Comments on: Relief Pitcher: Mets interested in Ohman, Nelson http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/ 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. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:48:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: CancerSells2 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412375 CancerSells2 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:45:14 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412375 Also, Ohman would be a fantastic addition to the bullpen. Just the guy we need, methinks. Also, Ohman would be a fantastic addition to the bullpen. Just the guy we need, methinks.

]]> By: CancerSells2 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412373 CancerSells2 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:39:13 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412373 If we're talking about grabbing an outfielder, I'd strongly consider making an offer for McClouth from Pittsburg. Yeah, he's another lefty but he's got Pop, Speed, and he's a phenomenal defensive player. Sure, it'd take a lot to get him, but he's young would be well worth it. If we’re talking about grabbing an outfielder, I’d strongly consider making an offer for McClouth from Pittsburg. Yeah, he’s another lefty but he’s got Pop, Speed, and he’s a phenomenal defensive player. Sure, it’d take a lot to get him, but he’s young would be well worth it.

]]> By: Mets157 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412340 Mets157 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:55:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412340 As long as it does not reach 5 mil p/year, I am all for getting Mr. Ohman. He is much more than just a left Specialist. Yes he has blown some games( Even though it does not really make any sense of couple of the games he "blew"). He had a lousy year in 2007. Otherwise here are his numbers against RH: 2005: .231 BA .362 OBP .333 Slug .695 OPS 2006: .243 BA .341 OBP .389 Slug .730 OPS 2008: .256 BA .336 OBP .359 Slug .695 OPS. Obviously he is better against LH but you can not seriously say he is crappy against RH. He could have better numbers against RH but those numbers are pretty good. If need be, he can pitch up to 2 IP. I say as long it does not reach 5 mil a/yr, it is def. worth it. As long as it does not reach 5 mil p/year, I am all for getting Mr. Ohman. He is much more than just a left Specialist. Yes he has blown some games( Even though it does not really make any sense of couple of the games he “blew”). He had a lousy year in 2007. Otherwise here are his numbers against RH:

2005: .231 BA .362 OBP .333 Slug .695 OPS

2006: .243 BA .341 OBP .389 Slug .730 OPS

2008: .256 BA .336 OBP .359 Slug .695 OPS.

Obviously he is better against LH but you can not seriously say he is crappy against RH. He could have better numbers against RH but those numbers are pretty good. If need be, he can pitch up to 2 IP. I say as long it does not reach 5 mil a/yr, it is def. worth it.

]]> By: gameball http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412336 gameball Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:37:57 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412336 Agree -- Ohman would be a great fit and would give us a formidable bullpen top to bottom. Agree — Ohman would be a great fit and would give us a formidable bullpen top to bottom.

]]> By: metsfan575715 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412274 metsfan575715 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:01:51 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412274 the mets should get ohman even if it costs 5 mil a year for 2-3 years he gets lefties out and against the phils it would shut their big bats in utly howard and ibanez down with one guy the mets should get ohman even if it costs 5 mil a year for 2-3 years he gets lefties out and against the phils it would shut their big bats in utly howard and ibanez down with one guy

]]> By: The Slider http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412262 The Slider Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:45:16 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412262 Sign Ohman now. Do it, Omar! Sign Ohman now. Do it, Omar!

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412252 stickguy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:27:32 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412252 Gina, true, but it does also add about $20 million to the payroll (difference between Manny and Castillo). Gina, true, but it does also add about $20 million to the payroll (difference between Manny and Castillo).

]]> By: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412238 Gina Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:10:56 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412238 stickguy, it's true but apparently it makes way too much sense for the front office to consider. Hypothetically can you imagine a team with Murphy @ 2nd and Manny/Dunn in lf vs a team with Castillo @ 2nd and a Murphy/Tatis platoon in lf? I doubt you lose much, if anything, defensively but imagine the huge offensive difference. stickguy, it’s true but apparently it makes way too much sense for the front office to consider.

Hypothetically can you imagine a team with Murphy @ 2nd and Manny/Dunn in lf vs a team with Castillo @ 2nd and a Murphy/Tatis platoon in lf? I doubt you lose much, if anything, defensively but imagine the huge offensive difference.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412223 stickguy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:01:26 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412223 trs, true about Murphy. If you got a budget, better to load up on top end guys (manny, tex, etc.) and use cheaper guys to make up for it. That, of course, is when the output from the expensive guy is likely no better than the cheap guy! Like with 2B right now. they all either stink or have issues (D), so might as well do it on the cheap. trs, true about Murphy. If you got a budget, better to load up on top end guys (manny, tex, etc.) and use cheaper guys to make up for it.

That, of course, is when the output from the expensive guy is likely no better than the cheap guy! Like with 2B right now.

they all either stink or have issues (D), so might as well do it on the cheap.

]]> By: therealsince86 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412210 therealsince86 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:44:35 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/18/relief-pitcher-mets-interested-in-ohman-nelson/#comment-412210 I think at this point we have to keep Feliciano. But if we could bring in Nelson and Guardado for cheap I would be dancing in the streets. I think at this point we have to keep Feliciano. But if we could bring in Nelson and Guardado for cheap I would be dancing in the streets.

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