http://www.hotstovenewyork.com/2008/07/13/ibanez-is-a-good-fit-in-new-york/ Hot Stove New York is the one-stop destination for New York sports fans. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.hotstovenewyork.com/2008/07/13/ibanez-is-a-good-fit-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-2028 Kwame Flaherty Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:56:50 +0000 http://www.hotstovenewyork.com/?p=5154#comment-2028 I agree with gozer, the Mets need a right handed corner outfielder to round out the line-up. Nady would be ideal. I agree with gozer, the Mets need a right handed corner outfielder to round out the line-up. Nady would be ideal.

]]> http://www.hotstovenewyork.com/2008/07/13/ibanez-is-a-good-fit-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-2024 gozer Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:07:57 +0000 http://www.hotstovenewyork.com/?p=5154#comment-2024 I'm a big Ibanez fan and agree he's the perfect sort of complimentary hitter that flies under the radar in a city like Seattle but would be a hit in a market like New York...However, he's left-handed, and that's a big problem. Assuming Ryan Church kicks this bout with migraines, you're talking about a 5-6-7 of Church, Ibanez, and Delgado, plus Schneider when he's behind the dish. I suppose you wouldn't be afraid to pinch-hit Tatis in a big spot given the way he's produced of late, but I think the Mets could severely use a right handed bat in the 5 or 6 hole. Xavier Nady remains the most obvious target, but who knows what the Pirates will want in return. I’m a big Ibanez fan and agree he’s the perfect sort of complimentary hitter that flies under the radar in a city like Seattle but would be a hit in a market like New York…However, he’s left-handed, and that’s a big problem. Assuming Ryan Church kicks this bout with migraines, you’re talking about a 5-6-7 of Church, Ibanez, and Delgado, plus Schneider when he’s behind the dish. I suppose you wouldn’t be afraid to pinch-hit Tatis in a big spot given the way he’s produced of late, but I think the Mets could severely use a right handed bat in the 5 or 6 hole. Xavier Nady remains the most obvious target, but who knows what the Pirates will want in return.

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