tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post2631910770036878375..comments2024-03-28T14:09:20.907-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report – November 4 – Joe Maddon, Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Scouting,, Francisco Lindor Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-69018819978363694872014-11-04T17:47:40.538-05:002014-11-04T17:47:40.538-05:00I think I'd try for Russell - Castro's def...I think I'd try for Russell - Castro's defense is too suspect.Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65872204758565962052014-11-04T16:28:15.162-05:002014-11-04T16:28:15.162-05:00Cubs announced that they will be making a run at R...Cubs announced that they will be making a run at Russell Martin.<br /><br />If they fail to sign him, perhaps that could up the ante for a Plawecki + Montero for Starlin Castro swap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40107280275234569782014-11-04T16:17:30.134-05:002014-11-04T16:17:30.134-05:00@Zozo
Agreed....unfortunately, we have no idea if...@Zozo<br /><br />Agreed....unfortunately, we have no idea if the $8m was an overpay or not because....well....quite frankly there's no scouting reports out there on this guy.<br /><br />Moncada has far more hype and has much more concrete scouting reports to his name so I can see him getting to $10m.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-2860608675680843472014-11-04T15:57:10.180-05:002014-11-04T15:57:10.180-05:00There is a big difference in this amount being pai...There is a big difference in this amount being paid to a 20 year old compared to 16 year olds coming from international draft. Like if you signed lindor or Russell right now they are more proven at an advanced age. I would defined give them that type of money. <br />I look at is signing a number 1 pick in the Amateur draft. If you think he is that good then the Angels did well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417539106053626522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-41450089184891850602014-11-04T15:56:36.324-05:002014-11-04T15:56:36.324-05:00@Kevin S.
Correct! The purpose of the IFA bonus s...@Kevin S.<br /><br />Correct! The purpose of the IFA bonus system is to limit the earning potential of overseas players to match what US college and High School players would have access to when they enter the MLB draft.<br /><br />@ Joe F.<br /><br />I absolutely would...but the penalties for going over your slot amount for the year is SIGNIFICANTLY greater. Basically put it this way.....<br /><br />Would you sign a "tough sign" future star coming out of High School for Severely Overslot......if it meant you could go overslot on anyone else for the next 2 years??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-20230546503329309782014-11-04T15:48:30.216-05:002014-11-04T15:48:30.216-05:00would you buy a Lindor, Russell, or a Profar for $...would you buy a Lindor, Russell, or a Profar for $8M if you then only had to pay a minor league salary and not give up any players in your system? I would for sure. The IFA pool has produced tons of talent, but also has been a black hole for money poorly spent, so I don't mind breaking the bank for a player that has at least played some professional baseball and is rated as highly. $8M is nothing in the grand scheme of things, even for cash strapped Mets; better than doling out $50-60M on a FA<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79852798238078135382014-11-04T15:06:22.048-05:002014-11-04T15:06:22.048-05:00So when he signs, is this technically just a signi...So when he signs, is this technically just a signing bonus? Then he has to go through the whole arbitration process until he reaches FA?Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91761698778996774772014-11-04T14:44:15.753-05:002014-11-04T14:44:15.753-05:00@Kevin S.
Technically.....Yes he could. He'll...@Kevin S.<br /><br />Technically.....Yes he could. He'll be waiting till he's 23 for anything more than a $10m bonus. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-57125874551058559642014-11-04T14:03:05.811-05:002014-11-04T14:03:05.811-05:00Moncada didn't leave early (bypassing a potent...Moncada didn't leave early (bypassing a potential $100M+ contract) to sign for $8-10M.<br /><br />Since this whole international process is quite new, what happens if he says he wants a min. of $30M and holds out until he gets it. Say he is ruled a FA tomorrow and the top offer is $10M, can't he just keep playing in the Dominican or Mexican or Cuban leagues until someone meets his demands? No one can force him to sign with an MLB team.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56013684559508043052014-11-04T13:34:39.447-05:002014-11-04T13:34:39.447-05:00@Mack
No single Team has ever made a offer like t...@Mack<br /><br />No single Team has ever made a offer like the Angels just did.<br /><br />The record for bonus given to an IFA under the new rules was previously $3.1m by the Phillies.<br /><br />The Angels just shattered that...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29411830676850072272014-11-04T13:32:23.051-05:002014-11-04T13:32:23.051-05:00Mets fans say goodbye to Moncada...they will never...Mets fans say goodbye to Moncada...they will never do something lome this.<br /><br />Cant imagine what Vladimir Guerreros son is going to ask for Michi L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14542317864104536527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-68077391032824245072014-11-04T13:32:00.726-05:002014-11-04T13:32:00.726-05:00Chris -
why do the Mets even bother to cross-che...Chris - <br /><br />why do the Mets even bother to cross-check Cuban players?<br /><br />They're never going to make offers like the Angels do.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72201984268311473162014-11-04T13:16:40.078-05:002014-11-04T13:16:40.078-05:00WOAH!!!!
HUGE DEVELOPMENT!!!
Angels just signed ...WOAH!!!!<br /><br />HUGE DEVELOPMENT!!!<br /><br />Angels just signed 20 yr old Cuban IFA, SS Roberto Baldoquin to a rookie contract with an $8m signing bonus.<br /><br />As a similar, older, Cuban born middle infielder, this contract will probably be closer to what Moncada will command.<br /><br />The Angels’ bonus pool total for this year’s signing period is $2,383,700, and because they are expected to exceed the pool by more than 15%, the club will not be allowed to sign a player for more than $300,000 during the next two signing periods and will have to pay $5.5m in taxes to the MLB for the signing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72086372335119792492014-11-04T11:58:55.817-05:002014-11-04T11:58:55.817-05:00Mets have just announced that they WILL be attendi...Mets have just announced that they WILL be attending Moncada's showcase next Wednesday.<br /><br />@S.F.N<br /><br />Chase was never a super highly touted prospect. He was generally thought of as a good athlete but a defense first SS. Never had the bat to stick at any other position. <br /><br />He wouldn't be a bad idea as Flores' back-up on the bench. He's got a good glove and excellent 30 SB speed.<br /><br />I'd give him a minor league invite and let him compete with Tovar for the back up SS role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47639969847056100472014-11-04T11:53:42.811-05:002014-11-04T11:53:42.811-05:00On the FA front, I would kick the tires on three o...On the FA front, I would kick the tires on three of them:<br /><br />Alex Rios (prove yourself deal)<br />Michael Morse (but butcher in the field)<br />Torii Hunter (one year last hurrah)Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-14377567828256477712014-11-04T11:52:47.961-05:002014-11-04T11:52:47.961-05:00That thought brings me back to selling high on Jua...That thought brings me back to selling high on Juan Lagares. You do have Matt den Dekker with a solid glove, speed and potentially more offensive output available to play CF. Dangle a Gold Glove winning CF with a lesser pitcher such as Gee or Niese and see if someone bites on a corner outfielder. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-26612986201328044522014-11-04T11:43:21.147-05:002014-11-04T11:43:21.147-05:00S-F-N -
Ask the Braves how that brother thing is...S-F-N - <br /><br />Ask the Braves how that brother thing is working out... :) Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12939826224752628452014-11-04T11:25:18.936-05:002014-11-04T11:25:18.936-05:00This is off-topic, but I thought it was worth ment...This is off-topic, but I thought it was worth mentioning, Pittsburgh outrighted Chase d'Arnaud, Travis's brother. I thought he was supposed to be a stud, but his stats didn't realay show it. Wonder if he'd be worth having as a utility infielder. Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65400226743352461842014-11-04T11:08:16.398-05:002014-11-04T11:08:16.398-05:00Zozo -
My plan this year (right now) for LF rema...Zozo - <br /><br />My plan this year (right now) for LF remains enDekker + a platoon partner (I'd like it to be Puello but he didn't step up last year for the promotion this year).<br /><br />I'm playing Nimmo in Vegas on opening day and I expect him to OBP around .375 out there... if he does, he takes over in Queens after the all-star break<br /><br />with Cuddyer now gone, I expect nothing out of the free agency marketMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-78014130581471950112014-11-04T11:05:16.009-05:002014-11-04T11:05:16.009-05:00Chris -
Morning
I really think Thor will be fin...Chris - <br /><br />Morning<br /><br />I really think Thor will be fine. I really do.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-41796288450345641052014-11-04T11:04:17.452-05:002014-11-04T11:04:17.452-05:00Happy Birthday Tom -
Yeah... a deGrom for Betts ...Happy Birthday Tom - <br /><br />Yeah... a deGrom for Betts deal would do it for me. That's what you do with prospects that come out of nowhere... you deal them off when they are at the top of their game/value for the most you can get.<br /><br />Similar to winning a Cy Young award for DickeyMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-68831249329754180832014-11-04T09:04:17.267-05:002014-11-04T09:04:17.267-05:00I am not worried about Thor, Harvey and wheeler bo...I am not worried about Thor, Harvey and wheeler both had hiccups in triple A. Bring him up after the June cut off date and let's rock and roll with our pitching.<br /><br />Hopefully someone bites soon on Murphy, Colon and Gee. Get us some prospects back ASAP so we can include them in trades for our future rightfielder. I would like a justin upton or Jason heyward type to hold down rightfield for awhile. I think they are both free agents after this upcoming year and shouldn't take too much to get. Maybe a Montero, Vic black, andHerrera (or anyone we get for trading the guys I mentioned earlier) could get us Heyward. After the year we offer him a qualifying offer and get a 1st round pick if he doesn't accept multi year offer from us.<br />Also Sandy has done a good job with a little help from Omar building up this team with the crappy resources they have at hand. Joe Maddon would have looked great uptop our leadership board.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417539106053626522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30506491002556098462014-11-04T08:46:37.474-05:002014-11-04T08:46:37.474-05:00Top of the morning to you Mack.
Lots of good stuf...Top of the morning to you Mack.<br /><br />Lots of good stuff from yesterday.<br /><br />- I continue to have faith in Syndergaard. Something tells me he is going to come out firing next season and force the Mets hand in late May.<br /><br />----------------------<br /><br />While I would love to get my hands on Lindor....The Cleveland Indians have no immediate needs for their MLB club. If anything they need a 3B but that's not exactly a position of strength for the Mets unless you can sell them on Wilmer Flores. <br /><br />Maybe Flores, Montero, and Mazzoni for Lindor? I'm not sure they would do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34654865624073474642014-11-04T08:38:24.410-05:002014-11-04T08:38:24.410-05:00Morning, Mayor Mack, of the great city of Met-ropo...Morning, Mayor Mack, of the great city of Met-ropolis. My birthday today, got the day off as a holiday, life is good. <br /><br />Considering DeGrom is ROY, should it be Betts PLUS a prospect? I love Jake, but I'd do the trade. <br /><br />If Lindor is an upgrade, how about Niese and Reynolds for him?<br /><br />Cuddyer qualifying offer - wow! Teams sure know how to SPEND our $$.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32954445096908014732014-11-04T08:07:35.780-05:002014-11-04T08:07:35.780-05:00Morning everyone.Morning everyone.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.com