Comments on: Saturday Transactions – Berroa and a Simple Request

By: NateW

NateW — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:17:42 +0000

Pelfrey and Perez are going to make me lose all my hair if I have another 2.5 years of this to look forward too…

The current Reds pitcher, Robert Manuel was traded by the Mets for Dave Williams back in 2006. Always good to see a former Mets minor leaguer reach the bigs. This is the kind of player the Mets can pick up by trading Redding or Livan, so is it really worth it?

By: NateW

NateW — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:00:53 +0000

I would hope Berroa starts the second half on the Mets.
He had been mostly sitting around since being called up to the Yanks and then waived, so he could use the time in the minors to get going. Of course, the Bisons are off for the next three days as well…

By: Toby Hyde

Toby Hyde — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:18:49 +0000

The thing I come back to with Cora is that he hasn’t hit at all since he’s been playing everyday as his stats his June 1 attest. I don’t think Berroa’s good, actually, I know that he’s bad, but my point is that Cora at this point, with a torn ligament, might be a worse option as an everyday guy.

By: Great Scott

Great Scott — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:35:55 +0000

Berroa better than Cora not according to OPS+
Berroa last 4 years 52 / -30 / 62 / -6 (2009)
Cora last 4 years 56 / 75/ 87/ 73 (2009)
& Cora is playing with a torn ligament in his hand.

Which stats should I look at first.

My question is when does Berroa replace A. Reyes on the roster.

By: NickM

NickM — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:35:33 +0000

knowing the mets, even though mejia is hurt, they’ll say “yeah hes OK to pitch its ok let him pitch.. we love international competition and screwing up our pitchers! woo”

By: big baby

big baby — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:26:26 +0000

…right?

he’s injured?

he won’t pitch?

i saw he’s still on the roster, so now i’m excited.

By: big baby

big baby — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:23:53 +0000

i’ll bet you 30 grand mejia won’t throw a single pitch, not even in the bullpen.

By: NickM

NickM — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:13:04 +0000

yeah your right, thanks.. for those interested – its on ESPN2 at 2:00PM ET. I’ll be watching Mets’ game but I’ll definitely be flipping back and forth.. I hope I get to see Mejia pitch.

By: NateW

NateW — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:54:57 +0000

I believe ESPN usually carried that game live in the past.

By: theperfectgame

theperfectgame — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:52:48 +0000

If it were just the popular stats (ERA, W, AVG, SLG, etc), I’d agree, but the peripherals also look good. Like, if Torres had given up a lot of hits, or were striking out fewer guys, or if Tovar had a bunch of strikeouts or was hitting all singles. Still, you’re right in that it may be too early to dive in head first on these guys. Call it a hunch, I suppose.