O-Perez definitely doesn’t make it easy for fans to stand by his side. If either a player or coach is not within site of Perez in the dugout, than it’s probably very safe to say that he doesn’t deserve fan support.

I’m without a doubt confident in his potential to be a consistent, ERA-friendly winner, so I remain along side other Mets fans who can only hope for his mind to get right.

The poor body-language, slumping shoulders, and miserable control, have all blended together and formed a win/loss column which is leaning quite heavily to the right.

I do feel confident that Pedro’s return will make a positive difference other than when he takes the mound. Moreover, his lead-by-example, relaxed, and confident demeanor should cause a domino effect throughout the bullpen and dugout. We have to believe that O-Perez looks-up to Pedro and Johan, thus, I’d like to trust how it’s only natural for Perez to want and perform admirably in-front of them. Nobody wants to let down their teacher/leader, so let’s hope I’m right about O-Perez.

In comparison – I used to practice martial arts when I actually felt in shape a few-years back, and I clearly recall my desire to consistently win approval from the Master (also called Sensei in certain martial arts forms). Furthermore, I wanted to be the best and prove to myself that I could accomplish things that I never thought were possible.

Additionally, I vividly remember the positive feeling that I received each time the Master showed signs of approval, respect, trust, and how I noticed the times he was proud of me. I did it for myself – and I did it to make my teacher proud of me.

I hope the young players can focus on learning from their teachers, while respecting them to a level of wanting to please by way of positive production. Let’s see if O-Perez can show signs of focus, on-the-mound leadership, and commitment.

I didn’t know that. Thanks!

CC Sabathia

Matt Holliday

AJ Burnett

Jason Bay

maybe David Ortiz (go to mlbtraderumors.com)

give me more names or opinions