tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post5183093151922842073..comments2024-03-29T12:00:15.380-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report 11.16.2015 | Murphy Declines Qualifying Offer, Wheeler Not Being Shopped but Available in Trades, Mets interested in CF Jackie Bradley, 1B Freddie Freeman on the Trade BlockMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72710331156235814462015-11-16T15:52:27.573-05:002015-11-16T15:52:27.573-05:00Gary,
If that's the case, I'll be serious...Gary,<br /><br />If that's the case, I'll be seriously pissed. Along with 1000s of excited fans, I invested $1,000 of my own money for a ticket to Game 3. Think about how much $ those 3 world series games brought in. Add in the other 4 playoff games.<br /><br />They have to see the correlation in revenue after they invested in this team at the deadline. They need to invest in this team now, and continue to invest, smartly of course. No one expects a $200M payroll next year. But they need to continue to invest and eventually get up around that Luxury Tax line.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-33214853464744167832015-11-16T15:43:28.478-05:002015-11-16T15:43:28.478-05:00All good ideas but until I see them actually spend...All good ideas but until I see them actually spend real money on someone I still think they'll ride the big 4 and then 5 and see where we are in July and only then repeat something like they did last year. I think we'll be hearing about financial restrictions forever going forward warranted or not.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674150694486256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-26224704934737618822015-11-16T15:39:09.137-05:002015-11-16T15:39:09.137-05:00Hypothetical situation...
In an effort to be more...Hypothetical situation...<br /><br />In an effort to be more balance (L/R & AVE/PWR), Houston signs Jason Heyward and makes George Springer available. They starting OF is Rasmus, Gomez & Heyward. First call they make is to the Mets because everyone wants a young SP.<br /><br />Does Wheeler and Duda get it done?<br /><br />As much as everyone talked about the Cubs and Mets being perfect matches for a trade, I always thought Houston was a perfect trade partner as well (tons of bats).Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-5168993106269044292015-11-16T15:37:09.577-05:002015-11-16T15:37:09.577-05:00Think about this possibility:
The Mets big Free A...Think about this possibility:<br /><br />The Mets big Free Agent acquisitions in 2015 & 2016 could be....<br />Cuddyer & Zobrist.<br /><br />Really?<br /><br />Alderson lucked the Mets way into the playoffs this year due to the Nationals ineptitude and weak years from Atlanta and Miami. Please keep in mind that without that extraordinary luck this past year, the Mets never would have made the mid-season acquisitions and never would have made the playoffs.<br /><br />Unless he changes his usual modes of operations (as he did during the trade-deadline period) the Mets enter the season as yet another team fighting for the right to play 1 wild card game.<br /><br />That would be a waste of a pitching staff that could be historicbgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48297478093478644162015-11-16T15:36:06.983-05:002015-11-16T15:36:06.983-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-61114743302288233952015-11-16T13:57:07.158-05:002015-11-16T13:57:07.158-05:00Mack knows that the real shortstop solutions are D...Mack knows that the real shortstop solutions are Danny Muno and Matt Reynolds, but just can't bring himself to say it LOLTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-89946849427152865972015-11-16T13:19:51.030-05:002015-11-16T13:19:51.030-05:00Lew,
I bet a runner could tag from 2B and score o...Lew,<br /><br />I bet a runner could tag from 2B and score on a fly out to the CF warning track with Granderson out there. I'd rather play Heyward out there.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-18812934746727084062015-11-16T13:15:21.510-05:002015-11-16T13:15:21.510-05:00Lew
My point is that adding the middle of the ord...Lew<br /><br />My point is that adding the middle of the order consistent performer is more important than Zobrist.<br /><br />Sure, adding Zobrist afterward is helpful. Be mindful though, adding Zobrist at 35 locks in a position while he is 36, 37, and possibly 38 as well.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-61955135834293748142015-11-16T13:08:06.609-05:002015-11-16T13:08:06.609-05:00Kevin - It's not my money - so I can throw it ...Kevin - It's not my money - so I can throw it around.<br /><br />But, at the end of the day:<br /><br />Wheeler + Heyward > Freeman<br /><br />And, Heyward doesn't play center.<br /><br />Granderson does - with a super plus defensive RFer and the makings of a plus defensive LFer, Grandy could handle CF.<br /><br />Of course, the real problem with that plan is you are Lefty / Lefty / Lefty in the outfieldAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-31861220455703384312015-11-16T13:05:22.539-05:002015-11-16T13:05:22.539-05:00Bob - I completely disagree on Zobrist - he is EXA...Bob - I completely disagree on Zobrist - he is EXACTLY what we need.<br /><br />He provides insurance for:<br /><br />2b - if Herrera can't cut it<br />SS - we have Flores / Rueben<br />3b - Wright's back<br /><br />and a RH compliment to the corner outfields. <br /><br />I doubt highly that Sandy is thinking of him as the key piece for us.<br /><br />He is looking at him as a great insurance plan across multiple positions. <br /><br />That being said - only if the price is right should we bite on him. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-55761842920093872692015-11-16T12:37:32.076-05:002015-11-16T12:37:32.076-05:00I really don't see Freeman's salary as an ...I really don't see Freeman's salary as an issue. He'll be earning a max of $20M/season during his prime years (which would be below market value). Those prime years align perfectly with the window to compete with Harvey/deGrom/Thor & Matz. Wait to see how much Chris Davis gets (who's significantly older, worse in the field and has bigger flaws in his offensive game).<br /><br />The Braves are loading up on pitching talent with the Heyward, Kimbrel and Simmons deals. A Freeman trade involving Wheeler would give them 2 real solid pieces in Shelby Miller and Wheeler to build around.<br /><br />It makes too much sense... so there is no way it happens.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60470112044877323592015-11-16T12:26:47.591-05:002015-11-16T12:26:47.591-05:00Its fun talking 'Chipper' Freeman, but if ...Its fun talking 'Chipper' Freeman, but if the rumors are true and the Braves wanted guys like Matz, Thor and Conforto for Simmons then imagine their asking price for Freeman.......<br />I agree that Freeman would actually be a better fit then Hayward, we have to be realistic. <br />Maybe if Mets agree to take on Freeman ENTIRE salary that Would cost them maybe one less top prospect, but again I say not happening.Ernest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-14257604252332871892015-11-16T12:26:02.656-05:002015-11-16T12:26:02.656-05:00Another thing:
This whole thing being reported th...Another thing:<br /><br />This whole thing being reported that the Mets are interested in and have contacted Zobrist as a free agent makes no sense.<br />Sure, he can help a ball club.<br /><br />The problem is that he is one of those extra guys that you use to finish your team with. At 35 yrs of age he is not what you focus on when your team already has core positions to fill.<br /><br />A steady presence in the heart of the lineup is needed before trimmings like Zobrist are needed.<br /><br />Wright, D'Arnaud, Duda and yes even Conforto can not be depended upon to be that middle of the order consistent.<br />Wright & D'Arnaud's track records in terms of injury all but guarantee long injury absences.<br />Duda is too erratic.<br />Conforto is promising, but not enough of an MLB track record for a team that plans to be in the playoffs to enter the season and depend on as the consistent presence in the middle of the order.<br /><br />The most available positions for such a player to play are limited.<br />3rd base, Catcher, Left Field, & Right field are locked.<br />1st base has an adequate place holder currently.<br /><br />One of 2nd base or SS appear to be available.<br />CF appears to be available.<br />And 1st base could potentially be upgraded.<br /><br />One of these positions must be filled with a quality, dependable, high performing, consistent offensive presence before Zobristshould be pursued, if the Mets are interested in maximizing the value of their starting pitching advantage on the way to a 2016 playoff run.<br />bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28973470175301403392015-11-16T12:04:17.447-05:002015-11-16T12:04:17.447-05:00Lew -
Regarding Nimmo, you can't say that AA...Lew - <br /><br />Regarding Nimmo, you can't say that AA-AAA numbers will translate intl MLB numbers. I could state 1,000's of examples.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-8412579047387210472015-11-16T11:42:51.156-05:002015-11-16T11:42:51.156-05:00Agree 100% Bob. When they brought in Uribe & ...Agree 100% Bob. When they brought in Uribe & Johnson at the deadline, everyone was on notice to either hit or sit and you could see the difference. Adding Cespedes took pressure off everyone else to try and be a hero and just go out there and play. Freeman would take Cespedes' spot as that guy. Fill out the rest of the 25 man roster with guys you would want as starters. Let Juan fight for the CF job. Let guys fight for the 2B job. What that does is give you hungry ball players and creates a solid bench.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-45750957580229103172015-11-16T11:38:49.642-05:002015-11-16T11:38:49.642-05:00Lagares should not be given anything.
He was a sta...Lagares should not be given anything.<br />He was a starter that worked his way out of being the starter.<br />Whether it was injury or not, he should need to prove himself all over again.<br />Right now he should be a 4th outfielder.<br /><br />Regarding the thought of inaction based upon waiting for prospects that may arrive in 2017 and beyond:<br /> Please realize that cuts 2 years into the 3 years the 5 young pitchers are under team control.<br />So, waiting on any of the 2017 and beyond prospects (that may or may not bloom) wastes years of the Mets potentially dominating pitching staff.<br /><br />I'll say it again. The future is Now!bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28236990667188310522015-11-16T11:34:39.454-05:002015-11-16T11:34:39.454-05:00Not saying that you recommended Zobrist as SS but ...Not saying that you recommended Zobrist as SS but I've been seeing it mentioned a lot this past week.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-59534062803785622262015-11-16T11:33:30.361-05:002015-11-16T11:33:30.361-05:00Disagree Lew, Heyward will end up costing about $8...Disagree Lew, Heyward will end up costing about $80M more than Freeman; which is significant. I also don't buy into the idea of signing Heyward and Zobrist to be our SS & CF. Heyward has 30 career games in CF in 6 seasons. Zobrist has about 50 games at SS in the last 3 seasons. If these guys could adequately play these positions, don't you think they would've seen more playing time before?Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-36463425476118173002015-11-16T11:26:15.059-05:002015-11-16T11:26:15.059-05:00One small issue with Freeman - his career in Atlan...One small issue with Freeman - his career in Atlanta (a hitter's park) he sports an .860 OPS - on the road it is .807 - which is still respectable.<br /><br />Also - it was only one year, but he missed a lot of time last year - i can't recall the injury - was it a type that could be repetitive or a fluky one? <br /><br />Two years ago he played 162 games, so there definitely isn't a pattern. <br /><br />Still - I sign Heyward instead because all he costs is $$$$$$, and fills a bigger position of need (OF) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72038386184690017502015-11-16T11:21:50.150-05:002015-11-16T11:21:50.150-05:00THe 2015 numbers were AAA - his AA OPS vs. RHP was...THe 2015 numbers were AAA - his AA OPS vs. RHP was only .746 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6801562590204105622015-11-16T11:20:23.572-05:002015-11-16T11:20:23.572-05:00If we want a LH hitting compliment to Lagares - tr...If we want a LH hitting compliment to Lagares - try Nimmo:<br /><br />His OPS Versus RHP the past three years: <br /><br />2015 - .918 <br />2014 - .872 <br />2013 - .794<br /><br />Notice a trend? He hits RHP well and has gotten better every year. Although he had limited ABs last year, he sure excelled while on the field - which I guess is the rub, huh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6969693396239995302015-11-16T11:17:02.082-05:002015-11-16T11:17:02.082-05:00Everyone is entitle to their opinions but I think ...Everyone is entitle to their opinions but I think Freeman is definitely work it. His past three seasons:<br /><br />2013 (Age 23) .319/.396/.501 - OPS .897<br />2014 (Age 24) .388/.386/.461 - OPS .847<br />2015 (Age 25) .276/.370-.471 - OPS .841<br /><br />He is a stud!!! I like Dom Smith as much as the next guy but he's still hasn't played in AA yet and hasn't shown typical 1B over the fence power. Prospects don't always turn out the way we want and he's no sure thing to be a stud, let alone be an major league regular. He could easily be James Loney. Sorry but I'd rather have Freddie in his prime, even at $20M.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-89065849106306578412015-11-16T11:14:50.113-05:002015-11-16T11:14:50.113-05:00I would do Wheeler for Freeman in a heartbeat
Bu...I would do Wheeler for Freeman in a heartbeat <br /><br />But that's it - given their respective ages and salaries, that would be a really good deal for the Braves. <br /><br />Then you can deal Duda to an AL team for something solid -- God, think what Duda could do playing in Yankee stadium? He could hit 45+ HRs playing 81 games in that stadiumAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-82007841282225200162015-11-16T09:59:49.529-05:002015-11-16T09:59:49.529-05:00Interesting, Kevin, but I'd not give up those ...Interesting, Kevin, but I'd not give up those 3 guys for Freeman. Too muchTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23520219239112631082015-11-16T09:58:44.067-05:002015-11-16T09:58:44.067-05:00Morning -
Just opinions here...
I have always l...Morning - <br /><br />Just opinions here...<br /><br />I have always liked JBB and was surprised that he didn't play better when he first came up. He was a top prospect. I would love to have him platooning with Lagares.<br /><br />Regarding Freeman, I really can't see the Mets paying this kind of money for him when they have Smith in the system with an ETA of 2017Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.com