Comments on: Health: A ‘Chance’ Alou Back Friday

By: methead

methead — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:47:04 +0000

I tell ya…anyone who doesnt want Alou back everyday is on crack. Seriously. We have to hope he remains healthy the rest of the year..we have no choice. The man can flat out hit. With him in the lineup it changes everything. Whats the big deal…he comes back for 10 games then is out for 30. 10 games of Alou is better than what we got. Bunch of crackheads you guys are.

SO YES, when he gets back..bench whoever. period. There is no debate, Alou makes us a better team. just pray he stays healthy. And if we can get back Church?? They both stay healthy? Come on…that is a real lineup.

By: HoJoWright

HoJoWright — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:04:53 +0000

I agree Easley needs to be in the lineup, Castillo now must earn his spot back maybe a little more than Alou but who is gonna bat second if Endy comes out. I really like him in the 2 spot especially with him hitting. I think we gotta keep the lineup as is until someone cools off.

maybe if alou is healthy enough to hit, put Beltran in the 2 for a little.

By: youknowwhatimsayin

youknowwhatimsayin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:03:28 +0000

Any plan involving Alou is NOT a plan.

As for El WHOque, a spot in the bullpen awaits. If he gripes, and is healthy, ship him off to another team for a spare part or low level minor leaguer.

By: ExileInLA

ExileInLA — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:49:45 +0000

darn – your first line was what I was going to say…

I’d like to see Nick Evans back to B-Mets before the ML ASB, so he doesn’t lose more at bats this year. Colorado starts a lefty on Sunday, so activate Moises for that game and let him play; if he gets hurt immediately, he’s back on the list as of Monday and there’s enough time to get someone to Cincinnati.

Also, now that Aguila has rusted on the bench, maybe he should go back to NO and give someone else a chance for the major league paycheck for a week or two…all these guys called up from the minors are having a big payday this year, picking up about an extra $1600 every game they spend on the Mets roster. That’s equal to a week off in the winter for every day they’re in the bigs.

By: AzMetsFan

AzMetsFan — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:49:35 +0000

Alou’s health will dictate how he is used so it is really pointless to try and analyze it. I do, however, really LOVE Easley in the lineup over Castillo!

By: rustysribs

rustysribs — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:25:43 +0000

Thanks.

By: metsrule77

metsrule77 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:07:30 +0000

You have to sit Tatis for Alou, I’d much rather have Tatis available to come off the bench as a pinch hitter than endy.

By: metsrule77

metsrule77 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:05:04 +0000

I thought he was considering season ending shoulder surgery but I could be wrong. I know it hasn’t healed properly and he still can’t hit from one side and he’s not close to coming off the DL.

By: metsfaneightysix

metsfaneightysix — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:56:47 +0000

At this point, you just got to hope that his concussion is not career threatening. I say if he’s still dizzy after the DL, shut him down for the year. Totally sad.

By: Gland

Gland — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:48:23 +0000

I don’t understand all of the posts on here saying that Alou needs to “earn” his way into the lineup or hoping he will go away. If he is in the lineup he is a major right handed presence and can provide protection to Beltran and Wright in a way that certainly Endy Chavez or Fernando Tatis can not do. Certainly a middle of the order of Wright-Beltran-Alou-Delgado is more potent than putting Easley 5th like last night.

Alou’s issue is staying healthy. When he is able to take the field the Mets have to take advantage of those opportunities. It is only a matter of time before he breaks down again, so you have to use him while you can.