According to Mets.com, Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid. Apparently, Jose’s thyroid has been seen doing elaborate high fives and dancing in the dugout.
Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid. The Mets said late Tuesday that tests administered in New York on Monday confirmed the original diagnosis. The club said little else except that Reyes is to remain in New York for additional blood tests, which will determine how he is treated. The results of those tests are not expected before Thursday.
Family, there’s nothing to worry about here. As many of our readers have noted, this is easily treatable with medication and shouldn’t effect Jose’s health or performance.
According to Mike Puma, Jerry Manuel is planning on batting Reyes third in the lineup.
“Reyes, in my opinion, has evolved,” Manuel said. “I could really stretch our lineup out if [Reyes] is able to handle that spot.”
Manuel went on to say he envisions Pagan leading off, followed by Castillo or Murphy, then Reyes, Bay, Wright, and Francouer. Additionally, Manuel hopes “the experiment is successful, allowing him to perhaps keep Reyes in the third spot when Beltran returns.”
According to Brian Costa, “Manuel said if Reyes is doing well in the No. 3 spot when Beltran returns, he would keep Reyes there and bat Beltran second, fourth or fifth.”
Asked if it’s different now compared with last spring training, when he seemed upset with the prospect, Reyes said: “I didn’t say I didn’t want to do it. I didn’t say that. It’s no different. Whatever spot he puts me in the lineup, I’m going to be able to do that. Whatever is best for the team, I’m going to do it. So let’s see what happens.
A few of us, including trs, have been hoping Manuel would make this move, especially since Reyes won’t be asked to run as much batting third. With Beltran out, it makes even more sense. What’s really interesting is that Manuel suggested Reyes could keep the spot when Beltran returns.
I don’t know why, but some people just can’t let it go. Matthew Cerrone of Mets Blog infamy, has proof that making the Citi Field outfield walls blue “is the right move”. What is this amazing piece of evidence that Cerrone has unearthed through some incredible piece of journalistic investigation and no doubt he was only privy to because of his SNY affiliation?
This youtube video of a MLB 09: The Show simulation found by Mets Police.
Amazing! Of course, this isn’t the first time Cerrone has delved into the world of stadium interior design. Last November, he graced us with this opinion, “if I could make one change to Citi Field, not involving the talent on the field, it would be to change the color of the outfield wall and Bridge from Soot to Blue.”
Now that I’ve had my fun at Cerrone’s expense, here’s some questions for you. Why is it important for the Mets to change the color of the outfield wall? Why do the Mets hate the fans so much that they won’t give them a blue outfield wall? Why do the Mets and the fans have a love-hate relationship?
I wonder if having a black outfield wall makes it easier for the hitters to pick up the ball. Other than that, I really don’t see a reason why the wall is black, other than the Mets don’t think the color of the wall is important.
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Last week, everyone’s favorite Mets beat reporter, Marty Noble, answered some questions on the Mets bullpen, rotation and center fielder fill-ins. Noble also lists his projected batting order, rotation and bullpen. Finally, Noble looks at new additions, prospects to watch, players on the rebound, and players that are gone.
Bay: That Bay bats right-handed and Beltran will miss at least the first month of the season creates a left-handed/right-handed balance power issue in the batting order.
Ryota Igarashi
Escobar and Igarashi: General manager Omar Minaya has identified Escobar and Igarashi as the likely setup relievers for K-Rod, even though the former has pitched five innings in the big leagues in the past two seasons, and the latter has never pitched in this country.
Blanco: Blanco is considered a good receiver. He threw well last year when he played in 67 games with the Padres.
Fernando Martinez
Prospects to Watch:
Martinez: He didn’t distinguish himself in his 2009 opportunities, and chances are he won’t be on the big league roster on Opening Day despite the absence of Beltran.
Thole: The Mets see him as a 2011 possibility, with a chance to return to the big leagues in September this year.
Jose Reyes
Players on the Rebound:
Reyes: After playing in merely 36 games last season, undergoing autumn surgery on his right leg and rehabbing for months, Reyes says he is fit and anxious to return.
Santana: Santana noted he won his first Cy Young Award in 2004, the year after he had bone chips removed from his elbow for the first time. Now more chips have been eliminated and he — half-seriously — suggests a cause-and-effect relationship can happen again.
Carlos Beltran
Beltran: His left-handed power, defense and basestealing — if he still is a basestealer — are critical to the Mets.
Francouer: Surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb has him ready for his first full season with the Mets.
I don’t know about you, but a 5-6 of Murphy and Francouer isn’t too appealing. I’d much rather see Pagan moved to the top of the lineup and have everyone else move down. I know most people are down on Perez, but how does slotting him 5th make any sense? Considering how important it was last year to have an established closer as a setup man, I wonder why the Mets are going with complete uncertainties this year. Is there one player on the team that must have a great year? For me, it’s Johan Santana. As constructed, do you think the Mets can compete without Beltran?
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When players’ performances in spring training are comparable, so many times the competition is won by the player who is out of minor-league options - meaning the player who could not be sent to the minors until he cleared waivers.
There are four fringe players in camp who are on the 40-man roster and out of options: Fernando Nieve, Nelson Figueroa, Pat Misch and Anderson Hernandez.
So, if you believe the Mets care about keeping pitching depth, you’d assume that either Nieve, Figueroa or Misch will win the 5th starter position. Of course, you have to take into account a player’s recent performance, likelihood to be claimed off waivers and potential. Niese has been called up in 08 and 09, so the Mets can option him to the minors this season, but not next.
Ollie
Pelfrey
Maine