I would make the case the Mets should keep Muno and Puello before Kirk and Campbell - Campbell has options, Puello does not. Puello, just two years ago had an epic season at Double-A and has as Collins called it "Tools that don't quit" - Niewenhuis might clear waivers, but it's clear him and den dekker are almost the exact same player so if Puello doesn't work out, we can still use MDD assuming Kirk is picked up on Waivers. I just think it's too much of a risk to give up on a prospect with his potential. He is at his lowest value right now, so why just give him away. Muno would provide a left handed batter off the bench (that kirk would have) since we have players that can already do what Campbell does defensively (PLAY 3B, 1B, OF - Cuddyer, Mayberry can do this), his job is redundant.
Thoughts?
“I absolutely see a big difference from last year,” Collins said. “He’s been throwing great in every drill we’ve done.”
As for the passed balls, d’Arnaud improved over the second half of last season, in part because the Mets made him realize he was overdoing his pitch-framing technique, trying so hard at times to keep his glove in the strike zone on borderline pitches that catchable balls were glancing off the glove.
That and what d’Arnaud calls “a changed mind-set” about blocking balls helped him improve.
“A lot of it is understanding your pitchers and anticipating when a pitch needs to be blocked,” Geren said. “We have numbers on each guy. One of our pitchers last year, 22 percent of his curveballs were in the dirt. When you know that you know you have to be ready to block it.
“We’ve worked on blocking drills too, and Travis has come a long way this spring.”
Geren argues that even with d’Arnaud’s defensive issues last season, his pitch-framing ability — “I’ve never seen anybody catch the close low pitch as well as he does” — made him at least average overall behind the plate, no matter what the defensive rankings say.
The bottom line is that if d’Arnaud hits as he did in the second half last season, he’ll have value behind the plate. Just how much will depend on whether he improves his defense.
Scout noted that Jeurys Familia would have incurred less damage if Wilmer Flores had better range. Multiple grounders got thru infield.
Scout noted that Jeurys Familia would have incurred less damage if Wilmer Flores had better range. Multiple grounders got thru infield.
I saw this too. Some good and bad in there. With the pen looking thin, nice to see Familia's velocity where it needs to be.
Obviously Flores struggling with range isn't a good thing, but if he can hit like we all think he can, he'll be able to make up for it. Hopefully the plan is for Reynolds to be the next guy in if things go south with Flores.
To be fair, TDA ended the inning by throwing out Peter Bourjos while trying to steal second base.
Scout noted that Jeurys Familia would have incurred less damage if Wilmer Flores had better range. Multiple grounders got thru infield.
Yeah, what team wouldnt want a SS that is a stud offensively AND defensively? I mean, those type of guys grow on trees, right?
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And the earlier subject of TDA. Harvey with nine straight if TDA could catch...
To be fair, TDA ended the inning by throwing out Peter Bourjos while trying to steal second base.
Did he? Thanks, I missed that.
This is where I blame Collins. Pull him aside and let him know it isn't acceptable. Make an example of him tomorrow morning.
This is where I blame Collins. Pull him aside and let him know it isn't acceptable. Make an example of him tomorrow morning.
Lol, yeah, make an example out of the captain for not looking back a runner in a spring training game. Good lord.
No, smartass, but I do find it funny what some of you decide to pick and choose what to bitch about.
Maybe you are overreacting a little? Maybe a conversation with Wright about it would suffice? You know, they call that coaching. I don't see what making a huge deal and example out of your best player and CAPTAIN would accomplish. Especially in an exhibition game. Wright isnt exactly a chronic problem child. It would serve no purpose.
You want to make it a coachable experience...fine. But making a huge example about it would be just another laughable Mets moment. Pick your moments fella.
Second was in the fairly private nature of a bus.
Perhaps we differ on what a laughable money is. Personally I don't consider either to be. I do know the players find it much more laughable when that's overlooked, but a Flores gets teamed for the exact same play. We differ in our desire for approaches, but agree on the idea that Collins is not the right guy for the job. So ultimately I think we agree more than we disagree.