tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post6841827904230759896..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Stephen Guilbert - What the Michael Cuddyer Signing Means for the MetsMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-8559650222094073012014-11-12T21:25:49.595-05:002014-11-12T21:25:49.595-05:00Oh Alexi Ramirez. He's not a good option. Forg...Oh Alexi Ramirez. He's not a good option. Forget about him. <br /><br />Jacob, there's nothing wrong with Cuddyer. I really do like him--just not giving up a pick for him. I don't see him more than a 400 AB guy who is great for a team and a nice complementary player. Love the player, hate the deal. Does that make sense? I like my draft picks and if you pass on much better free agents to preserve those picks, why give it up for a poor defender entering the twilight of his career coming off an injured season? Doesn't make sense. Stephen Guilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09580612873273740610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-38293411055201511642014-11-12T04:47:46.939-05:002014-11-12T04:47:46.939-05:00Imo there's nothing wrong with cuddyer. The wo...Imo there's nothing wrong with cuddyer. The worst it gives us is pop from the 7 spot and serviceable defense (which from the offensive side we would be happy to take from MDD, without the gold glove defense .) with the upside (and much more likely outcome) of at LEAST another Byrd type year. Remember how much your assholes liked Byrd? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296004368280239754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50940841839420954352014-11-11T15:52:08.802-05:002014-11-11T15:52:08.802-05:00Steve, I agree with almost everything you said exc...Steve, I agree with almost everything you said except that I think while both Cuddyer and Granderson are sub-par defensive players I think Granderson IS still moving to LF. <br /><br />Why? <br /><br />Because while Cuddyer will be no better in RF than Granderson, I think the Mets envision that Cuddyer will split time in the OF with MDD or Niewenhuis while also playing some 1B, and both MDD and Niewenhuis would be much better RFs than Grandy.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272670449001952281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-85448004156330102232014-11-11T15:11:11.464-05:002014-11-11T15:11:11.464-05:00If you win 92 games under Steve's plan and 84 ...If you win 92 games under Steve's plan and 84 with more status quo, how much more revenue? $40MM? A lot to consider. I still like taking my chances with our own pitchers (Niese replaced by Matz ASAP) and getting. Alexei Ramirez and hoping that gets us to 90 wins in 2015. Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56965037120217686932014-11-11T14:59:08.597-05:002014-11-11T14:59:08.597-05:00lets not forget that the mets have an under market...lets not forget that the mets have an under market value cable deal, because they pay themselves from a network they own (65%) and which provides a better financial footing to stand on then trying to turn the team into a profitable enterprise with that much revolving debt attached. given the market, the mets should be receiving about 130 mm per year in cable fees. we should also remember just how bad a cable deal someone like the braves actually have and how much they still spend.<br /><br />Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166843922861649296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-65909101819864087332014-11-11T14:35:37.516-05:002014-11-11T14:35:37.516-05:00Which Ramirez? Hanley? He's a free agent and p...Which Ramirez? Hanley? He's a free agent and probably not a shortstop anymore.<br /><br />Other Anon: I get why Lester would be a headscratcher but if he were on the cheaper end, wouldn't you rather him than Niese? Yes, the idea is to stay young and cheap but you absolutely have to have a lefty in the rotation and I, for one, don't trust niese to be healthy or productive enough to be that guy. If you trade Niese for Owings and sign Lester, the team is so much better. That's not fantasy. It makes sense for all parties involved. <br /><br />Also, I'm tired of hearing "at a loss" crap. I find it impossible to believe that the Mets don't have over 200 million in revenue when everything is considered. That means Jersey sales, venue revenue, TV, everything. That should cover a 150 million dollar payroll and all operating expenses. The Megdals of the world echo this sentiment. It's ridiculous when owners say "We had a $80 million payroll and tickets sold $80 million so we're breaking even". Bullshit. There are more operating costs than payroll and a hell of a lot more revenue than just ticket sales. I want this team to spend and if it means giving up a see second round pick,.$15 million and Niese for Owings and Lester, I want that done. Stephen Guilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09580612873273740610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-8223990437225286502014-11-11T13:32:14.773-05:002014-11-11T13:32:14.773-05:00Kevin S, build the arms and buy the bats!
Don'...Kevin S, build the arms and buy the bats!<br />Don't pay for a 30 yearold pitcher. Pay for hitters.<br />Again the team is 1 good shortstop away from being a top contender in the NL for years to come. Pick Ramirez-Castro or Tulo and the Mets will be a team to be a proud fan of?<br />Personally I think Ramirez is the guy,his contract runs out in 2 years.<br />I believe Sandy mentioned previously about having contracts run out,every year so your not stuck all in 1 off-season?<br />in 2 years when Cuddyer and Ramirez contracts would come off the books, Nimmo would be ready!<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23923435110610503852014-11-11T13:31:54.491-05:002014-11-11T13:31:54.491-05:00Mom just took her Cuddyer Casserole out of the Hot...Mom just took her Cuddyer Casserole out of the Hot Stove. Mmm.mmm.mmm.<br /><br />We'll be doing some partying! <br /><br />Stephen, hearing all your logic, I like the trade because compared to a year ago (pre-Duda break out, Tejada, C Young) a lot of anemic hitting that allows pitchers to pitch around the other hitters, getting them to chase. Now, hitters can think "this line up's gonna produce" and they'll all relax and hit even better. <br /><br />A few stronger bats lift all boats. I am looking forward to Cuddyer, and if he stays, Dekker will be an excellent 4th OF. I think this team, coupled with shorter fences, boosts scoring by 100-150 runs next year.<br /><br />Everyone wants Nimmo. He won't be ready until 2016 at the earliest. Guys won't get called up until they can produce almost from Day 1. Absent hitting desperation, no need to rush guys who are kind of ready.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-53258883194857717812014-11-11T13:15:24.302-05:002014-11-11T13:15:24.302-05:00Kevin S
In an injury-free world, not bad idea. In...Kevin S<br />In an injury-free world, not bad idea. Injuries? Very costlyTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-41009185961251887492014-11-11T13:04:20.755-05:002014-11-11T13:04:20.755-05:00Sandy stated as recently as yesterday that payroll...Sandy stated as recently as yesterday that payroll will be a function of break even cash flow and $150M payroll would put them under water by about $40M, so it is not happening. Even if they did have the money, there is practically no one in baseball that thinks it would be a good idea for the Mets to sign Lester. They are on the cusp of having a monster rotation under cheap team control for the next five years, why would they break the bank for a starting pitcher when they already have 4 too many? I have seen you state this about Lester before, but I think it is probably the most ridiculous move they could make....but they wont because they don't have the money. Tulo has not even resumed baseball activities and is not even a sure thing to start the season. The Red Sox are not even willing to sign Lester and that is where he had his most success, not to mention they actually need starting pitching. Get off the Lester kick, it does not make a shred of sense and the Mets cannot afford him any way. They have a hole to fill at SS, but they have an abundance of starting pitching and limited payroll, so they are one move away from filling out the 2015 team. This isn't fantasy baseballAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29740300794399499862014-11-11T12:35:37.000-05:002014-11-11T12:35:37.000-05:00I'll preach this for days but Lester is my guy...I'll preach this for days but Lester is my guy. He doesn't cost a draft pick to sign. He has World Series rings to flaunt. He's 30. He's a stud. Pair him with Harvey and we have the best duo in all of baseball.<br /><br />Harvey, Lester, deGrom, Wheeler & anyone else would be the best rotation in baseball.<br /><br />You can trade any combination of Thor, Mejia, Flores, Plawecki & Montero for Tulo without really impacting the future of this team.<br /><br />Adding Cuddyer, Lester & Tulo would probably put payroll around $150M and I think it would put the Mets as the top team in the NL for the next few seasons.<br /><br />DO IT!!!!!!Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62584164613659743482014-11-11T12:21:17.755-05:002014-11-11T12:21:17.755-05:00MC is a risk for sure, but Tulo would be a substan...MC is a risk for sure, but Tulo would be a substantially greater risk because he is still recovering from a surgery that has a history of setbacks. There is no way the Mets sign Lester or Scherzer. They already have too many starters and not enough money, so signing either one would be the biggest head scratcher of the off season. If they do trade a Wheeler or Thor, they have top of the rotation pitchers still on the staff, so they would be looking for a solid #4-5, not an overpriced pitcher who will shut down all future acquisitions. It would be nuts to even consider signing Lester/ScherzerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com