Buzz: Duaner in Danger of Losing Job
According to the New York Post, if the Mets release Duaner Sanchez by April 1, they can save three-fourths of his $1.6 million contract.
Yesterday, Sanchez walked two hitters, but did not allow a run, in one inning or work.
Following the game, Jerry Manuel told reporters Sanchez is competing for a spot to be on the team, adding:
“I don’t deal with money. For me, it’s what’s best for the team, and there are some guys who are pitching very well right now that have to be considered… He’s got to pitch well and convince us that, hey, he’s the guy he was two years ago.”
…i mean, duaner should be in competition, especially since he can’t seem to crack 90 with his fastball… he hasn’t been great, so what should he be guaranteed anything… nevertheless, i don’t g et the sense is in serious jeopardy of losing his job, because, have one conversation with some one from the team and you’ll realize they are counting on him to be there… in standard fashion, i believe jerry was just saying there is competition, nothing is a given, and every one has to work to be rewarded…
…you know, it must be hard for people who love conflict, knowing so much craziness is going on with the Yankees, and yet the most controversial thing in St. Lucie is that a relief pitcher is competing for a job, and an ace is maybe a week behind schedule…
