tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post4496721453829224009..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report – November 14 – Tulo, Daniel Murphy, Jon Niese, Brandon Allen, Bobby Parnell, Jose PerazaMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-86901452963646748392014-11-14T12:03:56.595-05:002014-11-14T12:03:56.595-05:00Hey Mack, you know I always push for Strikeout Jac...Hey Mack, you know I always push for Strikeout Jack, but the Mets trade starting surplus for a superior lefty pen arm, I am all for it. It all comes down to maximizing wins and losses in 2015Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-10146040399546111522014-11-14T12:00:00.297-05:002014-11-14T12:00:00.297-05:00Herb and Thomas -
Hey Herb, hope things are well...Herb and Thomas - <br /><br />Hey Herb, hope things are well.<br /><br />IMO, Leathersich is not going to be promoted to Queens until he DOMINATES against right handed hitters. He's a very long way from being the 2nd lefty out of the pen.<br /><br />Right now, no one is #2 behind Eglin... probably Gorski and Alvarez compete in camp but I truly think the other lefty will arrive via a trade for either Colon, Niese, or GeeMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48330108378782993692014-11-14T11:35:30.542-05:002014-11-14T11:35:30.542-05:00Hey Herb, Since the hot stove is not yet heated up...Hey Herb, Since the hot stove is not yet heated up enough, I need some real Leather to fend off the cold. Jack L should have the lead chance to win the other lefty job this spring if Niese is not the guy in the pen. <br /><br />I know Alvarez threw a few Mets innings, but I can't imagine he's really major league ready. He barely threw in AA last year.<br /><br />Jack's had many more innings at higher levels than Dario. Gorski has to show a whole lot more - maybe it is just rust in his return from injury. Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-69476544580748450252014-11-14T11:28:10.472-05:002014-11-14T11:28:10.472-05:00The arguments against a Tulo trade in the off seas...The arguments against a Tulo trade in the off season are compelling. So, the only way the Mets are involved is if Flores gets the starting nod for opening day, and he is not racking up impressive numbers by all star break. Meanwhile, Alderson may be thinking he wants to address the SS situation now, and the trade route is the most likely for that.<br /><br />A 5 year opt out/buy out clause is the only thing that makes a 12 year/$320 mil Stanton deal close to sane.<br /><br />Re: that last spot in the pen, I see that Gorski just got racked up in winter ball. I was thinking he would be the second lefty in the pen next season. Maybe leather Jack wins the spot out of ST.<br /><br />Things are so interesting this time of year.Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382863651240230955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-41241433571020049092014-11-14T11:02:42.375-05:002014-11-14T11:02:42.375-05:00I hear there is a 5 year buyout clause in the Stan...I hear there is a 5 year buyout clause in the Stanton deal...Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-42952014208301147912014-11-14T10:46:17.087-05:002014-11-14T10:46:17.087-05:00Looking at Murphy, i think of Sandoval situation w...Looking at Murphy, i think of Sandoval situation with Sf. During the season SF offered him supposed 3/40. Now he's looking at 5/90 and asking for a 6th year. Neither is that great a player, both with some sort of issue, but its hard to find a 15 hr 280 hitter that shows up everyday. teams usually hate paying fat guys who arent sluggers.<br /><br />As for Stanton, the numbers are comical, bc they never are going to happen. even if he does sign some outragous 12/320 mm contract. if im his agent, i get 38 mm for the (2) arb years, tack on one year at 27 mm and then have an out clause. Basically making it a 3 year 65mm or 4/92. Both get to save face. miami signed him to the contract and unless they are good there's no way he would stay bc he could get similar money as a free agent.Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166843922861649296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79881712419937282592014-11-14T10:13:47.453-05:002014-11-14T10:13:47.453-05:00Joe F
The Mets will probably settle their SS prob...Joe F<br /><br />The Mets will probably settle their SS problem long before Tulo shows he's healthy (and productive) enough to be tradedMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79259026058478841952014-11-14T09:41:10.207-05:002014-11-14T09:41:10.207-05:00I think the Tulo question will answer itself with ...I think the Tulo question will answer itself with time and unfortunately, I don't think he ends up with the Mets. Tulo has had chronic leg injuries since 2009 and the most recent labrum issue is a recruitment injury resulting from his underlying issues. Tulo is already on the record saying that he will almost certainly never play a full season again because of the chronic nature of his leg injuries and that was before the torn labrum, so his health is likely to get worse, not better. There is a significant chance that he ends up being a terrible trade for whomever acquires him and since the Mets have such little margin for error, I cannot see them taking the flyer. It is still not even clear whether he is ready for opening day. If the Mets acquire him and he is Tulo, it could be the difference for WS bid, but if he is the chronically injured player that misses tons of time, it could derail any effort to step forward because he would be the last acquisition they could make for a couple of years and also inhibit their ability to afford the younger talent when due for raises.<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71987817781675217992014-11-14T09:31:06.474-05:002014-11-14T09:31:06.474-05:00I don't think they offer QO to Murphy, because...I don't think they offer QO to Murphy, because he surely will and should accept it. He might get at most a 4yr $40 mil offerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417539106053626522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-49385387625887243442014-11-14T09:29:30.396-05:002014-11-14T09:29:30.396-05:00I don't think that CO will be able to move Tul...I don't think that CO will be able to move Tulo at all until he gets back on the field without a setback, so mid season seems about the earliest. Objectively speaking, I don't think any team would extend DM either, so despite being fan favorite, it is the right move at this time. Brandon Allen was a good reserve signing, even though not earth shattering. Don't know why it is even news that Parnell will not be ready opening day, he had TJS last April, so he may not even be back until June and I don't know how you automatically displace Meija from the closer role if he is still have success. As far as Niese goes, this is not a defense of TC, but if the story is true, he was totally out of line and just about any manager would have said the same thing. You cannot have players running through a stop sign at third, attempting to steal with a red light and unilaterally waving off a bunt sign. Most managers would have gone nuts as well, so I don't think this is one of the times that TC was out of line. I am ambivalent about Niese, he has been a solid starter from the left side, but he has had injury issues and a tendency to let innings get away from him, so he does not have the sort of stature that other "stars" have to pipe off at the manager in front of the other team. Jon, your job is to pitch and whether you like the manager or not, it is his call when to call for a bunt or replace you with a reliever; deal with it, that is how the game works. He has flashed at times, but he has also faded at times, so he would be better served to shut his mouth and do his job. He has punched his own ticket out of Queens and I think the return they get for him will provide an independent view of his worth<br /><br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35491056964614465262014-11-14T09:07:28.246-05:002014-11-14T09:07:28.246-05:00I knew when we signed Cuddyer and lost our first r...I knew when we signed Cuddyer and lost our first round pick that Sandy would rather let Daniel Murphy walk after offering the qualifying offer ala Jose Reyes just to recoup that pick a year later.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764032125622923764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50696017722855622842014-11-14T08:57:15.272-05:002014-11-14T08:57:15.272-05:00I haven't followed the Stanton story because i...I haven't followed the Stanton story because it sounded too much like science fiction.<br /><br />I assume that a-hole owner will offer a no-trade contract... correct?Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48752016581667561142014-11-14T08:49:55.868-05:002014-11-14T08:49:55.868-05:00Did I write about Stanton?Did I write about Stanton?Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-63261145198041328752014-11-14T08:30:44.035-05:002014-11-14T08:30:44.035-05:00If Tulo's hip is good, let's do it, and hi...If Tulo's hip is good, let's do it, and hip, hip, hooray!<br /><br />It would be nice to have a juggernaut offense.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-42438845581592572392014-11-14T08:21:05.535-05:002014-11-14T08:21:05.535-05:00Power is sexy. Everyone wants to hit 500 FT homeru...Power is sexy. Everyone wants to hit 500 FT homeruns or throw 100 MPH. It's the nature of the game.<br /><br />I agree that replacing a consistent .280 hitter is tough. In my dreams, we trade for Tulo. Imagine two of the best pure "hitters" in the game with Murphy and Cuddyer hitting 1-2 with Tulo, Duda & Wright hitting behind them. Very dangerous team.<br /><br />Then over time, Nimmo & Herrara take over for Murphy & Cuddyer at the top of the lineup.<br /><br />Just sayin...Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-9446145042916061842014-11-14T08:19:57.712-05:002014-11-14T08:19:57.712-05:00I'm hearing the number for Stanton is now 12 y...I'm hearing the number for Stanton is now 12 years/$320M.<br /><br />That's a nuts contract....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-25336037591718637932014-11-14T08:06:57.627-05:002014-11-14T08:06:57.627-05:00Funny, I have a niece who uses the same sort of la...Funny, I have a niece who uses the same sort of language as Mr Niese (except he didn't, right?)<br /><br />Fire up the Hot Stove!<br /><br />Marlins' $300MM for Giancarlo? I'd be a tad nervous about doing that until I saw that his September facial rearrangement did not make him gun-shy at the plate.<br /><br />Keep in mind that Duda was a 7th round pick. Power is very costly in this game. Mets seem to tend to draft their power guys late a lot (Taijeron 18th round, Lawley 19th) - I'd rather see more early round high power drafting gambits and hope they work out. One hit on a real power hitter, and it's like winning Lotto.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com