Found May 26, 2009 on Mets Fever: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Brian Schneider is due to come off the disable list sometime next week, forcing the Mets to decide who will be the back-up catcher; Ramon Castro or Omir Santos...One hit does not make a career, but the morning after, one of the most dramatic 9th innings that I can remember in the last ten years of Mets history, it's hard to fathom Santos being sent down. Last night, Wright and Castillo were the only players, in their original positions from opening day, the Mets simply can't afford to limit themselves by carrying three catchers. But Santos has done more then hit one homerun, he's hitting .270 ( 63 AB), shown decent speed and reportedly the pitchers like throwing to him. Ramon Castro in nine more at bats ( 71 AB) is hitting a mere .239, has a much lower slugging percentage ( .366 Vs. .422), is a double play machine and is always a threat to get injured. Even if the Mets cut ties with Castro ( trade or he didn't accept assignment ) and Santos flopped or there was an in...
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