Another poor outing by one of our top prospects, Jerry Mejia. Today in Arizona he pitched only 1.2 innings, gave up 4 runs on 4 hits while walking 2 and striking out 4.
He threw up to 99MPH. Just give this guy time. Don't trade him. He just turned 20 in October
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Two New Posts - "Mets Need Homeruns" and "We Want Pie Too"
I have two new articles that are posted on Mets Merized Online - "The Mets Do Need Home Runs", and "Hey AJ Burnett - We Want Pie Too"
Check them out and don't be afraid to comment.
Danny
Check them out and don't be afraid to comment.
Danny
Carlos Beltran - A Keeper Or A Chip To Build On
Carlos Beltran has recently been the subject of purely speculative trade rumors.
It's too early to talk seriously about trades yet. The World Series has yet to be played. There will likely be no moves until afterward. Once the Series ends, there is then a 15 day period when a team has exclusive negotiating rights with its free agent players. If he has not signed, at that time he is on the free market to be signed by any team.
Then the fun should begin. Trades and free agent speculations and rumors will run wild.
There are good reasons to trade and not trade Carlos Beltran. I think he will ultimately not be traded and remain the Mets starting center fielder. He is one of the backbones of the team who was sorely missed during his time missed due to injury.
On the other hand, I think that the Mets could get a nice return for Beltran, which could help the Mets move toward a brighter future. It may or may not make 2010 a semi rebuilding year, but I for one am for it.
Consider the scenario where the Mets could get back Jacoby Ellsbury, and two young Red Sox pitchers (don't expect Clay Bucholz) for Beltran. If Beltran's salary were the only thing in the way of such a deal, I would even suggest picking up part of Beltran's salary to make the deal go down.
Signing Matt Holliday would essentially exchange Holliday for Beltran, and add Ellsbury and two pitchers. I would love to see Ellsbury patrolling the vast area in center field. He is potentially a gold glover for many years to come. Reyes and Ellsbury (or Ellsbury and Reyes) would be so exciting reeking havoc on the base paths.
Other moves would be necessary to mold this team into a consistent winner. I am not going to get into that now. Suffice it to say that a more productive second baseman than Castillo, and a catcher who can hit home runs like Molina could make up for the loss of Beltran in the lineup.
Reyes and Ellsbury constantly on the base paths; Wright, Holliday, Murphy, and Francoeur driving them in. DeRosa and Molina at the bottom of the order. Doesn't sound too bad. And rather cheaply done.
It's too early to talk seriously about trades yet. The World Series has yet to be played. There will likely be no moves until afterward. Once the Series ends, there is then a 15 day period when a team has exclusive negotiating rights with its free agent players. If he has not signed, at that time he is on the free market to be signed by any team.
Then the fun should begin. Trades and free agent speculations and rumors will run wild.
There are good reasons to trade and not trade Carlos Beltran. I think he will ultimately not be traded and remain the Mets starting center fielder. He is one of the backbones of the team who was sorely missed during his time missed due to injury.
On the other hand, I think that the Mets could get a nice return for Beltran, which could help the Mets move toward a brighter future. It may or may not make 2010 a semi rebuilding year, but I for one am for it.
Consider the scenario where the Mets could get back Jacoby Ellsbury, and two young Red Sox pitchers (don't expect Clay Bucholz) for Beltran. If Beltran's salary were the only thing in the way of such a deal, I would even suggest picking up part of Beltran's salary to make the deal go down.
Signing Matt Holliday would essentially exchange Holliday for Beltran, and add Ellsbury and two pitchers. I would love to see Ellsbury patrolling the vast area in center field. He is potentially a gold glover for many years to come. Reyes and Ellsbury (or Ellsbury and Reyes) would be so exciting reeking havoc on the base paths.
Other moves would be necessary to mold this team into a consistent winner. I am not going to get into that now. Suffice it to say that a more productive second baseman than Castillo, and a catcher who can hit home runs like Molina could make up for the loss of Beltran in the lineup.
Reyes and Ellsbury constantly on the base paths; Wright, Holliday, Murphy, and Francoeur driving them in. DeRosa and Molina at the bottom of the order. Doesn't sound too bad. And rather cheaply done.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Must See YouTube Video
Let me know your thoughts on this.
http://www.loge13.com/2009/10/loge13_tv_-_which_one_of_you_n.php
Danny
PS: www.loge13.com gets all the credit for this one. So visit his site.
http://www.loge13.com/2009/10/loge13_tv_-_which_one_of_you_n.php
Danny
PS: www.loge13.com gets all the credit for this one. So visit his site.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Who Is Steven Matz?
The Mets selected Steven Matz with their first pick of the 2009 amateur player draft. Matz was a second round pick (72nd overall) as the Mets had relinquished their first round pick due to a previous year free agent signing.
Steven is a Long Island boy, who graduated this past June from Ward Mellville High School. He's a 6'3" southpaw who throws in the low 90's. In his senior year of high school, he pitched 44 innings, striking out 81 batters while only allowing 11 hits.
If Matz had decided not to enter pro ball, he would have attended Coastal Carolina University, a hot bed for young baseball talent. He will now enter the Mets minor league system and hopefully quickly begin impressing the organization and fans alike.
Steven is a Long Island boy, who graduated this past June from Ward Mellville High School. He's a 6'3" southpaw who throws in the low 90's. In his senior year of high school, he pitched 44 innings, striking out 81 batters while only allowing 11 hits.
If Matz had decided not to enter pro ball, he would have attended Coastal Carolina University, a hot bed for young baseball talent. He will now enter the Mets minor league system and hopefully quickly begin impressing the organization and fans alike.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Pedro To Start Game 2 for Phillies - But There'll Be No Stopping The Yankees
Pedro Martinez has been announced as the starting pitcher for the Phillies in game 2 of the World Series. He will face A.J. Burnett at Yankee Stadium. WOW!
You know I'm no big fan of Pedro anymore, since he sold himself out to the Phillies for a shortened season. I'm probably not being objective about him. In my estimation, the Phillies better do some heavy hitting against A.J. Burnett. Otherwise this is going to be a one-sided pitchers duel that could drop the Phillies into a 2-0 deficit in the Series.
On Thursday night the new Yankee Stadium will be hot inside regardless of the weather. Pedro Martinez will be returning for the first time in 5 years, since leaving the Red Sox. Yankee fans will be all over Pedro. He will be loudly booed and serenaded with "Who's your daddy".
For the Phillies to win with Pedro on the mound and in every other game, they must figure out ways to hit Yankee starting pitching. Sabathia and Pettitte have been sensational, and Burnett has been good. Other than Cliff Lee, the Phillies don't have the studs on the mound to stop the Yankees heavy hitters.
My prediction - Yankees in 5.
Danny
You know I'm no big fan of Pedro anymore, since he sold himself out to the Phillies for a shortened season. I'm probably not being objective about him. In my estimation, the Phillies better do some heavy hitting against A.J. Burnett. Otherwise this is going to be a one-sided pitchers duel that could drop the Phillies into a 2-0 deficit in the Series.
On Thursday night the new Yankee Stadium will be hot inside regardless of the weather. Pedro Martinez will be returning for the first time in 5 years, since leaving the Red Sox. Yankee fans will be all over Pedro. He will be loudly booed and serenaded with "Who's your daddy".
For the Phillies to win with Pedro on the mound and in every other game, they must figure out ways to hit Yankee starting pitching. Sabathia and Pettitte have been sensational, and Burnett has been good. Other than Cliff Lee, the Phillies don't have the studs on the mound to stop the Yankees heavy hitters.
My prediction - Yankees in 5.
Danny
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