LAS VEGAS DAVE

Jose Vidro has been designated for assignment. If he is released after 10 days the Mets would be only responsible for the prorated minimum. Not that I am biased but I'd rather have him off the bench as a lefty (than Anderson when he returns) or Cancel as a righty and he would take up only one roster spot. He can also spot Delgado at first AND would provide a more than adequate #2 hitter when needed. Lately he has been hitting better and for the rest of the season and the ML minimum, I think Mets can't go wrong... Heck, we've given just about everyone else a chance...

Hojo of 1991

Out of respect for LVD... no comment.

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LAS VEGAS DAVE

LOL... Thanks

But seriously, not saying he is the answer to Mets problems, but wouldn't he be a better option than the 2 I mentioned? He is "least worst"

dak11

Lefty bat off the bench? He's hitting. 239 with a sub .290 OB% as a lefty and only .222 with a embarrassing .237 OB% as a RH hitter.

If he could catch like Cancel you could make an argument. But, at the point of his career he's a DH who can't hit and sadly, I'd actually prefer Anderson right now even though he's on the DL.

Would he be willing to go to AAA for a couple weeks to learn to hit again?

Luscious Johnny D.

you want us to take a chance on a player that was castoff by the worst team in their league?

Can someone draw me a diagram of where this makes sense.

Big Denny

Damn, I remember not long ago when he and Fonzie were among the best second basemen in the league.

Both of their careers went down quicker than joelfreak on Ron Jeremy.

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LAS VEGAS DAVE

All very good points...I must agree. I was going based on the fact that he has hit much better lately and Mets might catch lightning in a bottle.... without much risk. BUT I must admit, you guys have made some good points.

LAS VEGAS DAVE

2 Answers....
Cancel and Anderson..... without these 2 I'd have no reply.

MetfanBren

The problems with Vidro seem to begin when he gets off the bench. Is this guy really 33, or a Fonzie 33?

LAS VEGAS DAVE

No he is really 33. That's why I mentioned with a smurk that I wasn't biased. He played Little League on my team when he was 5 years old. He does have legs of a 40 yr old player... has always had knee problems. He is a very very close friend of mine... so I could be biased.... maybe.

I would also, like to add that Omar, Tatis and Vidro are also close friends.

joelyoungblood81

Can he pitch?

LAS VEGAS DAVE

I used him as a pitcher when he was 12 and 13...

FrankStylV7

Yeah, but Joel used him as a catcher when he was 15 and 16...

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LAS VEGAS DAVE

Naaaaaaaaaaaaa.... he caught when he was 10. Looking for a picture but can't find it in all my junk

Luscious Johnny D.

Cancel and Anderson are better options than Vidro.