I’ve read a number of news articles and listened to a bunch of callers and talk show hosts say that the K-Rod trade signals the waving of the white flag for the Mets. I do not think this is the case.
The trade of Rodriguez had to be made. If the option vested, the Mets would have serious financial problems next year…and at that point you could forget about resigning Jose Reyes. Even with K-Rod being gone, it’s not a guarantee.
In my opinion, a closer does not win you games. The offense and the starting pitching wins you a game. The closer, just finishes off the win. Why do you think they are not awarded wins…just saves? I am sure that the combo of Parnell and Izzy will do just fine in that spot. Besides, unless your name is Mariano Rivera, you are crap.
The Mets are in a tough spot. They have essentially two weeks to determine their fate. If they can cut into the wild card lead, the outcome is different than if they fall further behind, or worst case scenario, stay in the same spot. If they falter or stay status quo, Beltran will most certainly be traded. This would be the “white flag”. And to me, that is ok. His value at the deadline will be rather high. He could actually fetch a good prospect or two. In order to build up the farm system, these types of moves need to be made.
Do not get me wrong, I love Beltran. He has been one of the most productive and clutch players the Mets have had in a long time. Granted, he did get hurt a lot, but when he played, he always gave 100% and produced. I will be sad when he leaves…be it through trade or at the end of the year. Either way, however, he is helping the team. If he is still here past the deadline, then the Mets are in it. If he is gone, he gets us some new young prospects and we build towards future seasons.
The Mets have two weeks to prove that they can be a contender. Let’s just hope the Mets can keep on winning…and if course, the Braves lose a few along the way.
Thanks for reading.
Let’s go Mets go!!!!
