tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post6838746614211631497..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Reese Kaplan -- Sell High or Sell Low?Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48942826672681142612015-11-11T16:13:23.705-05:002015-11-11T16:13:23.705-05:00This team needs offense to maximize the starting p...This team needs offense to maximize the starting pitching worth.<br /><br />It is past the rebuilding years.<br /><br />Buying low candidates only is a big risk.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46650692884528375872015-11-11T16:11:04.451-05:002015-11-11T16:11:04.451-05:00That approach results in sacrificing potential res...That approach results in sacrificing potential results for the 3+ years now.<br /><br />You have better alternatives to increase potential results during the 3+ years the starting pitching is here??<br /><br />Though free agents may not guarantee anything....<br />NOT spending only guarantees more short term profit by the owners.<br />bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37989596269676120432015-11-11T16:10:25.528-05:002015-11-11T16:10:25.528-05:00Guys, what I'm hearing from everyone is not Se...Guys, what I'm hearing from everyone is not Sell High, Buy Low, I'm hearing Sell High, Buy High.Alexander Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221338172620961826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17289750434621422132015-11-11T16:06:01.574-05:002015-11-11T16:06:01.574-05:00I don't think David's performances in rece...I don't think David's performances in recent years were good enough for a DH role. But either way, Reese, how would you go about getting David to waive his no trade clause? Now that the Mets are finally contenders?<br /><br />Bob, that's why they will go for 3-4 year contracts. But they are nit going to mortgage years 4-8 with bloated contracts. Frankly I don't want them to either. Young, hungry players is what wins you championships, not fat free agents. Since when did free agents guarantee anything except players getting very very rich?<br /><br />You may say the time is NOW and I hear you, but let's be honest, we Met fans beg and shout for free agents every single year. <br /><br />I'm all for spending money but by taking some smart risks that aren't "all or nothing."<br /><br /><br />Alexander Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221338172620961826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-18919759439424438562015-11-11T15:23:21.697-05:002015-11-11T15:23:21.697-05:00Yes I would agree 100% Bob. Trade him now and free...Yes I would agree 100% Bob. Trade him now and free up the $16 mill a year. Plus you can get some young guys back in the deal and stock up the system of not having our first pick this year by signing Heyward.<br />I would also trade Niese in any deal possible, I would trade Niese, Nimmo and Lagares for Elvis Andrus and some Salary Relief.<br /><br />So our lineup would be something like this.<br /><br />Elvis<br />Conforto<br />Wright<br />Heyward<br />Cespedes<br />Duda<br />Darnaud<br />Flores<br /><br />That would add more Defense and speed to our lineup.Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328187548616168708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23766695592329548782015-11-11T14:58:36.708-05:002015-11-11T14:58:36.708-05:00What would David Wright net back if he was put on ...What would David Wright net back if he was put on the block? I'm still think an AL team looking for a DH would be the best bet -- particularly if you want them to absorb his full salary. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65336326874762849752015-11-11T14:28:19.398-05:002015-11-11T14:28:19.398-05:00Buy high, and go sky high in wins and lossesBuy high, and go sky high in wins and lossesTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-52964900323120568132015-11-11T14:28:04.063-05:002015-11-11T14:28:04.063-05:00Buy high, and go sky high in wins and lossesBuy high, and go sky high in wins and lossesTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-52695630173723458732015-11-11T13:28:45.592-05:002015-11-11T13:28:45.592-05:00The time is NOW for the Mets. Not 3 yrs from now....The time is NOW for the Mets. Not 3 yrs from now.<br />The pitcher's are locked up for the next 3 yrs. Baby-stepping around will be a waste if the pitcher's value.<br /><br />Overloading now on offense could all but guarantee 3+ straight yrs of playoff contention.<br />Would I overpay in some instances to have that?<br />Yes to some degree.<br /><br />bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-16247921144715761032015-11-11T12:41:54.136-05:002015-11-11T12:41:54.136-05:00Bob, yes - but signing Cespedes now, at age 30, to...Bob, yes - but signing Cespedes now, at age 30, to a long term contract, would be the very definition of buying high. Alexander Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221338172620961826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46948727895411134362015-11-11T12:33:33.959-05:002015-11-11T12:33:33.959-05:00Trading Granderson could open up room for Cespedes...Trading Granderson could open up room for Cespedes and Heyward.<br /><br />Picture the lineup then.<br />Coupled with the starting pitching.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-76764387003924034892015-11-11T11:47:47.610-05:002015-11-11T11:47:47.610-05:00Good questions thrown out there, Reese. Younger i...Good questions thrown out there, Reese. Younger is almost always better. I do want Plawecki to stay.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-18356306468726346072015-11-11T11:08:05.249-05:002015-11-11T11:08:05.249-05:00I agree, to get long term success, a team should a...I agree, to get long term success, a team should always be thinking in terms of portfolio trimming and pruning.<br /><br />The best example of a sensible, unsentimental team would be the Cardinals letting Albert Pujols go at age 29 or 30.<br /><br />Only trouble is, if you're consistently "trading" in succesful players, you risk becoming the A's or the Rays. Always in contention, but never quite the best. <br /><br />I would sell the guys you think are OVERrated. So not Granderson. He is such an important professional. You signed him for a reason and losing him will only raise the risk with any new player you've brought in.<br /><br />As for Wright, I would be shocked if his contract did not have a no-trade clause. I don't think he's going anywhere. I do think the Mets are going to get more depth at 3rd base though.<br />Alexander Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221338172620961826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-90632699178785249172015-11-11T10:40:20.338-05:002015-11-11T10:40:20.338-05:00I like the idea alot of moving the elderly and get...I like the idea alot of moving the elderly and getting healthy players on board,selling high and buying low is really the way to go.ReneNYM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08604583315050978415noreply@blogger.com