Bring A-Rod to Mets to play second

10-10-2006, 08:34 PM

JEK

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Bring A-Rod to Mets to play second

It seems like ages ago, but A-Rod's skills in the middle infield were
highly regarded. As much as everyone dismisses what he took on to make
the move to third, it is a much less natural switch than moving to
second. The hot corner is not necessarily more difficult, but it is a
very different approach to fielding and even a different throw.

He is young. He is a good middle infielder, and he can hit. By pure
stats alone, he may be one of the most productive infielders ever. And
maybe most importantly, he is a righty.

No one disputes all that. The main issues around Rodriquez are his
emotional frailty and his "clutch" production. But what differentiates
Rodriguez now from then is that both the expectations for him have been
dramatically lowered, and he would be coming to a team that has just
established itself as an up and comer (not a team hoping to return to
championship glory days). For all the right reasons, the Mets of 06 are
a very different team than the Yankees of '04.

Going to back to his arrival in NY, the word around the Yankees trade
for A-Rod was that he didn't have to be the man. His acquisition was
more a product of opportunity than serious pursuit. But the Yankees
were not fulfilling their World Champion destiny. Fair or not, the idea
that Rodriquez was going to be another player was quickly dispelled,
and as of the debacle of this year, a distant memory.

Rodriguez would be coming to a clubhouse that is far more relaxed, and
that is already exceeding expectations without him. Unlike the quiet
and sometime brooding clubhouse of Jeter/Giambi/Sheffield, he will be
buoyed by playing next to the always smiling Reyes/Delgado/Martinez.
And though I can't say for certain, he may even find the Mets dugout
more culturally compatible. For a guy who seems as fragile as
Rodriguez, that could be the critical element of his "clutch" success.

Obviously, this this is not a higher priority than pitching. And I
doubt very much that George would risk a guy like Rodriguez playing
better for his cross river (though I think its still technically a bay)
rivals. But if George is as mad as we all perceive him to be, dumping
Rodriguez for some of the Mets very deep middle relief may be exactly
the outlet they are looking for. Obviously, I don't see them trading
Rodriguez for the likes of Hernandez, but I am sure the selling price
will be bargain considering what has transpired in that clubhouse.

10-10-2006, 08:41 PM

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It seems like ages ago, but A-Rod's skills in the middle infield were highly regarded. As much as everyone dismisses what he took on to make the move to third, it is a much less natural switch than moving to second. The hot corner is not necessarily more difficult, but it is a very different approach to fielding and even a different throw. He is young. He is a good middle infielder, and he can hit. By pure stats alone, he may be one of the most productive infielders ever. And maybe most importantly, he is a righty. No one disputes all that. The main issues around Rodriquez are his emotional frailty and his "clutch" production. But what differentiates Rodriguez now from then is that both the expectations for him have been dramatically lowered, and he would be coming to a team that has just established itself as an up and comer (not a team hoping to return to championship glory days). For all the right reasons, the Mets of 06 are a very different team than the Yankees of '04. Going to back to his arrival in NY, the word around the Yankees trade for A-Rod was that he didn't have to be the man. His acquisition was more a product of opportunity than serious pursuit. But the Yankees were not fulfilling their World Champion destiny. Fair or not, the idea that Rodriquez was going to be another player was quickly dispelled, and as of the debacle of this year, a distant memory. Rodriguez would be coming to a clubhouse that is far more relaxed, and that is already exceeding expectations without him. Unlike the quiet and sometime brooding clubhouse of Jeter/Giambi/Sheffield, he will be buoyed by playing next to the always smiling Reyes/Delgado/Martinez. And though I can't say for certain, he may even find the Mets dugout more culturally compatible. For a guy who seems as fragile as Rodriguez, that could be the critical element of his "clutch" success. Obviously, this this is not a higher priority than pitching. And I doubt very much that George would risk a guy like Rodriguez playing better for his cross river (though I think its still technically a bay) rivals. But if George is as mad as we all perceive him to be, dumping Rodriguez for some of the Mets very deep middle relief may be exactly the outlet they are looking for. Obviously, I don't see them trading Rodriguez for the likes of Hernandez, but I am sure the selling price will be bargain considering what has transpired in that clubhouse.

No.

10-10-2006, 09:10 PM

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AYFKM?

No way. He would destroy the clubhouse.

LGM 2006

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It seems like ages ago, but A-Rod's skills in the middle infield were highly regarded. As much as everyone dismisses what he took on to make the move to third, it is a much less natural switch than moving to second. The hot corner is not necessarily more difficult, but it is a very different approach to fielding and even a different throw. He is young. He is a good middle infielder, and he can hit. By pure stats alone, he may be one of the most productive infielders ever. And maybe most importantly, he is a righty. No one disputes all that. The main issues around Rodriquez are his emotional frailty and his "clutch" production. But what differentiates Rodriguez now from then is that both the expectations for him have been dramatically lowered, and he would be coming to a team that has just established itself as an up and comer (not a team hoping to return to championship glory days). For all the right reasons, the Mets of 06 are a very different team than the Yankees of '04. Going to back to his arrival in NY, the word around the Yankees trade for A-Rod was that he didn't have to be the man. His acquisition was more a product of opportunity than serious pursuit. But the Yankees were not fulfilling their World Champion destiny. Fair or not, the idea that Rodriquez was going to be another player was quickly dispelled, and as of the debacle of this year, a distant memory. Rodriguez would be coming to a clubhouse that is far more relaxed, and that is already exceeding expectations without him. Unlike the quiet and sometime brooding clubhouse of Jeter/Giambi/Sheffield, he will be buoyed by playing next to the always smiling Reyes/Delgado/Martinez. And though I can't say for certain, he may even find the Mets dugout more culturally compatible. For a guy who seems as fragile as Rodriguez, that could be the critical element of his "clutch" success. Obviously, this this is not a higher priority than pitching. And I doubt very much that George would risk a guy like Rodriguez playing better for his cross river (though I think its still technically a bay) rivals. But if George is as mad as we all perceive him to be, dumping Rodriguez for some of the Mets very deep middle relief may be exactly the outlet they are looking for. Obviously, I don't see them trading Rodriguez for the likes of Hernandez, but I am sure the selling price will be bargain considering what has transpired in that clubhouse.

10-10-2006, 09:24 PM

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> AYFKM?

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No way. He would destroy the clubhouse.

And on top of that, they would want Wright.

DREW

10-10-2006, 09:33 PM

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AYFKM? No way. He would destroy the clubhouse.

No the clubhouse destroyer would be traded for him.

10-10-2006, 09:35 PM

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AYFKM? No way. He would destroy the clubhouse. And on top of that, they would want Wright.

They will get much, much better then Wright, they will get the second coming
of Willie Mays.

10-10-2006, 09:45 PM

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Honestly, I don't think the likes of Delgado and Martinez would allow
that to happen. It's their team now. I believe that not only would they
make that clear, but they would also make the effort to help him
adjust. I see similarity there with how Beltran was not just turned
around, but has blossomed in this club house.

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AYFKM? No way. He would destroy the clubhouse. LGM 2006 "JEK" <mcre...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1160512460.132992.169000@i42g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...

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It seems like ages ago, but A-Rod's skills in the middle infield were highly regarded. As much as everyone dismisses what he took on to make the move to third, it is a much less natural switch than moving to second. The hot corner is not necessarily more difficult, but it is a very different approach to fielding and even a different throw. He is young. He is a good middle infielder, and he can hit. By pure stats alone, he may be one of the most productive infielders ever. And maybe most importantly, he is a righty. No one disputes all that. The main issues around Rodriquez are his emotional frailty and his "clutch" production. But what differentiates Rodriguez now from then is that both the expectations for him have been dramatically lowered, and he would be coming to a team that has just established itself as an up and comer (not a team hoping to return to championship glory days). For all the right reasons, the Mets of 06 are a very different team than the Yankees of '04. Going to back to his arrival in NY, the word around the Yankees trade for A-Rod was that he didn't have to be the man. His acquisition was more a product of opportunity than serious pursuit. But the Yankees were not fulfilling their World Champion destiny. Fair or not, the idea that Rodriquez was going to be another player was quickly dispelled, and as of the debacle of this year, a distant memory. Rodriguez would be coming to a clubhouse that is far more relaxed, and that is already exceeding expectations without him. Unlike the quiet and sometime brooding clubhouse of Jeter/Giambi/Sheffield, he will be buoyed by playing next to the always smiling Reyes/Delgado/Martinez. And though I can't say for certain, he may even find the Mets dugout more culturally compatible. For a guy who seems as fragile as Rodriguez, that could be the critical element of his "clutch" success. Obviously, this this is not a higher priority than pitching. And I doubt very much that George would risk a guy like Rodriguez playing better for his cross river (though I think its still technically a bay) rivals. But if George is as mad as we all perceive him to be, dumping Rodriguez for some of the Mets very deep middle relief may be exactly the outlet they are looking for. Obviously, I don't see them trading Rodriguez for the likes of Hernandez, but I am sure the selling price will be bargain considering what has transpired in that clubhouse.

10-10-2006, 11:03 PM

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Arod would destroy team chemistry and would cost Pelfrey and Maine

10-10-2006, 11:51 PM

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Arod would destroy team chemistry and would cost Pelfrey and Maine

Didn't you read my offer? The second coming of Willie Mays and if the fat
Nazi bastard picks up the cost of A-Rod's contract Texas isn't paying he
gets Ledee also.

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10-11-2006, 12:39 AM

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Let's put him back at short, and move Reyes to 2nd again, put Wright at
1st, and get back Matsui to catch.

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