I think the signing of Fonzie is for mentor and grooming purposes.
He's not been much of a hitter since he got hurt the second time (with
San Fran). He is probably going to be a coach or laision within the
organization.

As far as pitching is concerned, I think the Mets should continue
grooming the young pitchers. Unless we can "borrow" a potential free
agent for the end of the season, we are not going to get a front line
starter.

The second will be good if Cliff Floyd can overcome his injuries and
hit, and Pedro gets healed, I think the Mets will go far in the post
season. If I'm not mistaken the '69 Amazins did with platooning and
moving pitchers in and out of the 4th spot in the rotation.

Let's Go Mets!
--- In MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com, gabe1012 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Alright, we've had a great first half. What do we need? I think we
> need a 5th starter. Pedro, Tom and Steve are doing a great job but a
> 4th starter is needed.
>
> Just throwing this out there, Maddaux, he may be available. Now hear
> me out. He's not gotten the run support when he pitches and with this
> team I think he'll get plenty of that. A trade for him would come
> cheap as well and well he's an expierenced Playoff pitcher. Not sure
> about the details in his contract or when it ends but something to
> think about. At least for the remainder of this year. Pflier , or
> however his name is spelt needs some work still but could be ready for
> next year. Hernandez is good 5th starter as well ,with playoff
> expierence, and a proven winner in the playoffs.
>
> Other than that I think we're golden, position players are set, 2B
> although a platoon spot is just fine, ( kinda like the 86 Mets,
> Backman and Tufel) Woodward and Valentine doing a great job there.
>
> Any thoughts?
>