I really think Wheeler is a very sensible asset to trade right now and I have a hard time believing another team out there has something more valuable than him they're willing to give up.
I wouldn't give him up for a rental and it remains to be seen if teams are willing to part with guys under contract like Reddick/Gomez/Tulo but I think Sandy is going for it hard.
and that is with Wheeler, the fact the Mets (in the probably bogus report) asked for cash, is why they have to throw in Nimmo or Herrera, but Flores is the guy to trade.
He better be the headliner and that's the end of it. We better not be giving up other huge prospects or pieces unless a freaking stud is coming back.
Still say its crazy selling Wheeler when his value is obviously diminished. Im fine with it if somebody is IN LOVE with him and wants to overpay, but I don't want to sell Wheeler off 10 cents on the dollar as part of a package with other huge players also.
just a deal you have to make. It turns the 2015 Mets, 2016 Mets and 2017 Mets into legit contenders (I don't like projecting anything beyond 3 years with injuries etc). Tulo is a great (injury prone) but great player. Would be similar to the Piazza move
just a deal you have to make. It turns the 2015 Mets, 2016 Mets and 2017 Mets into legit contenders (I don't like projecting anything beyond 3 years with injuries etc). Tulo is a great (injury prone) but great player. Would be similar to the Piazza move
Yup. Agreed entirely. Here are the 3 scenarios out there, and it's extremely encouraging to hear they are pursuing all 3:
1. Tulo - the most "Piazza-esque" move they could make.
2. Gomez/Reddick/Bruce - ideally they'd get a CF
3. Parra/Cespedes/Upton/Byrd - rental bat
I'd give up Wheeler for someone in category 1 or 2, not 3.
Tulo is in his 30s. He's had a million injuries which has clearly affected his game (defense is bad this year) and he has a wRC+ of 114(essentially Kelly Johnson)
Maybe as far as "name" but certainly not in stature.
I wouldn't give him up for a rental and it remains to be seen if teams are willing to part with guys under contract like Reddick/Gomez/Tulo but I think Sandy is going for it hard.
and that is with Wheeler, the fact the Mets (in the probably bogus report) asked for cash, is why they have to throw in Nimmo or Herrera, but Flores is the guy to trade.
Still say its crazy selling Wheeler when his value is obviously diminished. Im fine with it if somebody is IN LOVE with him and wants to overpay, but I don't want to sell Wheeler off 10 cents on the dollar as part of a package with other huge players also.
It's a huge risk banking on Tulo yet makes the team watchable for at least a few years. Might be worth the injury risk and 50/50 I would want it.
It's a huge risk banking on Tulo yet makes the team watchable for at least a few years. Might be worth the injury risk and 50/50 I would want it.
not necessarily they can see that his contract is very reasonable compared to other impact hitters in free agency this year will receive
Is good hitting is as contagious as bad hitting?
Yup. Agreed entirely. Here are the 3 scenarios out there, and it's extremely encouraging to hear they are pursuing all 3:
1. Tulo - the most "Piazza-esque" move they could make.
2. Gomez/Reddick/Bruce - ideally they'd get a CF
3. Parra/Cespedes/Upton/Byrd - rental bat
I'd give up Wheeler for someone in category 1 or 2, not 3.
Good hitting is contagious, and I guarantee the guys in the lockerroom were just as excited to see a pulse from the FO as we were.
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Good hitting is contagious, and I guarantee the guys in the lockerroom were just as excited to see a pulse from the FO as we were.
Agreed. I think Greinke's streak is snapped tomorrow.
Tulo is in his 30s. He's had a million injuries which has clearly affected his game (defense is bad this year) and he has a wRC+ of 114(essentially Kelly Johnson)
Maybe as far as "name" but certainly not in stature.
Good. Call him up now.
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Good. Call him up now.
I hope he makes it back for the Nats series in Queens
Mets have a scout at Reds-Rockies game, per @m_sheldon.
Mets have a scout at Reds-Rockies game, per @m_sheldon.
Two nights in a row!
Conforto looks real good.
Mets have a scout at Reds-Rockies game, per @m_sheldon.
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@AdamRubinESPN jay Bruce? Tulo? Or both?
Travis d'Arnaud went 1-for-3 and caught 5 innings for Double-A Binghamton as his rehab assignment officially began. #mets
Here they come again.
Does Johnson play any 1B? If so, bench Duda's ass and put him there.
Conforto is playing every day
Does Johnson play any 1B? If so, bench Duda's ass and put him there.
He's had 56 ABs this year as a 1st baseman, per ESPN