tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post4748342168134223742..comments2024-03-19T03:34:18.730-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report 6.9.2015 | Granderson and Flores vs. Power/Finesse SP, Mets Farm System Still Deep, OF Desmond Lindsay = Andrew McCutchen?Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-2495569366345720172015-06-09T13:45:24.265-04:002015-06-09T13:45:24.265-04:00To the credit of this organization -- and ultimate...To the credit of this organization -- and ultimately, it still remains to be seen -- they appear to have done a good job guiding young guys along through the system. Nimmo and Cecchini seem on track, for example, despite not really doing any one thing particularly well.<br /><br />So it could be argued that the structure, the scaffolding is there, to enable young players to develop and thrive. <br /><br />We shall see, but there are signs that this might be so.<br /><br />However, I'd love to see more raw talent, speed, and athleticism. Sandy doesn't much believe in it.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-82031588824198881592015-06-09T11:39:50.490-04:002015-06-09T11:39:50.490-04:00I'm going to write a new post on last night...I'm going to write a new post on last night's draftMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48312690362813543202015-06-09T11:38:58.753-04:002015-06-09T11:38:58.753-04:00James -
If you go pick by pick with the draft un...James - <br /><br />If you go pick by pick with the draft under SA, you simply won't be that impressed. He's pulled off a couple of decent trades, but the vast majority of talent on this team remains Omar relatedMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-3806801507184604462015-06-09T10:47:46.962-04:002015-06-09T10:47:46.962-04:00@Zozo
Nah overall below average....he's got a...@Zozo<br /><br />Nah overall below average....he's got a nice glove and soft hands but his range is really below average and his arm is on the weaker side of average. Struggles getting to balls on his left side (which is important considering an equally range limited guy is at SS)Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-41976821495162645582015-06-09T10:12:42.300-04:002015-06-09T10:12:42.300-04:00Soto- I thought he was a good defender from what I...Soto- I thought he was a good defender from what I read? <br />Reese- I totally agree he can't me much worse than Campbell and Muno<br />Maybe a change in environment will help the kid, I believe it's worth a low risk trade.Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-87497221146383804832015-06-09T09:51:54.694-04:002015-06-09T09:51:54.694-04:00At ML minimum he's not a bad choice, but this ...At ML minimum he's not a bad choice, but this team needs guys who hit for average probably even more than they do power. What good is a Duda, Granderson, Flores or even Cuddyer if there's no one on base in front of them? Dominguez is another K-machine -- kind of Granderson-lite. It was be a "meh" signing but he's probably an upgrade over Muno and Campbell.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-31184412046987461672015-06-09T09:47:33.486-04:002015-06-09T09:47:33.486-04:00@Zozo
I'd actually entertain that idea especi...@Zozo<br /><br />I'd actually entertain that idea especially since he makes league minimum...Dominguez's K rate has never been bad...has hovered around the 17-18% rate for a few years now. He has solid hard hit ball rates, and brings 20 HR power....just has a really odd inability to hit balls into the right spots.<br /><br />Career AVG of .233 on a .255 BABIP. Almost 40 points below league average. He's also a below average defender at 3B so the bad has to carry him....<br /><br />Why not....give him a chance....just need to figure out who to remove from the 40 man roster. (Perhaps move Buddy Carlyle from the 15 day to the 60 day DL.)Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-70292501875010804702015-06-09T09:38:12.030-04:002015-06-09T09:38:12.030-04:00Just a bit off topic but what do you guys think of...Just a bit off topic but what do you guys think of the recently DFA'd Astro Matt Dominguez for a flier at 3rd base? I would prefer him to Campbell because he does have a higher upside?Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-51925981836919099592015-06-09T09:17:14.515-04:002015-06-09T09:17:14.515-04:00This is year 5 of the Sandy Alderson rebuilding pr...This is year 5 of the Sandy Alderson rebuilding program. The major league team currently has Muno, Campbell, and Ceciliani on the roster. These guys are just bodies. That's not depth. That's not having a single position player in AAA who can help the team. <br /><br />Kevin Kernan just tweeted that a top executive told him they are really shooting for 2016. <br /><br />In a year, the farm system ranking will drop. It's just not that impressive a system, though it has benefited from a plethora of high picks (consistently bad teams, no major signing) and an influx of players drafted by other organizations acquired through trade.<br /><br />Nimmo, Plawecki, and Cecchini could all be good ML starters. I'm not seeing a star there, though of course it's still possible. It's also possible that all three of them fail to become everyday players. Once Matz goes, who is the next frontline pitcher in the system? Where are the "raw but talented" Latin players? Where's the speed? Where's the athleticism? <br /><br />I accept that it's an okay system. I'm not seeing much to crow about, though I do think Conforto is a hitter.<br /><br />#notdrinkingtheKool-Aid<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-58085147264921550342015-06-09T09:16:51.617-04:002015-06-09T09:16:51.617-04:00Well Keith Law had him 72nd overall so by that mea...Well Keith Law had him 72nd overall so by that measure late 2nd round/early 3rd is where he was expecting him to go.<br /><br />Apparently the Mets have been following him for quite some time so they have seen what he can do when healthy.<br /><br />I like it...Knowing that the Mets don't have a ton of slot money to go around...to still be able to grab one of the top power bats with the high upside HS guys bring AND reportedly not have to go overslot to sign him.....<br /><br />For me that's a huge win. <br /><br />Reportedly his grandma is a huge Mets fan too.Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56686451122082226212015-06-09T09:16:12.615-04:002015-06-09T09:16:12.615-04:00Chris -
I'm heading out to rehab this mornin...Chris - <br /><br />I'm heading out to rehab this morning...<br /><br />Will be back before noon and intend on writing my thoughts about last night's draftMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-57332800969729056752015-06-09T08:59:30.852-04:002015-06-09T08:59:30.852-04:00I read somewhere where he should have went in abou...I read somewhere where he should have went in about the 4th round, so hopefully they had a deal in place for 4th rd money?Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-55314692508426880412015-06-09T08:39:09.364-04:002015-06-09T08:39:09.364-04:00Still a lot of depth in the minors, indeed. Team ...Still a lot of depth in the minors, indeed. Team records have been mediocre compared to last year due to more bad performances by a limited group of players.<br /><br />Desmond...let's get him started.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com