tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post1028394200930908..comments2024-03-29T11:07:52.963-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Tom Brennan - BRYCE HARPER OR JEFF MCNEIL?Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56304018343283151522019-01-29T15:53:19.245-05:002019-01-29T15:53:19.245-05:00Big difference, Cespedes signed his contract at, ...Big difference, Cespedes signed his contract at, what was it, 30 yrs old?<br /><br />Harper would sign at 26 yrs old? And it looks like it will be one of the new dangle Boras contracts with the player and team options to limit each sides risksbgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-8124619134649991512019-01-29T15:48:48.645-05:002019-01-29T15:48:48.645-05:00I hear you, Bob......it's the 35 million dolla...I hear you, Bob......it's the 35 million dollars AAV. I don't think he is worth the cash....a lesson reinforced by the current Cespedes deal, IMO.<br /><br />Mike Freirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326676289092572994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47319874568909212362019-01-29T15:18:55.404-05:002019-01-29T15:18:55.404-05:00How about taking him in 2017 after Harper had a .2...How about taking him in 2017 after Harper had a .243 avg in 2016?? <br /><br />He went on to have a .319 in 2017.<br /><br />Even last year with his .249 avg, Harper hit 34 hrs, with 100 rbis, and 103 runs.<br /><br />I dont understand any Met supporter resisting a Harper acquisition, especially considering Harper's age and the poor outfield situation in the AAA & AA levels of the Met organizationbgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-82072663654147137142019-01-29T13:46:27.673-05:002019-01-29T13:46:27.673-05:00After the year Harper had, I wouldn't give him...After the year Harper had, I wouldn't give him over 30+ over 10 years. No way Jose.Viperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527334953909658283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-21680390627947652012019-01-29T13:28:27.319-05:002019-01-29T13:28:27.319-05:00Harper's beard rocks, though, don't it?
S...Harper's beard rocks, though, don't it?<br /><br />Serious point to consider - Harper has hit .211 in 19 post season games. Would a hitter like McNeil hit better in the post season? McNeil predecessor Daniel Murph sure did.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-10753327411871764442019-01-29T13:15:26.126-05:002019-01-29T13:15:26.126-05:00That is a different Jeff commenting here.That is a different Jeff commenting here.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60860490499701825722019-01-29T12:38:04.759-05:002019-01-29T12:38:04.759-05:00
As long as Harper brings all of his WS Rings that...<br />As long as Harper brings all of his WS Rings that he has accumulated with the Nats. Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324908263806886434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50359720738774414472019-01-29T12:05:53.551-05:002019-01-29T12:05:53.551-05:00Talent and potential alone, I would take Harper (b...Talent and potential alone, I would take Harper (but not as easily as you would think). However, as you mentioned Tom, when you factor in the COSTS that both players would command, McNeil seems like a better value (and we already have him in house).<br /><br />I don't know, there is something about Harper I just don't like. <br /><br />He is uber-cocky ("where's my ring" a few years ago) for someone who hasn't accomplished that much, outside of his one monster season. The Nats were pretty good during his tenure, but he typically came up small when things really mattered, as much as his team did.<br /><br />For 35 million dollars per year, I would pass......now, if Mike Trout were in the conversation, I would reconsider.Mike Freirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326676289092572994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-20372526537963959222019-01-29T11:44:54.511-05:002019-01-29T11:44:54.511-05:00Just like most things, top tier things can not be ...Just like most things, top tier things can not be looked at without understanding more there is additional value cost.<br /><br />Similar to comparing time needed to charge the first 10% of your smart phone compared to the last percentage points to reach 100%bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43391542738647112752019-01-29T11:22:41.462-05:002019-01-29T11:22:41.462-05:00Pitching with Wilson added is now very good - but ...Pitching with Wilson added is now very good - but injuries could change that. Could you picture the Mets adding a very good starter and reliever with the Harper $$?? Best staff in baseball, then?Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-88029537653591608622019-01-29T09:43:35.664-05:002019-01-29T09:43:35.664-05:00Bob and Mack, I agree, actually, but there is a ro...Bob and Mack, I agree, actually, but there is a roughly $30 million difference. More $$ to spend.<br /><br />Could some of the $$ be better spent to add a premier pitcher or two? I think so. <br /><br />Citifield hurts Mets sluggers - like Harper. McNeil adjusts and plays to the park. I'd prefer to keep McNeil and add more pitching - and, hey, I love offense, as you know, so it is not an easy decision for me.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-45225311138997956832019-01-29T09:36:44.627-05:002019-01-29T09:36:44.627-05:00Tom -
I love McNeil but I can not choose him ahe...Tom - <br /><br />I love McNeil but I can not choose him ahead of Harper.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-21440329932927582492019-01-29T09:34:25.240-05:002019-01-29T09:34:25.240-05:00Sorry,
Harper over McNeil every day of the week an...Sorry,<br />Harper over McNeil every day of the week and twice on Sundaysbgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91508499563979138552019-01-29T09:26:38.165-05:002019-01-29T09:26:38.165-05:00Hard to compare RBIs, which are very dependent on ...Hard to compare RBIs, which are very dependent on place in batting order.<br /><br />McNeil had 91 total RBIs last year (majors and minors) despite having almost all of his major league at bats in the # 2 slot in the batting order. <br /><br />Bat him clean up all year, get him in 150 games, I see no reason he couldn't knock in 75-100 runs.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-59016874658606963152019-01-29T09:08:38.851-05:002019-01-29T09:08:38.851-05:00I notice RBIs were conspicuously missing from the ...I notice RBIs were conspicuously missing from the McNeil /Harper debate :) Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.com