Fresh interview with Warthen on 2011 pitching

[ashie62]

http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2011/01/mets_pitching_coach_dan_warthe.html

He seems to be very hopeful on Capuano and Bonser.

[Ceetar]

After each appearance, Warthen says he receives an update on Perez�s performance from bullpen catcher Rafael Arroyo, who accompanied Perez to �be a guy that pushes him do his workouts each and every day.� �At times,� Warthen said, �he thinks that Ollie is up-and-down, and his heart isn�t as in it as much as it should be at times. But he feels good, and he�s getting in shape, and he�s working hard, realizing that this is a big year.�

Glad they sent someone with him, because i still think not doing that for the WBC was a big mistake.

Mildly disturbing though, about his heart and stuff. Pretty much confirms that he needs a lot more guidence and structure than an average pitcher, which isn't necessarily bad, but I don't trust Warthen to be that guy that goes out there and yells at him when he loses focus and walks a guy after he's 0-2 on him. Question is, were he to make the team, could David Wright be that guy?

[Gwreck]

Ceetar wrote: Question is, were he to make the team, could David Wright be that guy?

I think David will make the team.

In all seriousness, the answer is no. Wright has been a Met every single day that Perez has. He's not going to suddenly become Perez' confidant and motivator. My guess is -- that if anyone were to successfully do that -- it would almost certainly be a member of the pitching staff.

[MFS62]

I don't read where he says he is "very hopeful" on Bonser. He's just in there with the rest of the names.
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