tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post6547502462039469322..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report – December 15 – Jung-Ho Kang, Mike PiazzaMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-66198502473596858032014-12-15T16:33:39.924-05:002014-12-15T16:33:39.924-05:00Lew I do think Monell gives Recker a real run for ...Lew I do think Monell gives Recker a real run for his $. Batting lefty is an excellent mix with d'Arnaud until Plawecki forces his way into the majors.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-26567954349645963452014-12-15T16:10:14.911-05:002014-12-15T16:10:14.911-05:00I don't care either way as far as the Korean g...I don't care either way as far as the Korean goes. I will say that I'd be more confident that Flores produces better then this guy. However, the Mets have scouts and they may love this guy yet for some reason, haven't been enamored with the last 5 Cubans that have signed and all became stars.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520446193510393380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35037465643233353682014-12-15T15:47:12.110-05:002014-12-15T15:47:12.110-05:00As much as I cheered for the kid, I see no way Sou...As much as I cheered for the kid, I see no way Soup makes the team absent several injuries. <br /><br />With Flores and even Murphy, there is no need of a back up 3b - they both can play there. <br /><br />The bench will have a C, MI, Mayberry, MDD and (right now) Puello<br /><br />Soup may make the early roster before the team needs a 5th starter - but doubt he sticks. <br /><br />MDD and Puello are both plus defenders (MDD is plus-plus) and have good speed on the bases - two must haves for the bench. <br /><br />Honestly, right now our bench is solid to good - Mayberry, MDD and Puello are great for there roles and Ruben is a much better back-up MI than we have had in the past (Q anyone?) <br /><br />I just wish we had a better back-up catcher than ReckerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62064681371368258712014-12-15T15:15:54.699-05:002014-12-15T15:15:54.699-05:00I AGREE WITH ANON JOE F: I'd lean towards Puel...I AGREE WITH ANON JOE F: I'd lean towards Puello over Soup, as if now. I feel Soup may be following the trajectory of Josh Satin, and that on a team that should have a stronger bench than 2014, a Puello could be carried to see if he'll develop.<br /><br />We forget how long it can sometimes take for a guy to click. I've used the example of Jim Hickman in the 1960's with the Mets - mediocre for years, goes to Cubs and has an outstanding year offensively. <br /><br />A much more recent example, and of someone with similar skill set, is Carlos Gomz, who mostly stunk from ages 21 through 25 and then his last 3 years have been very solid. Soup has no such upside. Puello might.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-4002752883103384162014-12-15T15:07:16.117-05:002014-12-15T15:07:16.117-05:00eraff - I'd like you to look at Carlos Gomez&#...eraff - I'd like you to look at Carlos Gomez's stats over his first several years.He did not blossom out until his age 26 season. I see similarities in Lagares and Gomez. If we can have carbon copy of the kid we lost, wouldn't you take it?Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50613371252075763572014-12-15T14:48:28.616-05:002014-12-15T14:48:28.616-05:00Not sure I agree; Biogenisis was closed before he ...Not sure I agree; Biogenisis was closed before he had his big season and unless he tested positive (he may have-they did not release details on those that accepted suspension) during his time at Bingo, but he also flashed at times in Vegas, particularly against LH pitching. I don't see the harm of him starting as the 25th man for April and if he flops, move Soup up and DFA him in May. My gut still tells me that Puello has real skills and if he is only facing LH pitching and late inning defense, he will produce<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-16669851066075456842014-12-15T14:39:12.159-05:002014-12-15T14:39:12.159-05:00Steve -
Morning.
I'm just not big on the wh...Steve - <br /><br />Morning.<br /><br />I'm just not big on the whole Korean system.<br /><br />If they produced great ballplayers, they would be all over this league for years.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-87811681265520567942014-12-15T14:35:48.571-05:002014-12-15T14:35:48.571-05:00Good Afternoon Mack:
Just waking up off of night s...Good Afternoon Mack:<br />Just waking up off of night shift.<br />I would rather the Mets management spend there money on players already in there system.<br />Give Wheeler Duda d'Arnaud and Lagares extensions. Then spend on someone who may be as good as Flores.<br />Let Flores start and play the bulk of games till June if he struggles then you make a trade,or call up Reynolds?<br />But give the guy an opportunity to play. His time with the METS to me,is looking a lot like Kevin Mitchell!! Good bat playes everywhere,traded elsewhere then becomes an NL, MVP!! I don't want to see him given up on just yet.<br /><br />Have a good day<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-57532799463935047132014-12-15T14:29:17.871-05:002014-12-15T14:29:17.871-05:00I see MDD making the team with Mayberry - he may b...I see MDD making the team with Mayberry - he may be the second best defense CFer in the MLB - so he can spot Lagares without any defensive lapse. <br /><br />Plus MDD has plus power and plus speed - great for a bench player<br /><br />I am torn on Puello - there had to be a baseball reason he sat so much last year - say what you want about Sandy - he wouldn't let his only real AAA hiting prospect sit on the bench for no reason. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34812810073313799832014-12-15T14:26:27.936-05:002014-12-15T14:26:27.936-05:00Puello post steroids is nothing more than a AAA be...Puello post steroids is nothing more than a AAA bench player. Take him out of Vegas and put him in Citi Field and you would be lucky to get deGrom like offensive numbers from him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-2246058056309914472014-12-15T14:05:53.292-05:002014-12-15T14:05:53.292-05:00Kirk can join Germen elsewhere. I'd prefer Pu...Kirk can join Germen elsewhere. I'd prefer Puello and Dekker be retained.<br /><br />My guess is that Puello will play a stretch - may he remain hotter than hot and throw himself firmly into the conversation.<br /><br />We are all discussing a perfect world, which excludes injuries, which often seem to pop up in the spring, and which could make room for someone in the spring who may look to be on the fringe now.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79257289893945291692014-12-15T14:01:37.992-05:002014-12-15T14:01:37.992-05:00I'm concerned about Lagares and offenbsive reg...I'm concerned about Lagares and offenbsive regression...and I really like him as a Player. His stats last year elevated above his first year, but it was virtually ALL BABIP....LUCK?<br /><br />He's athletic, competitive, and there could be a long term hitter in that package...otherwise, his supporting stats are unchanged through almost 800 MLB ab's.<br /><br />Generally, young guys with his "approach" either grow as hitters (and certainly in approach) or they fade. I'm hoping to see growth beyond See It/Swing It. Otherwise, he's a 7/8 hitter...and not a good long range bet.eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-64098244324297481892014-12-15T13:47:48.103-05:002014-12-15T13:47:48.103-05:00TP -
For better or for worse, with EY Jr. being D...TP -<br /><br />For better or for worse, with EY Jr. being DFA'd, Lagares is your leadoff hitter. In August and September (173 PA) he hit .286 with 10 SB and only 1 CS. I think he can handle the leadoff spot.<br /><br />Mayberry does have a guaranteed contract, so he is your 4th OF, like it or not. It sounds as if you are conceding the 5th OF spot to Nieuwenhuis. I think MDD or Puello still has a shot to make the team in March. But eiother way, I think we have a pretty strong bench with the team constituted as it is now.Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-89773242723399088202014-12-15T12:52:23.960-05:002014-12-15T12:52:23.960-05:00Gents,
Good conversation. We all would like to see...Gents,<br />Good conversation. We all would like to see another bat, preferably at SS, but I am more worried about the middle infield defense and offensively about the leadoff position.<br /> The Mets still have no reliable leadoff hitter. I love Lagares, his glove, and his commitment to improve, and I can live with him leading off vs. RHP. This is what troubles me about the Mayberry signing. Den Dekker is the only other current player that shows leadoff hitter capabilities.<br />Go out and get a real glove to go with Wilmer and Murphy. I hope the Mayberry deal is not fully guaranteed, or the Mets will be bold enough to bump him should MDD, Puello, or both win a job in March.TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12356677741489454752014-12-15T12:52:15.938-05:002014-12-15T12:52:15.938-05:00Guys -
I apologize for my lack of commenting and...Guys - <br /><br />I apologize for my lack of commenting and depth of my Morning Reports lately. I'm REALLY under the weather.<br /><br />I'll have a short posting up tomorrow morning that will hopefully open up the discussions all day and then we will take off on Tuesday for the holiday.<br /><br />The 'Z-Pack' I'm taking runs out by then and, hopefully, I'll get back both my strength and desire to postMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47509792946874520162014-12-15T12:31:19.183-05:002014-12-15T12:31:19.183-05:00I am so up in the air on Flores. I would love to s...I am so up in the air on Flores. I would love to see him get a decent shot, because I believe he can develop into an elite hitter, But Flores is not a sure thing, and Kang is an intriguing possibility. <br /><br />I believe with the new posting rules, several teams can negotiate with the player and his reps. I'm not sure if the bids must be the same to be in the running, but I recall someone with knowledge of the situation saying that a bid of about $10 million would be necessary. If you add that to the rumored 2 years/$24 million that MLBTredeRumors says he is looking for, it translates to a little over $11 million a year. Is he worth that kind of investment?<br /><br />I would guess that he should be able to muster a .250 - .280 avg with pretty good plate discipline and enough pop to generate 15 - 20 HR. If he can come through with those numbers, he is probably worth it. One scout said that if he could not stick at SS, with his arm he could play the outfield. However, it seems like our outfield may be set for at least 2 years and quite possibly for far into the future if Nimmo and Conforto deliver, as expected, and Lagares continues to develop, as I think he will. So it all comes down to whether the baseball brains in Flushing believe he can stick at short.<br /><br />All that saiid, I think I will stick with Wilmer.Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167007160130775548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71337709463164770462014-12-15T12:24:10.034-05:002014-12-15T12:24:10.034-05:00If it were just money I would say go ahead and sig...If it were just money I would say go ahead and sign him. It is not my money. How ever with the Mets it will limit future moves being they're tight with money.<br />Kang doesn't seem to be much of an upgrade to Flores if an upgrade at all.<br />I want Moncada. Use all the current budget for him. He ma not be an impact for 2015 but he is a future all star. <br />Kang would add depth and competition at ss but he is not worth the moey if your on a budget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15310093520667961672014-12-15T11:39:09.643-05:002014-12-15T11:39:09.643-05:00Too bad they couldn't create the roster vacanc...Too bad they couldn't create the roster vacancy by dropping Terry Collins...that move would add almost as many wins as would Troy TulowitzkiReese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32136852955783675252014-12-15T10:23:58.526-05:002014-12-15T10:23:58.526-05:00I think you are right, Chris. 24 pitchers on the ...I think you are right, Chris. 24 pitchers on the 40-man right now. Most teams carry 20-22.Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583242267777911354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35854609697129753932014-12-15T10:14:10.306-05:002014-12-15T10:14:10.306-05:00@Joe F.
I think Tovar's spot is safe for 1 mo...@Joe F.<br /><br />I think Tovar's spot is safe for 1 more season. Once Reynolds is added to the 40 man roster though in September, Tovar's days as a Met are done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47104322783115722372014-12-15T10:09:25.308-05:002014-12-15T10:09:25.308-05:00Puello just got his first back to back starts, bef...Puello just got his first back to back starts, before that he was just defensive replacement or pinch runner, so hopefully this earns him some more starts. My guess would be Tovar or German as the DFA candidates...or at least I hope<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-55942357032302092382014-12-15T10:08:22.631-05:002014-12-15T10:08:22.631-05:00@Reese
The Gilmartin acquisition was immediate so...@Reese<br /><br />The Gilmartin acquisition was immediate so the 40 man roster is currently full.<br /><br />The Mets will need to DFA someone in order to make room for Mayberry Jr.<br /><br />It is anticipated that either Goeddel or German are at the most risk for DFA.<br /><br />That said a Dillon Gee trade could also free up that spot but the Hot Stove has gone quite since everyone left the San Diego meetings. Teams are probably meeting with their local reps to align on everything that was discussed.<br /><br />Hot Stove will probably kick back up mid week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-57259704900408863682014-12-15T09:58:06.480-05:002014-12-15T09:58:06.480-05:00Nothing like a good 39-man roster crunch to make s...Nothing like a good 39-man roster crunch to make someone shake off their rust...don't the Mets still have to drop someone to make the acquisitions of Gilmartin and Mayberry official?Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-85969683802423749882014-12-15T09:56:28.054-05:002014-12-15T09:56:28.054-05:00Couldn't resist after I saw his stats over the...Couldn't resist after I saw his stats over the weekend, I have been anxiously awaiting his chance and boy did he make the most of it and a lot of it was off RH pitching. Those are some crazy stat lines and if he threw a runner out, it would have been ideal.<br /><br />I still think you need to risk the 25th spot to him for April over Soup because of the bat, speed and OF defense. There are enough gloves to cover 3B if DW gets hurt and if it is extended, you can DL and bring up another player. I don't think that Soup would even get the call because his defense at 3B was weak. Let the Beast out there for a month, if he succeeds, it is a win, if he flops that better chances to clear waivers.<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-22687982645085122612014-12-15T09:50:19.454-05:002014-12-15T09:50:19.454-05:00Adam, the best I can do towards a Sandy departure ...Adam, the best I can do towards a Sandy departure is Sayonara.<br /><br />Perhaps "hasta la vista, baby" can be substituted.<br /><br />Hey Anon Joe F: Puello must be part bear, and has come out of hibernation and he's HUNGRY!Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com