tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post5537695684101084454..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Mack’s Morning Report – 8-12-15 – Speed Camp, Champ Stewart, Daniel MurphyMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32952907082445548312015-08-12T18:26:42.247-04:002015-08-12T18:26:42.247-04:00Bob's comments on Murph are spot on. I agree w...Bob's comments on Murph are spot on. I agree whole heartedly.John Loobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350465659528804381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56739436088614778632015-08-12T17:26:57.649-04:002015-08-12T17:26:57.649-04:00Thank you, JP. Some angles I hadn't considered...Thank you, JP. Some angles I hadn't considered I also read he may play some 1b, too.Steve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-39448098467766413972015-08-12T14:52:58.793-04:002015-08-12T14:52:58.793-04:00The Dodgers looking for speed may be just rearrang...The Dodgers looking for speed may be just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic if they can't come up with a reliable closer. Maybe THAT'S what they should be scouring their farm teams for.Stubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010142558613227433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65117810833389704322015-08-12T12:40:17.077-04:002015-08-12T12:40:17.077-04:00Steve, I have no problem with sending Plawecki dow...Steve, I have no problem with sending Plawecki down for a few weeks. Not a big deal. He hasn't been hitting, d'Arnaud is slated for the majority of catching, and this is a chance for Kevin to put on his hitting shoes.<br /><br />Moreover, Recker is something of a personal catcher for Bartolo. I suspect that may be part of the deal here, an attempt to get Colon back on track. The situation with Colon, as we've discussed, is fairly critical right now. He simply cannot continue in the way he's been going. James Prellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342728812342563278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-51393256758245979152015-08-12T11:55:35.276-04:002015-08-12T11:55:35.276-04:00Steve from Norfolk said...
I can't believe th...Steve from Norfolk said... <br />I can't believe they sent down Plawecki for Recker, What happened to sacrificing development to playing the best 25> This smells like TC. The only logical rationale I can think of for this is to keep him fresh for the September stretch run and the FO plans to call him back up 8/31. Otherwise, it's just dumb. Recker may catch an OK game, but hit hits are too few and far between. <br /> August 12, 2015 at 11:52 AMSteve from Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317923693948342010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-39826402353080109042015-08-12T11:37:17.976-04:002015-08-12T11:37:17.976-04:00Has anyone noticed that Flores seems to be sufferi...Has anyone noticed that Flores seems to be suffering from the organization-imposed "Watch-the-first-strike-itis" that Duda was a long sufferer of?<br /><br />It just appears all season long, that Flores is worrying too much about not swinging at a bad 1st strike, instead of trusting the natural instincts that got him to the majors.<br />In big rbi situations he seems to be much more natural/instinctive.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-54887633795725811822015-08-12T11:25:19.953-04:002015-08-12T11:25:19.953-04:00Must be on the roster by 8/31 to be eligible for t...Must be on the roster by 8/31 to be eligible for the post season. Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71220766952615793452015-08-12T11:15:06.126-04:002015-08-12T11:15:06.126-04:00I go back and forth on Murphy. Even after the acqu...I go back and forth on Murphy. Even after the acquisition of Cespedes, he is probably our best pure hitter, although not for power. The chance of him not getting an offer better than his current deal is nil. With Flores and Herrera in the wings, it's probably best to let him walk. Is he good enough to warrant a QO? Would he accept one if offered? It would be nice to get a draft pick if he signed elsewhere but we could wind up with him at 2B again next year. Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15042953022129598272015-08-12T11:11:20.344-04:002015-08-12T11:11:20.344-04:00Bob -
Frankly, you make a lot of sense both abou...Bob - <br /><br />Frankly, you make a lot of sense both about Flores and Murphy.<br /><br />I've always been a big fan of the player you already know and that's Flores. He seems to be becoming a better second baseman every game. Now, he needs to work on his OBP.<br /><br />As for Murphy, I love your idea.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43231822238419955032015-08-12T11:02:59.399-04:002015-08-12T11:02:59.399-04:00Herb G,
Why not?Herb G, <br /><br />Why not?Colenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-38468921388411743772015-08-12T11:00:38.009-04:002015-08-12T11:00:38.009-04:00Tovar is a more realistic possibility than Stuart,...Tovar is a more realistic possibility than Stuart, although perhaps not as dynamic. Regardless, as a September call up, neither would be eligible for the post season roster. Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91199063164868087552015-08-12T11:00:26.297-04:002015-08-12T11:00:26.297-04:00Considering the uncertainty surrounding D. Wright,...Considering the uncertainty surrounding D. Wright, just tender Murphy. If he remains, you pay a bit more than you like, but he offers insurance at 3rd and can always be traded during the season.<br />If he signs elsewhere you get draft pick compensation.<br />This really doesn't have to be difficult.....<br />Unless the team goes back to placing more value in penny-pinching vs. Building the strongest team.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-44955388393050109062015-08-12T10:53:56.594-04:002015-08-12T10:53:56.594-04:00Regarding Dilson Herrera:
It is nice to see expect...Regarding Dilson Herrera:<br />It is nice to see expectations so high for this kid.<br />However, he hasn't done anything yet to take the 2nd base job away from Flores offensively or defensively.<br />I know the Mets have been on a bit of a run with young players coming up to the majors and having success.<br />Be careful not to get spoiled by that and push one of those recently promoted and showing signs of success out of the way just to chase that feeling of another success story.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-83822028293386385522015-08-12T10:29:20.088-04:002015-08-12T10:29:20.088-04:00Great points. Omar drafted the guys, he was alway...Great points. Omar drafted the guys, he was always known for his eye for talent. It was his personnel management and lack of an overall plan that did him in. There's no way to know, but I'm confident that we would never have acquired Thor or Wheeler and 1-2 of Harvey, deGrom, and Matz would've been dealt at some point. This is Sandy's team, for better or worse.<br /><br />Harvey looks to be returning to form just at the right time. We need him firing on all cylinders heading into the postseason.<br /><br />I'm glad Niese is getting credit, I like him as a veteran presence and he's just about the best SP5 in baseball. To me, there's no rush to bring back Wheeler, a rotation of Harvey, deGrom, Matz, Thor, and Niese should still be one of the (if not THE) best in baseball.<br /><br />Hey, btw, Cecchini with a 4 for 6 night. I hope this kid keeps improving his defense and we can fit him into the IF.Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60970395102542039302015-08-12T10:07:08.937-04:002015-08-12T10:07:08.937-04:00Morning all,
I have been very critical of Alderson...Morning all,<br />I have been very critical of Alderson and the ownership, and most of it well deserved, but the reality is that this starting pitching depth is very impressive and very necessary. Many have said that the premium currency is now hitting, but it was, is, and will always be premium pitching. No one player impacts a game more than the guy on the mound with the ball in his hand. And, they need to retain this depth, even if/when Cespedes walks and they need another big bat. Why? Because pitching is very fleeting. Yes, these guys are all dominant at 24-25 years old, but the odds of that sustaining, either due to injury or performance, are not high. Keep all this arms, find places for them with the top 12 MLB staff, and adjust as needed. And, when it is time for the big payday, let another team pay them for their Met performance, a la the Rays. The likelihood of sustained dominance for MLB innings 1,000+ is very rare. <br /><br />Regarding Murphy, like Cespedes there is just a small chance of a return. But, with DW's back, there is a super-sub scenario than can work, so long as it is affordable. Someone will likely offer him a multi-year deal, and he will need to take it, but a 1 year deal for $8 mil to return to the Mets as 3B, 2B, 1B, PH makes sense for a World Series caliber team. Sprinkle in Hererra, Flores, Tejada around DW and Duda and that is a fine set of infielders with a strong bench.TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91827302907594826062015-08-12T09:52:19.414-04:002015-08-12T09:52:19.414-04:00Two things:
1) Baseball's only designated run...Two things:<br /><br />1) Baseball's only designated runner: Herb Washington. Here's the link: http://sabr.org/research/designated-runner-herb-washington<br /><br />2) Yes, Sandy deserves credit. He has also earned criticism. No one is above it. Everybody has strengths and weaknesses, even Omar, even Sandy, even Steve Phillips. The problem is that so many people insist on seeing the world in black and white. When you look at the impact of the simple Uribe/Johnson trade, it's a shame that it took so long. Years. But Sandy acts prudently and eventually almost always does the right thing. With him, my issues usually come down to a matter of pace and urgency. The fans were saying all along that the bench was a joke, that Flores was not a ML shortstop, and that the Mets needed a hitter. It wasn't rocket science, and we were right.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-76606365945636214532015-08-12T09:37:29.912-04:002015-08-12T09:37:29.912-04:00Nice piece by Ferguson - so, will all the Sandy Al...Nice piece by Ferguson - so, will all the Sandy Alderson haters finally give him credit for building the foundation of a team that can compete for a title for the next 4-5 years? <br /><br />Yes, Omar deserves credit for drafting Harvey, deGrom and Matz - but it was Sandy and company that added Wheeler and Syndergaard to the rotation - as well as d'Arnaud - and - they were the ones who kept and developed deGrom and Matz<br /><br />I can never remember a rotation with 5 young cost controlled studs like the Mets will have in the 2nd half of 2016. And, if one of them gets hurt, Jon Niese isn't a bad fall back option - who, has a 2.76 ERA in his last 12 starts - which includes his getting beat up by the Dodgers when his wife was in laborAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-51016661748347931052015-08-12T09:35:25.957-04:002015-08-12T09:35:25.957-04:00Tom -
Then I recommend using Ceciliani in that r...Tom - <br /><br />Then I recommend using Ceciliani in that role Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-83404407065620906672015-08-12T09:35:23.752-04:002015-08-12T09:35:23.752-04:00Too long Mack! I have the site in my Feedly and st...Too long Mack! I have the site in my Feedly and still read it every day. The last few weeks, I feel like I've been coming out an ice age regarding the Mets.Jack Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-33454248597746790272015-08-12T09:34:01.148-04:002015-08-12T09:34:01.148-04:00Jack -
BTW -welcome back... long time...Jack - <br /><br />BTW -welcome back... long time...Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-5889606155902632652015-08-12T09:33:37.142-04:002015-08-12T09:33:37.142-04:00Jack and James -
I've never been too accurat...Jack and James - <br /><br />I've never been too accurate predicting what is going to go on in the baseball world, especially when it comes to what teams will pay their ballplayers.<br /><br />I would love the luxury of keeping Murphy as the fill-in utility/DH/PH who gets 300 at-bats and probably hits .280... and we all know somebody is going to go on the DL in the regular season which just makes this approach even more sense.<br /><br />One year and 4-mil would be okay for me, especially after everything he has done as a Met.<br /><br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91956783203692743112015-08-12T09:33:36.927-04:002015-08-12T09:33:36.927-04:00Re: speed.
Yes, the Mets could definitely use a ...Re: speed. <br /><br />Yes, the Mets could definitely use a pinch-runner on the bench during the month of September. As far as I can tell, they don't have an experienced, reliable basestealer that they could throw into a tight situation, so I'd drop that idea. Ceciliani's 75% success rate in the minors is barely adequate. <br /><br />When (and if) it comes to the playoffs, there's no way that would be a good use on a 25-man roster. As you may recall, Charles Finley famously employed that strategy back in the early 70s, I think. A guy named Washington? But that was during the time of 10-man pitching staffs.<br /><br />Baseball rosters used to be much more interesting assemblages back in the old days -- room for specialists, guys who could do "one thing" (and only one thing) extremely well. Nowadays, it's all about versatility & multi-tasking. The Joe McEwings of the world have taken over the bench.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35065133942905809722015-08-12T09:31:18.065-04:002015-08-12T09:31:18.065-04:00Lots of Fodder for me to comment on here:
Forget...Lots of Fodder for me to comment on here: <br /><br />Forget Champ Stuart - yes he is fast, but you all are sleeping on Tovar - he has put his speed and quickness into game play finally and has 30 steals (albeit in 43 attempts) this year -- oh, and unlike Stuart - he offers premium defense at a premium position AND - most important - he is on the 40 man roster. I fully expect to see Tovar in September - he will be the most important position player promoted. <br /><br />As far as seeking a SS - Ruben Tejada has a .711 OPS since July 1 - it has been .750 since the AS break -- realize too, this kid is a whopping 25 years old - just feels like he has been around forever. Yes, I am not giving him anything yet, but if he continues to produce a .700+ OPS through the end of the season with above average defense, I am more than okay with him staying where he is - ideally he will progress the next few years as well -- we have to admit that Terry Collins got this one right. <br /><br />Murphy - his utility value is diminished because he cannot play the OF - he also can't play SS -- in my world, Flores is the infield utility player for the future - unlike Murphy, he can play all 4 infield positions. Also, Flores will be millions cheaper, and has a better upside - I love Murphy, but he is 30 and will be regressing from here -- we are better served to use the $3-5 mm in savings to put toward an outfielder. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28633920666379752162015-08-12T09:29:29.097-04:002015-08-12T09:29:29.097-04:00I'm not willing to pay him market value becaus...I'm not willing to pay him market value because I don't want him to start for me. That offer only gets considered by Murphy if the rest of the league refuses to sign him to a multi-year deal. The Mets' financial position doesn't allow them to pay much more for a guy they would ideally give no more than 250 PA in 2016.Jack Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43223107065671627492015-08-12T09:28:22.173-04:002015-08-12T09:28:22.173-04:00Tom -
The potential in 2016 of this team's r...Tom - <br /><br />The potential in 2016 of this team's rotation as being the best ever is very highMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.com