tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post8187068799382530510..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report 11.4.2015 | Offseason Goals for the Mets, Terry Collins Signs Extension, Mets want Reed, Johnson, and Blevins back in 2016, Position Change Looming for d'Arnaud?Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17282230828586807742015-11-04T12:42:37.662-05:002015-11-04T12:42:37.662-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48197093470482305212015-11-04T12:09:16.937-05:002015-11-04T12:09:16.937-05:002. Conforto
4. Heyward
6. Duda
I can't deal w...2. Conforto<br />4. Heyward<br />6. Duda<br /><br />I can't deal with Duda's extended disappearing acts.Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-7171332258409549592015-11-04T12:04:01.381-05:002015-11-04T12:04:01.381-05:00Chris, it looks like a good lineup but it's ve...Chris, it looks like a good lineup but it's very left-heavy. I think the Mets absolutely need 1 or 2 right handed power bats to replace Cespedes. What happens when Wright and/ or d'Arnaud get injured?<br /><br />Developing Plawecki and d'Arnaud to other positions would be a huge boon, as Plawecki's minor numbers do indicate he will be a quality ML hitter. It would be ideal frankly. <br /><br />If we can get Cespedes for 5 years I'd do it. 6 years I'd think about it. <br /><br />AlexAlexander Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221338172620961826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-54000750537923382442015-11-04T10:59:50.524-05:002015-11-04T10:59:50.524-05:00@Anonymous
A) Granderson has always been in RF.
...@Anonymous<br /><br />A) Granderson has always been in RF.<br /><br />B) Heyward is more athletic than Cespedes and even has 42 career games in CF with positive (albeit small sample size) defensive metrics. He is more than capable of playing CF.Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-68555969794189270442015-11-04T10:52:21.367-05:002015-11-04T10:52:21.367-05:00Id be happy with:
Conforto in LF
Grandy in CF
Heyw...Id be happy with:<br />Conforto in LF<br />Grandy in CF<br />Heyward in RFErnest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79225062076926497242015-11-04T10:38:07.093-05:002015-11-04T10:38:07.093-05:00Heyward is not a centerfielder and grandy stays in...Heyward is not a centerfielder and grandy stays in leftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-52437127647880029912015-11-04T10:07:57.384-05:002015-11-04T10:07:57.384-05:00As for the Off-season Plan....I will be putting on...As for the Off-season Plan....I will be putting one together for publishing later this month. But the simple base of it is below.<br /><br />A) Let Cespedes and Murphy walk<br /><br />B) Non-Tender Eric Young Jr., Buddy Carlyle, Carlos Torres, Anthony Recker, Jenrry Mejia. (Savings $5.8M, 2016 Payroll at this point: $86.4M)<br /><br />C) Sign SS Asdrubal Cabrera to a 2 yr/$25M or 3yr/$35M deal if needed. (2016 Payroll at this point: $98.9M)<br /><br />D) Sign OF Jason Heyward to a 6 yr/$132M or 7 yr/$150M contract to play CF. (2016 Payroll at this point: $120.9M)<br /><br />This will give us a line-up of:<br />RF Curtis Granderson L <br />CF Jason Heyward L <br />3B David Wright R <br />1B Lucas Duda L<br />C Travis d'Arnaud R<br />LF Michael Conforto L<br />2B Wilmer Flores R<br />SS Asdrubal Cabrera SChristopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37256679989410895452015-11-04T09:37:45.417-05:002015-11-04T09:37:45.417-05:00The problem with Votto is his contract.
He is sig...The problem with Votto is his contract.<br /><br />He is signed for his age 34 - 39 seasons at $25 million / year<br /><br />That's A LOT of money <br /><br />You all think Granderson's contract is bad - how would a 37 year old with decreased bat speed making $25 mill a year for 3 more seasons look? <br /><br />No way the Reds send back enough money to make that contract worthwhile Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-38977671006017599232015-11-04T09:34:03.916-05:002015-11-04T09:34:03.916-05:00Not sure why we want to blow up a team that just m...Not sure why we want to blow up a team that just made it to the World Series<br /><br />Without Granderson we don't get anywhere close - keep that in mind, there is no reason to expect his numbers to completely die next year - yes he will be 35, but the guy is in remarkable shape<br /><br />He isn't perfect by any stretch, but he isn't our biggest problem.<br /><br />Ditto Duda<br /><br />Keeping Reed and Johnson is smart.<br /><br />I love Murphy, but he needs to go - he is 30 and is what he is - Duda is a year younger, has a legitimate power bat and is a much better 1st base defender than Murphy - moving Duda and re-signing Murphy would be a colossal mistake. <br /><br />Duda is also still pretty cheap comparatively - it definitely isn't worth keeping Murphy over Duda if we have to pay $5-7 million more to do it. <br /><br />Herrera is ready at 2b - by keeping Johnson and having Flores on the roster we have plenty of insurance. <br /><br />I would like one of 1 of 2 things:<br /><br />1) Re-sign Cespedes if the price is right, he has his flaws, but he ties this entire line-up together<br /><br />2) Sign Heyward - people forget how young he is - still only 25 - yes, his power has dropped, but I think Long can get him back to 25 bombs. With Heyward in RF and Conforto in LF, Grandy could play a decent CF <br /><br />In either case, Lagares can have his TJ surgery and be back for the second half of the season.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107443295708283998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43990714881955720612015-11-04T09:33:41.903-05:002015-11-04T09:33:41.903-05:00I can't see the Mets taking on Andrus contract...I can't see the Mets taking on Andrus contract, especially for how bad he is offensively Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-10495264680523295532015-11-04T09:31:37.299-05:002015-11-04T09:31:37.299-05:00Would love to have Votto but I doubt the Reds move...Would love to have Votto but I doubt the Reds move himMichael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10592189867244144200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-7502727695397962312015-11-04T09:18:03.865-05:002015-11-04T09:18:03.865-05:00@Zozo
That's easy to say....but if Reed is re...@Zozo<br /><br />That's easy to say....but if Reed is released there would be quite a number of potential suitors for his services.<br /><br />Personally....<br /><br />I think the Mets offer Reed an arbitration number of $5.5M, Reed asks for a higher number around $6.2M....Both parties avoid the arbitration hearing by signing a 2-3 yr contract worth ~$5M per season.Christopher Sotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546022315994489757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-69478091737756247732015-11-04T09:02:28.843-05:002015-11-04T09:02:28.843-05:00Also why give Reed and arbitration number, just re...Also why give Reed and arbitration number, just release him and sign him for a cheaper contract. Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328187548616168708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-14172083949666601332015-11-04T08:58:49.337-05:002015-11-04T08:58:49.337-05:00Cespedes is good but not great. I think he could b...Cespedes is good but not great. I think he could be great if he learned how to shorten his swing in a 2 strike count. No need for the home run swing every time out. My offseason prediction would go something like this.<br /><br />Sign Cespedes for 6years $120 mil<br />Trade Granderson and Duda (you can probably get something good for them.<br />Sign dexter Fowler for centerfield and move Cespedes to right<br />Trade for Elvis Andrus and have them take Cuddyers contract back plus prospects<br />Trade for Joey Votto as long as they provide a good amount of salary relief.<br />So lineup would look like this<br /><br />Elvis<br />Fowler<br />Wright<br />Votto<br />Cespedes<br />Conforto<br />Flores<br />darnaud<br /><br />Defensively and speed on the base paths would be a whole lot better.<br />Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328187548616168708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-20896033726983780092015-11-04T08:21:24.865-05:002015-11-04T08:21:24.865-05:00Hey Chris
It will be a fascinating offseason. I&#...Hey Chris<br /><br />It will be a fascinating offseason. I'd still like them to consider the concept of resigning Murphy, putting him at first, and trading Duda if a strong trade package can be found. Murphy can switch to other positions as needed, Duda cannot. d'Arnaud could pick up some 1B against lefties. I think he and d'Arnaud would make a good plate tandem in that sense, if they had 200 starts to split between the 2 of them. And Dom Smith is on his way (I think in late 2016).<br /><br />Definitely bring back Reed. He was really quality, and could close if Familia ever went out due to injury.<br /><br />Cespedes? He got cheaper based on his play the last 6 weeks? Is he the best option available? He may just be.<br /><br />I want to keep emphasizing that they not go cheap this off season. You build a 95-100 win team, it will draw like mad, and the $$$ will flow in. Ownership should invest in quality.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com