Floyd Unlikely For NLCS
Looks like we’ll be without Cliff Floyd in the NLCS. There’s a story on MLB.com that says as much.
According to the report, “Floyd was examined via MRI on Monday. General manager Omar Minaya said Floyd’s condition has improved and that the left fielder continues to receive treatment. But his inclusion on the Mets’ roster for the NLCS still seemed unlikely. Minaya also acknowledged the risk the club would take if it retained Floyd on the roster and he became baseball-incapacitated early in the series.”
Bummer. So we’ll soon know if it’s going to be Ricky Ledee or Lastings Milledge. Whoever it is, they will have a chance to be a hero. No matter what you do in the regular season, playoff heroics are the fastest way to build the love with the fans. Since we won’t be playing in Boston, I’m leaning towards a preference for Lastings.
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I’ll take Milledge too. Even though he didn’t perform well in the season, he’s got all the tools to make that one big play that just might count in a big spot, like make a great catch or pinch run and steal a base. Or who knows, get that big hit.
Comment by Taemin | October 10, 2006
I like Lastings in this spot… If he’s going to be part of the future of this team, let’s get him some playoff exposure now… Like John Maine stepping up when called upon, this could establish Milledge in the minds of Mets fans… Since he won’t be asked to do too much, one big hit in a big spot could propel him to a nice career as a Met…
THREE DOWN, EIGHT TO GO… LET’S GO METS!
Comment by Joe | October 10, 2006
Milledge has proven he isn’t ready to play in the Majors just yet. But, if it were him and Ledee i have to agree with you all. I also agree with Joe in that i also think it would be good to give him some playoff exposure. But cleary, unless by a miracle, he won’t be ready to step up in a big game situation (bottom of 9th, 2 out …..), but our choices are limited. Who knows, maybe he will suprise everyone and show up and really play like a gamer. Don’t get your hopes up, but it could happen. Anyways, i like Milledge
Comment by Matt | October 10, 2006
I like Milledge because it gives us at right handed bat. I don’t drink the cool aid that we can’t hit the lefties but it gives us some balance.
Comment by Joey -Puerto Rico | October 10, 2006
The roster is out and Floyd is in.
Comment by Rob Safuto | October 11, 2006
thoughts and prayers are with the Lidle family :`o(
Comment by Brett | October 11, 2006
indeed, pray for them. and don’t forget the family of the instructer that was involved
Comment by Matt | October 11, 2006