Mark Mokris asks:
Hi Mack, assuming that
the Mets decide to go the non-tender route to address their catcher situation
who is the better fit Jesus Flores who is a
former Mets farmhand, or Geovanny Soto, the
former Cub and current Ranger? Neither
have been let go yet but they are both more than likely going to be let
go. I think I would lean toward Flores
but I wanted to get your take.
Mack:
Hey Mark. Tough
to say. I really don’t like either one. In fact, I would probably try and
resign Kelly Shoppach simply because there isn’t
much out there available (I can’t believe how much money Russell Martin got from the Pirates).
I would like to think
we have seen the worst of Josh Thole. I do
expect him to rebound some this upcoming season and return to a BA in the
.260-.275 range, which would be good enough during a season where most of the
emphasis is needed to start rebuilding the outfield. Thole will be tendered;
however, any long term future with the Mets could lie on whether or not RA Dickey remains a Met.
If I had to pick one
of the two names you have thrown out, it would be Soto over Flores. For 2013,
go with a good defensive catcher and don’t look at the batting average.
Now, since you brought
up the position… watch for Juan Centeno. He
should play Las Vegas along with Mike Nickeas this
spring and he is becoming quite the successful minor league hitter. Cam Maron is another name to key an eye on and the
Mets might… I say might… be developing their own future catcher starting in
2014.
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