tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post1661822870356417307..comments2024-03-19T08:46:46.223-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report 5.28.2015 | No Place Like Home for Cuddyer, Vic Black Ready for Action, Minor League Promotions, 2015-2016 IFA SigningsMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-53821120681496288602015-05-28T18:04:53.311-04:002015-05-28T18:04:53.311-04:00you might be right Hobie. Wish we kept Justin Tur...you might be right Hobie. Wish we kept Justin Turner. 425 PA WITH LAD in 2014-15, hitting an unreal .328 with a.500 slug %.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-70134005991161091322015-05-28T17:02:29.425-04:002015-05-28T17:02:29.425-04:00Thomas-
Soup was piping hot when called up, and.....Thomas-<br /><br />Soup was piping hot when called up, and.... The question, which a2-3 week window in LV cannot answer, is what is the productive potential? Is it likely that Castellonos can produce more consistantly in the Bigs than Campbell? Than Mayberry? Ask the same question of Reynolds vs. Muno (throw TJ in there too..please) and make the move.<br /><br />Keeping Mayberry on the roster is probably the conservative choice. Castellanos vs. Soup is a toss-up IMO. <br /><br />PS I always screw up finding the pizza in the CAPTCHAHobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161607087964191500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-53426192968795377712015-05-28T16:17:06.884-04:002015-05-28T16:17:06.884-04:00Hobie,
I agree with that too. My ideal defense r...Hobie, <br /><br />I agree with that too. My ideal defense right now is Tejada @ SS, Murph @ 3B, and Flores @ 2B. I was just kind of trying to work my plan within the parameters of the Mets' own stubbornness. Like, fine, put them wherever you want, just give me Tejada's bat over Soup's or Muno's. ZachBoyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-59730639015054006202015-05-28T16:06:50.040-04:002015-05-28T16:06:50.040-04:00Castellanos cooled off a lot in May. Just .180/.26...Castellanos cooled off a lot in May. Just .180/.261/.361 in 19 games in May. Don't see how they Call him up, based on that.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-61009288772469621452015-05-28T15:57:11.020-04:002015-05-28T15:57:11.020-04:00Oh,yeah. He plays 1B,3B, and the corner OF positio...Oh,yeah. He plays 1B,3B, and the corner OF positions.Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37127230677873083352015-05-28T15:54:58.703-04:002015-05-28T15:54:58.703-04:00Castellanos plays some 3B. His numbers aren't ...Castellanos plays some 3B. His numbers aren't bad, and he's been tearing up PCL pitching.Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-85673845440244774772015-05-28T14:26:38.125-04:002015-05-28T14:26:38.125-04:00.AMAZING. JAYCE, HOW SWEET THE SOUND. Good for hi....AMAZING. JAYCE, HOW SWEET THE SOUND. Good for him to get into AAA, and may he stay short and prosper in Vegas. And hopefully hit a few more homers. Wonder if Conforto is next, since OF spot opens up in AA.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6420020368818030052015-05-28T14:13:20.879-04:002015-05-28T14:13:20.879-04:00I'm a big Boyd fan. Of course, in the PCL, he...I'm a big Boyd fan. Of course, in the PCL, he'll need to hit .360 to get noticed.That Adam Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687771146317665283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17456869592191516122015-05-28T14:12:32.112-04:002015-05-28T14:12:32.112-04:00Zach-
I agree; until Herrera returns Tejada is th...Zach-<br /><br />I agree; until Herrera returns Tejada is the best infield option. But it makes no sense to play him at 3B, Murphy should be playing there. Want to yo-yo Wilmer to 2B and play Reuben at SS? There's an argument for that, but when Dilson is healthy he's your 2B, so I'd leave Wilmer alone--for this year anyway.<br /><br />Castellanos? Yes, at the expense of Mayberry which in sunk money on the bench anyway.<br /><br />Gosh I wish they still had den Dekker. Was a good/greart deal for Blevins but I still can't help wondering whether dD (vs. hot spring Kirk) went at WAS insistence, or SA's.Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161607087964191500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-80841849803474864262015-05-28T13:44:19.786-04:002015-05-28T13:44:19.786-04:00THIS JUST IN....
As expected, the Mets have annou...THIS JUST IN....<br /><br />As expected, the Mets have announced that Jayce Boyd has been promoted to AAA.Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-89581039776740843562015-05-28T13:43:47.439-04:002015-05-28T13:43:47.439-04:00@Ernest
Exactly...he's just wasting space at ...@Ernest<br /><br />Exactly...he's just wasting space at this point...Especially since Gavin Cecchini is about to pass him on the depth chartChristopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-53545229769804474052015-05-28T13:08:10.649-04:002015-05-28T13:08:10.649-04:00At this point Tovar is the strangest 40man guy on ...At this point Tovar is the strangest 40man guy on this team........<br />I've written bout him before. Been on 40 man awhile now. Still not getting called up after all the injuries. <br />And now hes hitting .156 in his last 10games...........<br />Can't be an emergency option for Wilmer because I assume tejada and reynolds are the backup plans for emergency. <br />Ernest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-70538318520377144512015-05-28T12:33:24.859-04:002015-05-28T12:33:24.859-04:00No, I know, I watched the games. It's definite...No, I know, I watched the games. It's definitely fair to wonder that. But he has always been able to work the count. ZachBoyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23198968569066022972015-05-28T12:29:31.452-04:002015-05-28T12:29:31.452-04:00Zach, a big part of Tejada's. 34 on base last ...Zach, a big part of Tejada's. 34 on base last year was getting pitched around with last year's terrible hitting pitchers behind him. I wonder if he is really a. 300 on base guy. Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29763909942807087282015-05-28T12:07:16.995-04:002015-05-28T12:07:16.995-04:00I've heard that Cuddyer won't play 3rd bec...I've heard that Cuddyer won't play 3rd because he's scared to hurt his shoulder. And the Mets told him he wouldn't have to before he signed. But better than Soup & Muno, I'd rather take Tejada and his ability to get on base out of that 8th hole. Muno doesn't look ready for major league pitching. They both (Muno & Soup) are striking out too much right now. Tejada doesn't strike out. He also gives you better defense (in my opinion). If he can reproduce his .340 OBP from last year, I'll take that over Muno and/or Soup. ZachBoyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47364912815394275062015-05-28T11:52:04.361-04:002015-05-28T11:52:04.361-04:00I don't think Muno is the answer as an everyda...I don't think Muno is the answer as an everyday 3B, but hopefully they give Muno several more games. Nothing else is working.<br /><br />Matt Reynolds is glacial right now. He had an awesome 25 game stretch with 25 RBIs and hit .370. In 16 games since, 14 for 67 with only a single RBI. So he is not an option right now. <br /><br />Cuddyer at 3rd? Maybe, but who plays his slot? Can't call up Castellanos, who has been almost as cold as Reynolds. <br /><br />No, I'd try Muno. Tejada is someone I'd rather see sparingly.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-27114567908959310152015-05-28T11:50:02.442-04:002015-05-28T11:50:02.442-04:00@Charles
I'd like to see Reynolds too....eith...@Charles<br /><br />I'd like to see Reynolds too....either him or Castellanos.<br /><br />Unfortunately, neither is on the 40 man roster.<br /><br />Right now the only way to get either of them on would be to:<br /><br />A) Keep Leathersich in MLB and return Sean Gilmartin to the Twins.<br />B) Transfer Buddy Carlyle or Rafael Montero to the 60 day DL.<br />C) DFA and then Outright Wilfredo Tovar off the 40 man roster.<br /><br />The problems with those options are as follows:<br /><br />A) Leaves Mets with no true lefty v lefty options until Blevins is healthy.<br />B) Montero has resumed throwing and Buddy should resume throwing soon.<br />C) Ya know....this isn't a terrible idea. <br />Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-54308660951468511842015-05-28T10:58:41.468-04:002015-05-28T10:58:41.468-04:00The Cambell/Muno combo doesn't impress me one ...The Cambell/Muno combo doesn't impress me one bit. I used to appreciate Cambell but he just isn't getting the job done anymore. I guy like him without power, needs to put the ball in play and he takes too many fastballs right down the middle.<br /><br />I'd much rather see Reynolds brought up to play second until Dilson or Wright comes back. Let Flores stay at short and keep Murph at third.<br /><br />I don't see why they seem to be delaying Reynold's ML service time. He's a good prospect, but certainly not someone you need to worry about their service clock.<br /><br />Another issue the team has is that they're plugging holes with rookies that won't play every day and aren't accustomed to bench roles. Muno and Ceciliani likely won't show their talent without steady at bats. Look a Kirk, he tore up Spring playing everyday and once he started a bench role complete flamed out.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520446193510393380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60383637844365717432015-05-28T10:38:18.665-04:002015-05-28T10:38:18.665-04:00@Zozo
Probably not, playing defense doesn't r...@Zozo<br /><br />Probably not, playing defense doesn't really have that much impact. It's probably more related to the torque Wright puts on his back with his swing.Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-11314520203216018032015-05-28T10:37:07.468-04:002015-05-28T10:37:07.468-04:00@Ernest
I can see TC using d'Arnaud 2nd once ...@Ernest<br /><br />I can see TC using d'Arnaud 2nd once again.<br />Grandy<br />d'Arnaud<br />Duda<br />Murphy<br />Cuddyer<br />Flores<br />Lagares<br />Campbell/MunoChristopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-87971043195337956482015-05-28T10:37:02.345-04:002015-05-28T10:37:02.345-04:00@Reese
Cuddyer also got hurt playing 3B last year...@Reese<br /><br />Cuddyer also got hurt playing 3B last year....so...no thanks.<br /><br />Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40570913193987910872015-05-28T10:18:44.428-04:002015-05-28T10:18:44.428-04:00If they send Plawecki down, teach him 3B, 1B and o...If they send Plawecki down, teach him 3B, 1B and outfield. If they could keep him and d'Arnaud on the team in 2016, I think it could work.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67352564337455325462015-05-28T09:44:45.597-04:002015-05-28T09:44:45.597-04:00Cuddyer played some 3B in his career...Cuddyer played some 3B in his career...Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-90036783733373689882015-05-28T09:05:41.644-04:002015-05-28T09:05:41.644-04:00I am thinking out loud, do you guys think Wrights ...I am thinking out loud, do you guys think Wrights back problems would be helped if he played left field instead of 3rd base? If so we might have to think about putting him in that spot if it's less wear and tear on his back. We wouldn't be able to trade him nor do I want to, but we might have found Wilmer his position if this holds true. Also that would make Nimmo or Conforto expendable to bring in our Shortstop.Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17614715904983233002015-05-28T08:48:05.267-04:002015-05-28T08:48:05.267-04:00Mets really need consistency from Cuddyer............Mets really need consistency from Cuddyer.........<br />I guess at this point Grandy is who he is, but the Mets simply need more power AND a high batting average from their other 8figure contract guy. Especially since TC will always hit him ahead of Wilmer in the lineup........<br /><br />What do u guys think happens to TDA once he's fully back and hitting? Do they bat him 2nd or 5th? Or somewhere else........Ernest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.com