tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post6468623898228770258..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Tom Brennan - METS' CATCHER TARGETSMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-14918018224535857872018-04-15T10:39:02.523-04:002018-04-15T10:39:02.523-04:00TexasGus, if we can get Barnhart at a cheaper pric...TexasGus, if we can get Barnhart at a cheaper price than I casually threw out there, all the better. That said, I am the only person bringing up Barnhart's name, and so it is just idle speculation by me and me alone at this point.<br /><br />Somewhere, Sandy is probably chuckling. And hopefully scheming.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30543073013871687982018-04-15T10:18:39.292-04:002018-04-15T10:18:39.292-04:00But the Yanks get under the radar guys for peanuts...But the Yanks get under the radar guys for peanuts. We aren’t offering peanuts.TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15952161075253745972018-04-15T08:31:49.276-04:002018-04-15T08:31:49.276-04:00If Carlos Ruiz is ready, perhaps, TexasGus. But B...If Carlos Ruiz is ready, perhaps, TexasGus. But Barnhart would probably be a solid multi-year high quality starting catcher. Yanks set their sights high at times like this...I would like to see us try for real quality.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-64197094624151814432018-04-15T02:29:30.515-04:002018-04-15T02:29:30.515-04:00The catcher I would add is Carlos Ruiz. Seasoned, ...The catcher I would add is Carlos Ruiz. Seasoned, smart, and a great teacher for the entire team. Kind of similar to David Ross with the Cubs. He could teach Nido now and Plawecki in a month. He hits better than Lobaton or Nido and his defense is average, which is fine for a guy that will play twice a week.TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56601712734979064892018-04-15T02:12:15.972-04:002018-04-15T02:12:15.972-04:00Tom, have to agree with Adam and Bill. No way will...Tom, have to agree with Adam and Bill. No way will I give up that much, and to get another ex-Red? Are we getting a Votto? But, I agree with you that Loboton sucks. Nido was talked up a bit by Callaway in the pregame presser.TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-24858305022525535912018-04-14T19:28:24.319-04:002018-04-14T19:28:24.319-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dave Schulpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875678074904450894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-52956883488293713732018-04-14T17:58:46.361-04:002018-04-14T17:58:46.361-04:00What about Jesus Sucre on TB? Good defensive catch...What about Jesus Sucre on TB? Good defensive catcher on a team going nowhere.........royhobbs7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-45866562545077189422018-04-14T17:53:38.565-04:002018-04-14T17:53:38.565-04:00Sandy needs to sign an experienced ML catcher. Thi...Sandy needs to sign an experienced ML catcher. This is still a young pitching staff that needs someone to lead behind the plate. We’re off to the best start in Mets’ history. Let’s get a solid defensive catcher (shame we still don’t have Rene Rivera). However, we’re not looking for a Yadier Molina; just a good game-caller who pitchers like throwing to, with a gun for an arm. I don’t care if a prospective Catcher hits below the Mendoza line. I think Sandy might be able to find one where we don’t have to trade Gsellman or mortgage out future.<br /><br />Remember what LoDuca did for the staff and how he was a leader behind the plate?<br />That’s the type of catcher I’m talking about!royhobbs7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-14263097027514677532018-04-14T15:32:40.172-04:002018-04-14T15:32:40.172-04:00I was about to say your Plawecki trade idea is unt...I was about to say your Plawecki trade idea is untenable as you can't trade a player on the DL, but a quick review of the rules states you can list him as a PTBNL and then reveal the identity once he's eligible to come off the DL. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-19972450701858540042018-04-14T14:30:07.903-04:002018-04-14T14:30:07.903-04:00Adam, reasonable strategic approach for now.Adam, reasonable strategic approach for now.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-88766733048735979882018-04-14T13:45:09.851-04:002018-04-14T13:45:09.851-04:00We are all idiots...we're Mets fans LOLWe are all idiots...we're Mets fans LOLTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62928513141248223162018-04-14T13:27:20.709-04:002018-04-14T13:27:20.709-04:00I guess I'm an idiot, too, then. I agree compl...I guess I'm an idiot, too, then. I agree completely with Adam, especially with Plaw expected back within a month. bill metsiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927989716664234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15383263375204591792018-04-14T13:04:18.975-04:002018-04-14T13:04:18.975-04:00Gsellman goes nowhere this year. He’a Too importan...Gsellman goes nowhere this year. He’a Too important to what Callaway’s doing with the.BP. <br /><br />Honestly, given the cost of any catcher who would represent a significant upgrade, i’d move forward with Loboton and Nido for now. The defense will actually improve, we get a chance to give Nido some valuable experience, and Plaw will be back before you know it.That Adam Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687771146317665283noreply@blogger.com