Comments on: Health: By the way, El Duque is on the Mets http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:44:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: bigNJ http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105613 bigNJ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:21:46 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105613 as long as pelfrey shows he can handle it........give it to him kyle loshe is still available as long as pelfrey shows he can handle it……..give it to him

kyle loshe is still available

]]> By: jamie http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105603 jamie Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:09:36 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105603 yeah, but he hasn't pitched more than 87 innings in two years. yeah, but he hasn’t pitched more than 87 innings in two years.

]]> By: jamie http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105594 jamie Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:59:53 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105594 I think it's built into a lot of contracts that should player x be forced to retire due to injury, he still gets paid. I have no idea if that applies to someone under contract who just doesn't want to play anymore, but I've also never heard of that happening. I think it’s built into a lot of contracts that should player x be forced to retire due to injury, he still gets paid. I have no idea if that applies to someone under contract who just doesn’t want to play anymore, but I’ve also never heard of that happening.

]]> By: Santanaman http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105587 Santanaman Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:52:59 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105587 Fully agree, what would you do with the 5 spot? Fully agree, what would you do with the 5 spot?

]]> By: bigNJ http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105577 bigNJ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:41:35 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105577 just put him on the 60 day DL and activate him in august he always takes a 4 week break in the middle of the summer anyway........only to come back and have to be shut down again for a few starts put him on the extended clemenss program let him get 10 starts through august and sept and keep him around for the playoffs just put him on the 60 day DL and activate him in august

he always takes a 4 week break in the middle of the summer anyway……..only to come back and have to be shut down again for a few starts

put him on the extended clemenss program

let him get 10 starts through august and sept and keep him around for the playoffs

]]> By: tinathemetsgrl http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105573 tinathemetsgrl Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:38:48 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105573 That's why I thought he'd be perfect in the bullpen, he will not last all season as the starter. You either have him start the season now and be out by August or wait it out and see what you can get out of him. I can't believe Loh-she is still available. If he accepts cheap from us, I'd give him a shot. That’s why I thought he’d be perfect in the bullpen, he will not last all season as the starter. You either have him start the season now and be out by August or wait it out and see what you can get out of him.

I can’t believe Loh-she is still available. If he accepts cheap from us, I’d give him a shot.

]]> By: NYCESQ http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105564 NYCESQ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:24:54 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105564 The Mets have come a long way, finally the day has come where we are worrying about our No. 5 starter, instead of who our ace is. I think Pelfry should become the 5th starter. Here are my reasons: 1) He will not cost anything, and when Duque is healthy, he can move back down to AAA. 2) Guaranteeing any pitcher, like Lohse, a contract like the one he is seeking to get is just foolish. We are not in a position where we are desperate. Imagine if we didn't get Johan, that would be totally different. 3) Thinking about next year, by saving the 10 million per year, we can use that money for something that we would REALLY need next year (1st baseman, another legitimate pitcher). We are in good shape. Lohse should only be signed if we can get him at a very low price. If Duque doesn't feel better in the next week or so, the Mets will have to make some sort of decision. Whether that will include letting Pelfry know he will get the spot, or going out and signing Lohse. Either way, I am not too worried, the rotation looks great. The Mets have come a long way, finally the day has come where we are worrying about our No. 5 starter, instead of who our ace is. I think Pelfry should become the 5th starter. Here are my reasons: 1) He will not cost anything, and when Duque is healthy, he can move back down to AAA.
2) Guaranteeing any pitcher, like Lohse, a contract like the one he is seeking to get is just foolish. We are not in a position where we are desperate. Imagine if we didn’t get Johan, that would be totally different.
3) Thinking about next year, by saving the 10 million per year, we can use that money for something that we would REALLY need next year (1st baseman, another legitimate pitcher).

We are in good shape. Lohse should only be signed if we can get him at a very low price.

If Duque doesn’t feel better in the next week or so, the Mets will have to make some sort of decision. Whether that will include letting Pelfry know he will get the spot, or going out and signing Lohse. Either way, I am not too worried, the rotation looks great.

]]> By: Santanaman http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105561 Santanaman Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:22:43 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105561 Great, someone I dissagree with. Who is panicing? I'm glad that you are so sure that he will provide valuable innings and I hope you are correct. However, If you surveyed everyone involved in this discussion I think there would not be as much confidence in Duque as you have. If I had a choice between false confidence and a backup plan, I'll take the backup plan. Great, someone I dissagree with. Who is panicing? I’m glad that you are so sure that he will provide valuable innings and I hope you are correct.

However, If you surveyed everyone involved in this discussion I think there would not be as much confidence in Duque as you have.

If I had a choice between false confidence and a backup plan, I’ll take the backup plan.

]]> By: followmelevi http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105558 followmelevi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:18:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105558 ...and his trades for Schneider and Church this offseason? …and his trades for Schneider and Church this offseason?

]]> By: followmelevi http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105555 followmelevi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:15:48 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/28/health-by-the-way-el-duque-is-on-the-mets/#comment-105555 how come fatty mo was able to collect the rest of his Mets salary (albeit mostly from insurance) even though he retired before his contract was over? I never understood that... Anyone have any idea? how come fatty mo was able to collect the rest of his Mets salary (albeit mostly from insurance) even though he retired before his contract was over? I never understood that… Anyone have any idea?

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