RA Dickey won the NL Cy Young award yesterday and it could not have gone to a more deserving pitcher. Dickey won 20 games for a team that won 74 and many believe he will be traded for prospects between now and the middle of next season.
I believe the Mets would be short sighted in trading Dickey at this point in his career. I do not see any other pitcher in the Mets current roster to step up and make the contribution RA does for the Mets. Over the last three seasons, Dickey has been their most consistent starter, giving the team quality starts and innings pitched.
The Mets and their fans will sorely miss RA Dickey's contributions to the team on and off the field if trade. Dickey has the ability to make the Mets a better team or for that matter any team better. His 38 years should not be a determining factor in the teams decision to trade or not trade him. Most experts believe Dickey could pitch for another five years if he stays healthy and can pitch the way he has over the last couple of season.
I hope R A Dickey's career last a long time and he wears a NY Mets uniform for that duration, but if he does move on, I will root for him every time he pitches no matter what team he works for. Dickey is not just a Mets pitcher he is a Volunteer and that alone will give me the motivation to root for him no matter what team he throws his flutter ball for.
I believe the Mets would be short sighted in trading Dickey at this point in his career. I do not see any other pitcher in the Mets current roster to step up and make the contribution RA does for the Mets. Over the last three seasons, Dickey has been their most consistent starter, giving the team quality starts and innings pitched.
The Mets and their fans will sorely miss RA Dickey's contributions to the team on and off the field if trade. Dickey has the ability to make the Mets a better team or for that matter any team better. His 38 years should not be a determining factor in the teams decision to trade or not trade him. Most experts believe Dickey could pitch for another five years if he stays healthy and can pitch the way he has over the last couple of season.
I hope R A Dickey's career last a long time and he wears a NY Mets uniform for that duration, but if he does move on, I will root for him every time he pitches no matter what team he works for. Dickey is not just a Mets pitcher he is a Volunteer and that alone will give me the motivation to root for him no matter what team he throws his flutter ball for.
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