feels like forever. Let's hope beating a good team in their house builds some confidence.
Is the contract pressure in Duda's head? He looks lost.
Harvey talking about rhythm etc is aimed at the six man rotation. Can we trade Niese already. If deGrom and Harvey don't like it get rid of it. Period.
feels like forever. Let's hope beating a good team in their house builds some confidence.
Is the contract pressure in Duda's head? He looks lost.
Harvey talking about rhythm etc is aimed at the six man rotation. Can we trade Niese already. If deGrom and Harvey don't like it get rid of it. Period.
its not about them liking it its about saving innings or else there going to have to be shutdown before end of season
curveball and changeup I think are both plus pitches, CB has a chance to be plus-plus. I heard he had just developed it in the last 2 years or so, but boy is it a beaut.It's not quite kershaw good, but his fastball is better than kershaw's right now. Love this pitching staff. Bullpen, especially with Mejia coming back, and Blevins behind him, has a chance to be a real strength too. Verrett should replace C.Torres when Mejia returns.
lineup around him. The that's part of the problem. The other problem is the that he cannot lay off the garbage pitches. Until he learns that to lay off those pitches, he will never see a strike. He was doing it in the beginning of the year and for some reason it stopped.
He's pitched really well lately, but he could still use some more polish and there's no reason to potentially lose someone. Regardless of performance, I think Carlos Torres would likely get DFA'd before Alex Torres just due to trade/contract/age but I doubt it comes to that this season. There's also a good chance 1 of the 6 starters will get traded by the time Blevins is back.
Below is an article about the Cubs trade deadline approach and it sounds like they may just be looking to move on from him. He's not all that flashy, but he puts the ball in play and is obviously a huge upgrade from Tejada. Might be a nice buy low option, obviously depending on whatever the + is with Niese. Cubs should be active at deadline with chance at postseason - ( New Window )
Below is an article about the Cubs trade deadline approach and it sounds like they may just be looking to move on from him. He's not all that flashy, but he puts the ball in play and is obviously a huge upgrade from Tejada. Might be a nice buy low option, obviously depending on whatever the + is with Niese. Cubs should be active at deadline with chance at postseason - ( New Window )
I honestly don't know. Castro has been THAT bad. He's having a putrid year and isn't half the player Flores is. Im not even sure if he's better than Tejada right now. Murphy is locked into a spot and Wright might still be coming back. Herrera could catch fire in Vegas and be in the mix again at some point. Reynolds is hitting homeruns again and might be heating up. Also it seems like they want to stick with this 6 man rotation for a while to conserve innings. Who replaces Niese? Gee? Yuck.
over their careers, which to this point Castro is 25 years old, he and Murphy have been comparable WAR players, but sometimes you need to look past the advanced stats and watch baseball.
Yes, Castro is having a down year. which is why it's a "buy low" situation.
Murphy is not a winning baseball player. He's pretty average to below overall.
Castro isn't either, yet, as mentioned he's still 25 and most importantly, what better player do you think you will get for Niese.
Castro is cost-controlled through 2019.
If they can get a trade they like the 6 man will be gone in a flash
It's just a useful short term deployment of assets. Not saying Castro is that trade, just that I think Niese and Colon would be gone if someone really wanted them.
Obviously if Castro was having an all star year like last year, there's no way you're getting him for a package based mostly on Niese. It's a buy low gamble. I don't love committing to him at SS for the same reason I didn't love the idea of committing to Flores (below average defense at an important position) but if the extra piece was something insignificant like Reynolds or Ynoa, I think I'd pull the trigger. Hard to say no to the idea of adding another Murphy-level bat to this lineup, because that's pretty much exactly what Castro has been over his career.
ZG - I know you and Phi have agreed a lot lately, but please tell me you aren't running as his co-chair on #teamtejada.
RE: hypothetical trade - Niese + a non-major prospect for SCastro? y or n?
Below is an article about the Cubs trade deadline approach and it sounds like they may just be looking to move on from him. He's not all that flashy, but he puts the ball in play and is obviously a huge upgrade from Tejada. Might be a nice buy low option, obviously depending on whatever the + is with Niese. Cubs should be active at deadline with chance at postseason - ( New Window )
When TD'A and Wright get back this is a different line up. I wouldn't trade for Castro. Castro is more of these same.
shot of being in the wild card mix this year Im still focused on 2015 and Murphy has a much bigger chance of impacting this season than Castro would. I know if we make the playoffs I sure as hell want Murphy in the lineup over Castro. Watch baseball? Have you watched Castro? He's sub par defensively and has been simply dreadful this year. Id rather trade Niese for a good prospect. I actually think trading Niese for Castro HURTS our ball club, at least for 2015.
is really a babip driven player. All his good years are when he has a high babip number. I'm too lazy to look up other metrics on why, but i would stay away unless i know i can fix it.
Murphy - .289 BA / .332 OBP / .418 SLG
Castro - .282 BA / .322 OBP . .403 SLG
They are very comparable players, though it should be noted none of us are clamoring to lock Murphy into a long term contract because he is flawed, just as Castro is. That's why this deal would only make sense as a buy low where you're saving half of his potential contract by dealing Niese in the exchange. It's actually a very sensible deal for both sides, but one the Cubs only consider if they strike out on better pitchers.
RE: If they can get a trade they like the 6 man will be gone in a flash
It's just a useful short term deployment of assets. Not saying Castro is that trade, just that I think Niese and Colon would be gone if someone really wanted them.
Obviously if Castro was having an all star year like last year, there's no way you're getting him for a package based mostly on Niese. It's a buy low gamble. I don't love committing to him at SS for the same reason I didn't love the idea of committing to Flores (below average defense at an important position) but if the extra piece was something insignificant like Reynolds or Ynoa, I think I'd pull the trigger. Hard to say no to the idea of adding another Murphy-level bat to this lineup, because that's pretty much exactly what Castro has been over his career.
ZG - I know you and Phi have agreed a lot lately, but please tell me you aren't running as his co-chair on #teamtejada.
lol. I don't know what he said about Tejada. Ive been in and out the last few weeks here. :) I think Tejada is a useful backup middle infielder. Pretty much the perfect backup but he should not be starting. I get the premise regarding Castro I just really don't know. Castro has been so bad and I always thought he was overrated anyway. I think out of Wright, Murphy, Flores, Herrera, Castro, and possibly even Reynolds..... Castro would be the worst of the bunch if everyone were healthy.
And that post wasn't meant to say Castro should play over Murphy
I think there's an extremely insignificant chance David Wright comes back this year, and if he does and plays well enough to put Murphy or Flores into more of a utility man role, that's a good thing not a bad thing. Either way it's not something they can count on happening.
Castro is still only 25. He a pretty significant upgrade over Tejada and has a much higher ceiling.
We will deal with Wright coming back when Wright comes back. One of our biggest problems is that our bench is putrid. Swinging a deal for Castro could give us much better IF depth.
Make that deal and if Michael Cadaver is still this bad in a few weeks, give Conforto a shot and use Cadaver as a 1B platoon and 4th OFer.
Where he should have been all along, even if it was just to let him go about his business without being under a crazy microscope. He's still made some mistakes over there like cutting in front of Tejada and booting an easy DP ball, but the extra time he has to get outs at 1B is evident and I expect he will easily grow into an average defensive 2B. Only question with him is how high the ceiling is offensively.
RE: If Niese and a spare part got me Castro, I'd probably do it.
Castro is still only 25. He a pretty significant upgrade over Tejada and has a much higher ceiling.
We will deal with Wright coming back when Wright comes back. One of our biggest problems is that our bench is putrid. Swinging a deal for Castro could give us much better IF depth.
Make that deal and if Michael Cadaver is still this bad in a few weeks, give Conforto a shot and use Cadaver as a 1B platoon and 4th OFer.
Yeah that's about where I'd net out. For the record I think if this deal happens, it's the type that would be a deadline day deal after both teams strike out with other targets. I think the Mets would prefer Zobrist for 1 and I think the Cubs would prefer a lot of pitchers over Niese.
Sandy seemed to be pretty convicted this time around and as he said it needs to last for at least two months for any starters to trim a game or two off their year. I tried to make this point earlier in the season. Going to a 6 man for a few weeks essentially saves a starter nada.
I really think they are going to stick with it or Harvey, Syndergaard, deGrom are going to run into some major problems.
There's merit to going with it and there's merit to the 5 man
but the 6 man undoubtedly strengthens their negotiating position in trades - which is the primary reason their language has been so strongly in favor of it recently. As you said it doesn't even shave that many innings off so even if they stick with it they'd still likely need to skip guys every now and then in August/September to preserve innings. The 6 man keeps everyone in the rotation for now and maximizes trade value.
I agree it strengthens there position in trades. I still wonder if they are fine just finishing the year with this 6 also though? If Montero were healthy he might be able to slide in but he hasn't been and I don't want to see Gee again.
If we stick with the 6 man for 2 months every starter would save about 2 starts which is what 15 innings ish? I mean it does help but its only really beneficial if they stick with it over a long period of time.
affecting his hitting? I'd like to think its that and not him just regressing, because even if he was playing gold glove defense, his bat is still a liability right now.
RE: Has there been any talk on how Lagares' shoulder injury might be
affecting his hitting? I'd like to think its that and not him just regressing, because even if he was playing gold glove defense, his bat is still a liability right now.
He has a torn ligament in his elbow not shoulder. He essentially needs Tommy John but can play through it for a while. His arm is a noodle until it gets fixed though.
They will stretch out Verrett again before they bring him up.
I'd be good with adding Prado, but obviously the Fish have no use for Niese. Zobrist and Gomez are my top 2 choices at the moment. Only issue is that neither one of them gets Tejada out of the lineup, but maybe there's hope that Reynolds or Cecchini can do that later in the season?
I'd throw some money at Hayward. There isn't a lot to be had and unless you want to bring in Chris Davis in and put Duda back in the OF, it's the best option to improve the lineup
affecting his hitting? I'd like to think its that and not him just regressing, because even if he was playing gold glove defense, his bat is still a liability right now.
He has a torn ligament in his elbow not shoulder. He essentially needs Tommy John but can play through it for a while. His arm is a noodle until it gets fixed though.
Is it affecting his hitting though? Has he been asked about that? I'd have to imagine yes.
Is the contract pressure in Duda's head? He looks lost.
Harvey talking about rhythm etc is aimed at the six man rotation. Can we trade Niese already. If deGrom and Harvey don't like it get rid of it. Period.
Is the contract pressure in Duda's head? He looks lost.
Harvey talking about rhythm etc is aimed at the six man rotation. Can we trade Niese already. If deGrom and Harvey don't like it get rid of it. Period.
its not about them liking it its about saving innings or else there going to have to be shutdown before end of season
Its so good to have Murphy back. He's not great but he's such a professional hitter.
I would be surprised if they dfa carlos torres for mejia
TC says Matz felt some stiffness near his left arm pit after his first start. But he seemed fine today.
Couple days.
@NYPost_Mets
Club source says NL manager Bruce Bochy is "trying real hard," to get both deGrom and Familia on the All-Star roster. One will go for sure.
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Castro sticks at SS, Flores plays 2b, Murphy plays 3b until Wright comes back and then is a bench guy.
strengthens SS, strengthens 2b and strengthens the bench IMO.
Plus make Murphy totally expendable. depending on Wright.
I honestly don't know. Castro has been THAT bad. He's having a putrid year and isn't half the player Flores is. Im not even sure if he's better than Tejada right now. Murphy is locked into a spot and Wright might still be coming back. Herrera could catch fire in Vegas and be in the mix again at some point. Reynolds is hitting homeruns again and might be heating up. Also it seems like they want to stick with this 6 man rotation for a while to conserve innings. Who replaces Niese? Gee? Yuck.
Castro sticks at SS, Flores plays 2b, Murphy plays 3b until Wright comes back and then is a bench guy.
strengthens SS, strengthens 2b and strengthens the bench IMO.
Plus make Murphy totally expendable. depending on Wright.
Murphy is a much better player than Castro. Have you checked Castro's numbers this year? And thats in the friendly confines. He would be brutal in NY.
over their careers, which to this point Castro is 25 years old, he and Murphy have been comparable WAR players, but sometimes you need to look past the advanced stats and watch baseball.
Yes, Castro is having a down year. which is why it's a "buy low" situation.
Murphy is not a winning baseball player. He's pretty average to below overall.
Castro isn't either, yet, as mentioned he's still 25 and most importantly, what better player do you think you will get for Niese.
Castro is cost-controlled through 2019.
Obviously if Castro was having an all star year like last year, there's no way you're getting him for a package based mostly on Niese. It's a buy low gamble. I don't love committing to him at SS for the same reason I didn't love the idea of committing to Flores (below average defense at an important position) but if the extra piece was something insignificant like Reynolds or Ynoa, I think I'd pull the trigger. Hard to say no to the idea of adding another Murphy-level bat to this lineup, because that's pretty much exactly what Castro has been over his career.
ZG - I know you and Phi have agreed a lot lately, but please tell me you aren't running as his co-chair on #teamtejada.
When TD'A and Wright get back this is a different line up. I wouldn't trade for Castro. Castro is more of these same.
Castro - .282 BA / .322 OBP . .403 SLG
They are very comparable players, though it should be noted none of us are clamoring to lock Murphy into a long term contract because he is flawed, just as Castro is. That's why this deal would only make sense as a buy low where you're saving half of his potential contract by dealing Niese in the exchange. It's actually a very sensible deal for both sides, but one the Cubs only consider if they strike out on better pitchers.
Obviously if Castro was having an all star year like last year, there's no way you're getting him for a package based mostly on Niese. It's a buy low gamble. I don't love committing to him at SS for the same reason I didn't love the idea of committing to Flores (below average defense at an important position) but if the extra piece was something insignificant like Reynolds or Ynoa, I think I'd pull the trigger. Hard to say no to the idea of adding another Murphy-level bat to this lineup, because that's pretty much exactly what Castro has been over his career.
ZG - I know you and Phi have agreed a lot lately, but please tell me you aren't running as his co-chair on #teamtejada.
lol. I don't know what he said about Tejada. Ive been in and out the last few weeks here. :) I think Tejada is a useful backup middle infielder. Pretty much the perfect backup but he should not be starting. I get the premise regarding Castro I just really don't know. Castro has been so bad and I always thought he was overrated anyway. I think out of Wright, Murphy, Flores, Herrera, Castro, and possibly even Reynolds..... Castro would be the worst of the bunch if everyone were healthy.
We will deal with Wright coming back when Wright comes back. One of our biggest problems is that our bench is putrid. Swinging a deal for Castro could give us much better IF depth.
Make that deal and if Michael Cadaver is still this bad in a few weeks, give Conforto a shot and use Cadaver as a 1B platoon and 4th OFer.
Where he should have been all along, even if it was just to let him go about his business without being under a crazy microscope. He's still made some mistakes over there like cutting in front of Tejada and booting an easy DP ball, but the extra time he has to get outs at 1B is evident and I expect he will easily grow into an average defensive 2B. Only question with him is how high the ceiling is offensively.
We will deal with Wright coming back when Wright comes back. One of our biggest problems is that our bench is putrid. Swinging a deal for Castro could give us much better IF depth.
Make that deal and if Michael Cadaver is still this bad in a few weeks, give Conforto a shot and use Cadaver as a 1B platoon and 4th OFer.
Yeah that's about where I'd net out. For the record I think if this deal happens, it's the type that would be a deadline day deal after both teams strike out with other targets. I think the Mets would prefer Zobrist for 1 and I think the Cubs would prefer a lot of pitchers over Niese.
I really think they are going to stick with it or Harvey, Syndergaard, deGrom are going to run into some major problems.
If we stick with the 6 man for 2 months every starter would save about 2 starts which is what 15 innings ish? I mean it does help but its only really beneficial if they stick with it over a long period of time.
Might require a 3 team swap
Might require a 3 team swap
Agreed.
He has a torn ligament in his elbow not shoulder. He essentially needs Tommy John but can play through it for a while. His arm is a noodle until it gets fixed though.
I'd be good with adding Prado, but obviously the Fish have no use for Niese. Zobrist and Gomez are my top 2 choices at the moment. Only issue is that neither one of them gets Tejada out of the lineup, but maybe there's hope that Reynolds or Cecchini can do that later in the season?
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affecting his hitting? I'd like to think its that and not him just regressing, because even if he was playing gold glove defense, his bat is still a liability right now.
He has a torn ligament in his elbow not shoulder. He essentially needs Tommy John but can play through it for a while. His arm is a noodle until it gets fixed though.
Is it affecting his hitting though? Has he been asked about that? I'd have to imagine yes.