Consider poor Pelfrey pitching with an infield of Murphy at 2nd and Delgado at 1st. The ground crew will have to make sure that the infield is very, very slow.

I’m sorry, it’s not condescending. It’s just common sense. I don’t believe that there is “just as much reason” to think Murphy can be a good defender at 2B as that he won’t. The odds are really against it. Most quality defensive 2Bs were successful middle infielders in the minors. Murphy did not get high marks for his defense at 3B in the minors. It’s rare for players who are at best average at one position to become good at positions that are more difficult on the defensive spectrum. I don’t credit vague reports that his time 2B so far has been “a success,” because the Mets have a vested interest in saying so. This is the exact same thing the Mets said when they raved about how well Kaz Matsui was learning to turn the DP, blah blah blah.

I guess there’s a possibility that he could be OK. But I don’t want the Mets wasting time and opportunities on that hope. If they have an opportunity to get a high-quality 2B — and I think Hudson qualifies — I don’t want them to hesitate because Murphy might work out, and just rely on a “fallback plan” such as 39-year-old Damion Easley.

Delgado, Fmart, Kunz, Heilman, Sanchez, Schow, Castillo, Ike Davis, Carp, Evans, Schneider, Pagan ALL should be available for trades.

Targets should include: Sonnanstine, Edwin Jackson, Balfour, Howell, Scott Downs, BJ Ryan, Soria, Duchscherer, Street.

Also, the Japanese pitching market should be explored for relievers, closers, and SP.

Ollie should be re-signed. I know he blows up sometimes, but he owns the Fish, Phils, Yanks, and Bravos. Does CC? Not sure.

They want us to have the worst infield defense, with a 39 year old as our backup for defensive purposes!

They want the same team, devoid of balls and leadership, devoid of standing up to a fight.

Castillo will get swapped for basically anybody who will take him and his contract. And btw, Manny is awesome, but he’s no Philly killer, and as such what’s the point? I hope he proves me wrong the next week.

Defense helps pitching, it makes all pitchers better. Re-sign Ollie, get Lowe and let Maine close! Trade Delgado for a setup man!