tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3674986148531012925..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Reese Kaplan -- Who's the Best Hitting Catcher in Baseball? (Hint: It's Not Who You Think)Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46749456771108837742018-11-19T14:41:27.415-05:002018-11-19T14:41:27.415-05:00It looks like my prognostication crystal ball is i...It looks like my prognostication crystal ball is in rare form already. I had predicted two years at $5 million per year for Suzuki. The Nats just signed him for two years, $10 million total (split $4 and $6). Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65186757945894651752018-11-16T21:45:49.766-05:002018-11-16T21:45:49.766-05:00Ramos has a very bad injury history. Suzuki is ol...Ramos has a very bad injury history. Suzuki is older but has been healthy and would cost less in terms of length and dollars. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-1614442762471156372018-11-16T15:58:50.518-05:002018-11-16T15:58:50.518-05:00I still like Ramos and think it is the best avenue...I still like Ramos and think it is the best avenue to take this off season. <br /><br />But the Suzuki idea is interesting.Mike Freirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326676289092572994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35304913181093025532018-11-16T11:42:39.082-05:002018-11-16T11:42:39.082-05:00Was in response to Steve's hypothetical trade ...Was in response to Steve's hypothetical trade of Wheeler and then moving Lugo into his spot in the rotation. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62078948994528402852018-11-16T10:55:08.170-05:002018-11-16T10:55:08.170-05:00I stick to my guns...
Defense first behind the pl...I stick to my guns...<br /><br />Defense first behind the plateMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-19625541260535167112018-11-16T10:36:58.762-05:002018-11-16T10:36:58.762-05:00I like having Suzuki's offense, but with a tea...I like having Suzuki's offense, but with a team built around pitching it's essential to have defense at catcher. If the pitchers press because they don't have confidence in their battery mates, it's counter-productive.<br /><br />If we're looking for a 2-year guy so we can see what we have in our system, Ramos is clearly the answer. And his comments last month about his desire to catch the Mets staff only adds to his desirability. <br /><br />Remember Casey's words about catchers. bill metsiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927989716664234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-4167075141107847812018-11-16T10:30:32.277-05:002018-11-16T10:30:32.277-05:00For what? For what? bill metsiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927989716664234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-312362226710115082018-11-16T10:07:34.021-05:002018-11-16T10:07:34.021-05:00Wouldn't it be simpler to trade Lugo?Wouldn't it be simpler to trade Lugo? Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-63371825539394940102018-11-16T10:07:16.091-05:002018-11-16T10:07:16.091-05:00That description (Suzuki) is what I always thought...That description (Suzuki) is what I always thought TdA would be. Started out that way last year... alas.Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161607087964191500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79236493539208395722018-11-16T09:34:36.660-05:002018-11-16T09:34:36.660-05:00I don't mind that at all.
I would've been ...I don't mind that at all.<br />I would've been fine with Mathis.<br />The way I look at it pitching is the top priority on the team.<br />Finding a catcher who the pitchers like to throw too,and can throw runners out to help the pitchers.<br />The Mets team needs to add defense up the middle.<br />Rosario and McNeil at short and 2nd are fine.<br />But CF and behind the plate need to be better<br />Cincinnati is looking at adding pitchers?<br /><br />The Reds also have a catcher I think who is undervalued in Tucker Barnhart,and they are looking at Trading Billy Hamilton.<br />Hamilton to me would be a great platoon partner with Lagares. Plus adding some speed off the bench late in games. Also Barnhart is a switch hitter and a good defensive player.<br />I would offer Wheeler for those two players.<br /><br />Move Lugo into the rotation and trade Bruce for a bullpen piece<br /><br /><br />Steve<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71161804347875592402018-11-16T08:23:59.931-05:002018-11-16T08:23:59.931-05:00Sounds like a reasonable plan, Reese.Sounds like a reasonable plan, Reese.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com