Postseason outfield

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

And how are we currently feeling about this one?

I voted Floyd and Milledge originally, and I'm still good with that. I wouldn't object to bringing Tucker along too, but with the way things are going, it might be better to have an extra pitcher in the bullpen.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I think Milledge can't be left behind. He hasn't fully found himself yet, but that may be to the Mets advantage. Until he does, he's unscoutable. If he does suddenly find himself, he could unload before they get a chance to adjust.

It's an unknown, but sometimes it's good to have a card face down in your hand. Right now is looking like one of those times.

Tucker? Eh. Five outfielders are fine.

[Gwreck]

Edgy DC wrote: Tucker? Eh. Five outfielders are fine.

That 25th spot will probably be claimed by the need to take 12 pitchers (one of whom will be Pedro).

If your bench is limited to Castro, Franco, Woodward, Chavez, +1, I think Milledge is the obvious choice for the last spot.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I wouldn't object too much to Anderson.

I'm not really arguing for him. But Woody backs up three positions and all.

[Gwreck]

Edgy DC wrote: I wouldn't object too much to Anderson. I'm not really arguing for him. But Woody backs up three positions and all.

If they have room for Anderson, would you really want him over Tucker (or Ledee?)

[Guest Edgy DC]

I miight, Rabbit. I might.

Franco and whoever isn't starting among among Chavez, Floyd, and Green give you two pinch-hitters, with Milledge a potential third.

The notion of carrying Anderson is (1) Woody is backing up for three positions, and (2) it's harder to pinch-hit for Valentin if they go after him with a good lefty, if there's only one reserve infielder.

That said, I don't distrust Valentine against lefties as much as all that.

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

I wouldn't. I'd prefer Tucker or Ledee to Anderson Hernandez.

I wish they had called up Fonzie. Even if he's not what he used to be, and he certainly isn't, I think he'd be a more useful option (for October 2006 anyway) than Anderson Hernandez.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Agreed.