tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post8715652453286875953..comments2024-03-27T18:52:30.854-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Building Blocks of 2015 – Pt. 3 of 3 - By Mack AdeMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-39501196506635119622014-10-13T11:51:06.267-04:002014-10-13T11:51:06.267-04:00Personally,
I still think Puello has a chance to ...Personally,<br /><br />I still think Puello has a chance to be a MLB contributor.<br /><br />Despite his down he did the following good things.<br /><br />A) He hit .312 with an .942 OPS against left handed pitchers.<br /><br />B) He improved his K rate from 21.8% to 19.4%<br /><br />C) He improved his BB rate from 7.4% to 8.1%<br /><br />D) He stole 13 SB in 14 attempts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-508309929322991252014-10-13T11:30:52.302-04:002014-10-13T11:30:52.302-04:00I understand that you don't like Puello but, h...I understand that you don't like Puello but, how can the Mets give up on a player that had a monster year at AA in 2013?<br /><br />Yes, there is the biogenisis history but he was being actively tested through out 2013 while he was having his break out year.<br /><br />Sometimes it takes a player a year to adjust to the new level. Maybe that is all that Puello needs. Not giving him that chance would be a mistake by the Mets.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, didn't you used to say the same thing about Flores?<br /><br />Sometimes all that is needed is a second chance which is something you are hoping that den Dekker gets with the Mets or another team right?<br /><br />Why the double standard?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-89861135522268200952014-10-12T21:39:42.191-04:002014-10-12T21:39:42.191-04:00Reynolds' game winning HR was really something...Reynolds' game winning HR was really something, to go with 2 other hits. People look at him as no power - they may be wrong - he may have moderate pop in his game long termTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-74989948814344296232014-10-12T19:07:50.622-04:002014-10-12T19:07:50.622-04:00For Russell? Yes, I would. MDD does not fit the co...For Russell? Yes, I would. MDD does not fit the corners, but he is flashing enough offense to make him a very attractive CF. I love Juan and following him thru the minors I always liked his bat and had no idea about his glove, but if he could return Russell, I would go for it. I keep saying though that the Cubbies need some LH bats in addition to a natural CF, so I think MDD might have near equal value to them and definitely more pop. <br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-81277000718091204002014-10-12T18:57:16.838-04:002014-10-12T18:57:16.838-04:00@Joe F
Would you gamble that den Dekker could bec...@Joe F<br /><br />Would you gamble that den Dekker could become YOUR centerfielder and make Juan Lagares + a pitcher in a deal for Addison Russell? Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-90126487327516110892014-10-12T12:09:21.586-04:002014-10-12T12:09:21.586-04:00Thomas -
I was very impressed with what Reynolds...Thomas - <br /><br />I was very impressed with what Reynolds did yesterday.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67654288239126854822014-10-12T10:20:50.405-04:002014-10-12T10:20:50.405-04:00Good stuff, Joe F...I largely agree with you. Dek...Good stuff, Joe F...I largely agree with you. Dekker in my opinion will have a long term role on this team, but you may have him pegged. Somebody should find him very valuable as a combo of talent and cheap.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-29256938883132370162014-10-12T09:54:17.284-04:002014-10-12T09:54:17.284-04:00couple of thoughts:
1. MDD may not be our solution...couple of thoughts:<br />1. MDD may not be our solution for a corner OF, but I think he may have real value to other teams looking for an exceptional glove and competent bat. Giving him meaningful playing time to start next year could significantly improve his trade value. He may not be the primary piece for a deal with the Cubs, but he could provide real value to them because at the moment, they really don't have a natural CF and they are short on LH bats.<br />2. Puello may have stepped back, but I don't believe he is out and finished yet. They have to start him in Queens next year or pass him through waivers, which I believe he will be picked up, so I think the plan is to give him one final chance by making him the 5th OF to start the season. He mashed LH pitching, is an above average defensive player at all OF spots, has valuable speed and pop off the bench. He is my Lagares type dark horse next year, who I believe will demonstrate value as a backup OF and may make some noise to get a more prominent role in next year's OF.<br />3. The Super 2 thing is NOT BS, it is a meaningful way to keep young talent under control. Staggering the Arb raises for the Fab Five is the best opportunity to keep them as long as they can. So far, they have been able to stagger the raises for Harvey, Wheeler and deGrom, but both Thor and Matz will likely come up mid year, so their raises will run concurrently.<br />4. Plawecki has increased his value and hopefully will continue his development, which will only increase his trade value<br />5. Kirk has reestablished some value this year with better offensive number (despite not cutting down on K rate) and may be attractive to keep internally as a LH bat off the bench and a guy who can play all three OF positions.<br />6. MDD, Kirk and Puello may not have star profile, but players who can flash a nice glove at all three OF positions, have some pop and speed are not a dime a dozen, so two of the three may help this team in a backup role and one may be a valuable piece for trade bait along with Plawecki<br />7. Small sample sizes, but both Carlyle and Eveland contributed to the bullpen this year and since the late innings are covered with Meija, Familia, Black, Edgin and hopefully Parnell (if not DFAed), one or both of them could provide low cost value<br />8. Since no one wants to give up a Fab Five piece, what sort of value could be returned by trading: Colon (with cash considerations) Niese, Gee, Murphy, MDD, Montero, Plawecki and even secondary guys like Mazzoni, Verrett or Gnoa? All of these pieces will eventually become redundant, but I have to believe that there would be valuable return if properly packaged. If some combination of the above might bring back a solid ML pitcher, then one of the Fab Five might be expendable.<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47627793233647974472014-10-12T09:54:12.324-04:002014-10-12T09:54:12.324-04:00Love this post and it does accentuate that the min...Love this post and it does accentuate that the minors are full of prospects in the middle infield. While Flores, Reynolds and Herrera all look like future MLB players it is at 2B not SS. My take is that Tejada should make way for the next wave. He shouldn't stand in the way of the aforementioned. <br /><br />Just my take on the roster.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-83700350513412198622014-10-12T09:17:53.755-04:002014-10-12T09:17:53.755-04:00Great to get the fuller winter league sched. Grea...Great to get the fuller winter league sched. Great to see Jairo, Lupo and Vaughn in there. <br /><br />Dekker is going to sneak into the teens, and I still think Puello will figure out a way also. For now, the 20s is a good range for them but not for long.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com