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**Evil Vito** · 11-07-2009, 11:08 AM

I think Wright is a leader, whatever that really means. What is a leader but a guy you can count on to consistently produce and be the guy the media usually talks to after games? That's what Wright does. Wright still put up respectable numbers in 2009 despite developing somewhat of a strikeout problem...I think he'll be fine. He's the face of the team.

Actually I think a team might be willing to take on all (or the vast majority of) Castillo's deal, at least that's the sense I'm getting. He was one of the few Mets to stay on the field this year and he had decent numbers. Whether or not the Mets actually make a move though I have no idea.

The Mets' system apparently isn't as barren as I thought it was...in fact most people feel they could pull off a trade for a big name player if they really wanted to. For instance, Adrian Gonzalez is ridiculously affordable for the next 2 years but a lot of people around baseball think he will be traded before the season starts. Could you imagine getting him AND getting a power bat in LF?

Something like

SS Reyes
2B Castillo/Hudson
3B Wright
1B Gonzalez
LF Holliday
CF Beltran
RF Francoeur
C Santos/Thole

Given the cheapness of Gonzo's contract, it's not as implausible as it sounds. His and Beltran's deals both run out after 2011 so you let Beltran go and then give Gonzo the big money. I dunno. But even in that scenario, you'd probably have to part with Pelfrey or Maine to get Gonzo so you still have at least 2 holes to fill in the rotation, plus you are still lacking another bullpen arm. An amazing lineup like that could carry the Mets for the long haul into the postseason, but as we all know when it comes to playoff time...pitching wins championships.

So...it's safe to say the Mets are in a tough spot. They are heading into the 2nd year of a new stadium, ticket prices have gone down but are still quite expensive...they have to sell to their fans that they are trying to win, and they have many holes to fill. Fixing it going to involve spending money and trading away some prospects. The Mets' fanbase is NOT going to want to wait to see if all of their prospects actually pan out. They want to win now. Is it shortsighted? To an extent, yes...and I don't agree with it. But that's the way it goes in NY. I'll part with SOME prospects but only for a proven commodity.

The Phillies are gonna be a tough team to top for years to come...especially since they are beginning to remind me of the Braves when they won the division every year in that every player they pick up turns to gold.

11-07-2009, 11:08 AM	#71
Evil Vito President of Freedonia Posts: 58,383	I think Wright is a leader, whatever that really means. What is a leader but a guy you can count on to consistently produce and be the guy the media usually talks to after games? That's what Wright does. Wright still put up respectable numbers in 2009 despite developing somewhat of a strikeout problem...I think he'll be fine. He's the face of the team. Actually I think a team might be willing to take on all (or the vast majority of) Castillo's deal, at least that's the sense I'm getting. He was one of the few Mets to stay on the field this year and he had decent numbers. Whether or not the Mets actually make a move though I have no idea. The Mets' system apparently isn't as barren as I thought it was...in fact most people feel they could pull off a trade for a big name player if they really wanted to. For instance, Adrian Gonzalez is ridiculously affordable for the next 2 years but a lot of people around baseball think he will be traded before the season starts. Could you imagine getting him AND getting a power bat in LF? Something like SS Reyes 2B Castillo/Hudson 3B Wright 1B Gonzalez LF Holliday CF Beltran RF Francoeur C Santos/Thole Given the cheapness of Gonzo's contract, it's not as implausible as it sounds. His and Beltran's deals both run out after 2011 so you let Beltran go and then give Gonzo the big money. I dunno. But even in that scenario, you'd probably have to part with Pelfrey or Maine to get Gonzo so you still have at least 2 holes to fill in the rotation, plus you are still lacking another bullpen arm. An amazing lineup like that could carry the Mets for the long haul into the postseason, but as we all know when it comes to playoff time...pitching wins championships. So...it's safe to say the Mets are in a tough spot. They are heading into the 2nd year of a new stadium, ticket prices have gone down but are still quite expensive...they have to sell to their fans that they are trying to win, and they have many holes to fill. Fixing it going to involve spending money and trading away some prospects. The Mets' fanbase is NOT going to want to wait to see if all of their prospects actually pan out. They want to win now. Is it shortsighted? To an extent, yes...and I don't agree with it. But that's the way it goes in NY. I'll part with SOME prospects but only for a proven commodity. The Phillies are gonna be a tough team to top for years to come...especially since they are beginning to remind me of the Braves when they won the division every year in that every player they pick up turns to gold. Last edited by Evil Vito; 11-07-2009 at 11:10 AM.