Mets claim OF Ricky Ledee off of waivers

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Thoughts?

[jranieli]

Good pickup of a left handed bat. We have even more bench debth. Now all we need is a pickup of a relief pitcher who can solidify this bullpen. Especially in the late inning role.

[420]

I like the lefty on the bench. Good move.

 

They need a # 3 starter!

[rawRen1]

He's a good pinch hitter with some power!

[mws44]

Do you guys know exactly how waiver claims and trades work. So we claimed Ledee, now what? Do we give the Dogers a prospect or some compensation? I've never really understood the process.

[mws44]

Good pickup of a left handed bat. We have even more bench debth. Now all we need is a pickup of a relief pitcher who can solidify this bullpen. Especially in the late inning role.

 

You know, I was knockin Aaron a little bit after he gave up that big inning to Florida, but he came back and had a perfect inning against Philly. So last week he had 3 perfect 8th innings and 1 bad one where he gave up 3 runs. We'll see if he gets himself consistent and eliminates the one big inning, we may be set in the 7, 8, and 9th with Hernandez, Heilman and Wagner.

[Blue Jeans]

Good pickup of a left handed bat. We have even more bench debth. Now all we need is a pickup of a relief pitcher who can solidify this bullpen. Especially in the late inning role.

 

I think Willie is tempted to put Maine in a setup role when Bannister returns. He has hinted that he likes his high fastball that gets hitters out.