Mets Mash Unit Tries To Hold The Fort
The Mets FINALLY did right by a player and placed Jose Reyes on the DL. Reyes has gone almost two weeks with that bad calf, and really should have been put on the shelf as soon as he re-injured his calf last week in L.A. Ryan Church goes on the DL with a bad hamstring. Plus, Carlos Beltran, the team's MVP thus far, won't play till at least Friday because of a bruised fibula.
Mets fans, say hello to 20 year old (he sure looks a lot older) Fernando Martinez in right field, Jeremy Reed in center, and Gary Sheffield in left for a while. Brian Schneider's health problems have made Omir Santos a household name in Flushing.
This isn't what we were expecting when Opening Day arrived in April. But until and unless GM Omar Minaya makes a deal, Tatis, Daniel Murphy, Pagan, Sheffield will have to help out David Wright for a while. Over the long haul, an aging Sheffield and Tatis, career scrubs Pagan and Santos, and rookies Murphy and Martinez would scare the makeup off Joan Rivers.
But there is good news: If there was ever a time to rest the wounded, its now, Counting tonight's game, the Mets next 12 contests are against the Nationals, Marlins, Pirates and Mationals again. As long as the pitching holds up, the Mets can munch on the bottom feeders of the National League the next few weeks before things get serious again with the hated Phillies and Yankees.
My take: let the injured rest for as long as needed. My beef with Minaya is with the guys he's brought in. Ramon Martinez is NOT a major leaguer. Same with newly acquired Wilson Valdez. At least with all the bumps and bruises, Jeremy Reed has to play the outfield as opposed to butchering first base. Daniel Murphy is much more settled in the infield after his outfield lessons with Iron Glove Greg Luzinski (LOL) fell apart.
The scrubs have their chance to shine-let's see what they-and the Mets-do with it.
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Comments: 2
So far so good Bobby! I like what I saw last night. Yes they may be scrub teams but still W's in the books.
The Mets offense has been good at manufacturing runs over the past two nights. A Gary Sheffield three-run home-run each night has helped, also.
Much is written about the lack of depth in the Mets organization. It is truly being tested now and for the foreseeable future. As Lolita noted, so far so good. With Johan Santana pitching tonight, the Mets can expect to get another quality start. John Maine and Livan Hernadez have continued their stellar hurling over the past two nights vs. Washington.
With 13 games scheduled against Washington, Florida, Pittsburgh and Washington, again, the Mets may dodge this injury bullet.
How about that outfield of Gary Sheffield, Angel Pagan and Fernando Martinez. Just like Jerry Manuel drew it up in Port St. Lucie this spring. Angel Pagan has done a great job getting on base as he has reached 5 times in the 9 at bats this series. Gary has provided the power and Fernando has the potential.