Comments on: postGame: Mets 6 Nationals 3 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/ 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: NYP-BOS-NYP http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165681 NYP-BOS-NYP Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:48 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165681 This notion that Figueroa was a flash in the pan and that his only value to the team was that of an inspirational story is quite an overstatement, I think. This was no Lifetime movie; Figgy worked his ass off to get his shot; he earned his place on the squad and I think sending him down was unfortunate (even if it was necessary). Was he the best pitcher in baseball? No. We he the best on the team? No. But he pitched well on the whole, exceeded expectations and certainly performed better than <i>some</i> of his teammates. I don't think the final chapter of this story has been told yet. and I hope Nelson gets to come back and show us more of it before someone else grabs him. This notion that Figueroa was a flash in the pan and that his only value to the team was that of an inspirational story is quite an overstatement, I think. This was no Lifetime movie; Figgy worked his ass off to get his shot; he earned his place on the squad and I think sending him down was unfortunate (even if it was necessary).

Was he the best pitcher in baseball? No. We he the best on the team? No. But he pitched well on the whole, exceeded expectations and certainly performed better than some of his teammates.

I don’t think the final chapter of this story has been told yet. and I hope Nelson gets to come back and show us more of it before someone else grabs him.

]]> By: NYP-BOS-NYP http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165651 NYP-BOS-NYP Wed, 14 May 2008 17:39:24 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165651 What about the assertion that Church has benefitted from working extensively with HoJo, and that together they figured out some things about his stance and swing that have made him a better hitter? Both Church and Johnson seem to believe that, and they've both been practically gushing with the whole mutual admiration thing. I know some of you guys think HoJo is responsible for ruining Jose's hitting (which I kind of doubt personally, but whatever), but is it possible that the work he and Ryan have done together could have resulted in transforming a decent hitter into a superstar? It's possible, isn't it? What about the assertion that Church has benefitted from working extensively with HoJo, and that together they figured out some things about his stance and swing that have made him a better hitter? Both Church and Johnson seem to believe that, and they’ve both been practically gushing with the whole mutual admiration thing.

I know some of you guys think HoJo is responsible for ruining Jose’s hitting (which I kind of doubt personally, but whatever), but is it possible that the work he and Ryan have done together could have resulted in transforming a decent hitter into a superstar? It’s possible, isn’t it?

]]> By: NYP-BOS-NYP http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165628 NYP-BOS-NYP Wed, 14 May 2008 16:59:15 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165628 I also continue to maintain that Schneider is the only guy on the Mets staff (and I'm including players, coaches and managers alike) who has demonstrated an ability to keep Oliie's head in the game when things start to unravel. Somehow, he gets Perez to stay focused and keeps him from losing his composure when things get a little tight, and that skill alone is something to behold. I also continue to maintain that Schneider is the only guy on the Mets staff (and I’m including players, coaches and managers alike) who has demonstrated an ability to keep Oliie’s head in the game when things start to unravel. Somehow, he gets Perez to stay focused and keeps him from losing his composure when things get a little tight, and that skill alone is something to behold.

]]> By: VelvetFoot http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165482 VelvetFoot Wed, 14 May 2008 14:10:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165482 Anyone like Easley better than Castillo? Not me. Anyone like Easley better than Castillo? Not me.

]]> By: ravi3 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165440 ravi3 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:17 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165440 still recovering from a nerve problem he was having in his neck still recovering from a nerve problem he was having in his neck

]]> By: PhillyMet http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165411 PhillyMet Wed, 14 May 2008 13:13:58 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165411 Totally agree....he's mean and competitive, but under control. Unlike Ollie, who is still learning how to control his pitches and emotions. Totally agree….he’s mean and competitive, but under control. Unlike Ollie, who is still learning how to control his pitches and emotions.

]]> By: Mexworshipper http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165375 Mexworshipper Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:19 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165375 I totally agree. Why does the equipment manager give every stiff that walks into the clubhouse number 17?? It pisses me off. I totally agree. Why does the equipment manager give every stiff that walks into the clubhouse number 17?? It pisses me off.

]]> By: m00kie http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165370 m00kie Wed, 14 May 2008 12:32:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165370 I understand all of these things too .. but teams like that are few and far between. By far the majority of teams go up and down and divisions have tight pennant races. Years like 2006 are the exception rather than the rule, yet everyone runs around like there is some huge crisis because the team hasn't won 10 in a row. I understand all of these things too .. but teams like that are few and far between. By far the majority of teams go up and down and divisions have tight pennant races. Years like 2006 are the exception rather than the rule, yet everyone runs around like there is some huge crisis because the team hasn’t won 10 in a row.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165365 stickguy Wed, 14 May 2008 12:19:57 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165365 Wise was down at 83-84. Might be seeing Kunz soon if WIse doesn't work out. They could use at least 1 power arm (other than Wags) in the pen. Wise was down at 83-84.

Might be seeing Kunz soon if WIse doesn’t work out. They could use at least 1 power arm (other than Wags) in the pen.

]]> By: ToastyJoe http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165363 ToastyJoe Wed, 14 May 2008 12:18:17 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/13/postgame-mets-6-nationals-3/#comment-165363 I must have missed it - did he dive for one? I must have missed it – did he dive for one?

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