Comments on: Read: Assessing Mike Carp http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/ MetsBlog.com features the latest Mets rumors, player movement, and news circulating around the Internet, as well as Mets related insights and opinions by Matthew Cerrone and his team of guest bloggers. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:15:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tim in LA http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153944 Tim in LA Fri, 02 May 2008 19:47:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153944 False, toomanyuniforms. He had a league-average BABIP in 2006, and hit just as much into the shift. Same can be said for 2005. I'm not sure when they started shifting him, so I don't know how far back we can go. iamatwork, I don't even know what you're trying to say. How is it a fake stat? And what does that have to do with hitting .800? Pujols hits about .500 on balls not put in play... I really don't get your point. False, toomanyuniforms. He had a league-average BABIP in 2006, and hit just as much into the shift. Same can be said for 2005. I’m not sure when they started shifting him, so I don’t know how far back we can go.

iamatwork, I don’t even know what you’re trying to say. How is it a fake stat? And what does that have to do with hitting .800? Pujols hits about .500 on balls not put in play… I really don’t get your point.

]]> By: Tim in LA http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153938 Tim in LA Fri, 02 May 2008 19:43:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153938 Exactly. It's too early to be making anything of his batting average. If he was striking out more, or not hitting line drives, I'd be worried. Exactly. It’s too early to be making anything of his batting average. If he was striking out more, or not hitting line drives, I’d be worried.

]]> By: NYMBosco http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153185 NYMBosco Fri, 02 May 2008 13:18:24 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153185 castro sucks...yes he has some power in his bat but he is way too injury prone - yet omar gave him a nice two year deal before he even had a starting catcher signed last year. Nice job Omar! castro sucks…yes he has some power in his bat but he is way too injury prone – yet omar gave him a nice two year deal before he even had a starting catcher signed last year. Nice job Omar!

]]> By: iamatwork http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153163 iamatwork Fri, 02 May 2008 12:57:26 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153163 10 balls don't drop in and he's hitting .100 10 balls don’t drop in and he’s hitting .100

]]> By: iamatwork http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153161 iamatwork Fri, 02 May 2008 12:56:51 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153161 It's a good thing BABIP is a fake stat because, last I checked, most players aren't hitting .800 on balls not put in play. It’s a good thing BABIP is a fake stat because, last I checked, most players aren’t hitting .800 on balls not put in play.

]]> By: toomanyuniforms http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153144 toomanyuniforms Fri, 02 May 2008 12:37:41 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153144 "Metz" -- I should have thought of that, given that (a) I've been to Metz, France, and (b) I have a cap from the "Metz" brewery in Omaha (don't ask.) Well done, MetsGrrl. Quick -- everyone named "Metz" who has a kid, take him outside and toss him a few pitches. (Preferably a right-handed kid who's big for his age, but with good hand-eye coordination.) “Metz” — I should have thought of that, given that (a) I’ve been to Metz, France, and (b) I have a cap from the “Metz” brewery in Omaha (don’t ask.) Well done, MetsGrrl.

Quick — everyone named “Metz” who has a kid, take him outside and toss him a few pitches. (Preferably a right-handed kid who’s big for his age, but with good hand-eye coordination.)

]]> By: Peter http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153138 Peter Fri, 02 May 2008 12:26:53 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153138 Did Willie comment on his ceiling and expecting him to come back to earth? Did Willie comment on his ceiling and expecting him to come back to earth?

]]> By: toomanyuniforms http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153125 toomanyuniforms Fri, 02 May 2008 10:54:25 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153125 the BABIP is low because he consistently hits into a shift. It's not bad luck. the BABIP is low because he consistently hits into a shift. It’s not bad luck.

]]> By: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153124 Gina Fri, 02 May 2008 10:30:08 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153124 Milledge was also rushed. Milledge was also rushed.

]]> By: MikeN08 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153123 MikeN08 Fri, 02 May 2008 10:15:30 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/01/read-assessing-mike-carp/#comment-153123 Hello fellow Met Fans, I' am currently trying to start a new Fantasy BaseBall League at MLB.com that WILL allow trades. As of right now there are 8 GM's so there is only 4 more spots to fill. The Live draft will be held tonight (friday) at 10:00pm. If you are not able to make the draft, please feel free to still join, as you can set your pre rankings, and you will have the option to trade after the draft anyway (unlike a regualr fantasy league). The information you need is posted below. Thank you & If you have any problems please email me BklynMetFan08@yahoo.com and I will send you the link. Information on how to join.......... Go to MLB.com - click on fantasy, & then MLB 2008 open, sign up, & after you choose your team name, choose to play in a Private League. LEAGUE ID: 69004 LEAGUE PASSWORD: fantasy08 Hello fellow Met Fans, I’ am currently trying to start a new Fantasy BaseBall League at MLB.com that WILL allow trades. As of right now there are 8 GM’s so there is only 4 more spots to fill. The Live draft will be held tonight (friday) at 10:00pm. If you are not able to make the draft, please feel free to still join, as you can set your pre rankings, and you will have the option to trade after the draft anyway (unlike a regualr fantasy league). The information you need is posted below. Thank you & If you have any problems please email me BklynMetFan08@yahoo.com and I will send you the link.

Information on how to join……….

Go to

MLB.com – click on fantasy, & then MLB 2008 open, sign up, & after you choose your team name, choose to play in a Private League.

LEAGUE ID: 69004

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