perez/Pelfrey can only dream about.
Met pitchers have ability? Maine is living on one great month in 2007 , Pelfrey on half a great season and Perez two good years surrounded by hideous ones. And with a pitching coach who watched as staff walked too many batters but decided it was ok to blame his ex-catchers, who was advertised as a great catcher working with the pitcherd when brought./ Yes, there are 24 good reasons to have faith in these Met pitchers…. Its called a case of Magic Hat Winter Sampler…..

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:32:39 +0000

(5) I disagree regarding the pitching. Perez, Maine and Pelfrey have all put up solid seasons in the past; so, the ability is there, it’s a matter of accessing it (and health is always a factor there).

Have you looked at the Phillies’ rotation the last three years? Each year, they’ve had one stud starter and one other guy who has an above-average season (e.g., Kendrick, Moyer, Happ). Beyond that, the rest of their rotation has been nothing to write home about. Yet, they’ve won three straight division titles.