Our next 5th starter?

Let's claim him and keep the DFA game going.

almost 2 years ago Reg Dunlop 30 comments 0 recs |

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i'd like him of course

but why would the mets claim someone they recently let go and played worse than predicted afterwards?

by clip on May 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

I think Figgy burned that bridge and everything around it with his comments during the Phillies series

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on May 31, 2010 11:09 AM EDT reply actions

agreed, while he would be more valuable to this team then elmer dessens, he said things.

by twon8 on May 31, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the Mets burned that bridge and everything around it when they released him this spring.

by Dan Lewis on May 31, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

That bridge was already charred ashes when Figgy tried to set it alight

by deadspy3 on May 31, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

lol, this metaphor is getting a workout

Figgy should have taken a page from Pedro. Pedro basically pleaded publicly with the mets all through winter and spring to bring him back, and Omar responded with a polite thanks but no thanks. Given Pedro’s position in baseball and, ahem, slight tendency toward self-importance, that could have gotten ugly. But he got to Philly and went on and on about how he couldn’t participate in the rivalry, he loves the mets and mets fans too much. Came to pitch in New York and had a lovefest with the fans while kicking the team’s butt. That’s the way you do it.

Figgy had the fondness of the fanbase also; he could have done a much better job at protecting that, even if he had no interest in not burning his bridges with the team.

by SuperT on May 31, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of Pedro

if we keep hanging within like 5 games of a playoff spot and we keep playing the musical chair game in the back end of the rotation, when do we give this man a phone call? He pitched very well for the Phillies last year. In spacious Citi Field, he would probably look even better. I’m starting to wonder if Citi is going to be the new Petko, where guys just pitch incredibly well there even if they aren’t great pitchers. If we get 75 innings out of Pete I think he’s probably worth at least a win.

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS

by nrmax88 on May 31, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell, I'd do it.

And, I’m the last guy to be a fan of signing Pedro Martinez, or these stupid “half-year” contracts. It’d be nice to see him in the post season, finally, in theory.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on May 31, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

He could have,

but I’m guessing he was simply, honestly angry at the team for treating him like so much cannon fodder.

It startled me, how dismissively the FO acted towards him. Figgy had real value to the Mets (hell, his FIP in Filly was around 4.00) and they acted like he was a leper.

by Jack Str on Jun 1, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions

We burned the bridge and everything around it, firebombed the ashes,

and then took off and nuked the site from orbit, just to be sure.

May you be locked in a battle of wits against Jerry Manuel.

by BobbyV_Incognito on May 31, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

havent mets fans learned their lesson?

must we claim loser pitcher after loser pitcher

first we want marquis then ben sheets. come on guys we’ve got to set higher standards than this

by rcnt123 on May 31, 2010 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

Could Marquis and Sheets be more different?

Marquis has had a career of being healthy and mediocre, while Sheets has one of injury and greatness. I’d still take Ben Sheets, even if he has been struggling a bit.

by Evan_S on May 31, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

yea

that wasn’t a good comparison. and sheets is awesome when healthy. he didn’t pitch in a ML game for…. 19 or so months? it’ll take him a little while to get back to where he was but if he is cheap by mid-season i’d take a chance with him.

by MetsKnicksRutgers on May 31, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

and Nelson Cruz is an awesome hitter when healthy.

I’ll buy first class airfare to that rare event

by rcnt123 on May 31, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Marquis was extremely solid for three years.

He looked like a good pickup for a pitching-thin team desperate for a durable, middle of the rotation starter.

by Jack Str on Jun 1, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions

having figgy is better than having someone than ollie

either way it would add depth if used correctly

by clip on May 31, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

someone like ollie*

oops

by clip on May 31, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

How is Sheets a loser pitcher

and for the 10,000 time who wanted Marquis? MSM might have because it made for an easy story but I don’t think many mets fans here at least wanted any part of him.

I wonder if Carl Everett believes Jamie Moyer exists.

by Gina on May 31, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Guilty.

I thought the Mets could have used Marquis. They could certainly have used Marquis v2004, v2005, v2007, v2008, v2009… Substitute any of those versions of Marquis for Perez and the Mets are tied with the Phleas for first in the East.

by Jack Str on Jun 1, 2010 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

That reminds me of

Things I Wish People Would Stop Saying About Jason Marquis

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jun 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

screw him

he’s really not that good and i wouldn’t want him back after what he said about the Mets JUST LAST WEEK! I’ll stick with Takahashi, Dickey and Niese when he gets back.

Although, if claiming him got Mejia sent to Binghamton…………..

by Steve Schreiber on May 31, 2010 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

now that woul dbe worth it

I liked the guy, but now he is tainted by the Phillies..still if it send Mejia to the minors and makes him a starter or better ready for next season lets do it

by Rickfansince76 on May 31, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions