O-Dog is a fit for the Muts
Written by Mike Mariano   
Tuesday, 29 December 2009 10:00

There is no real news or fun to talk about these days.  I want to get on here and talk Phillies, but things are pretty stale right now.  We could recap the season or talk highlights or talk about our feelings (what?), I don't know.  So not only do I have to talk Mets, I have to talk Mets speculations... Gross.  Let's get this over with I'm getting squeamish.

Mets fans just so you know we're on the same page:  Luis Castillo sucks.  Okay, now that you know what I'm talking about I'll take it one further:  Luis Castillo surprisingly didn't suck that much in 2009.  Regardless, Louie has to go and the sooner the better!  The preferred option for the Mets is Orlando Hudson (the O-Dog).  Orlando Hudson is the guy that the Mets should have gotten way back when, when Ol' Castillo was brought in to clog things up and drop pop-ups.  Buster Olney ranks obtaining O-Dog as the Mets number one option moving forward and it would be a good move.  The Mets need some more guys rejuvenate their weakened offense both mentally and physically.

Citi Field caused both of those offensive issues and Orlando is the type of guy who can remedy both.  He hits well for average and moderate power and runs well enough. His defense is on point also, making him a sure-fire upgrade over Luis.  Personality wise, from what I hear Hudson is an engaging guy who would do well in the New York media zoo.  What's not to like.  I'll say now exactly what I've read elsewhere and agree with -- sign Hudson and worry about Luis later.  It's time to start taking steps forward if they're going to be serious about competing this year.



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written by Matt Ryan, December 29, 2009
I'm worried that the Mets are going to make the same mistake with Hudson that they made with Castillo. He's good, but he's not that good. He's 32 years old and regressing (much like Castillo at the time). If the Mets gave him something in the neighborhood of 3 years, $20 million, it would be going sideways in my opinion.

Of course, we would have to dump Castillo first and God knows thats not happening. I can live with Castillo if they add a big bat for LF.
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written by jerseybuc, December 29, 2009
typical stupid phillies fan. You can't even spell Mets correctly....
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written by jerseybuc, December 29, 2009
buster olney said so? The same buster olney who said Jason Bay wasn't coming to the Mets? And isn't olney a section of Philadelphia? No wonder he doesn't know what is happening in the big city.

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