tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post2009862486772280393..comments2024-03-18T22:31:29.834-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Mack – Morning Report – 2- 4 – Terry Collins, Sandy Alderson, Michael Cuddyer, Alex Castellanos, Domingo TapiaMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67889624015735111362015-02-04T15:50:30.734-05:002015-02-04T15:50:30.734-05:00James
Duda's #'s against lefties are reall...James<br />Duda's #'s against lefties are really weak. If I recall correctly, a Tejada-like .319 slug % career.<br /><br />Mayberry and Cuddyer MUCH better vs. lefties. <br /><br />I think Lew's suggestion is good. Pinch hitting vs lefties when he has to, and leave him in to face lefties when well ahead or behind in games. That way he gets some ABs.<br /><br />Of course, if he suddenly shows he can do it, go with him - but I am very doubtful there.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-2880448049212023552015-02-04T14:53:36.006-05:002015-02-04T14:53:36.006-05:00My strong preference is to "manage" towa...My strong preference is to "manage" toward the best possible outcome. <br /><br />By that I mean, in this case, that the Mets would be far better off if Duda can play full-time, or rest against only so-called "tough lefties," rather than become relegated to a platoon role.<br /><br />I'd give him multiple shots at succeeding before I closed that door. <br /><br />I want him to get ABs against LHP on a semi-regular basis -- watch with eyes & mind open -- and respond accordingly. There's at least some evidence in his past that he can achieve some measure of success. I'd try to allow that to happen, gotta think a little beyond the present game, IMO.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-25056213452460133642015-02-04T13:33:42.124-05:002015-02-04T13:33:42.124-05:00I agree Tom - with the caveat that I would not min...I agree Tom - with the caveat that I would not mind Duda getting exposure to LHP during the year.<br /><br />Ideally, he would get to hit against LH relievers in any game where the Mets had a couple of run lead. <br /><br />Mayberry is on a 1 year deal and Cuddyer could likely get hurt - so in planning for the future, Duda needs some LHP exposure <br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34824171002587317572015-02-04T13:23:29.935-05:002015-02-04T13:23:29.935-05:00I think having both Cuddyer and Mayberry as guys t...I think having both Cuddyer and Mayberry as guys to go against lefties should mean a 100% platoon for Duda vs. lefties. C & M will need as many at bats as possible to not under-utilize them, so why use Duda to start vs. lefties?<br /><br />They hit much better than Duda vs. lefties, so I am good with that. Frankly, if I were Duda, it's a win-win. Get adequate rest (should still start 125-130 games) to be fresh all the time, and not have lefty failures drag down his slug % and average. <br /><br />Maybe in a strict platoon (only hit vs. lefties when there is a pitcher switch, for example), he hits .275 with a .530 slug. He'd still get 525-550 plate appearances, so what is wrong with that picture?<br /><br />Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43276861637681752982015-02-04T13:01:25.499-05:002015-02-04T13:01:25.499-05:00I don't think Sandy's comments about the p...I don't think Sandy's comments about the pen had anything to do with Montero at all. I think he meant that if he can't trade a starter, meaning Gee Colon or Neise, one would likely move to the bullpen because they'll be room to accommodate them.<br /><br />If they don't trade a veteran starter, they aren't going to release one. They'd move one into the pen and simply not go with two lefties. I don't think Montero has the slightest chance of making the opening day roster. There isn't room with all their young starters and veteran starters who make the most money.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520446193510393380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-78947686764716998992015-02-04T12:18:37.581-05:002015-02-04T12:18:37.581-05:00As far as Gee - let's not forget that pitchers...As far as Gee - let's not forget that pitchers get hurt every single spring. <br /><br />Some team will lose a starter in March and Gee and Colon will start to look a lot more attractive. <br /><br />I really can't believe that Houston hasn't kicked the tires on Gee - given Gee is from Texas and pitched in college there Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28019486521227138562015-02-04T12:16:45.321-05:002015-02-04T12:16:45.321-05:00Duda's rate stats (BA, OBP, etc.) will be much...Duda's rate stats (BA, OBP, etc.) will be much better because he should have very, very few AB's against LHP.<br /><br />Between Cuddyer and Mayberry Duda SHOULD NEVER START vs a LHP. <br /><br />Last year: <br /><br />Duda vs. RHP - .273/.372/.543<br />Duda vs. LHP - .180/.264/.252<br /><br />I think Duda puts up an OPS around .900 with 500 ABs vs. RHP. <br /><br />Frankly if Duda starts vs. a LHP in April Terry Collins should be fired on the spot because: <br /><br />Mayberry Career vs. LHP - .857 OPS<br /><br />Cuddyer Career vs. LHP - .882<br /><br />So, our combine 1b OPS should be around .900 this year. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-73790361919448896572015-02-04T10:50:15.462-05:002015-02-04T10:50:15.462-05:00Morning everyone -
Regarding Duda... I think he ...Morning everyone - <br /><br />Regarding Duda... I think he had a great 2014... for Duda.<br /><br />I also, because of planned 2015 platooning, think he will has an equally good year for him.<br /><br />But... his home run totals will be based on just how many at bats he gets in this new system.<br /><br />With Cuddyer and Mayberry available, you just may never see Duda face a lefty again.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62632800639833266682015-02-04T10:36:46.015-05:002015-02-04T10:36:46.015-05:00I am bullish on Duda to repeat and even improve of...I am bullish on Duda to repeat and even improve offensively. I think he has a great eye, a nice swing, knows how to hit and has plus-plus power, so a lot of elements for success.<br />I think that since Gee does not return anything of great value, the best plan on moving him is to take advantage of supply and demand, which is to say that supply is rapidly diminishing by the day and demand will likely rise early in the season due to injuries, so I don't have any problem hanging onto him for the time being. In the event that circumstances don't increase his value, he can always be moved for lesser pieces in May or June or even as part of a larger package. Expectations of return for Gee need to be tempered, he is not bringing back a major league player, other than a mid level reliever, unless desperation sets in on a team that sees more that one pitching injury and he might pull a higher ceiling/lower minor league player. I actually think Sandy is playing this wise right now; he can probably get the same level of return in May and perhaps could get more if things shape up. Look what happened to any number of rotations by June of last year due to injury and most of the available supply has already been moved<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-39198855643157157932015-02-04T10:35:54.744-05:002015-02-04T10:35:54.744-05:00Brian -
Frankly, it's hard to get excited ab...Brian - <br /><br />Frankly, it's hard to get excited about ANYONE pitching at Coors Field, but he was a big Gee option that now seems to have gone away.<br /><br />My guess is the 1-year deal was the attractionMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23725617198459808472015-02-04T10:11:21.716-05:002015-02-04T10:11:21.716-05:00Everyone seems to forget that in his first extende...Everyone seems to forget that in his first extended look Duda batted .292 over 300 ABs in 2011. He has it within him to be selective but the more he swings for the fences, the more he will K. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-36689965331839497242015-02-04T10:08:09.027-05:002015-02-04T10:08:09.027-05:00Hey Bob Sugar, my vote is Duda improves over last ...Hey Bob Sugar, my vote is Duda improves over last year, because he was too passive the first 2 months of 2014, and he's got shorter fences.<br /><br />First 2 months, .235/.414. last 4 months, when he stopped taking so many early strikes: .260/.509.<br /><br />I think he does .260/.500 for the whole year in 2015, because he won't relapse into passivity.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79991858901946855942015-02-04T10:06:54.467-05:002015-02-04T10:06:54.467-05:00Gee does not fit in Colorado, IMO. His home/away s...Gee does not fit in Colorado, IMO. His home/away splits are strong, and he's a flyball pitcher. I think he's a guy who could have a strong season or two somewhere . . . but Colorado would not be the place. If I was CO GM, I would not settle on Gee (whom I actually like).<br /><br />Similarly, Zack Wheeler is an extreme GB pitcher and he will the pitcher most hurt by the Mets defense. Put Wheeler in a better situation -- a team more suited to his talents -- and I think he breaks through in a big way.<br /><br />And, of course, moving in the walls will not help either Gee or Colon, both prone to the long ball.James Prellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342728812342563278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30922700259523384232015-02-04T09:55:22.263-05:002015-02-04T09:55:22.263-05:00I slammed Alderson's ego and inertia once agai...I slammed Alderson's ego and inertia once again when I read about Kendrick last night, but the more I thought about it, the more I understood the Rockies. Yes, Gee has posted better numbers across the board than Kendrick and costs slightly less but all Kendrick cost was money. Gee would have cost money plus a prospect in return. For roughly the same money the Rockies kept their prospects. Well done Colorado...boo to Alderson for overplaying his hand and entering the season with a 9-man rotation.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34830603790505643012015-02-04T09:37:40.161-05:002015-02-04T09:37:40.161-05:00I believe in Duda "smash" because he kno...I believe in Duda "smash" because he knows how to draw a walk. Maybe he never hits above .260, but his stat line often shows as: 1 for 4 with a walk (5 at bats for game would be good sign for mets that day) and a HOMER, who would complain? Ernest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-13245381856870838222015-02-04T09:10:16.477-05:002015-02-04T09:10:16.477-05:00Can Lucas Duda repeat or better his numbers of las...Can Lucas Duda repeat or better his numbers of last year? I can't tell with him if last year was a one year wonder. Obviously hope for the best cause he could be a weapon. Bob Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509462696614464970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-27387367281160709832015-02-04T09:02:48.557-05:002015-02-04T09:02:48.557-05:00Not that Dillon Gee is the second coming of Tom Se...Not that Dillon Gee is the second coming of Tom Seaver or anything but it's hard to get excited about the pairing of Kyle Kendrick and Coors Field - unless you're a LH hitter on the visiting team. <br /><br />This particular signing has disaster written all over it.Brian Jourahttp://mets360.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12477804954367361472015-02-04T08:11:10.287-05:002015-02-04T08:11:10.287-05:00Great cartoon with Alderson and Collins. Too clos...Great cartoon with Alderson and Collins. Too close to the truth.<br /><br />Man, I still do not get how a team that won 79 and 1) gets a Harvey back, 2) has a full season of deGrom, 3) a seasoned Wheeler 4) stronger pitching from 4 thru 12 than at the start of last year 5) Cuddyer, Mayberry, and Dekker instead of least year's dreck, 6) a likely improved Wright and Grandy, and 7) a psyched and comfortable d'Arnaud is picked by some people to win the same # of games. My predicted range is 86-94, unless the injury bug hits.<br /><br />I think Cuddyer has to be a real upgrade over Chris Young. Whether he was worth 2/$20MM is another story.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com