tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post307423527313614300..comments2024-03-28T16:30:17.772-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Finding a Shortstop Can Be Done (If You Know Where To Look)Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15627896546862641822013-11-26T13:41:04.830-05:002013-11-26T13:41:04.830-05:00I forget where I read it, 3 yrs ago.. maybe
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But ...I forget where I read it, 3 yrs ago.. maybe<br />.<br />But the writer insisted the Mets were missing the opportunity to make flores a catcher<br /><br />Interesting thought (hind-sight at this point)<br /><br />Imagine if Flores was a catching prospect over the past 3 yrs?<br />Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32327640256349744162013-11-26T13:25:36.785-05:002013-11-26T13:25:36.785-05:00Blasting -
I'm a big fan of Flores but I wat...Blasting - <br /><br />I'm a big fan of Flores but I watched him in person for 3 seasons and, trust me, he's not a shortstop.<br /><br />But I don't understand why he hasn't been given the 2014 1B job... and is playing 1B right now somewhere in winter ball.<br /><br />He potentially could be the best RBI bat in the systemMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34265859617991438402013-11-26T12:55:56.941-05:002013-11-26T12:55:56.941-05:00BlastingZone - I've been wondering the same th...BlastingZone - I've been wondering the same thing about Flores @ SS. How much less range could he have than J. Turner? I'm also wondering if the Mets shipping him to fitness camp might make him a bit faster all around - hands, feet etc. IBfromWhitePlainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210963705183083513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-74933344932202200322013-11-26T12:46:04.209-05:002013-11-26T12:46:04.209-05:00I remember seeing a game when Jordany Valdespin pl...I remember seeing a game when Jordany Valdespin played SS for the Mets against the Yankees and when the inning mercifully ended, I thought, "Maybe this game is harder than it looks on TV." The same may be true of Flores, but agree that unless you try it you'll never know. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72324429095485116082013-11-26T11:52:03.264-05:002013-11-26T11:52:03.264-05:00Why not let Tejada, Tovar and Flores compete for S...Why not let Tejada, Tovar and Flores compete for SS and save your pitching prospects or if you have<br />to trade Montero at least trade him for a big power hitting outfielder! Yes I said Flores and even though the mets don't believe he can play SS he played SS in the minors for years and besides what<br />do they have to lose? If not he can compete with Duda or Davis for first base or at least platoon there<br />or he can compete with E Young at 2nd if they trade Murphy? blastingzonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-24534839498086355182013-11-26T11:48:09.836-05:002013-11-26T11:48:09.836-05:00Jared Lowrie and Chris Owings would be nice buildi...Jared Lowrie and Chris Owings would be nice building blocks to fit into the Mets future<br /><br />Baez would be the pefect dream target (even if he needs some more time in the minors)Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29612251154835332002013-11-26T11:19:26.959-05:002013-11-26T11:19:26.959-05:00Espinosa played 294 games at SS in the minors vs. ...Espinosa played 294 games at SS in the minors vs. 48 at 2B. In the majors it's almost the reverse -- 352 at 2B and 39 at SS. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-66347915066562971352013-11-26T11:09:33.232-05:002013-11-26T11:09:33.232-05:00I would be very happy to take Espinosa off Washing...I would be very happy to take Espinosa off Washington's handsMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60699590509023552032013-11-26T11:01:24.406-05:002013-11-26T11:01:24.406-05:00Thanks for the compliment, Bob.Thanks for the compliment, Bob.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-42528553817289744632013-11-26T10:59:09.556-05:002013-11-26T10:59:09.556-05:00Normally you don't see much dealing between di...Normally you don't see much dealing between division rivals but despite their underachieving last year, there's a world of difference between Atlanta/Washington and the rest of the division where the rules about not helping a rival may not apply.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-73546412307210168062013-11-26T10:50:55.895-05:002013-11-26T10:50:55.895-05:00Well done Reese.
Impressive.
Danny Espinosa is a ...Well done Reese.<br />Impressive.<br /><br />Danny Espinosa is a very intriguing player considering his proven power (Washington's big ball park)<br />and young age<br /><br />Oakland and Arizona are also tempting due to the young ages of their shortstops<br /><br />Hardy's veteran record however make him attractive<br />Bobnoreply@blogger.com