Friday, March 18, 2011

Mets cuts after today's game: Castillo in lineup

Well dont expecit Luis to walk in to the clubhouse and be handed his walking papers. He is in the starting lineup today against the Braves. 

The Mets could be making some cuts after the game to par down there roster. Sandy Alderson has said that it could be 8 to 9 players that are sent packing. Some to the minor league camp. Steve Popper has a good handle on who is left and gives us 6 names that seem to be an easy choice.  They are Justin Turner, relievers Taylor Tankersley and Blaine Boyer, infielder Russ Adams, outfielder Jason Pridie and catcher Dusty Ryan.

I agree with Justin Turner since he is not going to get the 2nd base job and has options and Russ Adams and Jason Pridie. I am not sure about Boyer since he has pitched well but ok. Tankersley, a lefty I can see going down. Tim Byrdak seems to be in the running to get the lefty pen job at this point. So if we go with this list we still will see 2 or 3 cuts.

Maybe Boof Bonser gets sent down since everyone is healthy he wont be a # 5 starter.Ryota Igarashi could be heading down. Nick Evans to me is safe as long as Beltran is not playing yet .  So who else? Last year the Mets waited until right before they headed north to make there final roster cuts so some will stay for now. 

I think Ollie is safe right now and Castillo? He really has not done bad at the plate and even though I want him gone I don't think the Mets will be saying goodbye to him today. Sorry Mets fans lets hope I am wrong. 

Lineup   Reyes, Pagan, Wright, Davis, Bay, Duda, Castillo, Nickeas, Carrasco

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