This will probably sound mean spirited, but whatever. Last night on Metsblog there was the possibility of the of the best Mets news of the off-season. Well actually, it is not the best news, but it is the “UGH FINALLY” news of the season. There are some rumors, and they are just rumors right now, swirling that the Mets will release Castillo to make room for Young and that the Mets do not intend on having Perez on the opening day roster.
This is just great news if its true.
For second base, I know it means losing 6 million dollars, but I think the alternative can be summed up nicely: In the worst case scenario, wouldn't you rather lose with a young second basemen still learning the tricks of the trade, than lose with an aging veteran? Castillo is easily replaceable with all of the young players the Mets have for 2B (Murphy, Turner, Easmus, Valdespin) and it would be much better to get them playing time and get a surprise out of them, than a below status quo year with Castillo.
Perez is another topic entirely. The Mets are going to need pitching help, because every team needs pitching help. Having Perez last year on the roster was like having a handicap. It felt like everynight the Mets were playing shorthanded out there. He has had a lot of time now to make it up, between last season, and this winter in Mexico, and probably Spring Training next month. If he can't play, and doesn't except a minor league position, then he shouldn't be on the team.
Well anyway, you all probably think I'm a mean and horrible person for thinking this is one of the best news items of the off-season, but its true. Lets Go Mets! Let's have
a team that is easy to root for next year!
