Comments on: Note: Daniel Murphy Is Clutch

By: X-Man

X-Man — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:03:41 +0000

I hate to say it, and I know it’s not fair to wagner since Ayala has only showed us a small sample of success compared to Wagner’s many more saves, But……………………………

For some strange reason I feel much more relaxed and confident when Ayala comes in to pitch the 9th than I do (did) when Wagner comes (came) in.

By: NYP-BOS-NYP

NYP-BOS-NYP — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:07:13 +0000

Oh, agreed — I wasn’t saying that Ayala’s current success is a fluke… but I don’t think any of us thought he would be as dominant as he’s turned out to be. And I suspect that has much to do with changes — of scenery, of situation, of any of a number of things.

I guess I was saying that it’s possible that the same kind of things could happen with Carl Pavano if we signed him up, but I kind of doubt it. I think Ayala may have more raw talent.

By: SoDakMets

SoDakMets — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:27:40 +0000

I would say that putting guys like Tatis on the roster and making the deal that brought in Church and Schneider not to mention not giving away Big Pelf or Delgado (even though a majority of the NegaMets on here wanted it) outweigh that contract. Besides, in a couple years we will just cut him and eat the contract. It isn’t that big of a contract that it will really affect the bottom line.

By: PhillyMet

PhillyMet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:19:04 +0000

Ayala was also brought to the majors by Omar with Montreal, and he stated after the trade that he feels he owes Omar and is out to prove himself.

Looks good so far…

By: PhillyMet

PhillyMet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:14:11 +0000

Lidge also had another similar-type of non-save situation earlier in the year where he let up 7 or 8 runs in the 9th.

By: dwright5_godsend

dwright5_godsend — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:56:11 +0000

I always thought Ayala had decent stuff. Not overwhelming, but decent. It’s not just a change of scenery, however, it’s a change of situation. had he gone to colorado or pittsburgh, he’d still suck because he wouldn’t be in a winning situation. But now that he’s in New York, he’s in a playoff race for the first time of his career, and what he does out on the mound actually means something.

By: ravi3

ravi3 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:37:04 +0000

Well, if Niese fails to impress, and the Mets can get Pavano for peanuts, why not even try?

AND in the event that he puts together a few decent starts, how great would that be, to rub in the yankees’ face

By: HangingSlider

HangingSlider — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:31:48 +0000

Daniel Murphy enters his at bats to the sounds of Drop-Kick Murphy. Outstanding.

By: HangingSlider

HangingSlider — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:26:13 +0000

Doesnt matter… No Mercy – Sweep the leg.

By: NYP-BOS-NYP

NYP-BOS-NYP — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:09:33 +0000

None whatsoever.

Well, actually, who knows what a change of scenery can do for a pitcher (see: Luis Ayala). But yeah, the idea, if not completely appalling, is at least pretty “out there.”