tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20149989.post75069946953996625..comments2024-01-10T16:29:30.043-05:00Comments on Fonzie Forever: An Aside on the Gary Matthews Jr. SituationJames Esattohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823705871077609158noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20149989.post-48806098215904988042010-05-26T13:04:55.418-04:002010-05-26T13:04:55.418-04:00I would agree with you completely IF we had anyone...I would agree with you completely IF we had anyone to replace him with. <br /><br />We don't.<br /><br />Of the guys in Triple-A who are listed as centerfielders, there is Jason Pridie (282/331/387) who stinks and is injured, and Emmanuel Garcia (208/208/208). <br /><br />Jesus Feliciano is the only hitter, but he's listed as a left fielder. Can he play center? I don't know. <br /><br />Do you want to dip into Double-A for Kirk Nieuwenheis (299/335/481) just to stick him on the bench anyway?<br /><br />Guys who can competently play center field do not grow on trees. Even less of them can hit. And when all is said and done, GMJ is probably the second best center fielder in the organization while Beltran is out.Brian Manganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205659068821144277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20149989.post-44311623479630629972010-05-26T12:55:35.018-04:002010-05-26T12:55:35.018-04:00See I have a problem with Part E of what you'v...See I have a problem with Part E of what you've said.<br /><br />I don't like the idea of having a guy on the bench who we don't ever want in the game. He is not a good defensive replacement (despite the small sample size this year, he has been subpar over the last 3 years) and hes a horrid pinch-hitter. So we basically have a guy they is taking away a roster spot from someone who may actually be in some way productive. <br /><br />While I'm very hopeful he'll be gone whenever Beltran gets back, it's unfortunate that the mets are even in this spot.Bryan H.noreply@blogger.com