Recap: Lo Duca on WFAN
During his final interview of the season with WFAN, Paul Lo Duca told the show’s hosts that he wants to return to the Mets, but he is stull unsure if the team feels the same way.
According to Lo Duca, he believes they were interested in keeping him during last off-season; and although they soured a bit during the spring and summer, he feels his strong September during this season may have changed 
their mind. Regardless, he is still uncertain of their interest.
Lo Duca said he is very broken up about Sunday’s loss, and that it ‘really hasn’t hit’ him yet, adding that he can’t watch Sportscenter or turn in to the post-season, because he still feels his team is the best in the National League, although they will not be playing in October.
As for the rest of his team, and next year, he believes their failure falls squarely on the players, not the coaches, because the pieces were in place, and are in place for next season, as well. However, at time this season, the Mets just ‘never came out and competed,’ he explained, especially when falling behind in games.
Lastly, because the ‘core of this team learned a tough lesson,’ he is confident they can win next season with the talent they have, as long as a) they play hard all season, and b) every one is healthy, specifically Carlos Delgado and Duaner Sanchez. Also, according to Lo Duca, Mike Pelfrey ‘grew up a lot,’ and is ready to make a major contribution to the rotation next season alongside John Maine, Oliver Perez and Pedro Martinez.
To listen to Lo Duca’s interview, go to WFAN.com.
