Comments on: Relief Pitcher: Mets are in Four Corners Mode http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/ MetsBlog.com features the latest Mets rumors, player movement, and news circulating around the Internet, as well as Mets related insights and opinions by Matthew Cerrone and his team of guest bloggers. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:32:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: oc410 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392307 oc410 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:02:51 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392307 The mets won 89 games last yer with a gimp at second, a terrible bullpen and no closer. With these additions, i cant see a possible way they dont win 95 games. The mets won 89 games last yer with a gimp at second, a terrible bullpen and no closer. With these additions, i cant see a possible way they dont win 95 games.

]]> By: oc410 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392306 oc410 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:59:44 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392306 I think Omar will eventually sign K rod for about 12 per for 3 years with a performance incentive for the 4th. He'll keep Murphy and tatis in left, obviously murphy will get more playing time because hell hit righties. He sign Juan cruz to a 3 year 15 mil type of deal. Trade Heilman and Nick Evans to the Rays for a Andy Sonnanstine or Edwin Jackson. I think he'll make a play for Lowe, and will get outbid by either the sox or the yankees. (I would probably be happy about this if its a 4 year 65 mil or even 5) Dudes old. I bet he'll trade castillo for Vasquez. Trade Schneider and some minor prospects for Bengie Molina, or trade schneider for reliever and sign I-Rod. And with the money left over sign Orlando hudson to a 5 year 50million deal. This isnt exactly what id do personally but it works for many reasons. 1- Murphy plays left for a year(hopefully keeping it warm for F-Mart) then moves to first when Delgado leaves. 2- Vasquez hangs around as the number 5 starter for 1 or 2 years, that way Niese can stay in AAA where he belongs and fill in when ready. 3. Sonnanstine/Jackson are 25 year old pitchers with gigantic upside and who already had pretty good years in the very good AL east. Either will be a #4 starter for many years to come. 4. After getting Cruz and Rodriguez i wouldnt be surprised if the mets picked up a guy like david weathers too. Lineup 1Reyes 2Hudson 3Wright 4Beltran 5Delgado 6Church 7 Molina/I-Rod 8Murphy. (I personally expect murphy to consistently move up in the lineup. SP Santana Pelfry Maine Sonnanstine/Jackson Vasquez RP Closer- K-Rod SU- Cruz 7th- Weathers/ Sanchez MRP- Stokes, Parnell LSp.- Feliciano Rsp.- Joe Smith Get rid of Shoenweiss I think Omar will eventually sign K rod for about 12 per for 3 years with a performance incentive for the 4th. He’ll keep Murphy and tatis in left, obviously murphy will get more playing time because hell hit righties. He sign Juan cruz to a 3 year 15 mil type of deal. Trade Heilman and Nick Evans to the Rays for a Andy Sonnanstine or Edwin Jackson. I think he’ll make a play for Lowe, and will get outbid by either the sox or the yankees. (I would probably be happy about this if its a 4 year 65 mil or even 5) Dudes old. I bet he’ll trade castillo for Vasquez. Trade Schneider and some minor prospects for Bengie Molina, or trade schneider for reliever and sign I-Rod. And with the money left over sign Orlando hudson to a 5 year 50million deal.

This isnt exactly what id do personally but it works for many reasons.
1- Murphy plays left for a year(hopefully keeping it warm for F-Mart) then moves to first when Delgado leaves.
2- Vasquez hangs around as the number 5 starter for 1 or 2 years, that way Niese can stay in AAA where he belongs and fill in when ready.
3. Sonnanstine/Jackson are 25 year old pitchers with gigantic upside and who already had pretty good years in the very good AL east. Either will be a #4 starter for many years to come.
4. After getting Cruz and Rodriguez i wouldnt be surprised if the mets picked up a guy like david weathers too.

Lineup
1Reyes
2Hudson
3Wright
4Beltran
5Delgado
6Church
7 Molina/I-Rod
8Murphy. (I personally expect murphy to consistently move up in the lineup.

SP
Santana
Pelfry
Maine
Sonnanstine/Jackson
Vasquez

RP
Closer- K-Rod
SU- Cruz
7th- Weathers/ Sanchez
MRP- Stokes, Parnell
LSp.- Feliciano
Rsp.- Joe Smith
Get rid of Shoenweiss

]]> By: oc410 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392304 oc410 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:49:43 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392304 sd sd

]]> By: Simon http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392291 Simon Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:59 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392291 Yeah, he definitely *looks* white. (joking, joking) Yeah, he definitely *looks* white.

(joking, joking)

]]> By: Coolpapabell http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392271 Coolpapabell Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:15:44 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392271 K-Rod withPutz setting him up?.........Wow. That is an airtight bullpen right there. I also like the fact that Putz can step right in if K-Rod gets hurt. K-Rod withPutz setting him up?………Wow.

That is an airtight bullpen right there. I also like the fact that Putz can step right in if K-Rod gets hurt.

]]> By: pvhornet05 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392165 pvhornet05 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:44:26 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392165 I say sign K-rod for 3 years 40 mil. Sign Juan Cruz and Beimel if possible and trade Heilman for Street. But if we do sign all 3 of those guys can we sign orlando hudson if we can trade castillo for like Guillen or Vasquez. I say sign K-rod for 3 years 40 mil. Sign Juan Cruz and Beimel if possible and trade Heilman for Street.

But if we do sign all 3 of those guys can we sign orlando hudson if we can trade castillo for like Guillen or Vasquez.

]]> By: kistics http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392086 kistics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:06:07 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392086 The market for closers favor the Mets this year. There are no other team that can sign KRod at 13-15M per year other than the Mets. So if KRod misses the boat with the Mets, he may have to settle at significantly lower money. So it is in favor of the Mets if they drag this thing out. The market for closers favor the Mets this year. There are no other team that can sign KRod at 13-15M per year other than the Mets. So if KRod misses the boat with the Mets, he may have to settle at significantly lower money. So it is in favor of the Mets if they drag this thing out.

]]> By: kistics http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392078 kistics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:01:30 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392078 I agree. So does that mean Wood is out of the picture for the Mets, if they sign KRod. I agree. So does that mean Wood is out of the picture for the Mets, if they sign KRod.

]]> By: Elastic http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392074 Elastic Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:58:01 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392074 If they don't make an offer soon, they will get caught flat-footed as other FA start to sign. We may get our closer cheaper but we will miss out on other relievers, starters and outfielders while we wait. If they don’t make an offer soon, they will get caught flat-footed as other FA start to sign. We may get our closer cheaper but we will miss out on other relievers, starters and outfielders while we wait.

]]> By: therealsince86 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392072 therealsince86 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:57:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/11/21/relief-pitcher-mets-are-in-four-corners-mode/#comment-392072 There are now. The market is crazy. There are now. The market is crazy.

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