Cutnpaste: - Ollie, Taylor Tankersley, Jose Reyes, R.A. Dickey, and Ed Kranepool



Mack Ade

 Ollie:

Neither Mets manager Terry Collins or pitching coach Dan Warthen have watched Oliver Perez pitch in the Mexican Winter League. Sandy Alderson hasn't even spoken to Perez since he took over as general manager. "We've had a trainer that has been on top of the situation," said Alderson. "We've had a scout down there on more than one occasion. One of the important things for the off-season is conditioning. In his case and many others, the important thing is throwing innings, building arm strength. He'll be working on mechanics in spring training rather than winter ball." While the Mets haven't visited Perez, they haven't missed much, either. The erratic left-hander has a 31/29 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings. The Mets still owe him $12 million for 2011, but similar to Luis Castillo, they may cut him at the end of spring training. - rotoworld  



Taylor Tankersley:

Mets signed LHP Taylor Tankersley to a minor league contract. He'll also get an invite to spring training. Consistent with most of Sandy Alderson's transactions this winter, Tankersley is another bounceback candidate. He missed the entire 2009 season following elbow surgery and posted an ugly 7.50 ERA over 27 appearances with the Marlins in 2010. Though his command has never been a strength, the Mets hope he can get back to the potential he showed as a LOOGY-type in 2006 and 2007.

 - rotoworld.  



Jose Reyes:

His talent is such that he could be Rickey Henderson, but as of yet Reyes has never put his combination of speed, power, and plate discipline together for a full season. Has the tools to win a Gold Glove, but can’t concentrate consistently in the field. With that said, since he became the everyday shortstop in 2005, the Mets win when Reyes gets on base. Not many players can hit .300, with 20 homers, and 50+ stolen bases. Talent alone has put him in the Top 15, but he should be in the Top 10.-

nybaseballdigest  



R.A. Dickey:

Dickey was probably the most consistent starting pitcher for the Mets last year. It seemed like every time he went out there, you were guaranteed at least six or seven innings of two or three run ball. The Mets would love for him to produce a carbon copy of 2010 in this upcoming season, but that’s nothing to put money on. Dickey had the best season of his career at age 35. It was the first time he had ever won 10 games or more, and it was the first time since 2003 he finished with a winning record. Hopefully for the Mets faithful, Dickey’s knuckleball continues to puzzle the opposing starting lineup. A consistent Dickey would be great for this pitching staff which is in semi-shambles right now with Johan Santana out until June or July. -

metsreport.  



Ed Kranepool:

His career is more quantity than quality, but you can’t dismiss someone who played 18 years in the big leagues for one team. Perhaps his undoing was the fact he played for the Mets, as they rushed him to the majors at the age of 17. Was the team leader in many offensive categories for years, and a pinch hitter extraordinaire later in his career. - link