Walking Wounded...

So the Mets are hurting. Literally.

Delgado is back in New York working on his hip. Ryan Church has a concussion. Also injured: Luis Castillo, Carlos Beltran, Orlando Hernandez, and (surprise surprise) Moises Alou.

I like Moises Alou. I thought it was a great idea when they signed him last off-season. I think this is a guy who can produce at a high level for the team. He just won't stay healthy.

My buddy Russ complained to high heaven when they signed Alou. "He's always hurt, he's too old." "Yeah but when he plays he hits well and he's fairly clutch." I'm starting to come over to his way of thinking. It's upsetting. But I don't know that Alou's body can hold up for another season.

If Fernando Martinez was a little further along in his development, I wouldn't be as concerned. But by Baseball America's estimation, Martinez won't be up till 2010. I've heard estimates as close as July 08. Everytime I look at a spring box score he's gotten a hit and scored. I haven't gotten to SEE him play though. I don't know how to judge his readiness.

There's a rumor about the Mets trying to get Marcus Thames. I think it would be a fabulous pick up, but I don't think we've got enough pieces to get him. Is there anyone on the free agent market to fit the Right-Hand Hitting, First Base Backup/5th Outfielder mold we need? I don't think so. If it was 3 years ago, I'd say Kevin Millar. But whatever that guy had I think he's lost by now.

There's nothing we can do but wait, I guess...