2009 Mets Position Analysis – 1B – Delgevans

Hello All,

I wanted to continue the post series on the Mets position by position outlook for 2009, and I figured I would move from Catchers right onto 1B.

So as far as I can tell it comes down to two main players:

1. Carlos Delgado

2. Nick Evans

Let’s start with Carlos Delgado.

We all know Delgado finished off quite strong last year, OK very strong. He had incredible second half and I must admit I was quickly converted into a Delgado fan closing in on August and September. We all know his defense is average AT BEST, but he is capable of making a great play once in a while.

There isn’t a Mets fan out there that would object to Delgado providing another 25 HR, 110 RBI season. Experts expect Delgado to deliver another above average season in 2009. He silenced the doubters in 2008. It is once again time for him to silence the critics.

It’s worth noting that considering Delgado’s age and injury history that we should expect a few bumps on the long road that will be the 2009 season.  But hey,  he’ll have a backup in Nick Evans, presuming Evans makes the roster.

Moving onto Nick Evans:

Nick spent last year platooning with Murphy out in left field and may start this year in Buffalo. I am sure Nick hopes that Carlos Delgado has a full season like he finished last year, but Evans will be ready, if needed to fill in for Delgado, in case he slumps or comes up injured. Evans is a natural first baseman and will definately be a capable backup/replacement if and when the time comes to do so.

So overall I am pretty comfortable with the 1B position in 2009 for the Mets. Not their greatest strength, but certainly enough (or sometimes more than enough) to get the job done.

Let’s Go Mets in 2009!

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