Comments on: Read: Rubin’s Q&A With Murphy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/ 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: 4JoeOrsulak http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-374042 4JoeOrsulak Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:01:18 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-374042 You forgot a key part of your plan. The naked pictures of Theo Epstein with three young boys. Elsbury and Youk give the Sox 12 cost-controlled years of borderline All-Star production. The Sox will not trade this for 3 years of Beltran at close to market value unless significant blackmail is involved. You forgot a key part of your plan. The naked pictures of Theo Epstein with three young boys.

Elsbury and Youk give the Sox 12 cost-controlled years of borderline All-Star production. The Sox will not trade this for 3 years of Beltran at close to market value unless significant blackmail is involved.

]]> By: Michael Scott http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373965 Michael Scott Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:45:59 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373965 The Sox could use an upgrdae in CF. A stud like Beltran seems like a good fit. He also helps offset the power shortage from Manny's departure. In watching the playoffs they dont seem as scary to me. I'm also thinking that they might not want Tex to go to the Yankees and could end up in the bidding for him. If that were to materialize, they would need to clear a spot for him (Ortiz stays the DH) and makes Youk expendable? Maybe it's all a reach, however I would not be against sweetening the package a bit to get it done. (maybe a prospect pitcher?) The Sox could use an upgrdae in CF. A stud like Beltran seems like a good fit. He also helps offset the power shortage from Manny’s departure. In watching the playoffs they dont seem as scary to me.

I’m also thinking that they might not want Tex to go to the Yankees and could end up in the bidding for him. If that were to materialize, they would need to clear a spot for him (Ortiz stays the DH) and makes Youk expendable?

Maybe it’s all a reach, however I would not be against sweetening the package a bit to get it done. (maybe a prospect pitcher?)

]]> By: darknova http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373946 darknova Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:57:54 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373946 Ummm.... That first part of your post, no offense intended, sounds ludicrous. Why would the Red Sox have any need to make that trade? Also, I have to believe they would want more than that for those guys, Heilman would be more of a 'throw-in' kind of guy. Elsbury is worth more than Heilman, and Youkilis and Elsbury are worth more than Beltran and Heilman combined. The Red Sox have a good thing going, they don't need to get rid of one of their main guys in Youkilis. Ummm…. That first part of your post, no offense intended, sounds ludicrous. Why would the Red Sox have any need to make that trade? Also, I have to believe they would want more than that for those guys, Heilman would be more of a ‘throw-in’ kind of guy. Elsbury is worth more than Heilman, and Youkilis and Elsbury are worth more than Beltran and Heilman combined. The Red Sox have a good thing going, they don’t need to get rid of one of their main guys in Youkilis.

]]> By: Michael Scott http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373942 Michael Scott Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:51:50 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373942 How about these scenerios: Mets trade Beltran and Heilman to Sox for Youklis and Elsbury. If Angels lose out on Tex sweepstakes, I think they will sign Krod(i think the Yanks will not be outbid on Tex). Sign and trade Delgado to Angels for Kendrick and Jose Arredondo (flamethrowing RP with world of potential). Sign Casey Blake for LF. (i'm in LA and saw alot of him. He is gritty and a gamer, just what the Mets need. As long as he stays healthy). Of course we could go after Manny here but we have to understand there wil be baggage. Make a strong bid for CC. These changes remodel the team, it'll be a gritty team that's easy to root for. Lineup: Reyes - SS Elsbury - CF Wright - 3B Youklis - 1B Church - RF Blake - LF Murphy - 2B Catcher - Rotation: Santana Pelfry Sabathia Maine Neise (maybe sign Pedro for discount?) Bullpen: (my initial preferences, room for additions) Jose Arredondo - closer Eddie Kunz Joe Smith Ayala Stokes Show Bench: (need a lefty) Catcher Kendrick Evans Easly Chavez Tatis How about these scenerios:

Mets trade Beltran and Heilman to Sox for Youklis and Elsbury.

If Angels lose out on Tex sweepstakes, I think they will sign Krod(i think the Yanks will not be outbid on Tex).

Sign and trade Delgado to Angels for Kendrick and Jose Arredondo (flamethrowing RP with world of potential).

Sign Casey Blake for LF. (i’m in LA and saw alot of him. He is gritty and a gamer, just what the Mets need. As long as he stays healthy). Of course we could go after Manny here but we have to understand there wil be baggage.

Make a strong bid for CC.

These changes remodel the team, it’ll be a gritty team that’s easy to root for.

Lineup:
Reyes – SS
Elsbury – CF
Wright – 3B
Youklis – 1B
Church – RF
Blake – LF
Murphy – 2B
Catcher -

Rotation:
Santana
Pelfry
Sabathia
Maine
Neise (maybe sign Pedro for discount?)

Bullpen: (my initial preferences, room for additions)
Jose Arredondo – closer
Eddie Kunz
Joe Smith
Ayala
Stokes
Show

Bench: (need a lefty)
Catcher
Kendrick
Evans
Easly
Chavez
Tatis

]]> By: darknova http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373912 darknova Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:01:29 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373912 Absolutely. It's been great watching Big Pelf's development. And I'm really hoping Maine can have a good bounce back year. People have been hating on our rotation for years now, but they've consistently been coming through as a strength, even with a series of injuries. Of course, I'll happily put the Lima and Park experiments out of my memory... Anyway, it's just hard to read through the comment threads when there seems to be so much negativity. If all you do is hate on your team, why bother being a fan? Absolutely. It’s been great watching Big Pelf’s development. And I’m really hoping Maine can have a good bounce back year. People have been hating on our rotation for years now, but they’ve consistently been coming through as a strength, even with a series of injuries. Of course, I’ll happily put the Lima and Park experiments out of my memory…

Anyway, it’s just hard to read through the comment threads when there seems to be so much negativity. If all you do is hate on your team, why bother being a fan?

]]> By: JINBK http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373895 JINBK Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:42:01 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373895 haha, is Murphy overhyped and not as good as we hope he is? Probably. Would I throw my entire team in front of a train for 25 guys like him? Definitely! Did I miss something? anyways, just kidding. We as Mets fans have plenty to be excited about. My number one is Mike Pelfrey. Even with Santana, it was always Pelfrey's start I was most excited to see every five days. In addition, we have Santana chasing another Cy Young to look forward to next season, as well as a BIG bounce back year from Johnny Maine! Our starting pitching was our main competitve advantage last season, and hopefully we can round out our rotation and it will be again this coming season. With good starters you always have a good chance to win and there's plenty to be excited about. haha, is Murphy overhyped and not as good as we hope he is? Probably.
Would I throw my entire team in front of a train for 25 guys like him? Definitely!

Did I miss something?

anyways, just kidding. We as Mets fans have plenty to be excited about. My number one is Mike Pelfrey. Even with Santana, it was always Pelfrey’s start I was most excited to see every five days. In addition, we have Santana chasing another Cy Young to look forward to next season, as well as a BIG bounce back year from Johnny Maine! Our starting pitching was our main competitve advantage last season, and hopefully we can round out our rotation and it will be again this coming season. With good starters you always have a good chance to win and there’s plenty to be excited about.

]]> By: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373893 Gina Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:41:14 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373893 I think we're on his no trade list, plus with the rumors floating around, players like Either/Kemp and Escobar/K. Johnson I don't think that package is near enough. Especially since I don't think Parnell has much value as a starting prospect most scouting reports I've seen said he could be a strong set up man or middle reliever but a back end of the rotation guy at best. I think we’re on his no trade list, plus with the rumors floating around, players like Either/Kemp and Escobar/K. Johnson I don’t think that package is near enough. Especially since I don’t think Parnell has much value as a starting prospect most scouting reports I’ve seen said he could be a strong set up man or middle reliever but a back end of the rotation guy at best.

]]> By: BBmetsfreak36 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373873 BBmetsfreak36 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:00:09 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373873 Yea i agree HitTheSinker, even though it was a small sample size, we still saw that he has the tools to become a great player. It's not as if he was swing for the fences golfing and ran into a few. As many people said, he was disipline and fundementaly sound wich really shows the real kind of player he is. And I really dont see why people won't think he'll have good range. He is fairly deceptivly fast. He's an above average offensive second basemen and a natural infeilder. Lets starts a campaign for Murph at 2nd. Yea i agree HitTheSinker, even though it was a small sample size, we still saw that he has the tools to become a great player. It’s not as if he was swing for the fences golfing and ran into a few. As many people said, he was disipline and fundementaly sound wich really shows the real kind of player he is. And I really dont see why people won’t think he’ll have good range. He is fairly deceptivly fast. He’s an above average offensive second basemen and a natural infeilder. Lets starts a campaign for Murph at 2nd.

]]> By: darknova http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373852 darknova Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:34:49 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373852 Wow, the negativity in some people around here is astounding. Is Murphy overrated? Possibly. Is he being over-hyped? More than likely. Is he still something to be excited about? YES! If I could have a team entirely of Daniel Murphys, I would push the rest of our team in front of the 7 train. At least then I would know that everyone is playing their freakin' hearts out. This guy has exactly the kind of head on his shoulders this team has been seriously lacking. I say don't go into next season expecting him to be a major contributor, but definitely give him every opportunity you can to show he can contribute. He's done great with a small sample of playing time, so he's earned an extended tryout with the team. To those saying not to get excited about him I say: why not? After the past three years with this team, we all need something to get excited and positive about. Wow, the negativity in some people around here is astounding. Is Murphy overrated? Possibly. Is he being over-hyped? More than likely. Is he still something to be excited about? YES! If I could have a team entirely of Daniel Murphys, I would push the rest of our team in front of the 7 train. At least then I would know that everyone is playing their freakin’ hearts out. This guy has exactly the kind of head on his shoulders this team has been seriously lacking. I say don’t go into next season expecting him to be a major contributor, but definitely give him every opportunity you can to show he can contribute. He’s done great with a small sample of playing time, so he’s earned an extended tryout with the team.

To those saying not to get excited about him I say: why not? After the past three years with this team, we all need something to get excited and positive about.

]]> By: therealsince86 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/17/read-rubins-qa-with-murphy/#comment-373751 therealsince86 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:35:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/?p=20670#comment-373751 Especially if it were 1B as he has played about 2 games there in his life. Especially if it were 1B as he has played about 2 games there in his life.

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