As spring training rolls along, players on the bubble for making the Mets opening day roster have started to make their cases:Angel Pagan, who is vying for a bench spot, is batting .467 in fifteen at-bats thus far. His value carries onto the field as well, where he is well equipped to play all three outfield positions. We won't be seeing him in Buffalo.
Fernando Tatis is just 1 for 5 thus far, but can play both infield and outfield positions well. He's a right-handed bat that batted .297 last year in over 273 at-bats.
Nick Evans started out hot last year when called up to the Mets. His bat quickly cooled and he ended the season with .257 average in 109 at-bats. Although he stumbled around left field last year, his main value would be as a back-up to Carlos Delgado.
Marlon Anderson is 2 for 8 so far in spring training, an improvement over his horrific 2008 season. His left-handed bat is another strike against him.
Jeremy Reed has the benefit of a large contract keeping him out of the minors. He's batting .400 thus far and can play all outfield positions.
Cory Sullivan picked up this offseason, played with the Rockies over the last four years. He's in direct competition with Reed and Anderson for a bench spot, and has two hits in 9 at-bats this spring training.
