So, how many relievers do the Mets carry in 2010? I always like to work with the number seven, so we’ll go from there.
With the acquisition of Igarashi and Everts, the Mets will field one of the most talented pens in the league.
Remember… if you can’t field a rotation of innings eaters, go out and get yourself a killer pen.
IMO, locked up slots are:
1. Closer – RHP
Francisco Rodriquez: 2009: 3-6, 3.71 - F-Rod will close and close he wiil. The addition of Igarashi will eliminate the need for Rodriquez to pitch the eight inning sometimes.
2. Eight Inning Specialist – RHP
Ryoda Igarashi – the additional of the 30-year flame thrower is an easy fit into the slot left open when J.J. Putz and Billy Wagner left. Everybody is very high on him and I pray the Mets have finally signed a great player from that part of the world.
3. LOOGY - LHP
Pedro Feliciano: 6-4, 3.03 - the Everts and Igarashi signings took no pressure off of Felciaino. Both are righties and Pedro will slot into the 7th inning LOOGY role he does so well.
4. ROOGY - RHP
Bobby Parnell: 4-8, 5.30 - Parnell will go back to what he has proven he can do at the major leagye level: give good right handed inning. His 2009 ERA is littered with poor starts.
5. RHP
Brian Stokes: 2-4, 3.97 – Stokes will go sort of long, more than short, and whatever else the team wants him to do
6. RHP
Clint Everts: There’s going to be some people questioning my putting him firmly in the Queens pen from the get-go, but I have followed this kid from the draft and I’m telling you he has turned around a failing SP career and had a stellar RP year in 2009.
7. Long Man –
Nelson Figueroa – 3-8, 4.09 - the only Mets pitcher to throw a complete game in 2009, no one ate innings more effectively than Nellie. He deserves first digs at this slot.
Other Candidates or Left Outs
LHP Jack Egbert: - 0-0, 27.00 recent signee… no room
RHP Sean Green: - 1-4, 4.52 in 79 Mets appearances in 2009… where do you slot him?
RHP Eddie Kunz: At this point in his career, Kunz would be a long shot, but he is currently on the 25-man squad, so he must be added to the list.
LHP Arturo Lopez: 0-0, 19.29 – another recent signee… still no room
LHP Pat Misch: - Again, no room
RHP Tobi Stoner: - Stoner really got screwed from the Igarashi signing
LHP Adam Bostick – God, he’s never gonna get a shot, is he?
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Mack
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts:
Flip Green in for everts, he will start out as MR in AAA and will probably be up during the year
You hit the nail of the head with FIggy
Egbert: AAA or cut
Kunz : AAA
Lopez: Same as Egbert, i think he is a bit better though
Misch: Deserves to be in consideration for pen, threw a few solid starts for the team in 09
Stoner: Either starting at AAA or in pen
Bostick: was an FA signed with Chi White Sox i believe
Mack
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts:
Flip Green in for everts, he will start out as MR in AAA and will probably be up during the year
You hit the nail of the head with FIggy
Egbert: AAA or cut
Kunz : AAA
Lopez: Same as Egbert, i think he is a bit better though
Misch: Deserves to be in consideration for pen, threw a few solid starts for the team in 09
Stoner: Either starting at AAA or in pen
Bostick: was an FA signed with Chi White Sox i believe
My optimism is bolstered by your confidence in Everts & ‘yoda, Mack—thanks.
ReplyDeleteI’m thinking Parnell & Igarashi (or vice versa) will be the 7/8 tandem, and Green/Stoner have a shot at the ROOGY role. If Everts is the real deal in MR, then Stokes & Misch (particularly if another LH is deemed essential) for LR. Figgy is SP5-in-waiting (with Neise—especially if Marquis is on board). All day-dreams.
I thought I read that Bostock signed elsewhere; is he still a Met?
And, oh—is there ANY interest in competing for Chapman?
You guys are correct about Bostick. My Bad. I'm really effected today regarding the Chris Henry story.
ReplyDeleteWe're basically all on the same page and the important thing is to realize that the Mets now have one of the best bullpens in baseball.