Though most of the positions are set for Opening Day (even though spring training is just kicking off), a few remain up in the air to be battled for in Port St. Lucie.
As I have it penciled in now, the Mets will carry four outfielders, with Gary Matthews Jr. able to play all OF positions. Fernando Tatis can also work at the corners if needed.
I also have the Mets carrying three catchers. I’m assuming Henry Blanco is going to be Johan Santana’s personal catcher. I’m also assuming at 34, Rod Barajas may need some time off. That leaves Santos on the roster as well. (Assuming the team is smart and wants Josh Thole to get the full starting time in Triple-A.)
I have Fernando Nieve making the team as the long-relief man in the bullpen and Jon Niese as the team’s fifth starter.
The bench would be made up of GMJ, Alex Cora, Fernando Tatis, Henry Blanco and Omir Santos.
The outfield
- Jason Bay
- Angel Pagan
- Gary Matthews Jr.
- Jeff Francoeur
The infield
- Daniel Murphy
- Luis Castillo
- Jose Reyes
- David Wright
- Alex Cora
- Fernando Tatis
The catchers
- Rod Barajas
- Henry Blanco
- Omir Santos
The starters
- Johan Santana
- Mike Pelfrey
- Oliver Perez
- John Maine
- Jon Niese
The bullpen
- Francisco Rodriguez
- Kelvim Escobar
- Pedro Feliciano
- Bobby Parnell
- Sean Green
- Ryota Igarashi
- Fernando Nieve
Where do you stand? Who do you think will make the 25-man roster?