who is another young bat that the Mets can trade some assets for? A guy that changes the face of a franchise already trending in the right direction.
Free agents in the MLB aren't what they used to be. Most are locked up early by the team that brought em up - gotta acquire a legit bat via trade and then maybe a solid vet in FA.
Shortstop, corner OF, maybe First Base are the targets.
And that's because of the finances. They were smart enough to wrap up Niese early. Her is still controllable for two yard but is entering the Murohy area. He will no longer be grossly underpaid. Her ha surprisingly high value around the league as well.
He and Matz (ETA 2016, maybe mid/late 2015?) are the only lefty SPs on the 40 man. Only other notable lefty SP arm in the system right now might be Blake Taylor (DOB 8/95), who will not see the majors before 2017 (more likely in 2018 or after, if ever).
see any way the Mets could land Stanton. The price would likely START with Wheeler and Thor. A team like Pittsburgh, Chicago or Texas likely lands Stanton (if he's traded at all).
pretty close to "never" on Goldschmidt unless again you are emptying out the cupboard for one player aka Wheeler AND Thor. What's the incentive for Arizona to deal a cost-controlled MVP caliber, young player without being ridiculously blown away? Sure any player is attainable if you pay a crazy price but would that even be a smart move? Fangraphs has him already worth 21.9 million this year through 100 games.
pretty close to "never" on Goldschmidt unless again you are emptying out the cupboard for one player aka Wheeler AND Thor. What's the incentive for Arizona to deal a cost-controlled MVP caliber, young player without being ridiculously blown away? Sure any player is attainable if you pay a crazy price but would that even be a smart move? Fangraphs has him already worth 21.9 million this year through 100 games.
He appears to have the complete package. I would not be surprised if he turns out to be the #1 ace on the Mets' extremely talented pitching staff in the years to come.
I would not include this young man in any trade for anyone.
I'm just hoping Rosario is the real deal but he's still years away. I would think moving Herrera to SS would be the better move eventually since the team has no confidence in Flores playing competent SS.
Wouldn't be a "new face of the franchise" move, but he can hit. Rockies have a pretty crowded outfield and a need for pitching. Is this too logical of an avenue for the Mets to pursue?
Wouldn't be a "new face of the franchise" move, but he can hit. Rockies have a pretty crowded outfield and a need for pitching. Is this too logical of an avenue for the Mets to pursue?
Problem with Dickerson is that the Rockies like him and by having him they do not need to overpay CarGo in Free Agency and can use that money to fill other needs
is reporting if Colon's contract were expiring there would be significant interest, Carig says the mets are not inclined to eat much money to move him so if he's moved it sounds like a salary dump.
is reporting if Colon's contract were expiring there would be significant interest, Carig says the mets are not inclined to eat much money to move him so if he's moved it sounds like a salary dump.
That makes a lot of sense. But in that case I'd hold him until the offseason. Right now 2015 seems like a downside to Colon's contract for a 2014 competitive team. In the offseason, the market changes completely -- more teams looking (not just competitors) and Colon's 2015 contract looks like a non-overpriced short term play to plug a SP need. Some GMs are going to have no money to spend on high priced UFA SPs and will seek out Colon types to put together credible rotations (ala Harvey-less Mets circa 2014).
teams were concerned that Colon's velocity has been declining as the season has gone on and obviously he's in horrific condition.
I really hope he has a good start today and we trade him because I don't want to be on the hook for that $11M next year when we have a small market $80Mish payroll.
aaahahahahahaha....I get that Mets fans are starved for success but cmon - a hot month by a 26 year old rookie with a good fastball but weak secondary stuff = ace? Please.
he pitched well for about two months, but his ERA is now 4.12, significantly above the NL average of 3.70, and he has begun to struggle (as one would expect a 40 year old to do, getting into the dog days)
if you get rid of him that would presumably leave his 10m +7m from Young to sign a FA next year. If Murphy is moved that would leave enough to get a quality bat
he has a pretty effective changeup and a decent slider. It appears that you haven't watched him pitch - but that type of mockery post is par for the course on BBI these days from a select few. Why bother?
So he has a good fastball, below average breaking stuff and an average change.
And, again, he's 26 years old. Ivan Nova was a better pitcher than him last year at the same age, and there sure as hell wasn't anyone touting him as an emerging ace. It's even more ridiculous when you consider the kind of pitching prospects the Mets have.
So he has a good fastball, below average breaking stuff and an average change.
And, again, he's 26 years old. Ivan Nova was a better pitcher than him last year at the same age, and there sure as hell wasn't anyone touting him as an emerging ace. It's even more ridiculous when you consider the kind of pitching prospects the Mets have.
I think most Mets fans would agree that hes not going to be our Ace on a staff that might include Harvey, Thor and Wheeler.
Meh. 99% of the Met fans aren't calling him an "ace" and aren't delusional. I have no interest in diving into a Yankee thread and finding the one unrealistic guy and trying to laugh him off the board. But.. slow day, I guess.
Niese, d'Arnaud or Plawecki, & Montero or Syndergaard
Injuries are a concern with him.
Free agents in the MLB aren't what they used to be. Most are locked up early by the team that brought em up - gotta acquire a legit bat via trade and then maybe a solid vet in FA.
Shortstop, corner OF, maybe First Base are the targets.
Cargo could help for the right price.
Looks like he is a slump right now but how does he project?
2015: $3M, 2016: $5.8M, 2017: $8.8M, 2018: $11M
2019 Team Option: $14.5M ($2M buyout)
Trout
Cabrera
McCutchen
Puig
Goldschmidt
wOBA
Cabrera
Trout
Tulo
Goldschmidt
2015: $3M, 2016: $5.8M, 2017: $8.8M, 2018: $11M
2019 Team Option: $14.5M ($2M buyout)
Yes keep dreaming, that contract is ludicrously team friendly. Mets have to give up too much for him.
I would not include this young man in any trade for anyone.
Maybe we should get one of those guys
I'm just hoping Rosario is the real deal but he's still years away. I would think moving Herrera to SS would be the better move eventually since the team has no confidence in Flores playing competent SS.
Problem with Dickerson is that the Rockies like him and by having him they do not need to overpay CarGo in Free Agency and can use that money to fill other needs
That makes a lot of sense. But in that case I'd hold him until the offseason. Right now 2015 seems like a downside to Colon's contract for a 2014 competitive team. In the offseason, the market changes completely -- more teams looking (not just competitors) and Colon's 2015 contract looks like a non-overpriced short term play to plug a SP need. Some GMs are going to have no money to spend on high priced UFA SPs and will seek out Colon types to put together credible rotations (ala Harvey-less Mets circa 2014).
All year, baby!
I really hope he has a good start today and we trade him because I don't want to be on the hook for that $11M next year when we have a small market $80Mish payroll.
if you get rid of him that would presumably leave his 10m +7m from Young to sign a FA next year. If Murphy is moved that would leave enough to get a quality bat
I'd like Melky for a 2 year type of deal. I didn't realize that he'd be up for that type of money.
Slider: -0.9
Curve: -2.0
Changeup: 0.3
So he has a good fastball, below average breaking stuff and an average change.
And, again, he's 26 years old. Ivan Nova was a better pitcher than him last year at the same age, and there sure as hell wasn't anyone touting him as an emerging ace. It's even more ridiculous when you consider the kind of pitching prospects the Mets have.
So he has a good fastball, below average breaking stuff and an average change.
And, again, he's 26 years old. Ivan Nova was a better pitcher than him last year at the same age, and there sure as hell wasn't anyone touting him as an emerging ace. It's even more ridiculous when you consider the kind of pitching prospects the Mets have.
I think most Mets fans would agree that hes not going to be our Ace on a staff that might include Harvey, Thor and Wheeler.