In 49 games (131 ABs) he hit .313 with a Slg. pct of .473 and an OBP of .397 despite being questionable defensively that was enough for the Mets to make him their left fielder; who, Dan Murphy.However, Angel Pagan has had twice as many at bats with the same amount of success and still is considered a fourth outfielder. In 68 games ( 266 ABs) he's hitting .308 with a Slg. pct. .500 and an OBP .348. In three partial seasons prior to this year he had 409 plate appearances in which he hit .262. In 2005 Pagan was the Mets #16 prospect (source Jon Sickel's) but in 2006 he was traded to the Cubs for cash considerations and by 2008 they were willing to return him for two low-level minor league players ( source Newsday). Despite having lead-off speed, hitting .271 in 77 games and having the versatility to play all three outfield positions, the short fused Lou Pinella had grown frustrated with the talent he saw that was negated by the mental errors. So Pagan has a record of making men...
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