Comments on: Catcher: Mets divided on Jason Varitek http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/ 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: rockhillscmetsfan http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-411703 rockhillscmetsfan Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:24:02 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-411703 Varitek knows how to work the pitchers and is a real field general. He knows how to compete and win, but I certainly couldn't justify spending money on him. I kind of like Jared Saltalamacchia, but the Braves gave up on him, and I don't know if there is a tremendous upside to him. Varitek knows how to work the pitchers and is a real field general. He knows how to compete and win, but I certainly couldn’t justify spending money on him.
I kind of like Jared Saltalamacchia, but the Braves gave up on him, and I don’t know if there is a tremendous upside to him.

]]> By: chynes1491 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-410519 chynes1491 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:28:23 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-410519 I think we're looking at this all wrong.... Heres a guy who is an artist behind the plate( 4 NH's) , and despite his age hit as many HR last year (13) as Martin and Pierzynski with over 100 less at bats. I want Molina too, but he's a sloth and he wont come cheap, not to mention the only reason he got 95 RBI's last year is because no one else on SF could hit. Varitek's not an everyday guy anymore but he'll go 110+ games and would be a good influence on this team and far superior to Schneider even if he hits .200. Great leader and a change of scenery could do him some good.... I think we’re looking at this all wrong…. Heres a guy who is an artist behind the plate( 4 NH’s) , and despite his age hit as many HR last year (13) as Martin and Pierzynski with over 100 less at bats. I want Molina too, but he’s a sloth and he wont come cheap, not to mention the only reason he got 95 RBI’s last year is because no one else on SF could hit. Varitek’s not an everyday guy anymore but he’ll go 110+ games and would be a good influence on this team and far superior to Schneider even if he hits .200. Great leader and a change of scenery could do him some good….

]]> By: metsfan1 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-410417 metsfan1 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:43:08 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-410417 I don't know why we are even talking about Varitek. At his age, who is to say he will be a defensive upgrade and he didn't hit much for a team stacked with hitters. I agree Schneider was a bit of a disappointment but if we are going to change our catcher, go after a young promising catcher like Saltalamachia (sp?). I don’t know why we are even talking about Varitek. At his age, who is to say he will be a defensive upgrade and he didn’t hit much for a team stacked with hitters. I agree Schneider was a bit of a disappointment but if we are going to change our catcher, go after a young promising catcher like Saltalamachia (sp?).

]]> By: The Captain http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409993 The Captain Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:15:29 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409993 So in theory, Schneider for Bucholz So in theory, Schneider for Bucholz

]]> By: The Captain http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409927 The Captain Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:55:32 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409927 Would it be a waste to sign Varitek and give up a second round pick for him, then sign Perez, oliver, who I dont like but just so we dont give the pick we get for Oliver to the sox. But follow me here,,,,, then trade Oliver for a package of top prospects to bolster the farm. Then trade for Bucholz with Boston who I believe reported willing to land a top minor leauge cater for Bucholz. Talk to me people! Would it be a waste to sign Varitek and give up a second round pick for him, then sign Perez, oliver, who I dont like but just so we dont give the pick we get for Oliver to the sox. But follow me here,,,,, then trade Oliver for a package of top prospects to bolster the farm.
Then trade for Bucholz with Boston who I believe reported willing to land a top minor leauge cater for Bucholz. Talk to me people!

]]> By: MH http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409882 MH Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:31:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409882 Keep Castro. He's a very good backup catcher--both as a hitter and catcher-- and could start if he'd stay healthy. You don't want two poor hitting catchers (Varitek/Schneider). Keep Castro. He’s a very good backup catcher–both as a hitter and catcher– and could start if he’d stay healthy. You don’t want two poor hitting catchers (Varitek/Schneider).

]]> By: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409782 Gina Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:01:32 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409782 thebigdawg yes we would have to give up a second rounder. thebigdawg

yes we would have to give up a second rounder.

]]> By: thebigdawg31 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409691 thebigdawg31 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:47:19 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409691 Any possibility of a sign and trade between Boston and the Mets for Varitek and Schneider? I don't actually know if thats ever been done before but it would be a way for the Mets to not have to give up the picks. Additionally, would the Mets have to give a pick because they are already giving it to the Angels for K-Rod? Any possibility of a sign and trade between Boston and the Mets for Varitek and Schneider? I don’t actually know if thats ever been done before but it would be a way for the Mets to not have to give up the picks. Additionally, would the Mets have to give a pick because they are already giving it to the Angels for K-Rod?

]]> By: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409590 Gina Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:16:20 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409590 They're divided over this? He's older and more expensive than Schneider and not any better. And he'll cost a draft pick. What is there to be divided over this would just be stupid. They’re divided over this? He’s older and more expensive than Schneider and not any better. And he’ll cost a draft pick. What is there to be divided over this would just be stupid.

]]> By: krod9 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409560 krod9 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:50:47 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/16/catcher-mets-divided-on-jason-varitek/#comment-409560 No Tek. No Tek.

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