tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post2233032641573165673..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Case for Alex RiosMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-14000923234426128232014-10-20T17:56:18.654-04:002014-10-20T17:56:18.654-04:00I don't think he'd get cut - even Rio'...I don't think he'd get cut - even Rio's production for last year would be close to the top of the Mets offense, but I wouldn't offer him that much - at least at first. I'd start at the max $7.5 mil. Got to leave yourself some room to negotiate.<br />Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-19774916284594559822014-10-20T15:36:46.200-04:002014-10-20T15:36:46.200-04:00Funny you should mention Chris Young, because ther...Funny you should mention Chris Young, because there are some similarities that raise a few flags. I know the option was high, but has to be some concern about a team cutting bait with a player they saw up close, like their player personnel people think he is finished and whoever picks him up is getting dead weight. His production was not disastrous, I mean he did hit .280, so he still has some contact skills, but overall, his value is significantly diminished and may not be worth devoting precious resources for a player who might end up getting cutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-90952704368791976422014-10-20T15:19:03.680-04:002014-10-20T15:19:03.680-04:00Morse is Duda-like in the OF, so there's that ...Morse is Duda-like in the OF, so there's that to consider.<br /><br />Rios still managed to hit .280 with the injuries, though the power dropoff was immense. It depends which Alex Rios you are going to get -- at worst, he's a leadoff hitter in that he steals bases, though his OBP is nothing to write home about. But bear in mind in his last healthy year between Chicago and Texas he did 18/81 with 42 steals...that's some pretty damned good production to add to your lineup at any position in the batting order. <br /><br />His agent may want to hold out for a 3 year deal to finish up his career but he may have to settle for a one-year "prove yourself" deal like Nelson Cruz got last season. For Chris Young money, he's a gamble worth taking with WAY more upside than Nick Markakis. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47260813303886428282014-10-20T14:33:26.844-04:002014-10-20T14:33:26.844-04:00I like Rios on a 1-year deal. But I like Cuddyer o...I like Rios on a 1-year deal. But I like Cuddyer on a 2-year deal better.<br /><br />But let me state my case for Cuddyer. I like Cuddyer more on a 2-year deal and I don't think going to 2 years would prevent impede Nimmo progress. The kid is 21 and has half a decent AA season under his belt. Love his production in the AFL but I would start him in AA, then send him to AAA. Come Spring Training in 2016, let him battle Cuddyer for the OF spot. If he wins, Cuddyer can spell Curtis vs lefties and be a hell of a bench/4th OF.<br /><br />Back to Rios. He makes a lot more sense for the Mets than Markakis. Sandy should already know the asking price for all 3 of these OFs and maybe throw Michael Morse in there too.<br /><br />It's his job to monitor the market for each of these guys. He won't sign anyone longer than a 2-year deal. Maybe he will throw some offers out there and the first one to bite gets a starting job.<br /><br />Time will tell but hopefully it's an exciting offseason and even more existing 2015 season. Us fans deserve it.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.com