Question: Is Nick Evans still on the Mets?
Nick Evans, who is 25 years old and on a team with 91 losses, and who has not played in more than a week, has just 20 at bats since being added to the roster 37 days ago.
Evans hit .259 between June 30 and July 7, a stretch in which he started all seven games – he was then demoted three days later.
In a report for MLB.com, Jerry Manuel said of Evans and playing time:
“We are in a situation where we are somewhat forced to bring people up, probably quicker than we would have liked… and he is probably one of those guys that we probably pushed a little too early, and then when you do that it appears that his stock has fallen, but it hasn’t.”
…so, the Mets had no choice but to call up evans because of the injuries, and jerry thinks he has struggled because of being pushed… but, how better to increase his stock price than to play him every day so he can re-gain his confidence and let everyone know what he’s about, including his own team… i mean, doesn’t his value also go down sitting idle on a team in fourth place…
… 25 years old… 91 losses… 20 at bats in 37 days… i don’t get it…
