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The word injury and the name Jose Reyes have never been in the same sentence before this season, but, no problem, he’ll be back and there’s plenty of talent behind him.
The Mets have two quality prospects on the way here, 19-year old Ruben Tejada and 16-year old Wilmer Flores. Tejada has played the past two seasons a level higher than he should have, but has held his own. He looks like the real deal and will give the Mets an option come 2011, if he continues to develop. Flores’ future as a Mets shortstop doesn’t depend on Reyes as much as it down the development of Tejada. If both come along, Tejada will eventually replace Jose and Wilmer will be moved to second base. Last year’s first rpund pick, Reece Havens, is a sub-par fielder, slow on the basepaths, and can’t seem to keep himself in top shape.
Future Status: 2010-2011: Jose Reyes
2012: Ruben Tejada
The Mets will not pull the 2011 option on Jose and will chose to give him his just due… for one more year. After that, I see him and the team mutually agreeing to part company. which will time perfectly with either Tejada or Flores.
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5 comments:
From what I've read, most people think that Flores has no shot of sticking at SS because of his fielding abilities
I'm confused. In a previous post you wrote that you assume the Mets will resign Reyes to an extended contract past 2011, yet in this post you say the Mets will let Reyes walk after his option expires. Which is it?
IMO, I think Reyes will be signed longterm, as the Mets have already branded him as one of their core players and don't want to lose out on the dollars he's sure to generate at the box office and in memorabilia sales. Also, with Castillo's contract also expiring after 2011, I find it tough to believe the Mets would open 2012 with a brand new middle infield and top of the lineup, which would happen if they let both Jose and Luis walk. Tejada has already been playing 2B in the minors, so I think the plan is to give Tejada first crack at 2B in 2011, alongside Jose Reyes at SS, and if Tejada needs more seasoning in the minors the Mets can sign another Alex Cora-type player to fill in at 2B until Tejada is ready.
By the way, you also mention that the word injury and the name Jose Reyes have never been mentioned in the same sentence before this season. Well, you may have a case of longterm memory loss because when Reyes first broke in to the majors it seemed like he was plagued by incessant hamstring and calf injuries, which in fact limited him to under 300 at bats in each of his first 2 seasons. Since 2005 he's been the picture of perfect health, I'll give you that, but going back to his early years it seemed like the Mets had a chronically disabled SS who may not make it in the bigs because of his penchant for getting hurt.
Enjoy the blog. Keep up the fine work!
Yes, there is a lot of talk about that. There is a good chance he will be moved either to first base or the outfield.
Right now, he's holding his own in the field.
Mack
Isuzudue:
It's okay the be confused, especially around here.
You're right, I should have clarified my comments in this series of "The Future Of..." posts. This is just my opinion at this moment. It does sometimes vary from things I have said in the past.
I would hope that Jose comes back strong and stays a Met until he retires, but if I had to lay money down... today... this is what I feel now.
Regarding his past injuries, I had forgot that. Regulars here know of my past brain injuries that have robbed me of some memory. The good news is I have readers like you that keep me current.
Thanks for reading.
Mack
"The word injury and the name Jose Reyes have never been in the same sentence before this season, "
You really have no knowledge of Jose Reyes if you say this. He was injured most of his first 2 years.
Hamstring issues.
As for letting him walk when his contract is over...you don't know sports. 1. They would sign him long term if he is healthy or 2. They would trade him.
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