Comments on: Buzz: Mets Like Jorge Posada http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/ Latest Mets News, Links, Rumors and Opinion Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mister Koo http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33861 Mister Koo Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:19:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33861 OK, fair point. If Delgado can even revert back to his 2006 form (38 home runs and in general good health), then the offense will roll again and be referred to as that "american league lineup". The only thing is that it's a risk. If by mid May he's hitting .200 with 3 home runs, then it might be time for Omar to look for a new first baseman at the trading deadline. OK, fair point. If Delgado can even revert back to his 2006 form (38 home runs and in general good health), then the offense will roll again and be referred to as that “american league lineup”. The only thing is that it’s a risk. If by mid May he’s hitting .200 with 3 home runs, then it might be time for Omar to look for a new first baseman at the trading deadline.

]]> By: 7-train http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33832 7-train Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:46:19 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33832 I've long wondered if Posada was partially responsible for the poor Yankee pitching in recent years. How many good pitchers have we seen go to the Yanks and melt. Remember Randy Johnson basically refused to pitch to Posada. He doesn't throw well and blocks home plate like a matador. I would steer clear of him. If we can add Arod we can afford to carry a catcher like Paulino from the Pirates. I’ve long wondered if Posada was partially responsible for the poor Yankee pitching in recent years. How many good pitchers have we seen go to the Yanks and melt. Remember Randy Johnson basically refused to pitch to Posada.

He doesn’t throw well and blocks home plate like a matador. I would steer clear of him.

If we can add Arod we can afford to carry a catcher like Paulino from the Pirates.

]]> By: NYMBosco http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33831 NYMBosco Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:44:54 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33831 What success has paulino had? What success has paulino had?

]]> By: 7trainlocal http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33806 7trainlocal Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:52:32 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33806 I think gowrightgo makes an excellent point here. I'd add to that by saying that Delgado has historically had far better at-bats than he did most of last season. Over his career, he's taken walks at about same rate that Posada has. I can't speak to Posada's at-bats, since I rarely watch the Yankees. But Delgado's refusal to adjust stems from, I think, pushing too hard to get out of slumps. I mean, if you're struggling, do you really want to try a totally different approach at the plate than the one that's been routinely successful for over a decade? Or, do you try to hone in on what's made you successful and try to repeat that? I guess next season will tell, but I'd much rather see Delgado re-emerge as a solid middle-of-the-order threat than give up on him so quickly. I think gowrightgo makes an excellent point here. I’d add to that by saying that Delgado has historically had far better at-bats than he did most of last season. Over his career, he’s taken walks at about same rate that Posada has. I can’t speak to Posada’s at-bats, since I rarely watch the Yankees. But Delgado’s refusal to adjust stems from, I think, pushing too hard to get out of slumps. I mean, if you’re struggling, do you really want to try a totally different approach at the plate than the one that’s been routinely successful for over a decade? Or, do you try to hone in on what’s made you successful and try to repeat that?

I guess next season will tell, but I’d much rather see Delgado re-emerge as a solid middle-of-the-order threat than give up on him so quickly.

]]> By: gowrightgo http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33772 gowrightgo Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:06:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33772 Too much in your offer for a lousy catcher and a pitcher with promise but not yet done a thing. I do that deal for Jason Bay and Ian Snell though Too much in your offer for a lousy catcher and a pitcher with promise but not yet done a thing.

I do that deal for Jason Bay and Ian Snell though

]]> By: The Dotel Motel http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33769 The Dotel Motel Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:00:21 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33769 I said before and I will say it again. The Mets stated that they are going to try and put a deal together for the Pirates Ronnie Paulino, whom I think would be a nice acquistion. Someone a few weeks ago thought the Mets should try for a Ronnie Paulino/Ian Snell package which I personally would think could be a great move. Young, cheap players who have had - albeit - a little major league success. I would have no problem offering Pittsburgh a package of Humber/Gomez/ and say Ruben Gotay for those two. Of course with new management in Pittsburgh who knows what they are going to do. Paulino and Snell might not even be available - as they were rumored to be. I said before and I will say it again. The Mets stated that they are going to try and put a deal together for the Pirates Ronnie Paulino, whom I think would be a nice acquistion. Someone a few weeks ago thought the Mets should try for a Ronnie Paulino/Ian Snell package which I personally would think could be a great move. Young, cheap players who have had – albeit – a little major league success. I would have no problem offering Pittsburgh a package of Humber/Gomez/ and say Ruben Gotay for those two. Of course with new management in Pittsburgh who knows what they are going to do. Paulino and Snell might not even be available – as they were rumored to be.

]]> By: gowrightgo http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33765 gowrightgo Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:58:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33765 I'll jump back in on this. Delgado is likely to improve his year over last for a few reasons.... 1) He is working out like crazy right now to be ready for his walk contract year 2) He is in his walk contract year 3) His last year was interrupted by nagging injury all year. Rib Cage, Wrist, Hip at the end. It was always something and it was not easy to play through. (I realize you can insert an argument here that he is simply getting older and this happens to older players). I can agree but I can retort by saying he is more likely not to repeat the injury bug as he is working out like crazy now and not sitting at home like he was last offseason watching his pregnant wife and loafing. 4) Delgado is a proud intelligent guy. He understands the mechanics of his swing extremely well. Last year, he could not stay healthy and remain in a groove. THis year he will Most of my comments are subjective, except the working out like crazy comment which was either on Mets site or was on SNY site a few weeks back I’ll jump back in on this. Delgado is likely to improve his year over last for a few reasons….

1) He is working out like crazy right now to be ready for his walk contract year
2) He is in his walk contract year
3) His last year was interrupted by nagging injury all year. Rib Cage, Wrist, Hip at the end. It was always something and it was not easy to play through. (I realize you can insert an argument here that he is simply getting older and this happens to older players). I can agree but I can retort by saying he is more likely not to repeat the injury bug as he is working out like crazy now and not sitting at home like he was last offseason watching his pregnant wife and loafing.
4) Delgado is a proud intelligent guy. He understands the mechanics of his swing extremely well. Last year, he could not stay healthy and remain in a groove. THis year he will

Most of my comments are subjective, except the working out like crazy comment which was either on Mets site or was on SNY site a few weeks back

]]> By: gowrightgo http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33758 gowrightgo Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:53:20 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33758 perfectly said. No way we want Posada to regress after he stopped taking the HGH in this his walk year. Not for me. Pass perfectly said. No way we want Posada to regress after he stopped taking the HGH in this his walk year. Not for me. Pass

]]> By: Mister Koo http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33729 Mister Koo Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:21:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33729 Yes, that's a good point. However, something to think about is that Delgado is a power hitter and relies on pure power to drive the ball. Posada has power, but is not a bona-fide power hitter. He takes walks, has good at bats and shortens up his swing according to the situation. Delgado doesn't do that. He swings at everything and gets himself out by helping out the pitcher by swinging at pitches in the dirt or way up high and inside. You can clearly see that he is looking more and more lost at the plate, almost like his eyesight is getting worse. He refuses to adjust, and prefers to try to drive the ball 600 feet with every swing. A player like that is the one who suffers the most with age because he's still trying to rely on pure strengh and talent to succeed. Pedro realized he couldn't do that anymore and adjusted. Delgado needs to do the same, but at his age and comments last year ("I'm not that kind of player") just leads me to believe that his glory days are over. Yes, that’s a good point. However, something to think about is that Delgado is a power hitter and relies on pure power to drive the ball. Posada has power, but is not a bona-fide power hitter. He takes walks, has good at bats and shortens up his swing according to the situation. Delgado doesn’t do that. He swings at everything and gets himself out by helping out the pitcher by swinging at pitches in the dirt or way up high and inside. You can clearly see that he is looking more and more lost at the plate, almost like his eyesight is getting worse. He refuses to adjust, and prefers to try to drive the ball 600 feet with every swing. A player like that is the one who suffers the most with age because he’s still trying to rely on pure strengh and talent to succeed. Pedro realized he couldn’t do that anymore and adjusted. Delgado needs to do the same, but at his age and comments last year (“I’m not that kind of player”) just leads me to believe that his glory days are over.

]]> By: ScottN http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33721 ScottN Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:11:47 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/10/31/buzz-mets-like-jorge-posada/#comment-33721 Yeah, seems like Robbie Alomar, part Deux to me. Yeah, seems like Robbie Alomar, part Deux to me.

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