jranieli Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Is terrible. When was the last time he got a hit? He has no power. Castro has proven that he can catch almost as well and has a much better bat. Just with Castillo, it is time for a platoon or sit him down. Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Is terrible. When was the last time he got a hit? He has no power. Castro has proven that he can catch almost as well and has a much better bat. Just with Castillo, it is time for a platoon or sit him down. Discuss Last time he got a big hit was the Saturday game in Philly when he broke had the go ahead hit in the 7th in a game the Mets went on to romp 9-4 I believe. I do not think he is terrible, he is just not a great hitter. You are right though he suprisingly for a big guy has no power. Nice line drive hitter when he is hitting well. As for Castro, I think what they should be in is a 4 days 3 days type situation with the hotter hitter getting the 4 and the colder one getting the 3. One thing though, Schneider is a tremendous thrower and the Mets have not had a defensive catcher that can throw runners out like he does in a long long time. You have a valid point though a platoon is probably in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Here is the way I see it, anyone better than LoDuca. I like Castro a lot but he has those injury problems. That is why I get worried to see him behind the plate everyday. He doesn't have a bad arm either but he is not as good as Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Castro with a homer. That is why I like him and something Schneider cannot do and come in the clutch off a nasty pitcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 schneider does everything else very well. calls a good game, good defense, and a good baserunner. he has an idea of what he's doing out there and i think he's more valuable then you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 schneider does everything else very well. calls a good game, good defense, and a good baserunner. he has an idea of what he's doing out there and i think he's more valuable then you think. I echo gateb's comments, as well as xxi's. Schneider is a good ball player. When they brought him in, they knew they weren't getting a .300 hitter, 20 homer guy. That's not what he's paid to do. In every other facet, he is a plus player, and his value is understated. That said, they already platoon to a degree. I believe Castro when healthy plays just about every time there is a lefty on the mound for the opposition, and he should continue to do that as well as give Brian a blow regularly vs righties, perhaps once or twice a week. Overall, I'm pretty happy with what we're getting from that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Jesus Flores got 5 hits yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Well, the sun even shines on a dog's ass every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 he fucking sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 he fucking sucks. eh.... he is having a bad night. I think as a long time starter he is having trouble adjsuting to less playing time. For whatever reason I like the guy, seems like a good teammate and smart player, jus limited in his abilty as all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 i would like to see wagner in now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 hey 1/100 bats is okay. That was a bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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