tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post8281132136475713601..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: From The Desk… Yoenes Cespedes, Brittany Apgar, Peter Alonso, Franklyn Kilome, BVWMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-36070939713695380252018-11-05T01:51:39.520-05:002018-11-05T01:51:39.520-05:00Or, take Prado’s $13MM and injured seasons and kee...Or, take Prado’s $13MM and injured seasons and keep Kay? Background: Both Castro and Kay are signed through 2019 only, Castro makes $12MM this coming year (adding the $1MM buy-out) but did have a 2.3 fWAR last year.TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-22781470832982426592018-11-05T01:36:50.787-05:002018-11-05T01:36:50.787-05:00As I think of it, that’s not enough. Need to throw...As I think of it, that’s not enough. Need to throw in something interesting. Would Anthony Kay suffice?<br /><br />Kay, Smith and Giminez for Castro and Realmuto. Can’t say no to that, even if it means losing the lefty. I’m pulling the trigger on that. Would the Marlins?TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-70709319714870556432018-11-05T01:27:50.055-05:002018-11-05T01:27:50.055-05:00Bob, love your thinking. I have said that Giminez ...Bob, love your thinking. I have said that Giminez is who I would give up for Realmuto, and that is a good trade for the Mets. Why Giminez?<br />1. His skill set is the easiest to replace.<br />2. He has never been called “a tool shed”, and even at 19, we would see signs if he were to truly be a top prospect.<br />3. We have alot of good infielders, and some that project better than Giminez.<br />4. The Marlins don’t have a decent infield prospect, so Giminez would immediately become their best prospect.<br />5. The Mets need Realmuto and the Marlins need youth up the middle. Maybe we can help Jeter out by taking Castro rather than giving up another prospect?<br />6. Of the Mets top five hitting prospects, only one is not like the others. Giminez has never hit .300 nor shown pop, and while we all toast his youth the higher levels, even his defense has never been called “elite”.<br /><br />Giminez and Dom Smith for Castro and Realmuto would be a great start to the off season.TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-21297677489902689222018-11-04T22:49:08.632-05:002018-11-04T22:49:08.632-05:00The way I see it, getting Machado allows the Mets ...The way I see it, getting Machado allows the Mets to use Rosario or Gimenez to acquire Realmuto.<br />Dealing from a position of strength to get a young mid 20's above avg catcher and a mid 20's middle if the order offensive All-Star in Machado.<br /><br />The Mets need to learn from past mistakes and find better than 30+yr old free agents like Donaldson when better opportunities are available.<br /><br />bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79301573042254023022018-11-04T22:08:26.112-05:002018-11-04T22:08:26.112-05:00While we all have a Christmas list of player signi...While we all have a Christmas list of player signings, let’s just look at what this team needs:<br />1. Most import is at least two good relievers, preferably three.<br />2. More offense at catcher<br />3. A good right handed bat, preferably at the abyss of third base.<br /><br />So, I don’t get the vitriol thrown around if they don’t sign Machado. If anything, Harper is more of a need because while the farm system is stacked with infielders, there aren’t any outfielders until you reach rookie ball. I know Harper is a lefty, but when you are spending that kind of money, righty or lefty can’t matter.<br /><br />Having said that, Britton, Herrera, and Familia or Ottavino would be very nice. Get a real catcher and if you can add Donaldson, you showed up your team with good veterans, plugged your holes with quality players, and gave yourself a chance. Why spend all your money on one guy when you can get three or four for that amount?TexasGusCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-81058414136126591702018-11-04T17:49:02.556-05:002018-11-04T17:49:02.556-05:00Good evening Mack:
Ok you don't believe the ne...Good evening Mack:<br />Ok you don't believe the new Mets will be in on Harper or Machado.<br />But here are a couple moves I believe that can help.<br />Neil Walker to play 1st till Alonso is called up,then Neil can back up at 2nd and 3rd aswell.<br />Martin Maldonaldo is you cant sign Ramos or Grandel.<br />Id still like them to sign Zach Britton and Kelvin Herrera<br /><br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43706672983125999772018-11-04T16:09:24.588-05:002018-11-04T16:09:24.588-05:00Mack
This team is so close to having a really str...Mack<br /><br />This team is so close to having a really strong core for the next 3+ years.<br /><br />$$ should not be an issue in regards to Machado considering Wright & Cespedes insurance will pay for Machado this year. Cespedes contract is done in 2021.<br />That means only 2020 would Machado & Cespedes contracts would overlap. Consider it the price of being stupid and screwing the fans the past few years. If Cespedes returns and demonstrates value, trade him.<br /><br />This team is incredibly close.<br />I believe Matt Cerone's article the other day put the payroll at $165 millionish if Realmuto, Machado, & Adam Jones were added to the team.<br /><br />The starting pitchers are ready NOW!<br />Give them an offense to compliment them.<br /><br />This is what Van Wagenen meant, in my mind, when he said that the Mets "can't be afraid to win".<br /><br />Side note: how about trying to bring Sonny Gray over from the Yankees?<br />Maybe a buy low opportunity since the Yanks were not happy with his performance in tiny Yankee stadium. Perhaps the bigger citifield will result in numbers closer to his Oakland days.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32972031028647009732018-11-04T12:23:57.875-05:002018-11-04T12:23:57.875-05:00Bob -
Gee... I thought you would find this excit...Bob - <br /><br />Gee... I thought you would find this exciting.<br /><br />There is too much old money on the books to add a Machado to it. Third is safe this year with Frazier... rest of infield by the end of April will be Alonso, McNeil, and Rosario. Gimenez will join them during the season, play short, and Rosario will either play second or third. This is team controlled progress so the big money can be spent on new contracts for Wheels and Jake.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-22143444676863612922018-11-04T12:13:19.806-05:002018-11-04T12:13:19.806-05:00No Machado....stupid decision.
Considering how st...No Machado....stupid decision.<br /><br />Considering how strong the team would be with Machado and Realmuto.... stupid decision.<br /><br />The team is closer to success by adding a fee players than they are to successfully rebuildingbgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12616374745950765272018-11-04T12:10:41.214-05:002018-11-04T12:10:41.214-05:00Another 4 yr plan?
Logically that would necessita...Another 4 yr plan?<br /><br />Logically that would necessitate trading deGrom, Syndergaard, and Wheeler due to age and/or free agency.<br /><br />That stinks.<br />AND Van Wagenen stressed his aim to win NOW.<br />not wait until 4 yrs to winbgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-58089813371079657872018-11-04T11:59:16.825-05:002018-11-04T11:59:16.825-05:00All -
I have no idea what the Mets will do team ...All - <br /><br />I have no idea what the Mets will do team wise in the meetings that start tomorrow.<br /><br />I do expect a continued effort to create a 4 year plan to rebuild this franchise. This will include a new front office staff, a new Director of International Scouting and Development (Omar), a new analytic division headed up by 2 guys from Van Halen's old company, and a new head of the domestic draft scouting team.<br /><br />Players?<br /><br />Don't now...<br /><br />But Van Halen is not Sandy. Definitely not a Ricco.<br /><br />Look for no top chips traded during THIS odd season.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32240765626319915482018-11-04T11:32:00.952-05:002018-11-04T11:32:00.952-05:00Steve -
The Mets are NOT going to go after eithe...Steve - <br /><br />The Mets are NOT going to go after either Machado or Harper.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-57075995482822753102018-11-04T11:09:26.283-05:002018-11-04T11:09:26.283-05:00A couple of days delay isn't horrible, I suppo...A couple of days delay isn't horrible, I suppose. It is also a bit judgmental on my part but when I first read that I wondered if Cespedes was the reason since he has been a bit of a diva, if you will. I hope he comes back with a vengeance and the Mets use him as a major trade chip next deadline.......as he gets older, I think he will be more of a DH type as opposed to a full time OF'er.<br /><br />When I first read the scouting report(s), I saw Manny Rodriguez and for some reason I read that as Manny Ramirez. Either way, can you imagine what a weapon the older MRam would have been if he had 80 speed?<br /><br />Agreed, nice pick up on Rosenthal.....not sure why, but I didn't know free agency was "open" yet? Good on the Nats for being<br />that proactive, I suppose.<br /><br />Sucks about Kilome, but it seems like TJS is almost a rite of passage anymore.....might as well get it done now, so he is ready to roll in 2020. I still see him as an elite bullpen arm, but that's just my untrained eye.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Mike Freirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326676289092572994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-9780233831932421312018-11-04T09:49:18.898-05:002018-11-04T09:49:18.898-05:00Morning Mack;
Hope you and your family are doing w...Morning Mack;<br />Hope you and your family are doing well.<br />I watched the game lastnight, Alonso was very impressive.<br />The homer in the 1st after,Pearson threw a 103mph fastball past him!wow<br />His play in the field was great until Gimenez sent him one in the dirt in the 9th,that opened it up for the teams loss. I don't blame Pistol Pete, but after lastnights game. Gave me pause on what and where I think Gimenez should start and be playing in 2019.<br />I came away thinking Andres is farther away, also not seeing the arm strength. that it takes to play Shortstop in the majors. He had some tough at bats against some good lefty pitching. He needs work<br /><br /><br />Lots of rumours going around reguarding Harper and Machado?<br /> Here is a player id like to see the Mets go after if they acquire either one of the big priced FA. Martin Maldonaldo, he will come less expensive than Ramos or Grandel and wont cost prospects in a trade like Realmuto would<br />Either way Mack if the Mets sign either Machado or Harper id look at Maldonaldo. They wil still need to sign a couple BP arms. I want them to sign Britton and Herrera<br />Enjoy the day Fellas<br />Steve<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-21806023309569013842018-11-04T09:34:52.888-05:002018-11-04T09:34:52.888-05:00Tom
And... Bodie was there to witness it but also...Tom<br /><br />And... Bodie was there to witness it but also an excellent defensive play down the lineMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29459143547948527752018-11-04T09:32:43.573-05:002018-11-04T09:32:43.573-05:00Rusty
Good info hospital guyRusty<br /><br />Good info hospital guyMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-76388806395380216842018-11-04T09:08:26.292-05:002018-11-04T09:08:26.292-05:00Alonso homered off a 103 MPH FB last night.
Cespe...Alonso homered off a 103 MPH FB last night.<br /><br />Cespedes would be a great "addition at the 2019 trade deadline."<br /><br />Get well soon, Mr. kilome.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-84021550254088435832018-11-04T08:49:13.876-05:002018-11-04T08:49:13.876-05:00Mack- Cespedes had the surgery 2 days later so it ...Mack- Cespedes had the surgery 2 days later so it was a moot point - it doesn’t setback his return time . I’m not making excuses fir this organization but it is quite possible that the scheduling conflict could have been on withervthe doctir - or the hospitals end . I work at a hospital & it’s more common if an occupancy tgan you would think . Anyway enjoy your Sunday Rustyjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046431912382761591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-56174913664390929312018-11-04T08:15:00.035-05:002018-11-04T08:15:00.035-05:00Rosenthal was a shrewd pick-up. Another year after...Rosenthal was a shrewd pick-up. Another year after surgery now and he should be even better. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.com