Still waiting for the Mets to make their final roster decisions, which are not expected to come until after today's game against the Marlins.
One interesting switch, however. Chan Ho Park has replaced Ambiorix Burgos as the starting pitcher. And check this out. Look who's back in the No. 2 spot today. Replace Park with Tom Glavine, and that's most likely the Mets' Opening Night lineup:
Jose Reyes ...... SS, Paul Lo Duca ..... C, Carlos Beltran ... CF, Carlos Delgado... 1B, David Wright .... . 3B, Moises Alou ....... LF, Shawn Green .... RF, Jose Valentin .... . 2B, Chan Ho Park .... ..P.
Lastings Milledge still hasn't been told of his status, but you can read more about the Milledge/Green situation in today's Mets Insider.
Comments (4)
Obviously, I believe Chan Ho Park is getting showcased to be moved. A deal may be already in place, how he performs will decide the level of talent coming in return via trade. Chan Ho Park will not be coming north with the team.
LoDuca will probably tank this year. With no contract extension being offered to him, and considering his age. He seems to be destined for a lost season.
It seems that Met management has lost confidence in him. Question in my mind is this. Are the Mets planning on grooming an everyday catcher for 2008? I wonder who exactly is on the radar? Ramon Castro?
And what logic does Mr. Anonymous have for Lo Duca tanking? He had a great year in '06, will bemotivated in his "walk" year and is one more year comfortable with the Mets pitchers. They have two very productive backups in Castro and Sandy Jr. No hole at this position.
Dear paul willie nap; this is mr.anonymous speaking:
a)sandy alomar jr. was brought in as a favor to his father. omar minaya said that.it is fact.
b) paul loduca is not young, and for "catchers" he is really very old.
c)I believe that paul loduca will not be interested in playing hurt or sacrificing his body this year....because as you clearly state---he has no contract.
d) what do you really know about castro as an everyday catcher.nothing
--this has been mr. anonymous speaking, I will be in touch with you again.