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In his first major-league appearance in 21 months, Duaner Sanchez pitched one scoreless, pain-free inning last night for the Mets, while striking out one batter.
Prior to the game, Sanchez told reporters, “It feels like my first 
day in the big leagues.” He made a similar comment after the game, while speaking to SNY’s Kevin Burkhardt.
For more on player reaction regarding Sanchez’s return, including quotes from John Maine and others, go to MLB.com, where David Wright says, “Having Duaner back makes us feel whole.”
…there is truth to this, in that just saying, “Sanchez, Heilman and Wagner,” makes me feel a bit better about the bullpen, despite heilman’s temporary struggle and sanchez’s recent return…obviously, they need to execute, but, for the time being, i’m just happy to have them all together again…
For more on Sanchez, read the New York Post and Newsday.
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I’m not the sentimental type when it comes to sports but I was very excited by the return of Duaner; more so than the illusion of Pedro’s return. That was a very nice quote by David too. Here’s to Duaner being a big piece of the Mets puzzle.
Anyone read that someone died last night at Shea… felll from an escalotor after the game.
Yeah saw that on ESPN this morning…. his daughter was with him at the game, and his wife was at home.. she’s pregnant with their second child. Very Sad.
My condolence to his family and friends
I’m pumped that Duaner is back, and ready to contribute. The pieces are falling into place . . . I wish they were falling into place a tad faster, but I’ll take it.
I was at the game last night and the ovation that the fans gave Duaner was great. You could tell he was pumped and he came through. Nice to have him back.
I was there too. I felt really good for him. It was also cool that they played “Wild Thing” when he came running in from the bullpen.
“Wild Thing ……… I think I love you!”
It was nice to see. It was also the first Met game for my 2 kids. What a game for them…Pelfrey-shoutout, Wright-Homerun 5 rbi’s, Reyes-4 hits. It was very cool for them.
Nice! Perfect first game for your kids to see in person.
Was at the game too. Splurged for seats behind home plate for the first time (quite a shift from wtaching the ’80s Mets from the Upper Deck). Great game, execellent seats, and spent the game listening to some scouts behind me talking about Pelfry. They weren’t impressed, amazingly enough. Said his slider wasn’t anywhere near the strike zone (down low all night) and a good hitting team would sit on his fastball and drive that because of a lack of movement. They were also very amazed that Heilman got booed for giving up a lead off double. I talked to them about that, about how the atmosphere was poisonous because of the september collapse. Still, they couldn’t believe that 12 games into the new season they would be that much animosity, especially in a game that was 6-0. Welcome to NYC, in the wake (perfect word) of last september…
Glad to have Sanchez back. I actually wish that he would be stable enough that we could trade one of Sosa, Show, Heilman. I like having the youth of Muniz and Smith in the pen. I would assume Heilman would bring back the most but also the most risky to trade.
I brought up yesterday that when Alou comes back I would trade Endy. It’s not like he is getting starts or AB’s with Alou out much less when he comes back.
Maybe a package of Endy and Heilman could get you a decent player in return.
I was thinking the same about Endy. I think it is a combination of how well Pagan is playing and that we really haven’t seen Endy do anything in awhile.
I dunno, it’s a tough call, that’s why I’m not the GM and will never complain about the GM when we have a team that is expected to make the playoffs.
problem is that they have the starting 8 covered, so it would need to be a pitcher. Its not enough to get a league average quality starter, imo and who is a ‘proven’ upgrade over Heilman in the pen. But its a start on something, without losing any of the core of the team.
Maybe it could be a prospect that would help us next year with pitching spots and LF/1B open. Example although the Angels do not need Endy but a guy like Kendry Morales? If we could do with out Heilman maybe a Heilman for Morales swap? Morales could take 1B and Fmart LF. Think of the money we would have to go after 2/3 pitchers. We could actually afford CC
nice, a poster with a real plan!
I could certainly deal with something like that.
I like the idea of having all of those relievers at the disposal of the club this year, no one should get overworked in Sept if Willie has 5-8 relievers he is confident in going to.
What about the other Morales in Minnesota. He is a blocked catching prospect that has unbelievable minor league numbers.
yes, I looked him up when the Santana deal was in the works. When it looked like the Twins wanted 5 players I suggested him as a 5 for 2 swap.
Would be a good fit with Castro basically useless most of the time, and Schneider getting up in years.
Would it create a 3 catcher log jam next season?
I am sure that Castro could be traded. It’s not like he is every around anyway and has a very reasonable contract. Let him go back to the Marlins.
Matt,
Actually it was Heilman (7th), Sanchez (8th) and Wagner (9th), which actually makes me feel better too. Hopefully he will provide some spark to that ‘pen and turn this thing around.
I would figure that until Sanchez shows he can still pitch at the same level, it will stay Sanchez, Heilman, Wagner.
It would also be nice if Heilman could still pitch at the same level as ‘06 too.
I would toss Feliciano in that group. He was brought in as a LOOGY, but he’s evolved into way more than that. He’s nails in tough situations, and to be honest, he’s probably the guy I trust the most out of that pen.
He’s been little used so far this year, and now with Dauner back he seems to be less of an inning guy and more of a LOOGY. I love his ability to get righties out so much better than Schoe, hopefully Willie gives Pedro F more of those situations.
If Feliciano gets an earlier inning that is lefty heavy, are we comfortable with Schoe coming in to face a big lefty in a tight spot in the 8th inning. I guess thats what Feliciano has been saved for at times this year.
I really don’t have a problem with Schoe facing any lefty, up to and including the best in the game. He’s excellent against lefties…12 extra base hits in the last 294 abs against him.
It was great to see Duaner back, maybe it will give the lift that our bullpen needs.
I had to watch the game on direct tv MLB package that was not a great thing. The Nationals announcers are terrible. They were saying on a previous telecast that the Nationals have not reached any agreements with a corporate sponsor for their new stadium. Maybe they should try Jenny Craig, did anyone see the size of the Nationals last night?
yea i did notice that, especially johnny estrada. what happened to him i remember when he was a lean athletic catcher now he looks like artie lange.
Well I would hope that would show all those people who said we could have kept Estrada just to keep Milledge, how bad that would have been. To those Milledge fans out there, relax, I’m only talking about the Estrada side of it here. The guy’s a backup to our former catcher, he’s big, slow, and has no arm left to throw anybody out. As much as I hate losing a guy with such upside as Milledge, we got back just as good in return with two solid starting players, including a catcher that will work wonders with our pitching staff.
I have DIrectv extra innings package as well and so far this year 90% of the time including last night they had both feeds going. SO I got Gary and Keith and the Nationals announcers You should check to see if they are both on.
I have the Superfan with the HD for 50 bucks more but I don’t think it should affect it. If so it might be worth 50 bucks to get Gary all year.
I was looking at Beltran’s stats. It is clear based on the stats and the games I have watched that teams are clearly pitching around Beltran. He has a .444 OBP but a .286 AVG. I know that Delgado is doing better but teams would just rather face Delgado with Beltran on 1st than to have to pitch to him.
I don’t really know how to ajust the lineup so that does not happen. Beltran is our RBI guy so you can’t just move hiim out of the #4 spot. Obviously Wright took off last year in the #3 spot and should stay there as he is our best hitter. Hopefully Alou can come back and slot in behind Beltran. I know Pagan has done well but I am sure teams don’t fear him enough to pitch to Beltran.
I am guessing that Delgado has to stay in the 5 spot just to keep the order balanced even when Alou returns so there are not 3 LH in a row.
Any solutions?
Reyes, Church, Wright, Beltran, Alou, Delgado, Schnieder, Castillo?
Breaks up the LHH? But a bottom 3 of Delgado, Schnieder, Castillo could be good or horrible at times.
I could just see with that one, Delgado with one out hits a single, Schnieder hits and moves Delgado all the way to 3rd and then its up to Castillo and the pitcher to get a run in.
Even keeping Delgado in front of Alou will force teams to pitch to Beltran more. Only in two out situations will they go after Delgado. And having Alou 6th breaks up the lefties at the bottom. Delgado is doing ok so far, and having protection like Alou might get him on a tear or two throughout the year.
Basically, the lineup needs to have a chance to work with Delgado 5th as it is the most balance and most potentially explosive arrangement they could have. If it doesnt work for a bit then adjust to other ideas, imo.
I really think that is going to change if Delgado keeps improving. You are right though I think they would much rather face Delgado than Beltran. The whole dynamic is going to change if an effective Alou comes back. Also i think as delgado improves going to left with his hits makes him a much more dangerous hitter.