Comments on: Starting Pitcher: Marlins and Pedro, Not so Much http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/ 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: The Eephus http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427577 The Eephus Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:36:52 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427577 Oh the Pedro issue... I loved watching him for much of his career, and I would argue he is the most dominant pitcher in ML history when considering the era he played in, yet I also know he isn't that guy anymore. So the selfish fan in me wants this- Sign Pedro to literally a 1 day deal, tell him they need him to pitch one specific date (a date that I will greedily have tickets for at Citi-Field). Then, for one day, it will be turn back the calendar night in New York. On this night, call it One Night Stand (oh cheezy wrestling references) we will all get to see the Pedro of Old (not old Pedro), where he throws 96 plus, with the dirtiest circle change and curve in the game and strikes out at least 15. Subsequently, he blows out his arm and his career ends, but it would all be worth it for that one night. Oh it is nice to be a jerk and dream... Oh the Pedro issue… I loved watching him for much of his career, and I would argue he is the most dominant pitcher in ML history when considering the era he played in, yet I also know he isn’t that guy anymore. So the selfish fan in me wants this- Sign Pedro to literally a 1 day deal, tell him they need him to pitch one specific date (a date that I will greedily have tickets for at Citi-Field). Then, for one day, it will be turn back the calendar night in New York. On this night, call it One Night Stand (oh cheezy wrestling references) we will all get to see the Pedro of Old (not old Pedro), where he throws 96 plus, with the dirtiest circle change and curve in the game and strikes out at least 15. Subsequently, he blows out his arm and his career ends, but it would all be worth it for that one night. Oh it is nice to be a jerk and dream…

]]> By: One Day This Team Will Kill Me http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427341 One Day This Team Will Kill Me Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:45:56 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427341 Giants lost because Eli Manning can not throw when wind is a factor. So for the next 10 years the #1 seed will not actually be an advantage for the Giants. Also, why is it that everytime wind is a factor Kevin Gilbride decides to spit in the face of mother nature and tries to go deep once a series? Aside from the stretch run last year, Gilbride's play calling has left much to be desired Giants lost because Eli Manning can not throw when wind is a factor. So for the next 10 years the #1 seed will not actually be an advantage for the Giants.

Also, why is it that everytime wind is a factor Kevin Gilbride decides to spit in the face of mother nature and tries to go deep once a series? Aside from the stretch run last year, Gilbride’s play calling has left much to be desired

]]> By: Sylow59 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427319 Sylow59 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:35:49 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427319 I think one of the main issues driving the Sheets market is his Typa A status. Taking a gamble also includes losing a first rounder (or a 2nd round pick for the Mets). I would guess his main suitors would be the bottom 15, who they would not lose a pick, or the Yankess who would lose a 4th round pick (a*s*suming no other signings) on him. If the Yankess show no interest look for a Washington type team to sign him on the cheap then move him at the deadline for prospects, a*s*suming he is healthy. A bottom-15 team basically takes a 6M(?) gamble with the prospect of getting some prospects. I can’t see the Mets go after him given the quality / quantity of their farm. I think one of the main issues driving the Sheets market is his Typa A status. Taking a gamble also includes losing a first rounder (or a 2nd round pick for the Mets). I would guess his main suitors would be the bottom 15, who they would not lose a pick, or the Yankess who would lose a 4th round pick (a*s*suming no other signings) on him. If the Yankess show no interest look for a Washington type team to sign him on the cheap then move him at the deadline for prospects, a*s*suming he is healthy. A bottom-15 team basically takes a 6M(?) gamble with the prospect of getting some prospects. I can’t see the Mets go after him given the quality / quantity of their farm.

]]> By: gowrightgo http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427276 gowrightgo Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:16:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427276 I guess you are right. Sheets will sign a deal somewhere I am sure. So someone will get a formerly very good pitcher either on the cheap with great results for the price or they will get a bust that costs very little comparably speaking I guess you are right. Sheets will sign a deal somewhere I am sure. So someone will get a formerly very good pitcher either on the cheap with great results for the price or they will get a bust that costs very little comparably speaking

]]> By: therealsince86 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427204 therealsince86 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:43:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427204 Alex, there is no team, (not even the Yankee's) that would give Ben Sheets 14 million this season. If he gets over 10 million I will be shocked. Alex, there is no team, (not even the Yankee’s) that would give Ben Sheets 14 million this season. If he gets over 10 million I will be shocked.

]]> By: alex242 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427197 alex242 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:38:53 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427197 i doubt that, i had the titans winning it all. they got screw by the referees at the end.. but they had milions of chances to win it and didn't .. i doubt that, i had the titans winning it all. they got screw by the referees at the end.. but they had milions of chances to win it and didn’t ..

]]> By: alex242 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427190 alex242 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:35:06 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427190 Lol, i se mto think is the years he may be asking for.. not the money.. he's worth 14 millions if u ask me.. but for 1 year only ;-) Lol, i se mto think is the years he may be asking for.. not the money.. he’s worth 14 millions if u ask me.. but for 1 year only ;-)

]]> By: Daaaaaaaaarryl http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427187 Daaaaaaaaarryl Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:33:40 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427187 Of course it was the turnovers. But is that due to the bye week? Regardless of anyone's opinion, that hard facts and stats, that show that top seeded teams have been getting bumped off early, for several years now. And just this week seeing 3 of the top 4 teams get knocked off in their first game says alot too. I don't think this obvious trend can be just brushed aside and chalked up to mere turnovers. I get your point, but all the top teams (save for the Steelers) just playing sloppy?? The Bye week has them off their mark. Of course it was the turnovers. But is that due to the bye week?

Regardless of anyone’s opinion, that hard facts and stats, that show that top seeded teams have been getting bumped off early, for several years now. And just this week seeing 3 of the top 4 teams get knocked off in their first game says alot too.

I don’t think this obvious trend can be just brushed aside and chalked up to mere turnovers.

I get your point, but all the top teams (save for the Steelers) just playing sloppy??

The Bye week has them off their mark.

]]> By: therealsince86 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427185 therealsince86 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:31:58 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427185 See below, there must be more to the injury. See below, there must be more to the injury.

]]> By: therealsince86 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427184 therealsince86 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:30:48 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/12/starting-pitcher-marlins-and-pedro-not-so-much/#comment-427184 Alex, my fear is being that no one seems to be interested that there must be more to the injuries than what we know. Either that or he is asking for WAY too much. Alex, my fear is being that no one seems to be interested that there must be more to the injuries than what we know. Either that or he is asking for WAY too much.

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