Mets Promote the Versatile Cory Sullivan
According to several reports, the Mets have placed pitcher Fernando Nieve on the disabled list and promoted Buffalo outfielder Cory Sullivan. Sullivan will wear uniform #19 and should be available at some point during tonight’s contest vs. the Nationals.
Per Jerry Manuel, and posted on Bart Hubbach’s Twitter page, Sullivan was chosen over Nick Evans because Sullivan is “more versatile”.
For those unaware, the lefthanded-hitting Sullivan has played 253 MLB games in centerfield, 27 in left field, and 14 in right field. He is, essentially, redundant to Jeremy Reed. He is batting .290 with 2 HR and 16 doubles in 286 AAA at-bats this year, playing mostly in CF. To my knowledge, he has never played first base nor any other infield position (he is also a lefty thrower). But what does that matter? The Mets have Fernando Tatis, Jeremy Reed, and Livan Hernandez to back up Dan Murphy at 1B.
It wasn’t because of a glut of first basemen on the major league level.
And it wasn’t because of poor performance at AAA.
So what is the deal?
Jackson – thanks for the input. Assuming your assessment is correct, then Sullivan truly is redundant to Jeremy Reed. I’m only too happy to see another hard-nosed gamer on the field. The Mets will still lose more than they win, but at least they’ll show us an effort.
Murph – I heard that Pena was ticked off when Nick Evans was promoted instead of him a few weeks back, and requested his release. Haven’t heard any confirmation on that, and also haven’t seen him re-sign anywhere else. Anyone else have an update?
BTW- Subtract Murph and french and i dont think the Mets win yesterday…AND kudos to French who hit his FIRST inning double to drive in a second run EARLY in the game …as opposed to Sat when he left 3 on. I am quite optimistic on French who (ala Church) will have lowered expectations, but yet is a (young) former 100 rbi guy (2006-2007). Reed is still here (i think) as bait also.
See Metstradamus, RE Tony Bernazzard. That post in conjunction with the bally-hooed vote of confidence (for Omar and Jerry) leads to believe there will be a major coaching and front office shakedown and TB and Razor will be cut.
I’m pretty sure I recall he pissed off Delgado before he came to the Mets? When the Mets were ‘courting’ him and he went to the Marlins instead (albeit for a season or so). Anyone remember that?
He should be first to go.
Murph: I heard the same thing Joe wrote. He requested his release and the Mets granted it. In my eyes he’s a malcontent with a big hole in his swing. No use crying on this one.
Regarding Bernazard: It seems like any news that mentions Bern is negative. If he’s really this big of a d1ck I can’t fathom why the Mets would want him. He reminds me of Grima Wormtongue from the Lord of the Rings (for you sci-fi geeks out there).
‘dude – the Mets already burned their option by sending Evans back down. If they send him down once, twice, fifteen, or a hundred times in a season, it still counts as one option. Options go by year. On the other hand, the Mets will burn an option on Sullivan if they demote him before the season is over. I’m not sure whether he has any left.
Hollywood – yeah, I think he was in ‘The Lost Boys’ and maybe a few John Hughes flicks. And now he’s all growned up, a regular Chuck Connors!