tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post1705409450799351317..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Frank Francisco Shut Down IndefinitelyMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-80172454321101483372013-02-13T20:31:26.198-05:002013-02-13T20:31:26.198-05:00TP, if Warthen is right that Parnell has matured a...TP, if Warthen is right that Parnell has matured and now has the wherewithall to close, he deserves the chance. He's been on the radar for a while now, and we need to see if he's got what it takes. If Bobby is not up to the task, Lyon will get the call. Edgin has the make-up and could show in ST that he deserves a shot. And, although unmentioned in the post, Familia should be considered a possibility as well. Even Mejia might get a chance to show his stuff if other possibilities are exhausted.<br /><br />All in all, I have to agree with Soto. There really isn't anyone out there that I would feel comfortable with. I might take a chance on a low cost deal with Wilson, figuring he could move into the pen at mid season, making one of the other relievers available to trade. But he is not an option to move into the closer's spot to start the season.<br /><br />I have to say I really like the corps of relievers we now have. Sandy did a great job in adding Burke, Atchison, Feliciano, Hawkins and Lyon to the mix. I have a feeling it is going to be difficult to pick the 4 best to add to Parnell, Lyon and Edgin, (who I believe are locks) assuming Francisco starts the season on the DL.Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6347129504878083572013-02-13T11:16:45.503-05:002013-02-13T11:16:45.503-05:00Of that list I would sign NONE of them. The only p...Of that list I would sign NONE of them. The only proven closers on here are K-Rod, Valverde, and Wilson.<br /><br />K-Rod had personal issues in NYC that I'm sure the Mets brass would not bring back, Valverde would cost the 1st round pick soo no way in hell, and Wilson wont be ready till June at the earliestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-77286568750816351512013-02-13T11:11:31.122-05:002013-02-13T11:11:31.122-05:00Here are the relievers still available.
Jose Cont...Here are the relievers still available.<br /><br />Jose Contreras<br />Francisco Cordero<br />Juan Cruz<br />Joey Devine<br />Livan Hernandez<br />Jason Isringhausen<br />Bobby Jenks<br />Guillermo Mota<br />Brad Penny<br />Rafael Perez<br />Francisco Rodriguez<br />JC Romero<br />Jose Valverde<br />Brian WilsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-8724019900244568822013-02-13T11:05:05.141-05:002013-02-13T11:05:05.141-05:00Herb,
Parnell may be able to progress to closing, ...Herb,<br />Parnell may be able to progress to closing, but given his track record I cannot place a lot of conficence in him based on 11 Sept outings in no pressure games. There is no excuse not to add an available proven MLB closer to the mix, since there are still some unemployed right now. TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.com