Adam Rubin Dropping Bombs, My Take

Well, I wouldn't exactly call them bombs...But...

Adam Rubin has been tweeting a bunch, and here's what's going on...

First off, it looks like Murphy is more than day-to-day and will probably start the season on the DL.  Rubin says the problem isn't severe but could cost Murphy 2-6 weeks.  I am fully expecting even more Ike Davis re-call talk then we've already had, but to me, it just makes more sense to carry Jacobs and Carter now.  They can both play first and you can ride the hot hand, because I severely doubt the Mets are ready to try Ike, especially if only for a few weeks.  Let him develop, he will be awesome when he comes up, just let him get to where he needs to be first.  There is no reason to rush Ike. 

******While I was writing this, Omar confirmed Ike will stay in triple-A, which according to Rubin means 2 of 3 probably from Catalanotto, Carter and Jacobs.  Good idea, Omar.  So that basically means Carter or Cat for the last spot, considering Jacobs was just called the "front-runner" by Manuel.**********

Speaking of rushing prospects...

Rubin has also tweeted that Jerry Manuel seems to really want Mejia to make this team, saying, "Do I see a way that he doesn't make the team? Not today. ... There's going to be some interesting dialogue about that."  Rubin also says that there will be an eighth inning crew by committee as of now.  Jerry is really ticking me off here.  Look, I'm as excited with Mejia as everyone else is, but don't people want him to be a starter?  Doesn't that seem to fit the team better in the long-run?  I really think it's not worth messing with his development when we have an eighth inning guy who is capable but is never given a shot, Pedro Feliciano.  And I am especially curious about Jerry wanting Mejia up, if the eighth inning will be by committee.  As much as I am against Mejia being up, and messing with his development, if he's up then he has to be the eighth inning guy.  There is literally no reason to keep him around if he's going into middle relief, or will split time with Feliciano.  It's just not the best idea of the organization.   Let him become a stud starting prospect, because in the end, top-of-the-line starting pitching is harder to find than eighth inning help...


Rubin has also tweeted that if Jose isn't ready for opening day then Cora will start at short, which I'm fine with, especially considering how long he'll be out.  It just makes more sense than seeing Tejada be awesome and then having to hear people complain about how awful Castillo is, and how much better Tejada would be.  Good PR move... Sorry that was just some uncalled-for Castillo hate coming out...


No matter what, it's time to get excited, as opening day creep even closer...