tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3992760086075539418..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Tom Brennan - METS' MASH UNITMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6453817121960952162017-01-16T15:19:52.039-05:002017-01-16T15:19:52.039-05:00Wilmer has to have sleepless nights wondering how ...Wilmer has to have sleepless nights wondering how he would do if given 550 at bats - I think he'd do pretty darned good.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47606411293106467842017-01-16T14:16:37.374-05:002017-01-16T14:16:37.374-05:00Guys -
Wilmer is sick of being a sub. He is done...Guys - <br /><br />Wilmer is sick of being a sub. He is done with it and sees no future with the Mets as a starter.<br /><br />Can not blame him for taking the team that traded him once aleready to arbitration.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-21636285067478505482017-01-16T13:15:56.294-05:002017-01-16T13:15:56.294-05:00Bob, good point - he is not the best athlete in th...Bob, good point - he is not the best athlete in the field or on the base paths, but the concern that the bat could explode is one to not overlook.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35522136352845170282017-01-16T13:07:49.406-05:002017-01-16T13:07:49.406-05:00Perhaps it is better to replace the decision maker...Perhaps it is better to replace the decision makers that are holding him back.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37218647432878613572017-01-16T13:07:03.339-05:002017-01-16T13:07:03.339-05:00Wilmer Flores is still only....25 yrs old?
Consid...Wilmer Flores is still only....25 yrs old?<br /><br />Consider what his production has been.<br /><br />Then think of all the roadblocks and hurdles he has endured just to get regular playing time.<br /><br />Now think if what he could accomplish with a starting position at possibly 3rd base.<br /><br />Don't trade away that potential.<br />Especially not for a bullpen arm.<br />bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-31946533523815704712017-01-16T13:03:55.796-05:002017-01-16T13:03:55.796-05:00Reese, I agree: Wilmer is surplus...just don't...Reese, I agree: Wilmer is surplus...just don't give him away. I think he could be a big hitter for a second division team with friendly fences. He seems to hit a bunch of to-the-wall shots.<br /><br />Mack, I agree - this team has to draft hitters better. Hopefully, Alonso and Lindsay (and Mazelka?) fit that bill in a year or so.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17868211288803239392017-01-16T12:19:58.916-05:002017-01-16T12:19:58.916-05:00To SOME extent I can see Alderson's rationale ...To SOME extent I can see Alderson's rationale if he can turn a $2 million salary in a position not of great need (with Rivera, Cecchini and others possibly waiting as backups at minimum wage) into a serviceable bullpen arm, but Wilmer never got a full time shot here and likely never will so if he can turn into another asset and satisfy Alderson's vindictiveness at the same time, so be it. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46066122684082710542017-01-16T11:46:27.580-05:002017-01-16T11:46:27.580-05:00I agree with Reese. Alderson is Trump. Wilmer is t...I agree with Reese. Alderson is Trump. Wilmer is toast.<br /><br />As for injuries, I've gotten used to them. What I haven't gotten used to is the lack of developed players in AAA/AA to fill in.<br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37318859614273438802017-01-16T11:40:59.900-05:002017-01-16T11:40:59.900-05:00Flores was a dummy for his nonathletic, season-end...Flores was a dummy for his nonathletic, season-ending duck-dive into the catcher. Two dummies.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-73826544574269786712017-01-16T11:24:46.226-05:002017-01-16T11:24:46.226-05:00He was offered Ruben Tejada money despite the fact...He was offered Ruben Tejada money despite the fact that in about half as many ABs he's hit nearly quadruple the number of home runs, equaled the number of RBIs, hit for a slightly higher batting average and is actually wanted by a major league team (unlike Chase Utley's tackling dummy). Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91313550671006700442017-01-16T11:19:38.314-05:002017-01-16T11:19:38.314-05:00Then Flores will hit 30 in a season somewhere else...Then Flores will hit 30 in a season somewhere else. So...if he does go in a deal, get value back for him. Why Sandy would be pissed over Wilmer's attempt to earn this year what is still major league chump change would frankly puzzle me. But Sandy did trade him in 2015...almost...so why not again.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-36857170290512825382017-01-16T11:13:46.473-05:002017-01-16T11:13:46.473-05:00The roster is unsettled. I am fully convinced Wil...The roster is unsettled. I am fully convinced Wilmer Flores will be traded for a middle reliever before the season starts. You don't piss off Sandy Alderson without repercussions. Ask Justin Turner. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.com