Tag Archives: Worth A Shot

Feb 06

Feb. 6.10: Random thoughts.

Posted on by

Just some things that have passed through my mind lately:

* If catcher is a position of mostly back-ups, I’d just as soon see what Josh Thole can do, maybe sooner than later.

* If first base is a platoon between Daniel Murphy and Fernando Tatis, I’d like to see what Murphy can do against left-handed pitching.

* David Wright ended last season stepping into the bucket after he was beaned. I hope he’s over that. Fear can quickly derail a career.

* I just wonder where Carlos Beltran would be had he had surgery in September.

* I’d like to see them sign John Smoltz for the bullpen, but he still wants to start. He’s worth a shot in either role. Hall of Famers deserve one more shot.

Jan 08

Jan. 8.10: Same old, same old.

Posted on by

DELGADO: Reheating a souffle?

DELGADO: Reheating a souffle?

The more I read and the more I hear, the Mets and Carlos Delgado are about to hook up again. The Mets are scouting Delgado and will look at him again this weekend in Puerto Rico.

Delgado posted good numbers in 2008 and was hitting well before he was injured last year. He’s an injury risk, but if the Mets believe they can be competitive it’s worth a shot to sign him to an incentive-laden deal. But, are they competitive?

If they like what they see, they could wrap things up quickly. Still, I believe their attention is better spent on pitching. There are too many questions in the rotation that can’t be willed away. They could score a pile of runs this year, but give up mountain, also.

Delgado is a better fit in the AL as a DH, or with a team that is a contender. I just don’t believe the Mets are a good fit. If healthy, Delgado will add some offense, but not enough to put them over the top.

I’m content with the Mets moving on and seeing what Daniel Murphy can do.