tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post3819594328466208767..comments2023-10-29T08:25:50.241-04:00Comments on The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus: I Was Kind Of Afraid Of ThisMetstradamushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18023215480704948183noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-19262121328002161252008-11-04T17:48:00.000-05:002008-11-04T17:48:00.000-05:00Luis Castillo's contract and mid-level prospect al...Luis Castillo's contract and mid-level prospect also a good trade Frees up 2nd base for Hudson or Roberts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-47360236245641854702008-11-04T15:47:00.000-05:002008-11-04T15:47:00.000-05:00Agreed Metstra.The biggest reason Vazquez is an en...Agreed Metstra.<BR/><BR/>The biggest reason Vazquez is an enticing trade option is because the White Sox appear to be ready to sell low on him. He's fallen out of favor with the lunatic manager over there, and the Mets may be able to steal him for a fraction of what he's really worth.<BR/><BR/>He'd be the Mets #2/#3 right now. The Mets defense is impeccable (6th in the league in defense efficiency in 2008) so his misleading ERA from '08 would likely be lowered. Combine that with the fact that Jerry Manuel isn't dumb enough to start him twice on 3 days rest in the span of 2 weeks, and you've got yourself a solid pitcher.Nick Nightingalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277228875185339113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-31517136606980680802008-11-04T15:14:00.000-05:002008-11-04T15:14:00.000-05:00His stats aren't really as bad as I thought they w...His stats aren't really as bad as I thought they would be. Outside of last season his WHIP's have been solid.<BR/><BR/>I will say: Let's also see who would be traded for him. For example: Aaron Heilman = good trade. Jon Niese = bad trade. It's all relative.Metstradamushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023215480704948183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-45420541442081036122008-11-04T14:59:00.000-05:002008-11-04T14:59:00.000-05:00The 2004 Yankee defense was atrocious as well, wit...The 2004 Yankee defense was atrocious as well, with perhaps the worst defensive outfield in baseball history.<BR/><BR/>Vazquez would immediately become the 2nd best starter on this team, and frankly it's not even close. <BR/><BR/>That is of course assuming that the new park plays like Shea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-34990789178859626382008-11-04T14:27:00.000-05:002008-11-04T14:27:00.000-05:00Metstra,If you look up the game logs, you'll see t...Metstra,<BR/><BR/>If you look up the game logs, you'll see that Javi made 2 of those 3 starts on 3 days rest. He had made just 2 appearances on 3 days rest in his career prior to that. Ozzie Guillen is a moron.<BR/><BR/>Also, I know you're not a big stats guy, but if you take a closer look at Javi, you'll see he's underrated - he has great peripheral stats and has played on some awful defensive teams in his career (Expos, Chi-Sox). Peace.Nick Nightingalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277228875185339113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-85198455071665548882008-11-04T14:09:00.000-05:002008-11-04T14:09:00.000-05:00They kept pitching Vasquez on 3 days rest after Se...They kept pitching Vasquez on 3 days rest after Sept. 17. A manager over using his pitching staff? Where have I heard that before? Vasquez is an excellent pitcher, could easily be #2 or 3 starter on the Mets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-11435354724494161812008-11-04T10:09:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:09:00.000-05:00Good rip!Good rip!SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04679933673065183141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12468344.post-70519776859192921872008-11-04T09:27:00.000-05:002008-11-04T09:27:00.000-05:00Does Omar have any common sense? Does he not reme...Does Omar have any common sense? Does he not remember the one not-so-good year that Javy had when he wore pinstripes....? He can't pitch in NY...so instead of maybe going after A.J. Burnett (who is younger), Derek Lowe (who would supplant Pedro and John Maine as the number 2 pitcher) or CC Sabathia (I know, too expensive), he decides to go to another former Expo/National. Hey Omar, you dumb SOB, I hear Dennis Martinez is warming up at home...he is ready to go....<BR/>Being a Mets fan now really sucks....<BR/>BeezermessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com