Sherman: Duaner on the bubble

Duaner Sanchez allowed two runs on one hit and two walks in yesterday's first spring training game. Before that game even began, Joel Sherman was reporting that Sanchez's days with the Mets might be numbered.

From Sherman:

Sanchez has something at stake, as well, namely a job with the Mets. He has to make a positive impression or else the Mets will seriously consider releasing him by 2 p.m. on April 1 and owing the righty just one-quarter of his $1,687,500 contract ($421,875).

Interesting thought. It's obvious he's not the same pitcher he was before the taxi accident.

The Mets seem to be very high on the players they selected in the rule V draft in Rocky Cherry and Darren O'Day, so one of them might be able to step into the role vacated if they move Sanchez.

I think it's something that is entirely plausible. I give it a 30 percent chance of happening.