D.J. Short
News: Alou Needs Hernia Surgery
By D.J. Short - Mar 5, 2008 8:29 pm

Moises Alou will miss the start of the season due to hernia surgery.

Alou suffered the injury during Monday’s game with the Braves.

He is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

…if you are somehow surprised by this, you haven’t been around very long…

Posted in D.J. Short, Moises Alou on March 5th, 2008
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Comment by DWright is King
2008-03-05 20:31:01

just great…things just keep getting better and better

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Comment by gipper913i
2008-03-05 22:02:09

OH BIG SHOCK LOLLLLL!

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Comment by itsmetsforme
2008-03-05 22:34:16

damn, I had “arthritis” in the office pool. the guy who always bets on “hernia” won. the dude who had “groin pull” is pissed.

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Comment by gipper913i
2008-03-05 23:21:10

if alou plays an entire season, ill give you a nickel, guy.

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Comment by Metskin
2008-03-05 20:32:09

It’s the price you have for having a geriatric, albeit good, left fielder.

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Comment by thekid024
2008-03-05 22:52:23

I hate Bonds but I think he may be the best available bat and you wouldn’t have to give anything up for him. Have him and alou alternate starts in left.

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Comment by thekid024
2008-03-05 23:01:06

Can Castro play 1b?

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Comment by crapple
2008-03-06 08:12:28

It will never fly, but I like your out-of-the-box thinking here.

 
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Comment by jsr530
2008-03-05 20:32:25

Let him heal and get ready for July, same thing with El Duque - see you for the stretch run. It’s a very long season so you can’t panic at all. Fernando Martinez is playing alot and you never know what he can do.

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Comment by QueenOfQueens
2008-03-05 20:36:12

After seeing his fielding today I am not optimistic…we have to remember he is still young and developing in some ways. But then again, we are running out of options….

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Comment by ghobot
2008-03-05 20:39:21

the thought of fernando martinez anywhere near this team frightens me to my core!

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Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:42:19

I agree, just let the heal, at one point everyone will come together 100% healthy and in the meantime we’ll stay in the hunt

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Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:42:35

*let them

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Comment by XtraCraziiMets
2008-03-05 20:32:48

im not really surprised.. he will probly come back a week later after opening day

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Comment by altru426
2008-03-05 20:33:10

what would be the season be without an injury to the outfield

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Comment by Mparty7441
2008-03-05 20:34:12

Can you say F-Mart?

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Comment by njitalnstaln
2008-03-05 20:35:55

Exactly what I was thinking… they were talking about it on Sports Nite on SNY tonight… Doc came up at 19 and was ready, why not try F-Mart out at 19? So far he seems unphased by all the buzz surrounding him this spring, why not give him a chance?

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Comment by bonatom
2008-03-05 20:42:24

Compraing Doc K and F-Mart?!?!? Are you high?!?!?

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Comment by ravi3
2008-03-05 20:47:41

If is was an in season injury, then MAYBE this FMart talk has merit. With opening day about 4 weeks away, given the current diagnosis, Alou stands to miss the first two games, assuming the worst case scenario. It makes no sense to bring up Martinez for that. Barring any outside player acquisitions, you’ll see a rotation of Endy, Anderson, Easley, and *maybe* Valentin out in LF.

 
Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:50:13

They’re reporting it’s 4-6 weeks before he can resume doing anything baseball related so he’ll miss most of April

 
Comment by ravi3
2008-03-05 20:52:37

Not sure how I forgot about Pagan, but he’d certainly be in the mix…prolly the primary guy the way his spring is going

 
Comment by mets484
2008-03-05 21:06:58

Endy Chavez should not rotate through the position with anderson, easely, and pagan…. Whenever someone is injured in the outfield, endy chavez should become a starter, and then the rest fill in when necessary

Endy Chavez, why are you so good?
I hope you are starting today, I could see it no other way.

 
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Comment by Brooklyn Mets Fan
2008-03-05 20:35:06

I bet Omar goes out and acquires a steady backup OF tomorrow. Say goodbye to Joe Smith. I just hope THM Martinez isn’t rushed now.

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Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:44:20

What about the trade rumor involving Jorge Sosa to the Tigers for Marcus Thames?

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Comment by Brooklyn Mets Fan
2008-03-05 20:48:50

i know, i’m just hoping we hold on to Sosa if we can. He is our rotation depth. I count Pelfrey as our quasi 5th started. We have a litle more depth out of the bullpen.

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Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:52:09

yeah I see what you’re saying

 
Comment by x-nady
2008-03-05 21:04:11

Word is that Mets Brass is very high on Register. I saw him pitch today. Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Stuff!

I think the mets are thinking trade Sosa to get a 1B/LF (Thames, Millar) and have Register fill the long man role. He’s a rule V, so if he is not on the roster come opening day, he goes back to the Rockies.

 
Comment by mrose
2008-03-06 07:29:05

OFFERED back to the rockies at 25,000

 
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Comment by crapple
2008-03-06 08:16:41

I like his pop, right-handed bat, and ability to play both OF and 1B. But .278 OBP last year, and a career .241 BA are not exactly mind blowing.

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Comment by crapple
2008-03-06 08:24:13

Millar on the other hand, is an attractive addition. Sure his production slipped a bit in ‘07, but he still hit 17 homers, had 63 RBIs, and he has never been seriously hurt in his career. We could use that kind of consistency.

 
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Comment by Phillies Say The Darndest Things
2008-03-05 20:37:33

Its about time, Alou. I was getting impatient.

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Comment by QueenOfQueens
2008-03-05 20:38:57

Well at least something made me laugh after all this wonderful news. LOL

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Comment by kapnasty
2008-03-05 20:40:12

So the calamities begin. Oh well as long as Alou is ready for the stretch things will be fine. This will probably make Omar pull the trigger on the Sosa, Thames trade.

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Comment by jsr530
2008-03-05 20:40:45

I’m more concerned about Beltran, Delgado, Castillo, Church , Chavez than I am about Alou. He and El Duque were going to be hurt, so this is no surprise.

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Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:46:55

I got a feeling all them will be ready by Opening Day, I don’t know how much they’ll play in Spring Training but the only one I’m really concerned about is Delgado, he might come back but will he even produce?

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Comment by x-nady
2008-03-05 21:07:53

Church will be ok in a few days. We have Pagan if Endy is not ready. Schneider is still catching pitchers, just not playing in games to rest his tight hammy.

Delgado, Beltran & Castillo are key. If they are not ready by opening day or suffer an extended injury, it is gonna be like the old days: russian roulette mets

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Comment by mza4eva
2008-03-05 20:41:36

so are you saying as of right now, the only major league outfielder we have available is Angel Pagan…Check please

P.S. Willie don’t you think of playing either Wright or Reyes in anymore ST games

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Comment by x-nady
2008-03-05 21:09:45

Brady Clark.

But Endy says he will be ready for game action either this weekend or after. Church should be back soon too.

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Comment by Phillies Say The Darndest Things
2008-03-05 20:42:38

I dont know if this has been brought up, but does anyone think it might be worth it to go after Melvin Mora? If I really correctly, can’t he play just about every position short of pitcher and catcher? He’s still got a solid bat and his defense is fine. He’s making a lot of money so maybe the Mets can get him as part of a salary dump. Any thoughts?

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Comment by da burg's greatest
2008-03-05 20:45:16

nahh…never been a fan of his. i think someone like barry bonds would be better. why not?

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Comment by Phillies Say The Darndest Things
2008-03-05 20:48:44

If we got rid of Milledge because of his baggage and immaturity there is no way Omar can justify getting Bonds. He would bring the biggest dark cloud to the clubhouse. Granted he can still play ball, but all the other things surrounding his game outweigh his production, especially considering his defense at his age leaves alot to be desired. Plus we want to get younger.

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Comment by Steve
2008-03-05 20:54:46

Barroid Bonds; the perfect solution for a team looking to get younger and healthier. Plus he’ll do wonders for team chemistry. He’ll take Martinez under his wing. I can see it now, Barroid running a clubhouse seminar on self injection techniques. Perfect.

 
Comment by MetsFanInVegas
2008-03-05 20:55:42

speaking of Milledge, I can’t wait till Martinez shuts him down tomorrow n brings his nice little .350 average down

 
Comment by Nightlife
2008-03-05 21:07:40

First off Barry would probably take a one year deal, especially on a team like this where he knows he has another shot at a ring. The guy probably hasn’t touched roids in years. He still posted a 1.045 OPS last season and has had over 200 more PAs than Alou has the past two seasons. Bonds and Alou have played together and both are going to need days off, they would make a killer platoon.

This a win now type of team anyways, why not just go for it all?

 
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Comment by mets484
2008-03-05 21:11:11

NY hates bonds, if Omar got him then they wouldn’t need to worry about knocking Shea Stadium down, the fans would do it for them

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Comment by stone11375
2008-03-05 20:43:32

ok, by my count, we’re at 14 injured so far

Schneider - hamstring
Alou - Hernia
El Duque - Toe bunion
Gotay - ankle
Chavez - ankle
Johnson - ?
Church - Concussion
Anderson - Chest
Delgado - Hip flexor
Abreu - Hip flexor
Valentine - Knee
Castillo - Knee
Beltran - Knee
Easily - ?

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Comment by Monkeyborg
2008-03-05 20:51:06

I think that schneider is better by now, but I see your point.

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Comment by hyperion4
2008-03-05 20:52:26

You can add that Duaner Sanchez is still experiencing arm soreness and it’s not kn