Comments on: A couple of things on second basemen

By: Ted Berg

Ted Berg — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:15:50 +0000

Lopez is most notable for looking exactly like this dude I went to high school with. Also for sharing his name with the overhyped St. John’s guard.

By: Dimebag69

Dimebag69 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:54:49 +0000

I don’t disagree. I think Hudson has gotten this reputation of a “gamer” and fans think we’re paying for this mysterious set of intangibles. I’m not quite sure what they are, but it seems like teams like the Phillies, Twins, Cardinals & Braves always have it, and the Mets never do.

Perception seems to be that Hudson would qualify as one of those types of players, which Matt Cerone has implied the Mets should seek over the past few years.

I won’t say that Lopez isn’t a “gamer”, as, other than hitting 23 HR for Cincy a few years ago, and bouncing around the majors a little, I know very little of Lopez, especially since he’s spent his whole career playing in small markets (Tor, Cin, Was & Mil).

Can’t argue with a .383 OPB & .810 OPS from 2B though. Also 2 years younger, and a switch hitter.

By: Ted Berg

Ted Berg — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:33 +0000

In 2010, probably Hudson, even if Lopez was better offensively and arguably better defensively in 2009.

Problem is, teams don’t just choose between who they want at the plate with the game on the line. There’s money involved, and years, and if Hudson’s going to cost more money for more years, it’s not nearly as clear-cut a decision.

By: Dimebag69

Dimebag69 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:16:21 +0000

Game on the line…who do you want at the plate or in the field:

A) Luis Castillo
B) Orlando Hudson
C) Felipe Lopez
D) Alex Cora (because A, B or C are on the DL)

By: Ted Berg

Ted Berg — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:50:29 +0000

I’m sure there are. What are they?

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:23 +0000

Felipe Lopez is not the answer. There are reasons why he keeps getting moved.

By: Frogger

Frogger — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:50 +0000

I think your right, if the mets trade castillo trying to get Orlando Hudson then would be the equivalent of the Castillo signing a few years ago, same mistake.

Hudson of a big year would demand a similar contract to Castillo and now older may pose the same problems as castillo does. Unless the mets can pull of getting Hudson for a cheaper price at 2 years 3rd option they should do it.

If not just keep Castillo, he wasn’t that bad this year, right?