Comments on: Buzz: Santana and Sox are Close http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/ 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: General Millz http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54721 General Millz Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:10:10 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54721 In another post I wrote about not needing an "ace," so to speak, and having a strong rotation overall. I definitely ignored the importance of a Beckett-type when the playoffs come around, but after 2007, I'd like the Mets to make sure they get to that point. I still think several above average starters is the way to go, rather than an ace followed by four less and less talented pitchers. The Josh Becketts in this world are rare, and even Johan the Great hasn't been lights out in the post-season. I'm not completely content with the Mets rotation, but I'd be okay if they added just one starter who's capable of being a #4 in the bigs. I'd let Pelfrey, Humber, Mulvey, El Duque fight for the 5th spot in the rotation, but I have no desire to see Jose Brian Ho Park Lima Lawrence appear in a Mets uniform ever again. In another post I wrote about not needing an “ace,” so to speak, and having a strong rotation overall. I definitely ignored the importance of a Beckett-type when the playoffs come around, but after 2007, I’d like the Mets to make sure they get to that point.

I still think several above average starters is the way to go, rather than an ace followed by four less and less talented pitchers. The Josh Becketts in this world are rare, and even Johan the Great hasn’t been lights out in the post-season.

I’m not completely content with the Mets rotation, but I’d be okay if they added just one starter who’s capable of being a #4 in the bigs. I’d let Pelfrey, Humber, Mulvey, El Duque fight for the 5th spot in the rotation, but I have no desire to see Jose Brian Ho Park Lima Lawrence appear in a Mets uniform ever again.

]]> By: wynton http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54709 wynton Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:06:22 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54709 I disagree. I think a real ace is important in the playoffs. On the other hand, having a bunch of number twos is great for the regular season. And I don't discount the possibility that one so-called number 2 could develop into a number 1. After all, Maine had 15 wins, despite a pretty big second half slump. Would it really be so shocking to see him win 18-19 games, which is all you really can expect from an "ace." I disagree. I think a real ace is important in the playoffs.

On the other hand, having a bunch of number twos is great for the regular season. And I don’t discount the possibility that one so-called number 2 could develop into a number 1.

After all, Maine had 15 wins, despite a pretty big second half slump. Would it really be so shocking to see him win 18-19 games, which is all you really can expect from an “ace.”

]]> By: mets17 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54708 mets17 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:06:16 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54708 I really like the sound of the Nady/Church Platoon. I really like the sound of the Nady/Church Platoon.

]]> By: k-mets http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54704 k-mets Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:04:43 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54704 Beane will more likely ask for the moon or the galaxy for Blanton Beane will more likely ask for the moon or the galaxy for Blanton

]]> By: jgreet http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54703 jgreet Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:04:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54703 Look, I'm disappointed in Omar. Just put Reyes in and add Pelfrey, and you have a deal. Reyes trumps all! He is unanimously the MOST EXCITING player in the game! But when its all said and done, you are a better team with Santana and say Eckstein, rather that Reyes and Pelfrey! I could care less about the whole HOME GROWN thing! I care about one (1) thing...WIN DAMN IT! Look, I’m disappointed in Omar. Just put Reyes in and add Pelfrey, and you have a deal. Reyes trumps all! He is unanimously the MOST EXCITING player in the game! But when its all said and done, you are a better team with Santana and say Eckstein, rather that Reyes and Pelfrey! I could care less about the whole HOME GROWN thing! I care about one (1) thing…WIN DAMN IT!

]]> By: Hit The Weights Zeile http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54696 Hit The Weights Zeile Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:02:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54696 id take either one but at this point would you send that package to baltimore for bedard? i dont think i would only bc if ANYONE on the pitching staff gets hurt we're completely effed. id take either one but at this point would you send that package to baltimore for bedard? i dont think i would only bc if ANYONE on the pitching staff gets hurt we’re completely effed.

]]> By: jsh2000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54697 jsh2000 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:02:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54697 the thing is that you don't necessarily need an ace on the pitching staff having 4 starters who can be at least decent #2s should be able to get something done the thing is that you don’t necessarily need an ace on the pitching staff

having 4 starters who can be at least decent #2s should be able to get something done

]]> By: the clap http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54695 the clap Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:02:25 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54695 Let's stick to the ongoing Mets offseason choke. Boy, let's hope Omar gets Xavier Nady back. A Nady/Church platoon would be heaven on earth. And why hasn't Omar signed Antonio Alfonseca yet? He'd fit into the bullpen and clubhouse and AARP meetings like beans on rice. Let’s stick to the ongoing Mets offseason choke.

Boy, let’s hope Omar gets Xavier Nady back. A Nady/Church platoon would be heaven on earth. And why hasn’t Omar signed Antonio Alfonseca yet? He’d fit into the bullpen and clubhouse and AARP meetings like beans on rice.

]]> By: k-mets http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54694 k-mets Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:02:10 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54694 We all came dream..but that is all it is... We all came dream..but that is all it is…

]]> By: k-mets http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-santana-and-sox-are-close/#comment-54692 k-mets Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:01:03 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/12/04/buzz-angels-like-santana-but-sox-are-close/#comment-54692 I just want Santana deal to be done already so other deals moves fast. I think most pitching trade is on hold to see what Santana gets.... I just want Santana deal to be done already so other deals moves fast. I think most pitching trade is on hold to see what Santana gets….

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