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4/14/13

Q and A - Valdespin



Michael Scannell to me:
12:45 PM (1 hour ago)
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He really might be playing himself into a valuable trade commodity.

I know his attitude sucks, but there are teams who will value him just on talent.

Then again, maybe he grows up a bit and gets to be part of the Next Mets.


Mack -

I don't like him. Never did. Saw his shit first hand.

That being said, I would currently bat him first until I could trade him for a taco stand.

Seriously, he would be a great third piece in a 3 for 1 for a top starter or outfielder.
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11 comments:

  1. WillisApril 14, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Mack, you are impatient. I remember last year when you wanted to unload Parnell. And now he's our best reliever. Same thing here with Valdy. I understand that Valdespin has been a dog and a terrible teammate for years in the minors. But he's still very young (as a person, if not a ballplayer) and has shown signs of maturing. Perhaps in time he can be a starting outfielder for the Mets. He's the only dynamic athlete in the Mets lineup. The only one. I wouldn't be so quick to move him.

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  2. Reese KaplanApril 14, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Who else in the lineup is likely to get on base via a bunt hit or a home run? Who else besides Wright and Cowgill is a threat to steal bases? Who else has shown development in terms of correcting wrongs (increased number of walks, etc.)? The problem is the Catch-22. According to the senile old man in charge, he's not a good enough outfielder to play the outfield. Then a few days later he starts him there. The only way he'll become a better outfielder is to play. He won't even become valuable trade fodder unless he plays. I can see playing Duda and Murphy. I can't necessarily see playing Byrd and Cowgill every day. That's where Valdespin should be getting his ABs.

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  3. Justin M.April 14, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    This outfield sucks too badly to be making decisions based on personalities. The kid shows he can play - so play him.

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  4. Mack AdeApril 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Willis:

    Cesar Chavez showed signs of maturing... right up to the day he died.

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    1. WillisApril 14, 2013 at 4:23 PM

      What was Chavez's walk rate in winter ball?

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  5. Mack AdeApril 14, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I'm sticking to my guns and playing for 2014.

    I don't want him.

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  6. Michael S.April 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Play him and boost his value. We could have another Kevin Mitchell situation where a player's talent is obscured by his personality and Valdy could wind up as a star on another team. I'd like to trade him because he seems like a me-first player and can act like a space cadet.

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  7. Herb GApril 14, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Mack,
    I believe yoiu are thinking of Nestor Chavez, who went 1-0 as a 19 year old with the Giants in 1967. He did show signs of maturing when he died in 1969 at the age of 21.

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  8. Mack AdeApril 15, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    LOL Herb, I was making a joke

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  9. Mack AdeApril 15, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Look, I'm all about 2014.

    In my book, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Collin Cowgill, and Lucas Duda should get the lion share of the at bats. I want to see if the Captain has what it takes before I turn it over to dD.

    Next in line would be Byrd.

    Regarding the infield, Turner is the perfect utility player behind Murphy and Tejada. Havens is off to a good start and there's always Flores.

    All these guys are valuable to me in 2014, thus, they should get the maximum amount of at bats at their current level.

    I know I'm not being realistic, but this is just me.

    Think 2014... trade Valdespin.

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  10. Herb GApril 15, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    C'mon, Mack. I knew you weren't serious, and I was playing it even further. LMAO

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