Read: Jose Reyes in 2009
In a post to Mets Today, Joe Janish looks in to Jose Reyes’s 2009 season, and the players who filled in for him, either at shortstop, in the leadoff spot, or both.
In the end, Janish concludes:
“Contrary to popular opinion, Jose Reyes at 75-80% is NOT still better than most NL shortstops. The position is brimming with All-Stars around the league, including three from NL East Rivals. Reyes rises above only when he has his legs - 100% of his legs. Without them, he’s still very good, and keeps the Mets at a championship level for the position, but is not necessarily a difference-maker.”
…i just miss watching him play, regardless of wins and losses… i like watching him from an entertainment point of view, and the games were just not as fun to watch without him… it just so happens that the team is better, a lot better, when he’s in the lineup, and especially when he’s hot…
…he’s going to be the big story in spring training, regardless of who the Mets do or do not acquire… the Mets go where jose goes, which is even more evident this season… remember this… and so, the attention will be on jose, his health, how is his leg, will he be ready, etc., once the weather gets warm and all eyes turn to St. Lucie…
