Technically open spots: three rotation spots, two bullpen spots, two bench spots.
I will try to update this list (and prune it, hopefully) a couple of times a week as more games are played and these guys start emerging as studs or duds.
| Player, Position |
 
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Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Adkins, RHP |
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Didn't do anything to distinguish himself in Wednesday's spring opener. |
| Adam Bostick, LHP |
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Came to Mets from Marlins in Lindstrom/Owens trade. Has never pitched in the bigs, look for him to continue that trend in 2007. |
| Ambiorix Burgos, RHP |
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Plenty of arm, but does he know where it's going? |
| Marcos Carvajal, RHP |
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Snagged off waivers from TB, probably won't be Queens bound in April. |
| Philip Humber, RHP |
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Probably lower on the depth chart than Mike Pelfrey. |
| Chan Ho Park, RHP |
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Hasn't pitched yet, but also hasn't given up four runs in two innings. |
| John Maine, RHP |
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The only way he doesn't make this club is if he breaks his arm. |
| Mike Pelfrey, RHP |
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Needs Park to really stink up the joint this spring. |
| Oliver Perez, LHP |
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As for his spring debut, Willie was not impressed. |
| Alay Soler RHP |
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Wasn't terrible on Wednesday, but needs some help to make the team. |
| Jorge Sosa, RHP |
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He pitches like Sammy Sosa tells the truth to Congress. |
| Jason Vargas, LHP |
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Hasn't done anything yet. |
| Damion Easley, IF |
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1-for-2 with a single in the spring opener. |
| Anderson Hernandez, IF |
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Two at-bats, two IPORs. AHern is picking up right where he left off. |
| Ben Johnson, OF |
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Lost a ball in the sun the other day, but went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs on Wednesday. |
| Lastings Milledge, OF |
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Impressing so far with his arm and his attitude. |
| David Newhan, OF |
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Plays a bunch of positions, knocked in a couple of runs, knows his role. |
| Eddie Camacho, LHP |
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Pitched yesterday. Needs a lot of injuries to occur. |
| Willie Collazo, LHP |
|
SEE: Eddie Camacho |
| Derek Lee, LHP |
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Not sure if he's even in camp. |
| Kevin Mulvey, RHP |
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The pitching depth chart isn't nearly deep enough to include him just yet. |
| Clint Nageotte, RHP |
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SEE: Waste of space. |
| Aaron Sele, RHP |
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Could be useful as a LAIM. |
| Joe Smith, RHP |
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Didn't get a chance to pitch yesterday, but made Milo look silly the other day. |
| Lino Urdaneta, RHP |
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Solid candidate to be removed from this list altogether. |
| Jorge Vasquez, RHP |
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SEE: ^^^ that guy ^^^ |
| Sandy Alomar, Jr., C |
|
Insurance policy. |
| Drew Butera, C |
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Needs a rash of injuries to the catching corps. |
| Mike DiFelice, C |
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Threw out a runner and struck out in his only at-bat. Yup, that's our Mike DiFelice. |
| Joe Hietpas, C |
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Still behind DiFelice on the depth chart. Enough said. |
| Mike Nickeas, C |
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Somebody tell me if he's even at PSL. |
| Francisco Pena, C |
|
SEE: spring training 2009. |
| Jose A. Reyes, C |
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Only room for one Jose Reyes on this club. |
| Michel Abreu, 1B |
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Made an appearance yesterday but no plate appearances. |
| Mike Carp, 1B |
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0-for-1 on Wednesday. |
| Ruben Gotay, IF |
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His days are numbered. |
| Chip Ambres, OF |
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Solid bat, but probably won't get more than a cursory look in camp. |
| Fernando Martinez, OF |
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Big "wow" factor with this one. The next big thing? |
| Victor Mendez, OF |
|
... |
| Ruben Sierra, OF |
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Drew a nice walk yesterday. |
Key:
-- = Chance of making the team is even.
= Chance of making the team is going down.
= Chance of making the team is going up.