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Originally Posted by Mike P
$56 million (the figure I'm reading in this morning's papers) could have bought a lot more of what the Mets really need  Like, a first baseman, an outfield and a bullpen. Glavine's older than dirt and I'll bet right now he pitches more innings this year than Pedro 
What freaking good does it do for them to have Pedro leave the game after 100 pitches, or for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 5th, ahead 2-1 and lose 7-2?  |
That was before the Beltran signing. First base was still a horror show most of the season. Reyes and Wright blossomed offensively, Floyd had another good year when most folks weren't expecting it, and they just brought a kid first baseman up from Double A who's been tearing the cover off the ball for a week. But, there's no closer (unless you consider Bradon Looper a major league closer
) or a reliable set-up man. The bullpen has indeed cost Pedro about 5 wins so far.
OK, so he's been a pleasant surprise
Frankly, I thought he'd have about a 12-8 season with a lot of no-decisions.
I wasn't talking about just free agent pitchers---I thought the Yankees were stupid for giving Pavano that deal off an 18-8 season that put him one game over .500 for his career. You trade some of the surplus of bats.