The Future Is Now

Well, while I’m feeling pretty good about the Mets banishing Jose Lima, trading Jeremi Gonzalez and bringing up Heath Bell, now comes news that – in response to an appendectomy for the already-ailing Xavier Nady – the Mets are bringing up Lastings Milledge, presumably to play right field regularly until Nady’s return and show whether he’s ready for prime time. Nady’s been productive this season but the Mets shouldn’t hesitate to replace him if Milledge shows he’s ready.