NFT: Padres v Mets Wed 7/29 @ 7:10:

would look good in that 2 spot

Joel Sherman:
A second source confirmed #Tigers open for biz on all walk-yr players: Price, Cespedes, Avila, Soria, Rajai Davis. Changes the market

Price is biggest piece. Could hurt #Phillies attempt to get Hamels done. #Yankees #Dodgers #Astros #Bluejays #Cubs #Sfgiants are Price mkt

#Mets get associated with Cespedes but wonder if Rajai Davis more realistic get from #Tigers
Davis plays all 3 OF spots, can start for Grandy v. tough LH, adds speed element off bench #Mets lack.

Anthony DiComo retweeted Matthew Everett
A legitimate question re: win now philosophy. My suspicion is because you're going to see Verrett as a spot starter. Anthony DiComo added,

Matthew Everett @Matthew_Everett
@AnthonyDiComo Then why is A. Torres still on the roster and not Verrett?
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Anthony DiComo
Terry Collins has made it very clear: this isn't about who's the best option in 2016, etc. It's about who can help win the most games NOW.

Nats v Mets on Fri 7/31 will be on MLBN @ 7:10 (Gio Gonzalez vs Matt Harvey}

Nats v Mets on Sun 8/2 will be on ESPN @ 8:00 (Jordan Zimmermann vs Noah Syndergaard}

In comment 12392164 sphinx said:

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Anthony DiComo retweeted Matthew Everett A legitimate question re: win now philosophy. My suspicion is because you're going to see Verrett as a spot starter. Anthony DiComo added, Matthew Everett @Matthew_Everett @AnthonyDiComo Then why is A. Torres still on the roster and not Verrett? ***************************** Anthony DiComo Terry Collins has made it very clear: this isn't about who's the best option in 2016, etc. It's about who can help win the most games NOW.

With that said, please ask that very same question a second time...

Mike Puma ✔ @NYPost_Mets
Source says there has been "much" recent talk between the Mets and Brewers.

Only two possibilities here. Gomez or Parra. Ill take either and be pretty damn happy.

In comment 12392256 ZGiants98 said:

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Mike Puma ✔ @NYPost_Mets Source says there has been "much" recent talk between the Mets and Brewers. Only two possibilities here. Gomez or Parra. Ill take either and be pretty damn happy.

If its Gomez, I wonder if they can get them to accept Lagares in the trade. His extension looks like a disaster right now.

to Lagares.

In comment 12392263 Rflairr said:

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In comment 12392256 ZGiants98 said: Quote: Mike Puma ✔ @NYPost_Mets Source says there has been "much" recent talk between the Mets and Brewers. Only two possibilities here. Gomez or Parra. Ill take either and be pretty damn happy. If its Gomez, I wonder if they can get them to accept Lagares in the trade. His extension looks like a disaster right now.

Ive long hoped that in a Gomez trade Lagares would be going the other way. If the deal is for Parra Im cool keeping Lagares because he's ok against lefties and we would need his defense late in games. I also still think Lagares/Nimmo could work out in 2016 in a platoon. But yeah, if Gomez is our new CF for the next 14 months or so ship Lagares out.

we get the good Colon tonight and keep the win streak going

Mike Puma ‏@NYPost_Mets 2 hours ago
Was told the Mets aren't in on Cespedes at this point.

Ron and others feel that like Harvey, he is much better on a normal 5 days rest. He was really good his last outing. Lets hope this continues a little longer.

He's gutting it out with one arm. He's trying to stay available to help the team. He probably should have been shut down already.

PADRES

Will Venable, CF

Yangervis Solarte, 3B

Matt Kemp, RF

Justin Upton, LF

Yonder Alonso, 1B

Jedd Gyorko, 2B

Alexi Amarista, SS

Austin Hedges, C

Tyson Ross, P

His numbers are radically better on six days rest.

...but for their careers they are better hitters than anyone in our lineup save possibly Granderson.

is he has been completely lost for two months. Like "Duda lost" before he just hit the three homeruns. Not sure you give up prospects for a 2 month rental that also couldn't hit a beach ball with a whiffle bat right now.

Kemp isn't even a remote possibility.

Mike Puma ✔

@NYPost_Mets

Was told I can rule out the Mets getting Cespedes; Talks with Brewers don't appear focused on Gomez.

for Fulmer and lets go to war.

I think this might be a really good chance to "buy low" on him and then try to lock him up. I am pretty confident he's going to bust out of his funk.

In comment 12392289 arcarsenal said:

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I think this might be a really good chance to "buy low" on him and then try to lock him up. I am pretty confident he's going to bust out of his funk.

Yeah I had a similar sentiment earlier. I do it for sure but not for huge prospects. Somebody like Montero maybe.

He's 33 points below his career low OPS this season. That in turn is 15 points below his previous low. I'd still push real hard for him before committing to Parra. He's more talented and has had the better career.

On the flip side Parra is a better fit to bat leadoff and contribute in CF.

Both catapult us into position to win a playoff spot. If Upton gets hot he could be the catalyst we need to contend for a championship.

Current struggles aside that isn't a realistic offer.

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick
A MLB exec on Gerardo Parra: "I wonder if the Brewers over-played their hand on him. I just expected him to be gone by now.''

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick
#Mets leverage with Parra and Will Venable enhanced by other deals. #Royals and #Angels no longer have openings for LH OF bats.

In comment 12392302 Torrag said:

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Current struggles aside that isn't a realistic offer.

OK maestro. lol. This from a guy that just admitted he knows next to nothing about our farm system.

Everyone knows my stance on needing to make one more move and I'd rather do absolutely nothing than trade something for him.

bad for almost two whole months. Parra very likely is a bigger addition to this team for this year. Both are rentals.

In comment 12392316 arcarsenal said:

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Everyone knows my stance on needing to make one more move and I'd rather do absolutely nothing than trade something for him.

Well the bigger piece in that is simply that Kirk is likely better if he's hitting again. Venable isn't terrible but Krik had a wRC+ of 130 last year and plays a stellar CF.

Noah Syndergaard has the lowest ERA after 7 games at 1.46 in Mets history

That's your MO and probably a side effect of your meds.

Valuations on position prospects is tricky when they are in the early development stages. It doesn't surprise me you consider yourself an expert. I await your hiring as a MLB executive with baited breath. You let us know when to forward the congratulatory note.

I forgot to add

In comment 12392325 Headhunter said:

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Noah Syndergaard has the lowest ERA after 7 games at 1.46 in Mets history

He should be in the conversation for NL ROY esp if the Mets make it to the postseason

Adam RubinVerified account
‏@AdamRubinESPN
#Mets still working on a deal that apparently would really please fans if it materialized.

In comment 12392326 Torrag said:

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That's your MO and probably a side effect of your meds. Valuations on position prospects is tricky when they are in the early development stages. It doesn't surprise me you consider yourself an expert. I await your hiring as a MLB executive with baited breath. You let us know when to forward the congratulatory note.

Who the fuck are you even talking about? Upton? Parra? What an embarrassment you have become to yourself and everyone here. Completely pathetic. Im glad Ive had such an effect on you though.. Thats clearly rewarding in its own right.

In comment 12392335 Eric on Li said:

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Adam RubinVerified account ‏@AdamRubinESPN #Mets still working on a deal that apparently would really please fans if it materialized.

Thats exciting. Sounds like MORE than Parra then. Could it be Gomez?

..to find a single credible source that shares the opinion that Rafael Montero for a Justin Upton rental would get the deal done.

The problem is it's so stupid and unrealistic only you could come up with it.

I don't know why.

That tweet doesn't make me feel like it's Parra. Maybe the Brewers saw how they potentially overplayed their hand on Parra and are going to lower the ask on Gomez

In comment 12392339 Torrag said:

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..to find a single credible source that shares the opinion that Rafael Montero for a Justin Upton rental would get the deal done. The problem is it's so stupid and unrealistic only you could come up with it.

We were talking about a fucking "buy low" you moron. Anything MORE than Montero level prospects is no longer a "buy low" but once again your reading comprehension is on par with a third grader.

Parra is a solid get but not on the level of those two.

In comment 12392340 arcarsenal said:

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I don't know why. That tweet doesn't make me feel like it's Parra. Maybe the Brewers saw how they potentially overplayed their hand on Parra and are going to lower the ask on Gomez

Really think Upton is the guy thats going to get us all excited though? Id like him in the mix and hope for the best but he's been TERRIBLE. I know I wouldn't be throwing a party thats for sure.

In comment 12392340 arcarsenal said:

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I don't know why. That tweet doesn't make me feel like it's Parra. Maybe the Brewers saw how they potentially overplayed their hand on Parra and are going to lower the ask on Gomez

I think Upton is definitely in play for us. Sandy has wanted him going back to AZ days. For his career he's the best pure hitter available, though the possible oblique injury is concerning. Just not sure where we'd play him.

Ive long said Sandy LOVES him, but is that the BIG move that gets the fan base excited?? I don't know. Maybe if they sign him to an extension or something. He's been so bad for 2 months now I wouldn't be over the moon if we got him. Id probably be at least as excited if we got Parra if not more.

I think Met fans would be pretty excited if Justin Upton was heading to Queens. Realistically, I would think he, Bruce and Gomez are the 3 guys who would really "excite" fans. People would be happy about Parra but it'd be a notch below.

I don't know if Cespedes is in play or not but I think the reports that we're out on him are probably pretty legit. Doesn't seem like a fit.

There could be a dark horse player out there though.. it could be none of those guys. I really don't know.

I am just really happy that Sandy is clearly trying to make something happen here and feel confident we are getting one more bat.

Z you're probably the only Met fan alive that wouldn't get excited over a Justin Upton deal. You're embarrassing yourself.

Will cost us Zack Wheeler

Justin Upton wRC+ 113 and marred in a historically laughable cold streak.

Gerardo Parra wRC+ 140 and currently raging hot.

Torrag just mentions Montero as an overpay for Para but its laughable when referring to a "buy low" he could be included for a package for Upton.

Seems consistent.

He's not available dee[ into nmext season with hsi rehab. Harvey, DeGrom and Thor have all passed him imo. Matz is ready. Fulmer should both be in contention for a rotation spot next year.

In comment 12392351 arcarsenal said:

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I think Met fans would be pretty excited if Justin Upton was heading to Queens. Realistically, I would think he, Bruce and Gomez are the 3 guys who would really "excite" fans. People would be happy about Parra but it'd be a notch below. I don't know if Cespedes is in play or not but I think the reports that we're out on him are probably pretty legit. Doesn't seem like a fit. There could be a dark horse player out there though.. it could be none of those guys. I really don't know. I am just really happy that Sandy is clearly trying to make something happen here and feel confident we are getting one more bat.

Id agree with you if Upton was hitting. I have to put him a notch below Gomez, Tulo, Cespedes types currently however until he busts out. Id probably have him and Parra about even(again considering the brutal slump) Like I said. A great buy low, and Id love to add him to the mix, but not sure Id be doing cartwheels as bad as he's been.

Your digging your own grave. What little credibility you had is evaporating.

In comment 12392352 Torrag said:

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Z you're probably the only Met fan alive that wouldn't get excited over a Justin Upton deal. You're embarrassing yourself.

Oh Im glad after using the word embarrassment when describing your behavior lately you thought outside of the box and said I was embarrassing myself. LOL