tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post5297600752479328192..comments2024-03-29T08:31:34.633-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Building Blocks of 2015 – Pt. 1 of 3 - By Mack AdeMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-51727810994767774792014-10-01T08:33:45.180-04:002014-10-01T08:33:45.180-04:00Hey Starv, Finch, Mack
When it comes to Flores, w...Hey Starv, Finch, Mack<br /><br />When it comes to Flores, we need to keep in mind that if the fences were just a tad shorter, he'd have had 2 more homers in Sept minimum, and maybe 4+ more this year - and we'd be raving about him. If we don't do a Castro deal, Flores can start for me in 2015, and I know right and center are the focal points of the Mets' possible fence move-in, but I'd shave the cut-outs in left if nothing else was done in left...but I hope they move LF in a bit too. <br /><br />Then I'm betting Flores has a big offensive year. He may anyway, but not as much.<br /><br />I would really think of trading Niese this off-season if they think Matz is ready. Sure another year would help - but it is also more mileage on an arm that had TJ surgery - I'd rather see as many future innings as possible on the big league level and not act like he's got infinite durability. <br /><br />Niese, on the other hand, pitched well in 2014, but could go from functionally healthy to disabled pretty easily, and then be untradeable. So if Matz is ready, get him up here and move Niese to another team while it is clear he just was healthy enough to go 30 starts and put up a 3.40 ERA, IMO, for what it is worth.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-75729259755908615052014-10-01T02:59:36.099-04:002014-10-01T02:59:36.099-04:00Starv - welcome to Mack's Mets
Flores isn'...Starv - welcome to Mack's Mets<br /><br />Flores isn't the end all but he did impress us in September after finally given the green light to play every day... 4-HR and 13-RBI that month prorates to 24=HR and 78-RBI which is how many of us think and pray around here...<br /><br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-84461595980153354322014-09-30T23:44:49.085-04:002014-09-30T23:44:49.085-04:00Starvinghystericalnaked:
Trading prospects before...Starvinghystericalnaked:<br /><br />Trading prospects before reaching the majors..you do it because that is the gamble of trades? You trade prospects when you are ready to contend (or when you have surplus) and you hold when you are rebuilding. <br /><br />Trading Syndergaard is perfectly logical if the return is high. He might be better than Harvey, but he also may flame..<br /><br />And please..Wilmer Flores hit pretty darn well once given the job full-time. 1) He is 23 2) His bat has always projected as plus 3) If he can play a decent SS, he doesn't need to hit 20+ homeruns (though i think he can and will).<br /><br />Jimmy Rollins was the 6th best offensive SS. his line: 243/339/438. To be top ten in the league as a SS: 241/307/387<br /><br />Flores' line as a 23 y/o: 251/286/378...A minor improvement and he is top 10 in the MLBS. FInchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65414581980589578202014-09-30T23:06:12.757-04:002014-09-30T23:06:12.757-04:00This is my starting rotation for 2015:
1. Harvey...This is my starting rotation for 2015: <br /><br />1. Harvey <br />2. deGrom<br />3. Wheeler <br />4. Niese<br />5. Syndergaard <br /><br />Trading chips: Colon, Montero, Gee. And I know you're not going to get as much for those three as you would for some of the others, but I'm just not willing to part with anyone of the others. I don't know how you trade Syndergaard before you see him the majors. You never know. What if he's better than Harvey? The bad part is … if you're unable to trade any of those 3 I can't see any of them coming out of the pen? So I don't know what to do with them. Maybe keep 1/3 in case Syndergaard isn't ready to start year (which he very well might not be)? I'm also willing to trade Niese once Matz is ready. So hopefully dream-rotation 2016-20?? =<br /><br />1. Harvey<br />2. deGrom<br />3. Wheeler<br />4. Syndergaard<br />5. MatzStarvinghystericalnakednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-52844781063230853622014-09-30T22:43:46.582-04:002014-09-30T22:43:46.582-04:00I don't get it … you're going to move Wrig...I don't get it … you're going to move Wright—David Wright!—to left just so you can squeeze in some more of Flores hitting .240? Why is everybody so enamored w/ Flores? He actually did end up getting his little trial run and finished with a BA of .240. Does he project to be a 20 home run hitter? If so, please tell me. I'd like my opinion of him to change. And I'm not saying one way or the other—I don't know—but how is Wright making longer throws from left field than he would be from 3rd somehow easier on his arm/shoulder? How does that make sense? I also don't agree w/ the writer that we have an "… at best, respectable pen." I think it could be a lot better than that. Starvinghystericalnakednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-24958048454451600632014-09-28T21:40:10.820-04:002014-09-28T21:40:10.820-04:00And how is Edgin more of a "building block&qu...And how is Edgin more of a "building block" than Mejia, Familia, or Vic Black?<br /><br />Edgin is a situational lefty and - maybe this second point is just my imagination and does not hold up to factual scrutiny - but he seems to have a propensity to give up long balls?Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272670449001952281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-75206788581679694272014-09-28T21:30:35.061-04:002014-09-28T21:30:35.061-04:00How can Montero be the 8th most valuable guy / bui...How can Montero be the 8th most valuable guy / building block when we are talking about him taking over the 6th starter / long man out of the bullpen role?<br /><br />Doesn't seem to make sense that a 6th starter / long man out of the bullpen can be the 8th most important building block?Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272670449001952281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-36347923025145616782014-09-28T19:13:19.069-04:002014-09-28T19:13:19.069-04:00I wouldn't have a problem w/ Wright in LF, I j...I wouldn't have a problem w/ Wright in LF, I just wonder about making a switch at his age.Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-27556166382757765982014-09-28T15:28:14.578-04:002014-09-28T15:28:14.578-04:00I agree Joe F...
I have no idea who is going to p...I agree Joe F...<br /><br />I have no idea who is going to play LF and RF in 2015. My guess is Granderson will love over from right and den Dekker will be a good candidate to platoon with somebody in right.<br /><br />That being said, let's give Alderson the off-season to find someone for our excess pitching, Hopefully, we can find someone for a one year + team option deal awaiting Nimmo.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-61537097854500910062014-09-28T14:02:30.284-04:002014-09-28T14:02:30.284-04:00I'm not moving either Wright it TDA to LF, if ...I'm not moving either Wright it TDA to LF, if the long term solution (Nimmo or Conforto) is 1-1/2 years away. Why take such a gamble of moving players into the unknown and then block two of your best prospects in the process. Let's stop with the square peg into round hole before we start suggesting Lagares behind the plate because he has a strong and accurate arm. They are not going to fill LF internally at the expense of weakening another spot. <br /><br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-49137665158076811242014-09-28T13:56:35.518-04:002014-09-28T13:56:35.518-04:00I think Wright's current inflammation problems...I think Wright's current inflammation problems will insure his remaining on third, at least through the 2015 season.<br /><br />Past that, I don't know.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-59608345019214763462014-09-28T13:17:09.657-04:002014-09-28T13:17:09.657-04:00Michael,
Sorry. I keep closing out my comments an...Michael, <br />Sorry. I keep closing out my comments and remembering something else I want to say.<br /><br />Also, moving Wright to LF gives Murphy or Flores another place to play. Flores if they trade Murph for a SS who fields better than Flores, or Murph if they want to play both him and Herrera (my choice).Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-69285694459618799072014-09-28T13:12:32.147-04:002014-09-28T13:12:32.147-04:00Michael S.,
If anybody gets moved to LF, I think ...Michael S.,<br /><br />If anybody gets moved to LF, I think it will be Wright. He has the speed to cover ground in the OF, and (I think) it will be easier on his arm. If Chipper could do it, so can the Captain. I was an advocate of moving him to first, but nobody's displacing Duda.Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-73282591471357271022014-09-28T12:37:13.720-04:002014-09-28T12:37:13.720-04:00Thomas -
You can easily start this season with W...Thomas - <br /><br />You can easily start this season with Wheeler, deGrom, Colon, Niese, and Gee...<br /><br />move one into the pen when Harvey arrives<br /><br />then you can move another into the pen after the Super 2 commitment is solves for Thor and Matz... and still move at least one starter by thenMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-24440532812982666152014-09-28T11:56:53.402-04:002014-09-28T11:56:53.402-04:00I am in the Harvey-in-warm-weather camp. If that...I am in the Harvey-in-warm-weather camp. If that means May, he ought to agree. It is for his own good. Does he think the Mets would not want him all April? Good for both parties.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-74451125509534744722014-09-28T11:08:42.379-04:002014-09-28T11:08:42.379-04:00Michael/TP -
I'm not that sure how 'phys...Michael/TP - <br /><br />I'm not that sure how 'physical' I consider d'Arnaud being lately. too would leave him behind the plate.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-45015709443945319362014-09-28T11:07:01.542-04:002014-09-28T11:07:01.542-04:00Hey Steve -
Yeah, this 3 part series (other 2 pa...Hey Steve - <br /><br />Yeah, this 3 part series (other 2 parts will be on the next 2 Sunday mornings) just breaks out the 25 players I would keep from the current squad going into the off-season.<br /><br />Naturally, I would make changes if people were brought in.<br /><br />Boy, I'd love to be in the meeting when Alderson tells Harvey he's not flying north with the teamMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28171738869695476582014-09-28T10:32:26.615-04:002014-09-28T10:32:26.615-04:00@anon
We already discussed this week about the po...@anon<br /><br />We already discussed this week about the possibly that Miller will be offered a closers role with another team. His market price could be 3yrs $7m per season.<br /><br />I highly doubt that Alderson is going to tie that kind of money up in the bullpen.Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40492581955470728622014-09-28T10:10:50.808-04:002014-09-28T10:10:50.808-04:00Morning Mack:
Steve here, you mentioned a couple ...Morning Mack:<br /> Steve here, you mentioned a couple pick ups? Here are the 2 I would like!<br />Andrew Miller as your 2nd lefty.<br />Michael Cuddyer, David's buddy.<br />Those 2 added to what they already have make a strong 25 man roster.<br />I also agree with not having Harvey on the opening day roster?<br />I don't want what happened 2 years ago to happen again? With Harvey and Niese pitching in the snow of Minnesota-New York or anywhere? Lets keep him in Florida till May. Also ensuring he pitches till the end of October, with a long playoff run.<br />Look forward to the following comments take care pal<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17195795174009812102014-09-28T09:52:07.251-04:002014-09-28T09:52:07.251-04:00The one thing I disagree about is Harvey starting ...The one thing I disagree about is Harvey starting opening day. I think given the rotation surplus and the likelihood that his innings will be curtailed next year, I would leave him down south for the first month, to avoid exposing him to April temps in NY, allow time to see which team needs pitching (they always do) burn 2 of the $11M owed to Colon and most importantly, have Harvey without limitations thru October. Yes, I said October. <br /><br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-45608202688237521442014-09-28T09:37:17.835-04:002014-09-28T09:37:17.835-04:00Lot of talent. Wright health is criticalLot of talent. Wright health is criticalTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62918579651274847762014-09-28T08:34:52.463-04:002014-09-28T08:34:52.463-04:00I am not a fan of moving TDA for 2015. Plawecki ne...I am not a fan of moving TDA for 2015. Plawecki needs more seasoning. Tda hasn't shown he can hit over a full season, nor has he shown he can stay heathy over a full season. Plus he is coming off elbow surgery. Granderson is the LF and Alderson needs to find an RF with pop that hits RH. If not he can settle for a Morse or Cuddyer on a short deal and consider TDA in LF for 2016. TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32335994652908836252014-09-19T15:50:06.226-04:002014-09-19T15:50:06.226-04:00I'm tentative about moving d'Arnaud becaus...I'm tentative about moving d'Arnaud because of the past failures you mentioned. However, I think Travis is more athletic than the others. I think he's closer to Craig Biggio than Daniel Murphy.Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-74499315489365788792014-09-19T15:40:14.445-04:002014-09-19T15:40:14.445-04:00Can't argue with Michael S there. I am sure t...Can't argue with Michael S there. I am sure team is contemplating shifting a guy to LF, but aware that prior suchexperiments went poorly (Hundley, Murphy). Of course, some do work (Lagares from SS to CF).<br /><br />Edgin has the lefty reliever role lead and the seniority, but let's see what Jack Leathersich brings to spring training this coming year as his competition.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-70026552940196733732014-09-19T15:25:40.917-04:002014-09-19T15:25:40.917-04:00PS - If d'Arnaud can hit .280 and 25 HR, I'...PS - If d'Arnaud can hit .280 and 25 HR, I'd definitely try him out in LF as was mentioned a week or two ago. We get more out of Travis and keep Plawecki as well.Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.com