tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post1786762287280166198..comments2012-03-24T14:14:04.490-04:00Comments on Productive Outs and Crackerjack: Roster Move: Mets Claim Phillips Off WaiversJack Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-84753324960617069162008-06-27T11:26:00.000-04:002008-06-27T11:26:00.000-04:00Delgado ain't exactly a gold glover at first eithe...Delgado ain't exactly a gold glover at first either. It's the old falicy of the Proven Veteran™. Although I'm not sure what he's proven, other than he can't hit major league pitching (that career OPS+ of 73 makes the mouth water, doesn't it?)James Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964207789326645793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-76013725263599975922008-06-26T21:22:00.000-04:002008-06-26T21:22:00.000-04:00Val Pascucci's line at NO: .296/.420/587 with 14 H...Val Pascucci's line at NO: .296/.420/587 with 14 HRs and 37 RBI in 54 games. The numbers he's putting up against lefties are just silly.<BR/><BR/>The steadfast refusal to promote Pascucci makes no sense to me. The only possible explanation I can think of is that they believe his defense is so Cust-like that his bat won't make up for his fielding deficiencies. Of course, a team that will give Marlon Anderson, Damion Easley or Fernando Tatis an outfielder's glove cannot possibly place a high premium on defense.Jack Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-6775825556003488462008-06-26T20:58:00.000-04:002008-06-26T20:58:00.000-04:00john beat me to it.. i'm not even a mets fan but i...john beat me to it.. i'm not even a mets fan but i find myself rooting for val.<BR/><BR/>he must be churning inside...EricInBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403644983701429316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-68954373406794091742008-06-26T19:43:00.000-04:002008-06-26T19:43:00.000-04:00How the hell is Andy Phillips better than Val Pasc...How the hell is Andy Phillips better than Val Pascucci?Scaevolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186233560997401909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-37530477485231230942008-06-26T15:53:00.000-04:002008-06-26T15:53:00.000-04:00Counsell can spell at all four IF positions--well....Counsell can spell at all four IF positions--well. Hey, if Phillips can hit at or close to last year, then there is no issue here.<BR/><BR/>Counsell is only an example of the kind of player the Mets need, we've had this discussion before. A guy who can spell in the infield without a sever drop off in defense. swing the bat a little and steal a base from time to time. That guy is not on the Met's bench. Of course Counsell is getting on in years and his contract is more than I want to pay for him, but Phillips isn't a younger, cheaper version.TWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619620902215995000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-84281966874161044402008-06-26T13:34:00.000-04:002008-06-26T13:34:00.000-04:00Phillips. And here's why:Craig Counsell inf2 years...Phillips. And here's why:<BR/><BR/>Craig Counsell inf<BR/>2 years/$6M (2007-08), plus $3.4M 2009 club option<BR/><BR/>* signed as a free agent 11/06<BR/>07:$2.8M, 08:$2.8M, 09:$3.4M ($0.4M buyout)<BR/>* if traded, Counsell also receives $2.8M 2009 player optionJack Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-43710130333479461782008-06-26T11:51:00.000-04:002008-06-26T11:51:00.000-04:00Phillips or Counsell?Phillips or Counsell?TWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619620902215995000noreply@blogger.com