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Kunz up, Maine to DL; Wagner to Doctor

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 03 2008 12:01 PM

Wags' is getting an MRI and in unavailable today. Maine is going to miss more than 1 start (no surprise there) and Kunz is up. With Hielman gassed and Sanchez sucking, does this make Kunz today's closer? Discuss.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 03 2008 12:05 PM

With all due respect to Vladius, I have nicknaed Kunz "Crazy Eddie"

Zvon Aug 03 2008 12:07 PM Re: Kunz up, Maine to DL; Wagner to Doctor

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Wags' is getting an MRI and in unavailable today. Maine is going to miss more than 1 start (no surprise there) and Kunz is up. With Hielman gassed and Sanchez sucking, does this make Kunz today's closer? Discuss. I would think if we are in a position where a closer is required today, he would get the gig.

AG/DC Aug 03 2008 12:46 PM

I think Fman has already nicknamed him "Punch in the."

PiazzaFan411 Aug 03 2008 04:16 PM

I could see them using him as a closer, either him or another hot short-time reliever like Feliciano (doubted) in the future. It all depends on whether or not Bill plays Tuesday ofc.

HahnSolo Aug 04 2008 09:47 AM

Am I being too hard to suggest that Wagner should have been on a flight yesterday to NY to get his MRI? And not wait until tomorrow so he could spend his scheduled off day with his family in Texas?

Benjamin Grimm Aug 04 2008 09:54 AM

Perhaps not. The same thought occurred to me as well. I think some DL time for Wagner could prove to be a blessing in disguise if someone else steps in and shows that Wagner's not as indispensable as some people think.

Centerfield Aug 04 2008 03:30 PM

Or, as has been addressed many times here, maybe Wagner and the Mets could find a hospital in Houston to conduct the MRI?

TheOldMole Aug 04 2008 05:32 PM

They have hospitals in Houston?

Rockin' Doc Aug 04 2008 05:51 PM

Houston is devoid of qualified medical care. Pretty much like what the Mets experienced in Florida this spring. As the Mets have demonstrated time and time again this season, there are now medical facilities outside of New York City that can be trusted to perform the most mundane of medical tests on the Mets personnel.

AG/DC Aug 04 2008 06:07 PM

If he was already elimnated from last night's game by the trainer, I don't know what time could have been bought by sending him home earlier.

Fman99 Aug 04 2008 07:44 PM

AG/DC wrote: I think Fman has already nicknamed him "Punch in the." I have no problem with this kind of speculation.

metirish Aug 05 2008 12:41 PM

David Lennon blogs today that no matter what the MRI showed to expect Wagner to go on the DL. On Church he had this to say. ] The Ryan Church saga. Not good. I had a discussion with Church as he was packing up following Sunday's loss and he was quite frustrated with how things are going. He took batting practice indoors on Sunday after not doing much of anything on Saturday, but Church said he had no idea of what the team's plans are for him. He was supposed to be on a rehab stint in Port St. Lucie after the Mets left Miami, but Church said on Sunday there had been no talk of that since then. If Church is not sent out for a rehab stint in the next day or two, I think it's time to wonder if he'll actually play again this season.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 05 2008 12:46 PM

Internet sez Ruddy Lugo recalled to take Wagner's spot.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 05 2008 12:50 PM

It's really encouraging how the Mets are continually downgrading their roster for the pennant race.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 05 2008 12:52 PM

Look, I'm not putting it past the Mets to make a showing this season but if Omar isn't fired the day after the season ends -- however it ends -- I'd be shocked.

metirish Aug 05 2008 12:53 PM

I would expect Minaya to be fired and Tony Bernazard promoted to GM.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 05 2008 01:01 PM

That's what it looks like for sure. Have you noticed how Omar's juice has just vanished since the whole Willie thing went down. It was as if the Mets knew it would be horrible PR to whack Willie no matter what, so they left Omar out there to take all the "COWARDS IN THE NIGHT" heat and endure that horrifying press conference, and ultimately be the last soldier to fall if/when the team continues to come up short. I sort of believe now that Omar was Willie's only friend and it might have been the 2 of them (now only 1) vs. Tony & the Wilpons.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 05 2008 01:16 PM

metirish wrote: David Lennon blogs today that no matter what the MRI showed to expect Wagner to go on the DL. On Church he had this to say. ] The Ryan Church saga. Not good. I had a discussion with Church as he was packing up following Sunday's loss and he was quite frustrated with how things are going. He took batting practice indoors on Sunday after not doing much of anything on Saturday, but Church said he had no idea of what the team's plans are for him. He was supposed to be on a rehab stint in Port St. Lucie after the Mets left Miami, but Church said on Sunday there had been no talk of that since then. If Church is not sent out for a rehab stint in the next day or two, I think it's time to wonder if he'll actually play again this season. Is he still hurt? Or can they just not tell? Maybe they're afraid of hurting him more? Something doesn't seem right.

metirish Aug 05 2008 02:28 PM

] Mets' Wagner going on DL BY ANTHONY RIEBER | anthony.rieber@newsday.com 4:15 PM EDT, August 5, 2008 As expected, the Mets announced that Billy Wagner is going on the disabled list with a strained left forearm. General manager Omar Minaya said an MRI taken Tuesday showed no structural damage. Minaya called it "good news."

Benjamin Grimm Aug 05 2008 02:35 PM

What a wimp. Why doesn't he just throw right-handed until his left arm heals? For the money he's making, he should be able to throw with both arms! And if he pitches righty, he can't be any worse than he has been!

batmagadanleadoff Aug 05 2008 02:44 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I sort of believe now that Omar was Willie's only friend.... That's a sign of intelligence in the Mets organization.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 05 2008 02:48 PM

metirish wrote: David Lennon blogs today that no matter what the MRI showed to expect Wagner to go on the DL. What do you prefer? That Wagner's recent inconsistencies were attributable to a decline in talent or to some physical problem that will heal itself in the next few weeks? (Assuming his arm does heal in a few weeks).

batmagadanleadoff Aug 05 2008 02:50 PM

I wonder if Ollie told Wags not to get hurt? Maybe Wags shoulda told Ollie to tell him (Wags) not to get hurt. Then the Mets might be in first place.