I don’t have anything specific to write about today, so I thought I would just give you some of my random thoughts on Mets things.
Francisco Lindor -
There has never been a more divisive superstar on this team. Robinson Cano came close, but he was past his prime when the Mets traded for him.
I’m never sure what turns fans off more about this guy, his output or his contract. Would you like him if the Mets were paying him $25mil a year for four years?
I want to go on record again. I always thoughts, and shared these thoughts, that Andres Gimenez was the best Mets shortstop prospect when it seem liked all we had in the top prospect rank were shortstops. Would I have been happy if the Mets stuck with this kid. Yes.
That being said, I was thrilled, and still am, that Lindor came our way. No, I never would have paid him this kind of money, but I don’t own the team and Steve can afford it.
Monday’s game is the typical roller coaster ride he can put you on. Lackluster field play, poor swing timing, then followed with slick play and two key hits.
My spin here is easy. There are 15 keys positions to fill on any baseball team… 1-9 on the field, DH, 5-SPs, and closer.
This contract with this guy takes the debate away on who will play short for the Mets going into the next decade. I’m happy with that, especially from a guy that is currently one of the league leaders in knocking in runs.
Edwin Diaz -
The Mets have a shite load of players eligible for free agency at the end of this season, but none deserve a long and lucrative deal more than our leading closer in the nation.
Forget the trade.
Diaz is 28-years old and have never pitched better. He is making $10.2mil this season, which should be raised to the $15-20mil range for around 4/5 more years.
His last seven innings have been… well… perfect:
7-IP, 0-R, 0-H, 0-BB, 14-K, 66.7% strikeout rate
And… only 21 batters faced.
I want to lock up the closer slot like shortstop is so I can worry about other fish to fry.
Thomas Szapucki
Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets
Thomas Szapucki (84 strikeouts in 62 innings for Syracuse) has drawn interest from teams talking to the Mets about trades.
Why can’t this guy ever throw the length for a win? He’s back to throwing the same innings he was throwing a couple of years ago. Is he hurt? Are the Mets trying to develop a long reliever? And you can’t market someone for a trade this way.
I told you these were going to be random thoughts.
Bryson Stott
Every Mets fan became a fan of this guy last night.
The .196 hitting Phillies shortstop doubled and hit a 3-run homer in the 8th to beat the big ole bad Braves.
It proves that Mets heroes can come in sifferent shapes and forms.
BPJ - 2023 MLB Draft: 10 College Players to Know
Tanner Witt, RHP, Texas
Witt is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Witt has the exciting combination of size and pitch mix to make him the top pitching prospect in the 2023 draft.
Witt is a 6-foot-5, 215-pound righty who primarily relies on a low-to-mid-90s fastball, which features movement, and a 12-to-6 curve ball. He mixes in a change-up and slider. He attacks the strike zone and features quality control and command of his pitches.
Yesterday’s Tweets -
Christopher Soto @SotoC803
Aside from Jett Williams....
Surprised we havent heard of any bonus information for Mets draftees despite a number of them being spotted at team facilities/indicating in newspaper articles or via Twitter that they intend to sign.
Signing deadline is next week.
(which was quickly followed by...)
Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB
7th-rder Jonah Tong signs with Mets for $226k (full slot 209 value). Georgia HS RHP, Canadian kid, came on late & stood out in mlb draft league, fastball to 96 mph, flashes plus high-spin curveball. North Dakota State recruit.
Michael Mayer @mikemayer22
Travis Blankenhorn has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse
Minor League Press Releases -
No games scheduled
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Mack
Zebulon Vermillion, our 10th round pick, is reported to have signed for $10,000.
D, Zebulon Vermilion get $15 er stable.
Mack, Lindor relates to my 9 bums article the other day.
Nine guys hit like crap…offense sputters…Lindor is a very good hitter, but won’t lift the team single-handedly out of slumps.
People trash him and give the 9 bums a lot less heat.
The bums are the problem.
Thanks for helping me stay current.
The bums are always the problem. 3 bums every team has. The Mets just always have too many hitting bums.
I think they have solved the LHDH
Mack hit the nail on the head with his Lindor comments (except for the Superstar label). He is on the team for the long term, and we can't cancel the contract because he doesn't play like a superstar. But he does give us many intangibles, plays smart and capable baseball, and 66 RBIs is nothing to sneeze at. If the public trashes him like 2021 it only sets him in a tailspin with his confidence. Let him contribute, but don't expect him to carry the team.
I loved Gimenez when he was in NY and thought he had potential to be great. Now he is, but he's not here and I don't see us getting him back. We have Guillorme so let's not give him away. He has a great glove and his hitting has improved immensely - I expect it to get better, not regress.
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Lindor > Gimenez. I was disappointed they traded Andres in that trade, but not because he would no longer be the shortstop of the future, but because I found have liked to have seen him at second base paired with Lindor as the keystone combo for the next 6 years
I wonder if the Mets tried to float Guillorme instead of Gimenez in that deal
Good question
Wouldn't you like to know the details of the discussions that go on with these talks?
Cohen overpaid for Lindor, who is a true star, as if he was a superstar. Why should fans boo him? Boo Cohen.
Great stuff Mack . . your random thoughts pieces are still top of the line!
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