tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3108265416321480780..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report – 1-6 – Dilson Herrera, Ben Zobrist, Buddy CarlyleMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-66175199394988833722015-01-07T05:52:14.366-05:002015-01-07T05:52:14.366-05:00Regarding Players we could actually use: S Drew ...Regarding Players we could actually use: S Drew at 5-7 million w/ the Yankees....<br /><br />wow!... I believe this would have been worth a shot. Drop/Package Tejada---net/net 3-4 million added with Drew.<br /><br />I guess they really just don't like him as a player---I see it as a far more appropriate "Gamble" at a much better time than CY last year.eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71779583348671999432015-01-06T15:38:23.743-05:002015-01-06T15:38:23.743-05:00Does anyone else think Biggio is criminally overra...Does anyone else think Biggio is criminally overrated? <br /><br />How does he get into the HOF and not Piazza? <br /><br />Because he played until he was 41, sucked his last 2 years but got the 200 hits he needed to break 3000?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-85000461190848662502015-01-06T15:28:32.991-05:002015-01-06T15:28:32.991-05:00Alen Hanson is a player I've liked since last ...Alen Hanson is a player I've liked since last winter. We seem to have a decent trading relationship with Pittsburgh (at least till the Davis trade). give it a try!Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-18021603976318070062015-01-06T14:26:15.706-05:002015-01-06T14:26:15.706-05:00Afternoon fella's;
Instead of looking at Zobri...Afternoon fella's;<br />Instead of looking at Zobrist, im looking at it this way!<br />Trading for a SS who's in AA or higher. One who if Flores flops is ready to step in?<br />Here is my list <br />Ketel Marte-Sea<br />Alen Hanson-Pitt<br />and of coarse Addison Russell<br />But Zobrist in my opinion isn't worth trading for right now<br /><br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-64991185184823570032015-01-06T13:46:39.855-05:002015-01-06T13:46:39.855-05:00Hall of Fame Ballot to be released in 20 mins!!!
...Hall of Fame Ballot to be released in 20 mins!!!<br /><br />According to Ryan Thibs publically released Hall of Fame ballots....so far the following guys are in.<br /><br />Randy Johnson: 98.5%<br />Pedro Martinez: 98.0%<br />John Smoltz: 87.1%<br />Craig Biggio: 84.1%<br />Mike Piazza: 76.1%<br /><br />These guys will unfortunately be dropped from the ballot for not reaching 5%<br />Carlos Delgado: 1.5%<br />Nomar Garciaparra: 2.0%<br />Troy Percival: 0.5%<br />Sammy Sosa: 4.98%<br />Don Mattingly: 5.5% (15th/final ballot)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-66101192231578543242015-01-06T13:42:02.787-05:002015-01-06T13:42:02.787-05:00I did state the "future" rotation. I'...I did state the "future" rotation. I'm implying that their full potential is reached.<br /><br />If that truly happens, Syndergaard's and Matz's upside is much greater than Montero's that it will push him out.<br /><br />Quite frankly, Montero doesn't even have a spot in this year's rotation of Harvey, Wheeler, Niese, deGrom, and Colon.<br /><br />The only opportunity he may have is as Harvey's replacement during April to limit his innings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40559482690451094292015-01-06T13:39:13.357-05:002015-01-06T13:39:13.357-05:00"he is currently the odd man out with Harvey,..."he is currently the odd man out with Harvey, Wheeler, Syndergaard, deGrom, and Matz"<br /><br />why don't you let syndegaard even pitch well in vegas first, and matz to pitch there at all, before you come to that conclusion. <br /><br /> Montero has already pitched much better in vegas than syndagaard haschadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-55935633400020712522015-01-06T11:47:41.675-05:002015-01-06T11:47:41.675-05:00Mack,
I haven't settled into anything yet. Th...Mack,<br />I haven't settled into anything yet. There is a long way to go before ST begins and even longer for opening day. IF Alderson and the ownership are serious about competing in 2015 (and beyond), they have their sights set on the Nationals, not a dopey one game elimination WC spot. And, while the Nats are down some from the end of 2014 at this point, there is a lot of work to be down to close that 17 game gap. Again, I like Wilmer, but the Mets need to add more up the middle, be it Zobrist, Drew, etc. They also need to add more in the pen, specifically on the left side. A marginal big league LHP with 1+ years experience and a whole bunch of unknowns doesn't cut if for a team serious about contending. Salary dumping a SP and going to camp with this squad simply means that they are 2015 pretenders on opening day.TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67868498481257628782015-01-06T11:23:44.826-05:002015-01-06T11:23:44.826-05:00I think most of us have settled in to accepting th...I think most of us have settled in to accepting the fact that Flores will be the opening day SS; however, we need to keeo looking<br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72575238687424034062015-01-06T11:19:07.634-05:002015-01-06T11:19:07.634-05:00Zobrist seems like the guy you pick up as the last...Zobrist seems like the guy you pick up as the last piece of a solid playoff team. Sure, he's an upgrade, but where exactly? If Tampa Bay thought he was a SS, last year would have been a good time to give Escobar some rest with his awful season.<br /><br />Plus, I've read elsewhere Tampa Bay wants one of Matz/Montero, plus a top position prospect (I am guessing a Nimmo, Herrera, etc) and that makes sense; just not for the Mets on a one year rental.<br /><br />I really can't see anyone wanting Puello unless it's a throw in. He has no real position or value on the Mets-don't imagine he would on most other teams.S Finchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50093274004976355002015-01-06T10:41:45.105-05:002015-01-06T10:41:45.105-05:00Zo brist comes as a super utility guy - he backs u...Zo brist comes as a super utility guy - he backs up Flores, plays for Murhy vs some lhp and let's Wright rest - all total gets him 400 absAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-86793186804683644892015-01-06T10:21:44.291-05:002015-01-06T10:21:44.291-05:00I'm fully behind Flores and have been since th...I'm fully behind Flores and have been since the beginning of 2014 but I have to agree with eraff...errors don't tell the whole story. Range factor considers whether or not the SS will get to a given batted ball. If not for that, it would be an overly simplistic math exercise -- number of RBIs generated minus number of errors allowed (which is a flawed number since not all errors lead to runs), but even with this flawed model, in Tejada's best year he had 36 RBIs and in his worst gave up 12 errors for a net of 24. Assuming Flores gets 65 RBIs (a modest total) and gives up 35 errors (a horrific number) he's still at 30 -- a better number. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-80028978015388489962015-01-06T09:42:23.429-05:002015-01-06T09:42:23.429-05:00I would prefer to go with Flores and give him the ...I would prefer to go with Flores and give him the whole year at shortstop. Keep the prospects and try and sign him next offseason instead. We didn't improve enough for a playoff berth. So since they should have done this last year and let all the young guys show what they have instead of signing Grandy, CY and Colon. The organization set us back a year. So trade as many veterans as you can and let the guys play this year and free up as much money as possible for next years free agency.Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-1733887154339208182015-01-06T09:37:24.336-05:002015-01-06T09:37:24.336-05:00BTW---apart from the eye test.... Tejada has very ...BTW---apart from the eye test.... Tejada has very strong range factor and fielding percentage stats at both positionseraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34079503469456836302015-01-06T09:36:46.982-05:002015-01-06T09:36:46.982-05:00Defensive Stats are confusing, but focusing on ER...Defensive Stats are confusing, but focusing on ERRORS is simple...and misleading!<br /><br />Range Factor Stats are complex...who's pitching...what is the shift...etc...However...Zobrist range factor stats at both 2b and SS are abysmally low...most especially at SS.<br /><br />When I think of 1 year of Ben Zobrist, my reaction is I ALREADY HAVE DAN MURPHY!!!....and I dont need to trade for another one! No...they're not an even swap out...Z is better....<br /><br />...but he's NOT a SS!!!!<br /><br />Solving Flores with Zobrist is insane!<br /><br />eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-20307454025983808992015-01-06T08:40:16.230-05:002015-01-06T08:40:16.230-05:00FYI EVERYONE!!!
According to Kiley McDaniel, who ...FYI EVERYONE!!!<br /><br />According to Kiley McDaniel, who is an International Free Agency insider, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has already pre-agreed to a deal for ~$3.2M.<br /><br /><br />On November 14th he competed in a HR Derby in the Dominican Republic wearing full Toronto Blue Jays gear. He was also video fielding at 3B on Sept. 8th in full Blue Jays gear and multiple times in September taking batting practice in Jays gear.....<br /><br />I think its safe to say his pre-agreed deal is with them.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37797718041684363242015-01-06T08:34:15.253-05:002015-01-06T08:34:15.253-05:00Zobrist works for me at that sort of a price. Bid...Zobrist works for me at that sort of a price. Bidding likely will be substantial and that may not be enough, I'd think.<br /><br />Dilson will continue to surprise the pundits to the upside.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48642255393725540592015-01-06T08:08:47.900-05:002015-01-06T08:08:47.900-05:00Zobrist played 31 games at SS in 2014 and committe...Zobrist played 31 games at SS in 2014 and committed 2 errors in 236 innings.<br /><br />21 games at SS in 2013 and committed 0 errors in 115 innings. <br /><br />47 games at SS in 2012 and committed 4 errors in 392 innings.<br /><br />Extrapolated out to a full ~1400 inning season Zobrist is averaging about 11 errors a full season at SS.<br /><br />Not bad for a 34 year old.<br /><br />Over the past 3 years, Fangraphs has him as a average to above average defender at SS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com