Jerry Manuel all but punched Fernando Martinez’s ticket to the minors when he met with reporters in Florida yesterday, a decision that will surely cause a stir among the Mets' frustrated and disenchanted fan base.
However, despite the many blunders this organization has experienced over the course of Minaya’s tenure at the helm, this is one move that makes a lot of sense for a number of reasons.
He’s Not Quite Ready
The case for Martinez being on the Opening Day roster is a very legitimate one.
He has been absolutely destroying the ball so far this spring (hitting .538 with two doubles, two triples, three homers and 10 RBI). This success at the plate also stretches further back than just his nine Grapefruit League games, as he was also named MVP of the Caribbean S ...
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Fernando Martinez To Start in Triple-A: Why It’s the Right Move for the Mets
Posted: 18th March 2010 by Nick Johnson in MLBComments Off on Fernando Martinez To Start in Triple-A: Why It’s the Right Move for the Mets