tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post4013667635192362432..comments2024-03-09T20:37:14.671-06:00Comments on Down the Byline: What Happened and Where Do We Go From Here - MidfieldMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931590118053363115noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-80953820855105822722014-11-07T12:55:16.850-06:002014-11-07T12:55:16.850-06:00The release of Alex could be as simple as locker r...The release of Alex could be as simple as locker room issues. I dont think Vermes needs much explanation when you are dealing with a guy that doesn't play an important role. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-91721967488666936512014-11-06T17:50:02.354-06:002014-11-06T17:50:02.354-06:00Mike did mention him, he said he didn't look o...Mike did mention him, he said he didn't look out of place, and was waived without explanation. But was Martinez that important that releasing him was a mistake? Did he bring that much more that would have helped us this year? He was a decent squad player but didn't offer a whole lot. I don't think he offered more than the likes of Steuble or even Lopez. And releasing him was a bigger issue than not getting more wingback depth?<br /><br />As for a hole at dmid, I agree with Mike, Claros deserves a chance with a full preseason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-2316728203803841122014-11-06T16:22:56.923-06:002014-11-06T16:22:56.923-06:00Of all the reserves that got playing time, the one...Of all the reserves that got playing time, the one that was the best is the one you didn't mention. Alex Martinez. He was looking good no matter what anyone says. In fact, we didn't really see much of Mikey until Alex was released. Suddenly he is gone. And without an explanation. <br /><br />Releasing Alex and not fully replacing Ike when he went down are to me the most obvious roster mistakes of the season by Vermes. <br /><br />Mikey is not cutting it. And any of the other reserves down at OKC don't seem to be coming along quickly enough to help out. So, besides the fact that PV and the staff need to sort out the back four, they also need to get starters and backups aligned for the midfield. If Espinoza comes back, that would be good if Nagamura retires. Otherwise there are still holes for both Dmid and Box to Box.hartleynoreply@blogger.com