Comments on: eMailbag: What Happened to Francisco Pena? http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/ 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: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96983 Gina Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:49:33 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96983 He's 6'2 205 isn't he? And he's only 21 he can put on more muscle. He’s 6’2 205 isn’t he? And he’s only 21 he can put on more muscle.

]]> By: Nate W. http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96906 Nate W. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:38:39 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96906 Maybe they should have started him in Brooklyn last year after having him in extended spring training from April through early June. Or maybe they should have demoted him to Brooklyn when that season started. They did get him into a full season of games at the lowest level they could, which could pay off in future years. Maybe they should have started him in Brooklyn last year after having him in extended spring training from April through early June. Or maybe they should have demoted him to Brooklyn when that season started.

They did get him into a full season of games at the lowest level they could, which could pay off in future years.

]]> By: Constnza81V2.0 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96898 Constnza81V2.0 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:38:58 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96898 I've been lurking most of the winter. I got married in December so my life (and computer) are just not my own anymore. Combine that with my company being sold and extra scrutiny on our computer use, I haven't been posting as much. Anyway, I know Salty and Mauer where obviously big time prospects, but they were still in there early 20s before they made their ML debuts. We signed Pena as a 17-year-old. If it takes him 5-6 years to develop into a legitimate catching prospect, he'll still be one of the youngest players at his position when he debuts in 2013-2014 if you catch my drift. Doesn't sovle our immediate needs, but people shouldn't consider this guy a bust because he's unable to fill in for the loss of LoDuca. I’ve been lurking most of the winter. I got married in December so my life (and computer) are just not my own anymore. Combine that with my company being sold and extra scrutiny on our computer use, I haven’t been posting as much.

Anyway, I know Salty and Mauer where obviously big time prospects, but they were still in there early 20s before they made their ML debuts. We signed Pena as a 17-year-old. If it takes him 5-6 years to develop into a legitimate catching prospect, he’ll still be one of the youngest players at his position when he debuts in 2013-2014 if you catch my drift. Doesn’t sovle our immediate needs, but people shouldn’t consider this guy a bust because he’s unable to fill in for the loss of LoDuca.

]]> By: Alban http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96861 Alban Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:56:08 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96861 Who's MIke Caro? Did you mean Mike Carp - the little red engine who could? He might be a litlte small to be hitting 30-40 homers. Who’s MIke Caro? Did you mean Mike Carp – the little red engine who could? He might be a litlte small to be hitting 30-40 homers.

]]> By: TG1 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96855 TG1 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96855 how is joe smith so far down? the guy pitched well for half a season at the major league level. i think he just got tired after a while since he never has played that much baseball in his life. and EVERYONE AT METSBLOG CAN SEE ME BE THE FIRST TO SAY MIKE CARO WILL BE A STUD. maybe bot 30-40 homer guy but 275 25 100 guy. THATS RIGHT IM SAYING IT FIRST!!!! how is joe smith so far down? the guy pitched well for half a season at the major league level. i think he just got tired after a while since he never has played that much baseball in his life. and EVERYONE AT METSBLOG CAN SEE ME BE THE FIRST TO SAY MIKE CARO WILL BE A STUD. maybe bot 30-40 homer guy but 275 25 100 guy. THATS RIGHT IM SAYING IT FIRST!!!!

]]> By: TG1 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96854 TG1 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:54:38 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96854 i would go with patience. the kid is really a baby. also heres a question i want someone to answer...why is Mike Carp not rated higher. he had a bad year because his hands was messed up. look for him to have a big year and maybe even replace delgado next year. i watched him play all those spring training games and he has a great approach and he hit to all fields. i would go with patience. the kid is really a baby. also heres a question i want someone to answer…why is Mike Carp not rated higher. he had a bad year because his hands was messed up. look for him to have a big year and maybe even replace delgado next year. i watched him play all those spring training games and he has a great approach and he hit to all fields.

]]> By: HelloBrooklyn http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96832 HelloBrooklyn Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:19:35 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96832 "Until his futility at the plate crushes his confidence, rendering him useless. " EXACTLY!!!! Sending him to Brooklyn would be fun to watch “Until his futility at the plate crushes his confidence, rendering him useless.
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EXACTLY!!!!

Sending him to Brooklyn would be fun to watch

]]> By: darkstar73 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96807 darkstar73 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:55:44 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96807 again, it has nothing to do with whether or not he wants to stay, Boras is his agent, and ALL Boras clients go to the free agency, no matter what, its just the way of the world. We should definitely attempt to resign him, but if he gets some crazy offer from some other team, I could see him leaving. This whole, Ollie doesn't want to stay because he hasn't resigned yet is ridiculous, players want money, he's been here 2 years, sure he should realize he wouldn't be doing anything without us, but he still has Boras as an agent which usually means he'll take the best offer, wherever its from. again, it has nothing to do with whether or not he wants to stay, Boras is his agent, and ALL Boras clients go to the free agency, no matter what, its just the way of the world. We should definitely attempt to resign him, but if he gets some crazy offer from some other team, I could see him leaving. This whole, Ollie doesn’t want to stay because he hasn’t resigned yet is ridiculous, players want money, he’s been here 2 years, sure he should realize he wouldn’t be doing anything without us, but he still has Boras as an agent which usually means he’ll take the best offer, wherever its from.

]]> By: mets17 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96805 mets17 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:42:33 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96805 Their top 30 Prospects are according to BA: 1. Fernando Martinez OF 2. Deolis Guerra RHP (Traded) 3. Carlos Gomez OF (Traded) 4. Kevin Mulvey RHP (Traded) 5. Eddie Kunz RHP 6. Brant Brustich RHP 7. Philip Humber RHP (Traded) 8. Jon Neise LHP 9. Nathan Vineyard LHP 10. Robert Parnell RHP 11. Joe Smith RHP 12. Scott Moviel RHP 13. Steven Clyne RHP 14. Nick Carr RHP 15. Danny Murphy 3B 16. Greg Veloz 2B 17. Wilmer Flores 3B/SS (2007 International FA) 18. Ruben Tejada 2B/SS 19. Mike Carp 1B 20. Nick Evans 1B 21. Francisco Pena C 22. Phillips Orta RHP 23. Adam Bostick LHP 24. Emmanuel Garcia 2B/SS 25. Steven Register RHP 26. Mike Antonini LHP 27. Jefry Marte 3B (2007 International FA) 28. Juan Lagares SS 29. Lucas Duda 1B/OF 30. Elvin Ramirez RHP Their top 30 Prospects are according to BA:
1. Fernando Martinez OF
2. Deolis Guerra RHP (Traded)
3. Carlos Gomez OF (Traded)
4. Kevin Mulvey RHP (Traded)
5. Eddie Kunz RHP
6. Brant Brustich RHP
7. Philip Humber RHP (Traded)
8. Jon Neise LHP
9. Nathan Vineyard LHP
10. Robert Parnell RHP
11. Joe Smith RHP
12. Scott Moviel RHP
13. Steven Clyne RHP
14. Nick Carr RHP
15. Danny Murphy 3B
16. Greg Veloz 2B
17. Wilmer Flores 3B/SS (2007 International FA)
18. Ruben Tejada 2B/SS
19. Mike Carp 1B
20. Nick Evans 1B
21. Francisco Pena C
22. Phillips Orta RHP
23. Adam Bostick LHP
24. Emmanuel Garcia 2B/SS
25. Steven Register RHP
26. Mike Antonini LHP
27. Jefry Marte 3B (2007 International FA)
28. Juan Lagares SS
29. Lucas Duda 1B/OF
30. Elvin Ramirez RHP

]]> By: cver http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96803 cver Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:24:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/08/emailbag-whiter-francisco-pena/#comment-96803 Thank you - I hadn't heard that one. Thank you – I hadn’t heard that one.

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