[ThePundit]

If Del Gado goes 0 for 5 one more time. I'm goanna kick my computer screen in and there's goanna be no more Pundit!

[Lefty Noob]

I feel your pain, Pundit. I've got him on my team too.

[MJHMarc]

I know what you mean, ThePundit.

He is still a solid first-baseman who has the potential of becoming an MVP. But with his latest performances, I doubt he will win it this year. He has a .091 batting average in his last 11AB.

I am not making early predictions but I think he will make a full recovery from this slump and bounce back to his normal powerful performances. The Mets could use some more homeruns and RBIs from their top slugger.

[Lefty Noob]

I sure hope he gets it turned around soon, Marc. I've got a league title to defend!

[MJHMarc]

Where do you sit on the Power Rankings, Lefty Noob?

With Delgado you should sit pretty high, considering he is one of the league's top first-baseman.

[Lefty Noob]

Hmm... let me check...

As of right now, I'm in 4th place in a 12 team league, and I've got a 44-31-5 record. Besides Delgado, I got a pretty lousy week from J. Willingham, V. Wells and T. Iguchi last week. Not to mention three of my pitchers had ERAs over 7.00 for the week, led by C. Young's 18.00. It's a long season, though... my guys'll bounce back.

[MJHMarc]

I have J. Willingham, too. I picked him up from the free-agency list because I felt he is doing well this year. I also have J. Mauer so I switch off between the two. J. Willingham is a lovely surprise this year and he is helping my team come out of the bottom of the standings.

[Lefty Noob]

I've got Johimja or however you spell it platooning with Willingham. In fact, for a while at the beginning of the season, I had both in the lineup (Willingham qualifies as an OF in my league too) since they were outperforming most of the rest of my lineup. Someone on here recommended these two to me, and boy am I ever grateful I took their advice!

[MJHMarc]

Yes, that Japanese catcher has made a nice adjustment in the MLB. Not as good as Ichiro, but he is definitely a decent player for an organization. As it is, he is one of the best catchers out there.

[EmpireWF]

Johjima has definitely surprised me as he's done very well with the bat. I never see the Mariners so I don't know how he is defensively though. I too have him on some of my teams (usually splitting time with Paul Lo Duca).

As for Delgado, I wouldn't worry too much. Lately he's been hitting a lot into that weird shift opposing teams do to him where the entire infield moves to the left (with the 2B in short left field). He's still the danger in the middle of the line-up though.

[MJHMarc]

Paul Lo Duca is having a spectacular year for the New York Mets. I would definitely keep him as a first, or second string catcher. I know this isn't football but there are back-up on the depth chart.

You make a good point, EmpireWF. Delgado is still danger in the middle (or top) of the line-up. No matter how bad he may slump this season (if he does), he will still be remembered for his power and aggression. Pitchers fear when he gets up to the plate. And when the pitchers get sloppy around him, Delgado will crush their pitches over the outfield fence. Then his slump will be gone.

So far, Carlos Delgado, has gone for a batting average of .062 in his last 16AB. Just wait until he gets out of his "slump" and starts popping his homeruns, again.

[ThePundit]

I was just cranky because I was up 12-1 and then in 1 day I was losing 9-4. DelGado and Victor Martinez have gone ice cold at the same time but at least Martinez hit over .100 last period.

[ThePundit]

DelGado was 1 for 9 in the Double header yesterday and unless he has a good game today, he will have hit under .100 the last 2 individual weeks.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

DelGado was 1 for 9 in the Double header yesterday and unless he has a good game today, he will have hit under .100 the last 2 individual weeks.

Yep, time to play him...roll the die my friend...trade Dye while people want him...even if you don't start Carlos...

[ThePundit]

Carlos hit a dinger 2 nights ago. Maybe he'll get hot again!