sleepswageatrepeat: Looking on paper, the Mets really don’t have a bad roster. With an infield consisting of Davis, Wright, Murphy(assuming he stays at 2b), Tejada/Cedeno, Thole, Duda, Torres, and Bay. An average/sub-par starting rotation and a pretty stacked pen if Parnell steps his game up. So with a team like that why does everyone think the Mets are basement-dweller bound in 2012?

Chris Aquino: Best Mets team not to win WS?

Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York: Given what everyone thinks will happen, what will make for a successful season as a fan? To see the entire blog post go here.

Peter Barrett: I know the Mets probably will not pick up Paulino’s option and all the talk is about bringing in a catcher to replace him and back up Thole. What has Thole done that has been so magnificent that he is automatically the number one catcher? It seems to me, good teams, winning teams, have quality catchers. Frequently I think people place an emphasis on the old adage “strong up the middle,” while they leave the catcher position out of the equation. To me, I would spend money on a catcher, as it seems there isn’t much in the system (no I am not a Nickeas fan) and take a gamble at second base with the guys we have. What do you think?

Bob Bentz: What hitter do you think will benefit the most from moving the fences in at Citi Field? What pitcher do think will be hurt the most?

For more on the dimension changes at Citi Field, check out this link over at Metsblog.

- Igenerally: What do you think about resigning K-ROD as closer for short term contract two yrs at reasonable price?

- theamazins001: Jonathan Papelbon to new york?

DieHardYankFan: I’am not a Met fan but I wanted to know do you think the Mets are in trouble the next couple of years?

I think based on how the Mets address their needs this off season will go a long way to determine how they move forward over the next couple seasons and whether or not they will be “in trouble”. Watch the video below to hear my thoughts on their top three priorities this off season.

In the video below I respond to the following viewer question:

Cassandra – What’s your opinion was on which division leader, if any, is more likely to lose their division before the season ends: Texas Ranger, New York Yankees, or Milwaukee Brewers?

Alex Fontaine: Do you think it’s a good idea to put Bay in center for next year?

Watch the video below to hear why I think the Mets have a serious dilemma regarding center field for 2012.

NickJohnson05:
How do you see the Mets future at second base in 2012 between Murphy/Turner/Tejada. Do you think Murphy can be an everyday player?

IbldBlueAndOrange:
Can u do answer this question for me in a video then? Do you think turner should be the everyday second baseman next year?

Watch the video below to hear my thoughts on second base for 2012.

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