tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post8294989873775739003..comments2024-03-28T07:23:17.133-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Hot Stove - 12-8-17Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40467921358678091612017-12-08T16:21:09.766-05:002017-12-08T16:21:09.766-05:00Have you looked up the definition of "xenopho...Have you looked up the definition of "xenophobic"? How does it apply to an organization filled with Dominicans and Venezuelans?<br /><br />I know you love anything Japanese and are willing to spend (Fred's) money to fill the roster with players from there, but you still haven't answered my question about them:<br /><br />Other than Hideki Matsui and Ichiro, which Japanese position players have become stars in the US? bill metsiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927989716664234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-76909638156175961272017-12-08T14:38:04.875-05:002017-12-08T14:38:04.875-05:00Adam Lind's last contract was for $1 million. ...Adam Lind's last contract was for $1 million. Moreland's last deal was $5.5 after $5.7 the year before. IF (and that's a big if) the plan is to have them there off the bench or as an OF until Michael Conforto is ready, I have no problem at the relatively low cost. However, if the Alderson era plan of benching the younger player to give time to a washed-up veteran as the starter is what they have in mind, then a HUGE and RESOUNDING no to both of them.<br /><br />By the way, the xenophobic Mets who were let off the hook by Ohtani's agent can breathe easily now that he's signed with the Angels who meet his west coast criterion. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.com