His progress has looked good in terms of running, taking batting
practice sessions plus he is doing running drills on the side and defensively
he is at 90-95 percent. He still is thinking about reaching his goal of hitting
52 home runs. If his legs are healthy, he may do it. He is motivated to play
hard since many think he won’t be able to contribute that much.
He is determined to
do well since he lost a big part of his salary. He is hoping to acquire a few
incentives. If he doesn’t begin the season on the disabled list his salary will
increase to eleven million and plate appearances could add another nine million
to his salary.
The way he is feeling
currently, he thinks he will be ready to go by the middle of next month. Nobody
knows how he will perform in 2020; however, the Mets are hoping that Cespedes
will show some of the power he demonstrated back in 2016.
If he performs like that
it would be a tremendous boost to the offense. He and Alonzo would make a
powerful duo and the offense would be awesome. The Mets would be scoring many runs and to go
along with the awesome starting rotation it can make them World Series
contenders.
Since the Yankees are
the American League favorites to make it to the World Series, maybe there will
be a subway series. If the two New York teams do meet the Mets would have the
edge in the starting rotation due to the recent health issues of Luis Severino
and James Paxson.
Robinson Cano is another player that is motivated to improve
based on the season he had last year. He is working on keeping his lower body in
shape. His main focus is the legs which he also has been working on back home
and he will continue to do it in spring training. He wants to get them stronger
so they do not become an issue during the season. I think Cano can come back
and have a decent season.
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Well, I will say one thing: If Cespedes is not ready Day 1, he is not hitting 52 homers!
I think he will be ready on Opening Day...but the Mets May hold him back a bit in extended spring and hope to get him really 100% ready for mid-April.
They will be on the road for 6 games down south in late April against the Braves and Marlins. If he is delayed, maybe he debuts then.
That's a good point Tom.
I think Cespedes will say he is ready. Think the Mets will take extra caution like you suggest Tom.
I asked this question a week or 2 ago, with few responses, so I'll try again:
In the unlikely event that Yo is right (full health, 40+ HR, 100+ RBI) do we:
1)Try to re-sign him for 2 years
2) Offer a QO, or
3) Wave goodbye as he walks away?
I'd go for #2, but would consider #1 if his asking price is reasonable.
You?
Bill -
Buh bye.
I've had enough of this circus act.
In fact, he wouldn't even last that long on my team.
If he was churning out the kind of numbers you state, I would trade him at the all-star break to an American League team for prospects.
Tony -
I saw a video late yesterday afternoon with Yo in the cage.
He took a very hard swing and ended up with lost balance and holding his left side of his back.
Ask yourself this question -- at his age who would be willing to pay Yo $19 million per year (besides Fred Wilpon)?
(crickets)
My guess? If Cespedes pulls of a miracle year, give him a QO and let him go to an AL DH team. If the NL adopts the DH, check back with me.
You mean "cheapass" Wilpon? 😆
Mack, It looks like he may not hit 50 home runs after holding his back after that swing.
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