Comments on: Read: The Mets Catching Problem

By: VCarver

VCarver — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:48 +0000

Ugh, and no washed up big name vets like Varitek or Pudge. They block the development of younger guys and Varitek’s arm is toast now, not to mention his bat.

By: VCarver

VCarver — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:58:12 +0000

I believe Thole is hitting very well in winter ball. He hit well with the Mets in September. He caught some good games then too. If he works well with the pitchers, then give him a shot to make the team out of spring training. Get a backup/platoon veteran catcher to complement Thole is they don’t think Santos is the answer. But I think Thole is ready.

By: mpetr37349

mpetr37349 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:57:08 +0000

The Mets need someone to platoon with Santos next year to hold down the position until Thole is ready to take over.Hopefully at some point next summer.
It is the same situation at first base, where Murphy should platoon with a righty until Ike Davis is ready. Also, hopefully at some point next summer.

By: JohantheMan

JohantheMan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:21:42 +0000

Thank you!! The last time i logged onto mets.com there were links to like a hundred of his mailboxes and then i come on here and there is a post about his stupid mailboxes! I cannot wait till the mets sign somebody so we have something else to talk about

By: Lorenzo23

Lorenzo23 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:22:26 +0000

I agree with you. The guy is a “know it all” and he’s sooooo annoying. No more Marty Noble..Thanks.

By: Lorenzo23

Lorenzo23 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:21:50 +0000

Thank you Sylow. That has been my point exactly. Not to mention most catchers arent really expected to hit… ALL MAJOR LEAGUE FIRST BASEMAN are expected to hit 25 + home runs per year and 100 rbi’s…. Well on a winning team atleast. If you can’t guarantee those numbers next season than Murphy CAN NOT be our first baseman.

By: JohantheMan

JohantheMan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:34:53 +0000

not another marty noble mailbox, how many more of these before he shuts up?

By: FelixMillan

FelixMillan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:55:03 +0000

Actually, if I remember correctly, the Mets catchers combined to have some of the best stats in the NL, of any catching corps.

How is Varitek these days defensively? I’d like to have a strong presence behind the plate, and would sacrifice some offense, if the defensive skills were still there.

By: Sylow59

Sylow59 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:27:05 +0000

Yes there are questions going into 2010 but let me address the “hit just” used above. Mets catchers combined for the following:
583ab / 147h / 32d / 2 t / 13hr / 83 RBI / 46 r / 45 bb/ 86 k / .252/.306/.381

If this qualifies as “hit just” then what about Murphy’s 2009 production FROM 1B??? Look it up. They are not too different. How is his production acceptable and the catcher’s production questionable? How can anyone say his production was anything but pathetic in 2009? I am not talking about next year and beyond, that is an entirely separate arguement – just this year’s production: how is it defendable???

By: Mets17

Mets17 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:26:22 +0000

The ideal catcher for the Mets would be a lefty who would play the majority of the games so Santos could be a good back up. Im wondering if the Mets should give Varitek the money he wants? He would be good for the chemistry and pitching staff