tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post7924608061201109154..comments2024-03-28T07:23:17.133-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Mack’s Morning Report – 12-19 – Early Look at Picks 1-10 in Draft, Wilfredo Tovar, Smokey Joe Williams, 糸井 嘉男, AAA TeamMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-3412692691422819432013-12-20T09:10:34.247-05:002013-12-20T09:10:34.247-05:00Herb--- 're:Buck, it's true that his post-...Herb--- 're:Buck, it's true that his post-April numbers are similar to AR's, but IMO that's just a sign that he's not a full time guy.<br /><br />Sandy says he wants a veteran C who is solid defensively and can mentor d'A. Buck fits that description; Recker doesn't. bill metsiacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30619418485794156402013-12-20T02:24:05.747-05:002013-12-20T02:24:05.747-05:00Herb
You and I just don't agree that many de...Herb <br /><br />You and I just don't agree that many decisions at this point is a 'budget thing'. It astounds me that you can't agree with this but let' just agree to disagree on this and move on.<br /><br />As for the Japanese posting, I'm jus a facilitator of information regarding things like this. They generate opinions from people like you so I am successful in what do.<br /><br />Let me make a suggestion.<br /><br />You come to the site every night and pretty must disagree with everything everyone says here on Mack's Mets.<br /><br />That's cool, but we're missing the opportunity for a weekly post from you breaking out what you thing about the Mets.<br /><br />Craig Brown asked to take over my old theme "It May Be Wrong, But..." which I had no problem with (I wish he kept it up weekly but it is a slow of-season) but you don't ever seem a loss for words.<br /><br />Please keep commenting (especially nice ones like welcoming the new writer) but how about weekly feature we can focus on say... on Saturday...<br /><br />We can call it 'Herb's Blurbs' or something like that.<br /><br />You can post your email, take questions, mishegas...<br /><br />what do you say?Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-68267932082056784482013-12-19T23:43:20.307-05:002013-12-19T23:43:20.307-05:00Guys, I hate to differ, but Murphy should not lead...Guys, I hate to differ, but Murphy should not lead off. Despite his high avg leading off an inning, EYJ actually has a slightly higher OBP (.362 to .360) which only neab=ns that they are equally likely to get in base when leading off an inning. The difference is in speed.Young is much more likely to get himself into scoring position, where a Murphy hitting behind him (or Wright or Grandy) could knock him in. The middle of the order hitters should get more RBI with Young leading off.<br /><br />Mack - You keep coming back to the budget for not going asfter certain players, but I don't believe the so called "budget" is what prevents Sandy from signing Buck as the backup C. After his great April, Buck hit .215 with 6 HR in 284 ABs. Recker, who we already have under contract, also hit .215 last year, with 6 HR in 135 AB. Seems to me, Recker just makes more sense than Buck.<br /><br />Regarding Yoshio Itoi, I sere similarities with Norichika Aoki. Both had slightly down years before getting posted (assuming Itoi does get posted this year) but Aoki hit about 30 pointsd higher in their good years, 20 points better OBP and maybe 10 points higher SLG. Based on that, I would think Itoi would be a .265 hitter with a .725 OPS in the majors. Do you think he would be someone we should pursue? Alderson said 2 years ago that he definitely would not bid on Aoki when he was posted.Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382863651240230955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-78353663125479638352013-12-19T13:16:23.548-05:002013-12-19T13:16:23.548-05:00Actually, the Mets LOVE Centeno and what he has tu...Actually, the Mets LOVE Centeno and what he has turned out to be basically on his own. This is an excellent defensive catcher with a ++ arm that has taught himself how to hit.<br /><br />The Mets also want him playing mostly every day in Vegas, in case d'Arnaud goes down again.<br /><br />Never confuse Recker with Centeno.. Centeno is #2 on the grade chart... until Plawecki develops.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-52267759079911480752013-12-19T12:32:59.808-05:002013-12-19T12:32:59.808-05:00Damn auto-correct. I typed CENTENO, not Content.Damn auto-correct. I typed CENTENO, not Content.bill metsiacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-53263260442464184322013-12-19T12:31:14.968-05:002013-12-19T12:31:14.968-05:00Mack---What's your take on Content for backup ...Mack---What's your take on Content for backup this year? He had a nice season last year at AA-AAA and is over.300 in the Carib. His rep ia great D, too.bill metsiacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12517444772876614322013-12-19T12:13:49.767-05:002013-12-19T12:13:49.767-05:00Hobie,
I agree that I would like to see Murphy le...Hobie,<br /><br />I agree that I would like to see Murphy lead off. In his career, when Murphy leads off an inning he is hitting .309 with a .360 OBP and has scored 1 out of every 5 times.<br /><br />Last season alone he hit .336 with a .399 OBP, a .592 SLG and 7 HRsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-70235370787668907362013-12-19T12:08:24.328-05:002013-12-19T12:08:24.328-05:00I’m looking for Reuben to be much closer to the 20...I’m looking for Reuben to be much closer to the 2011-12 Tejada than the 2013 version and would certainly be OK with that. No Drew. Please.<br /><br />One of Duda/Davis has to go. My preference would be a Davis resurrection & and some A-level prospect for Duda, but if a Thornberg level return were possible for Ike, then I’ll live with Duda/Satin 1B platoon.<br /><br />There’s still that lead-off problem and I’m not comfortable with EYJ bumping Leagares. I still would like a Legares/denDekker CF share and CY has to play. So, off the wall: could Murphy lead off?<br />Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583242267777911354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-27522528359946475522013-12-19T11:59:22.427-05:002013-12-19T11:59:22.427-05:00Bill -
Based on what's left inn the budget, ...Bill - <br /><br />Based on what's left inn the budget, Buck is too expensive.<br /><br />The Mets will light a candle every day that d'Arnaud doesn't go down while, at the same time, monitor Plawecki's progress.<br /><br />Some in the organization feel he may be MLB ready before the 2014 season is over (I don't, but what do I know)Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-44303093618022291092013-12-19T11:55:20.778-05:002013-12-19T11:55:20.778-05:00Where is Buck? Shouldn't he be sought as d'...Where is Buck? Shouldn't he be sought as d'Arnold's backup/ mentor.bill metsiacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60512801301580333122013-12-19T11:53:26.042-05:002013-12-19T11:53:26.042-05:00It looks like Flores' future is at 1B, if not ...It looks like Flores' future is at 1B, if not DH. Let him play there at Wallyville to start the season, ready for callup if the Duda/Satin combo doesn't work. bill metsiacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29296050441280657452013-12-19T11:30:56.689-05:002013-12-19T11:30:56.689-05:00Ernest -
I think Murphy will go to ST knowing he...Ernest - <br /><br />I think Murphy will go to ST knowing he's the Mets 2Bman<br /><br />I think Tejada realizes the mistakes he made last year and will take advantage of his 'second chance'<br /><br />I don't want both Duda and Davis to both come to camp. I want Davis as the first baseman, but, if that happened, both would still be in camp. The Mets beat reporters are never going to stop putting the telescope on Davis and I just don't see his Mets-head ever getting on straight again.<br /><br />I hope for his sake Sandy finds him a home, and I would expect Duda to platoon with Satin (Murphy) for the 2014 seasonMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71216631781156443932013-12-19T11:16:15.999-05:002013-12-19T11:16:15.999-05:00I am actually ok with it Ernest.
Tejada got BABIP...I am actually ok with it Ernest.<br /><br />Tejada got BABIP to death last year to the tune of a .228 avg on balls in play. His career rate is .302, the league rate is also around .300. So if you normalize his numbers he should be back to around a .260 avg without any improvements.<br /><br />As for Davis I am ok with him as the starting 1B but he needs to come into camp and stay away from Dave Hudgens. Stay near George Greer who actually had Davis batting near .300 when he was demoted to AAA. I can def see Davis hitting .250 if he just stops screwing with his swing so much.<br /><br />Murphy and Wright will still be the same consistent good rocks they have been over the past 2-3 years.<br /><br />As for Duda....If Davis comes into camp, Duda is going to end up in AAA there's just no room for him Davis and Satin on the same roster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72541223894007786512013-12-19T11:05:53.634-05:002013-12-19T11:05:53.634-05:00At this point in December, what are everyone's...At this point in December, what are everyone's thought/opinions on possibility of Tejada, Murphy, Davis and Duda ALL heading to port st Lucie for spring training as New York Mets?Ernest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-16262512598644053732013-12-19T10:42:08.575-05:002013-12-19T10:42:08.575-05:00God bless Sandy. He's fully established his re...God bless Sandy. He's fully established his reputation - if he doesn't get the guy he wants for Davis then he'll walk away. So I think one of Mil or Pitt will blink. Willisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-81082788916495339602013-12-19T09:46:35.720-05:002013-12-19T09:46:35.720-05:00Kevin -
The Pirates are not going to go into the...Kevin - <br /><br />The Pirates are not going to go into the season without a left handed first baseman to hit baseballs over their short right field wall.<br /><br />And there are only a couple of players left available.<br /><br />What Sandy has to do is keep reminding Pittsburgh how much Byrd helped them and the fact that there is only one candidate available that already has hit 32 home runs in a season.<br /><br />If he can convince them that Ike's bad days were in his head, not his bat, he can get a decent deal done here.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-16675292674106513492013-12-19T09:31:52.578-05:002013-12-19T09:31:52.578-05:00I hear you guys. Shoot for the moon and see if an...I hear you guys. Shoot for the moon and see if anyone bites. I think Kingham and Thornburg are realistic options and we'll have to wait and see who budges first.<br /><br />The game of chicken worked with the Byrd/Buck trade last year. Don't know what the offers for Hairston were the year before but I'm assuming they felt they weren't strong enough. Wonder if anybody had offers in for Hefner before he got hurt.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50358277985104740842013-12-19T09:04:31.747-05:002013-12-19T09:04:31.747-05:00Kevin -
What I like to do here is break out some...Kevin - <br /><br />What I like to do here is break out some of the players on teams that the Mets might be going after and I then leave it to you to comment on. <br /><br />As Greg B points out on the Doumit trade, anything is possible.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40528589314964057372013-12-19T08:50:52.363-05:002013-12-19T08:50:52.363-05:00Just read that the twins traded Ryan Doumit to the...Just read that the twins traded Ryan Doumit to the braves for the top pick in 2011, he was there number 10 prospect. So if the twins can get that for a platoon player in his 30's with one yr left on his deal the mets should be able to get a real good prospect for Davis.greg bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28807502068577962222013-12-19T08:40:24.638-05:002013-12-19T08:40:24.638-05:00Mack,
If the Mets asked the Pirates for Kingham (...Mack,<br /><br />If the Mets asked the Pirates for Kingham (their #3/4 pitcher) and the Pirates said no, what makes you think the Pirates would deal any of these guys for Ike?<br /><br />I would think the Mets would need to "sweeten" the deal as I've read. Maybe one of our young power bullpen arms, but I don't think that makes sense for the Pirates.<br /><br />Hanson is their long term answer at SS and Polanco is their future OF. Pirates have a very bright future with these guys and the impressive farm system they have.<br /><br />I have to think they are eyeing a rotation headlined by Cole & Tailon with Locke, Heredia, Kingham and their other minor league arms to round things out.<br /><br />Obviously buying low on Ike could be a huge reward for them since they lack an impact 1B. Kingham seems like the kind of prospect they could move but wont unless they get desperate.<br /><br />Time for Sandy to work some more magic.Kevinnoreply@blogger.com