Steve and the Tank! - Turning Boos into Cheers

Monday, April 28, 2008

Carlos Delgado hit two home runs yesterday turning all of the boos into cheers. Even with the two home runs, Delgado's days are numbered. He is to be 36 in June and struggling at the plate and is not a rock star fielder to justify staying at First.

How can the Mets address this? Their best Fist base prospect is still in AA and while tearing it all up, needs at least a season at AAA to mature and tone his stills. There are not too many people on the market, maybe a deal can get them a good hitter.

Or maybe they can think outside the box. Maybe Endy Chavez or Angel Pagan can play first? I am serious, I know Mets fans have visions of Mike Piazza on first base when I say this but it is worth a try. Both are young and great athletes and can lean the position very fast. When Alou comes up, send Pagan down to AAA to play a few weeks at First and then call him back up.

Some have joked that Johan Santana should play First on his off days since his batting average, slugging percentage and OBP are better than Delgado.

Posted by Steve in LA.