tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post233676647397492871..comments2024-03-27T18:52:30.854-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report – December 3 – EYJ, Baseball Industry Network, Dan-Chat, Jacob deGrom, Daniel MurphyMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-69818408532690247522014-12-03T19:04:08.752-05:002014-12-03T19:04:08.752-05:00Cabrera may have talent - but I pass due to his ch...Cabrera may have talent - but I pass due to his character. The Biogenesis I can over look - but not everything: <br /><br /><b>Cabrera, an All-Star shortstop in 2013, faces charges of resisting arrest and possession of marijuana in a car after he was stopped by authorities in eastern San Diego County on Sept. 3, while he was on the disabled list. He is scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 8.<br /><br />He was suspended by Major League Baseball for the final 50 games of the 2013 season for violating the sport's drug agreement in relation to its investigation of the Biogenesis of America drug clinic.</b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-68739146224999132122014-12-03T18:26:46.273-05:002014-12-03T18:26:46.273-05:00So what you're saying is he can get on base vi...So what you're saying is he can get on base via the walk and then clog the bases once he gets there :)<br /><br />That's my point. Tejada is at BEST a league average player but more likely a tick below defensively, offensively and as a baserunner. Cabrera brings EY's speed and can back up the MI position. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-20273585859007852392014-12-03T13:03:45.155-05:002014-12-03T13:03:45.155-05:00Compare Tejada's career numbers against Everth...Compare Tejada's career numbers against Everth Cabrera. They have played nearly identical games and have almost identical career stats with the only real exception being Cabrera with 136 SBs vs Tejada's 14.<br /><br />I think Cabrera has more offensive upside and he does bring an element of speed that this team doesn't have with EYJ.<br /><br />I think Tejada plays a decent defense and he's shown he can draw a walk out of the 8 hole but that's pretty much it.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-77155591133359696032014-12-03T12:49:01.028-05:002014-12-03T12:49:01.028-05:00I second Mack - to me Tejada is a great back-up MI...I second Mack - to me Tejada is a great back-up MI - much better than most teams would have. <br /><br />If Rivera survives the Rule 5, he needs to be in Vegas playing a different position everydayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-83879874445791189132014-12-03T12:47:38.109-05:002014-12-03T12:47:38.109-05:00I would sooner see them sign Everth Cabrera as the...I would sooner see them sign Everth Cabrera as their backup/insurance policy should Flores not flourish at SS. The man can fulfill the middle infield duties and pinch run on par with the now departed Eric Young, Jr. <br /><br />Remind me again what Tejada does well? I keep forgetting. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-55481783403664817222014-12-03T11:33:05.424-05:002014-12-03T11:33:05.424-05:00Hobie -
I have been pretty consistent about my a...Hobie - <br /><br />I have been pretty consistent about my approval and desire for Tejada to become the utility infielder for both middle infield positionsMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-18896342193962663952014-12-03T11:31:37.238-05:002014-12-03T11:31:37.238-05:00Lew -
I agree on Captain Kirk.
I forgot how lon...Lew - <br /><br />I agree on Captain Kirk.<br /><br />I forgot how long he's been playing for the parent team.<br /><br />I believe he has been given ample time to develop and the team needs to move onMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17588293247774729302014-12-03T10:58:42.535-05:002014-12-03T10:58:42.535-05:00INF—really thought Reuben would be NT’d, but he is...INF—really thought Reuben would be NT’d, but he is actually a pretty good back-up choice for a contending team. I just don’t want Wilmer looking over his shoulder on every ground ball & AB or have Terry declare 2-3 days a week “Tejada Days.” My choice for MINF UT would have been TJ—just as effective as Reuben without the threat—but that’s evidently not to be. Maybe it was acknowledgment of TJ’s Rule 5 exposure that prompted the tender offer? Dumb reason, IMO, if so.<br /><br />OF—Said this before but Cuddyer is your RH corner IF/OF not Campbell. He should share LF with Granderson as well as occasional starts elsewhere. Den Dekker & Cesar P should initially share RF. If either flop, more time for Cuddyer. An OF with den D/Puello in RF is better than just the obvious substitution (Lagares can cheat to LF). And the bench is stronger with a vet ph available. The last slot is either Campbell or Kirk, and Campbell has options.<br /><br />Yeah, I know, you “play who you pay.” But you’re paying the same no matter what the line-up, so why not one with the greatest chance for a W?<br />Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583242267777911354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91297921983815502452014-12-03T10:52:41.944-05:002014-12-03T10:52:41.944-05:00I don't see anyway MDD doesn't make the te...I don't see anyway MDD doesn't make the team - he is far superior to Kirk in every way - much better defender (he is near Lagers level) better hitter and much better base runner. <br /><br />Next year is about winning - the best players make the roster - not go to AAA because of options - besides with Nimmo ready for AAA, there is no need to keep Kirk in the system - as muh as I have been a fan, he is 4/5 OFer at best, and MDD could be a legitimate starting caliber OFer Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62906601537772308312014-12-03T10:37:31.955-05:002014-12-03T10:37:31.955-05:00Morning Tom and JoeMorning Tom and JoeMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-1536870363255437912014-12-03T09:03:47.998-05:002014-12-03T09:03:47.998-05:00I think Campbell makes the team as the corner infi...I think Campbell makes the team as the corner infield back up, but can step into the OF if necessary and RH pinch hit. Since MC is taking up a spot in the OF, but filling in at first, there is room for one more backup infielder. I think it comes down to two spots for Kirk, Cesar and MDD. In the end, I think Kirk and Cesar get the start of the season because MDD has one more option, where the other two don't, so there is no immediate need to DFA anyone. Kirk is a versatile defender, has some speed to go along with pop, but it has always been his K bugaboo that has held him back. I think he is a better bat off the bench than MDD and Cesar is RH, so profiles better. If MDD goes back to Vegas and rakes, he will either be a solid piece for the Mets or a starting CF for another team. We are talking about the final two spots on the roster, so I would prefer to take early chances on internal solutions and keep all of them for at least April and May<br />Anon Joe F<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15692193822302242992014-12-03T08:21:43.555-05:002014-12-03T08:21:43.555-05:00Morning, Mack.
We can prognosticate on Puello, ki...Morning, Mack.<br /><br />We can prognosticate on Puello, kirk and Dekker, and options or lack thereof, but i think Spring Training performance will ultimately tell which of the 3 stays or is farmed out.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com