Comments on: Read: Putz’s Option, Redding’s Future, Catching Situation

By: MetsFan06

MetsFan06 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:50 +0000

The MEts have to sing one of Olivo/ Molina or BArajas for 2 years.

By: methead

methead — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:46 +0000

sorry for the late response. You are right if Putz isnt the old Putz. The old putz is a top closer which could not be had for less.

By: BullpenHelp

BullpenHelp — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:49:03 +0000

NY Post says Mets have told Putz they will buy him out for $1M.

Blah.

By: Coolpapabell

Coolpapabell — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:29:48 +0000

I thought the Mets were explore the possibilty of extendig him, and reworking his contract. Matt mentioned it a month ago.

By: Fonzie86

Fonzie86 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:28:24 +0000

Agreed that at this point in the off season, it really could be anyone. As for the option on Putz, I would like to see it declined or picked up and traded.

A player on the team who I feel would do well in the role… John Maine anyone?

By: Xavier22

Xavier22 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:27:32 +0000

I’d have to believe there’s a comparable set up guy out there for half of what Putz would cost.

By: Fonzie86

Fonzie86 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:26:29 +0000

Rod Barajas could be a very useful player for the Mets next season. He could platoon with Santos to start the season.

Barajas vs. LHP in 2009

105 AB – .267/.308/.486, 6 HR, 26 RBI (10 K’s)

Santos vs. RHP in 2009

180 AB – .283/.321/.406, 3 HR, 26 RBI (27 K’s)

These are both limited sample sizes but could work out nicely as a platoon behind the plate. Barajas’s career splits are much more balanced than last season was, so it may be a fluke year vs. LHP. When looking at each seasons splits individually, it can go either way as to better numbers vs. RHP or LHP (Very odd to flip flop season to season).

Regardless he could provide some pop and solid defense as a platoon.

By: methead

methead — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:24:30 +0000

I dont care if he makes 9 million or 900 bucks. fact is, i want him back. With that said, if it precudes us from getting an impact player in LF or/and 1B, then see ya.

The mets got their maddoff money back so, they may be more willing to keep him and get a big bat.

who knows…………..

By: methead

methead — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:21:35 +0000

Its November. We have no idea.

By: Xavier22

Xavier22 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:13:20 +0000

What the MLB should really do is get more involved in the whole selection of umpires. Right now, there are two umpiring schools in the US (both in Florida) and *anybody* can enroll provided they can pay the entrance fee. Naturally the class is winnowed down as the course progresses and only the top 50 or so are placed in single A. From there they work their way up basically through attrition. Conditions in minor league ball are pretty grueling and the pay stinks. The few that make it to the show can stay for decades (as some have).

The MLB views umpires the same way they view the groundscrew; i.e., something they’d rather do without but realize they are required for the game. As long as the MLB treats the umpires like dirt and doesn’t set any sort of qualifying standards for admission into the schools, the umpiring is never really going to improve very much.