MACK – Wednesday Morning Observations

 

MACK – Wednesday Morning Observations

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2025.html?s=03 –

Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2025

Mets –

Paul Blackburn (5.018): $4.4MM

Luis Torrens (4.105): $1.1MM

Tyrone Taylor (4.093): $2.9MM

David Peterson (4.089): $4.4MM

Alex Young (4.085): $1.4MM

DJ Stewart (3.144): $1.7MM

Sean Reid-Foley (3.133): $900K

Tylor Megill (3.031): $2.1MM

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/10/34-players-elect-free-agency.html?utm_source=twitter&s=03 –

34 Players Elect Free Agency –

 

Catchers

 

Alex Jackson (Rays)

Andrew Knapp (Giants)

Andrew Knizner (D-Backs)

Reese McGuire (Red Sox)

Jakson Reetz (Giants)

Ali Sánchez (Marlins)

Brian Serven (Blue Jays)

 

Infielders

 

Diego Castillo (Twins)

José Devers (Marlins)

Thairo Estrada (Giants)

Danny Mendick (White Sox)

Cole Tucker (Angels)

Jason Vosler (Mariners)

 

Outfielders

 

Billy McKinney (Pirates)

Cristian Pache (Marlins)

 

Designated Hitter

 

Willie Calhoun (Angels)

 

Pitchers

 

Phil Bickford (Yankees)

Ty Blach (Rockies)

Nick Burdi (Yankees)

John Curtiss (Rockies)

Kent Emanuel (Marlins)

Cole Irvin (Twins)

Casey Kelly (Reds)

Matt Koch (Rockies)

Steven Okert (Twins)

Yohan Ramírez (Red Sox)

Gerardo Reyes (A’s)

Trevor Richards (Twins)

Ryder Ryan (Pirates)

Kirby Snead (Mariners)

Touki Toussaint (White Sox)

Tanner Tully (Yankees)

Jordan Weems (Nationals)

Mitch White (Brewers) 

 

Bob Nightengale               @BNightengale

The finger pointing has begun:

In the aftermath of missing the postseason, Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick blasts the signing of starter Jordan Montgomery to a two-year, $47.5 million contract, blaming himself for making the recommendation to the front office late in

"Looking back, in hindsight, a horrible decision to have invested that money in a guy that performed as poorly as he did. It was our biggest mistake this season from a talent standpoint. And I'm the perpetrator of that.''

Kendrick obviously is hoping that Montgomery (6.23 ERA) does not exercise his $22.5 million player option in 2025.

MACK – Let’s say Kendrick agrees to eat the majority of the monies owed to Montgomery… is this guy worth considering for an SP4/5 in 2025?

The Original Pete

            I was a big Ron Hunt fan. Back in the day, I thought he was the best second baseman in baseball. The problem was I was a minority of one.

            Pete Rose was the original “hair on fire” baseball pro. He made Ty Cobb look like Pope Paul. Of course, I hated him, but I admired him from afar and wished Hunt had a lot more Rose in him, especially when he came to bat. 

The banishment due to the gambling thing made a whole lot of sense at the time, but it sure seems watered down now, what with all the ways you can legally bet on these games; however, stemming from the final decisions after the Mizuhara/Ohtani rulings, players still can’t bet on ANY form of baseball games. 

Pro, college, high school, International, sandlot, pee wee, choose ups on 95^th Avenue in Ozone Park… nuttin’ honey.

Rose went on to embarrass himself off the field. Making fans pay to shake his hand… being in total denial… and then there was that sad documentary.

Fans in Cincy loved him, but, looking closer, these were just the fans in the park when Rose played. They were as old as Pete was.

Is Pete Rose in Heaven? Sure, what the hell. Remember, God forgave a shitload of people that did a lot worse things than this guy did. Is he playing on God’s team with all the other legends up there?

I don’t know. I wouldn’t bet on it.

 

The Trades Of Those Two Aces

 

Chandler Rome                  @Chandler_Rome

Justin Verlander did not make the Astros’ Wild Card Series roster.

            Joe DeMayo            @PSLToFlushing

Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford

            Ernest Dove             @ernestdove

Max Scherzer & Justin Verlander officially not on any current playoff rosters.

Luisangel Acuña on one.

Top prospects Drew Gilbert & Ryan Clifford in Mets farm system.

Mets

In playoffs.

Job well done prior front office & Steve Cohen for money well spent/eaten.

 

Mack – I loved these deals from the get-go. Sell off two dinosaurs for three top 100 prospects. Who does this and how do the Mets pull that off?

 

metZZ 1986®️           @bkfan09

Mets IFA Prospect Rankings By Class

 

2025 Elian Peña #2

2026 Josua Chacoa Top10

 2027 Cam Gutierrez Top 20

 2028 Marlom Noguera Top 10

 

Francys Romero     @francysromeroFR

Sources: The New York Mets named James Kang as their new Director of International Scouting.

Kang previously worked with the Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers and lastly Guardians where he was the Senior Player Acquisitions Scout.

The Mets interviewed several strong candidates such as Felix Peguero, Roman Ocumarez, Brad Budzinski but ultimately moved in the direction of Kang.

Layki Uribe was also among the candidates interviewed.

 

 

Daniel Wexler    @WexlerRules

Danny Young gained 2 MPH on his 2 seam FB, as did Jeffrey Colon, Brandon Sproat + .4 MPH, Christian Scott down 0.2 MPH

            Mack – Interesting…

            You can’t tell me that the pitching lab isn’t making a difference here…