24-year old lefty swinging 1B/OF Daniel Murphy got his big chance to show what he could do this season due to all of the injuries the Mets have suffered this season. He has played in 151 games for the Mets this season and he is 131 for 497 (.264 avg, .733 OPS) with 59 runs scored, 11 homers and 61 RBIs. Despite Murphy doing everything that was asked of him this season by the Mets the team would be better served if he were a bench player next season.

28-year old switch hitting OF Angel Pagan has really stepped up with all of the injuries to the Mets. He has played in 77 games for the Mets this season and he is 89 for 297 (.300 avg, .820 OPS) with 46 runs scored, 6 homers, 30 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Pagan also has an amazing 10 triples this season showing what kind of athlete he is. Look for Pagan to have a nice role with the Mets next season because of how he stepped up for them in 2009.

David Wright has not been the same player as he was his first four full seasons with the Mets. In those years he averaged 105.8 runs scored, 29 homers and 112.3 RBIs per year. This season Wright has played in 135 games for the Mets and he is 156 for 499 (.313 avg, .851 OPS) with 87 runs scored, 10 homers, 68 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. I think a lot of things have led to Wright’s lack of power. #1) He has moved into a stadium that doesn’t help power hitters. #2) A lot of his protection in the lineup was hurt this season so he wasn’t getting pitches to drive. I look for Wright to start thumping the ball again next season when he has more help in the lineup.

25-year old righty swinging outfielder Jeff Francoeur has played well for the Mets this season. Since coming over from the Braves, he has played in 59 games in which he is 68 for 224 (.304 avg, .810 OPS) with 25 runs scored, 7 homers and 33 RBIs. The Mets need to decide on whether or not they see Francoeur as part of their future or not. I think he fits in pretty well.

33-year old switch hitting 2B Luis Castillo was looking like he was toast after two injured filled seasons for the Mets. But, as other players are falling like flies Castillo has risen from the ashes to have a great season. Castillo has played in 114 games for the Mets this season and he is 119 for 382 (.312 avg, .766 OPS) with 70 runs scored, 1 homer, 34 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. Castillo has been a beacon of light in a very dark season for the New York Mets.