Gary Sheffield

(Note: I posted this a couple of days ago on my other blog at FanNation.)

When it comes to the Mets' starting rotation, I think all of their replacement-level options are better than Tim Redding. Redding's stuff is disgraceful, and his general approach to the craft of pitching is laughable. He's been embarrassed in his last two starts -- recently against the Marlins, and the Red Sox before that -- and there is little-to-no indication of potential improvement. I don't think there is any doubt at this point...

Continue reading "I've Had Enough of Tim Redding."

Jose Reyes-SS

2. Luis Castillo-2B

3. Carlos Beltran-CF

4. David Wright-3B

5. Gary Sheffield-RF

6. Daniel Murphy-1B

7. Angel Pagan-LF

8. Omir Santos-C

Now Murphy's probably a more dangerous hitter than Castillo right now (though both have struggled), and Pagan's legs are definitely fresher than Castillo's, but here's another thing that Jerry doesn't realize:

Continue reading "Jerry Manuel Must Be Fired. Now!!!"

llgames. 

(3) I don't think internal options will compensate for the loss of Carlos Delgado. Gary Sheffield has been respectable filling in at the No. 4 position in the batting order, but I think someone like Nick Johnson would be a better option than Jeremy Reed, Fernando Tatis, or Daniel Murphy at first. With Delgado out at least two months, the Mets shouldn't settle for mediocre replacement level options when a quality hitter like Johnson is dangling out on the market. The Washington Nationals have an overload in the outfield, which means they'd like to move Adam Dunn to first base to open up time for guys like Justin Maxwell, Josh Willingham, Austin Kearns, and maybe even a return to Lastings Milledge. 

Continue reading "The New York Mets: A Quarter Season in Review"

Bad news, Sox fans. Our beloved Mike Lowell has been put on the 15 day DL due to a strained oblique.

If I hear from one more person that he should man up and tough it out, I'm going to flip. Not sure if any of you have ever had a strained oblique, but it's as fun as accidentally lighting yourself on fire. PS - that's not fun. Think of how much you do with your core. Posture. Move. Breathe. Laugh. All of that hurts, and hurts bad, when you strain your oblique. It's one of those things that the only solution is alternating ice and heat while watching Seinfeld reruns on the couch. Most heal from it in two to four weeks, bringing Mr. Lowell's return to anywhere from the beginning to the middle of September.

Continue reading "Let's play "Good news. Bad news.""

In addition, Gary Sheffield's career appears to be all but over.
Minnesota Twins- The Twinkies! Gotta love 'em. For the most part, this has been a team of overachievers. There are some exceptions. Boof Bonser (3-6, 6.50 ERA) no longer gets a pass based on his name alone.  Delmon Young has 3HRS and 35 RBIs, unacceptable numbers considering his ability.

Continue reading "All-Underachieving Squad (cont.)"