Comments on: Buzz: Pedro could Sign a New Deal Soon

By: nymetro

nymetro — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:17:11 +0000

I believe that Pedro, who is a true champion, does indeed have something left in the tank. I believe that he believes it, and is determined to try to improve upon the impression left over the last two years. He can still throw strikes, and has tons of the kind of guile that made Glavine successful through his late 30′s. I would sign Pedro now. Our rotation is a disaster. I believe he can only help the situation.

By: What_Would_BobbyV_Do

What_Would_BobbyV_Do — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:02:42 +0000

What happened to Oliver Perez’s bow that he did from the windup? That seemed to work for him for a few starts..

Anyways this is my theory… Oliver Perez needs something new in his delivery every 4 games. It keeps his head on his mechanics and focused. So Warthen can come up with small changes that Perez can perform every few starts I think it will help his mind stay focused and confident. Sure its a gimmick but Oliver needs gimmick to keep is mind occupied.

I have a similar situation with my golf swing. When I find a new lesson that changes its position slightly I find my mind/body become more focused and I swing better. I may not be explaining the way I like but I think you guys get the idea.

You have to keep him always working on something new.

By: zen

zen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:35:13 +0000

I love Pedro, but he’s done. Who wants another season of a few starts then hoping he’ll come back?

I’d rather go with the healthy, mediocre rotation than that. Of course, fans screamed for a #2 in the offseason, but why address a problem right away when you can waste half a season.

By: janss36

janss36 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:31:34 +0000

Ever realize that the team started to go downhill after Jose Valentin broke his leg in 2007?

By: metsfan1

metsfan1 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:19:19 +0000

NO PEDRO!! How many aging overpaid veterans do we need to pitch a whopping 5 innings? Hernandez, Redding, Freddie Garcia and maybe Pedro? Save your money for Peavy or Oswalt when they become available.

By: therealsince86

therealsince86 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:59:20 +0000

Agreed, Pedro would not be ready before Redding or Garcia.

By: There's Always '10

There's Always '10 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:58:50 +0000

People in DC are paying attention to Pedro?

By: egnirc

egnirc — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:58:48 +0000

He’s still on the Marines website as manager this season.

By: bkfitz

bkfitz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:52:36 +0000

IIRC, he’s not returning as manager in Japan.

By: bkfitz

bkfitz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:51:32 +0000

It will take Pedro 2 weeks to get here. He will make 5 starts before landing on the DL.

There’s no point in wasting any more money on him. If he were willing to sign for $400K (since he got more than enough money from us before), that’s one thing. $5M is too much for a guy who barely gave us anything in his last contract.