in the playoffs, if we make the playoffs. They seem rather useless as relievers. Can you change rosters after one series? If Blevins/Matz are back after Sept. 1, I guess they can fill their spots since they are currently on the DL.
Maybe bold is an overstatement but I sorta see him more along 5-6-7. He's had the most plate appearances batting 5th. TC has stated about just switching one position in the lineup and now he just changes it up everyday outside of 2-3 guys.
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Collins is probably going to tell Montero that he wants to use him down the stretch here but that he's got to get right and step it up and prove he can handle it. No issue with that.
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I like that he's saying that, though. It could put pressure on the FO to do what it takes to lock him up. If the fans really love him and know he wants to be here, they will be furious if a serious effort isn't made to make it happen.
Montero too and with the next two months coming up he would almost be the perfect candidate to allow Syndergaard and others to skip starts here and there. WTF? The dude misses almost the whole year with no injury? Strange.
Hoping that Terry isnt being a dick to him; he can be a real dick, like he has been to Flores. If Im Montero I dont let the MLB level manager goad me into coming back a minute too soon. His arm is his career and he's better off going elsewhere with a fair shot to start -- though I'd LOVE to see him as our #5 starter come April.
Maybe the message is that "Whenever you're ready, Alex Torres' spot is yours"
seemed like he only cared about $$$ and was a selfish player and he was very underwhelming in Boston and as a side note I thought the Sox got a very poor return on Jon Lester (Cespedes) - and later a poor return on Cespedes for Porcello.
if he keeps hitting like this I'll do a 180 even as a rental.
think to keep him off the market at minimum you are looking at something in the 7 for 150 range. Remember, he may "screw" himself but the offer has to keep him OFF the market. Wright 138, Choo 130, Ellsbury 153. I think 7 140-150.
Cespedes was my number one target this deadline! Im going to enjoy the next couple months and not stress about contracts and whether or not we can retain him yet. It can go in so many different directions and there are so many factors involved. No sense worrying about it now IMO.
might actually lower what he might get. They are all turning out to be horrible deals for their respective clubs except for maybe the Yankees who can whether anything regardless. I just don't think you look to those deals if you're Jay Z as a barometer. If anything, it would work against him.
Realistically that is the minimum to buy out his free agency. It should come nas no surprise he would want to stay in NY. The market increases his earning potential. the pitching staff makes him relevant for titles. No brainer if the Wilpons ran the team like it ougth to be.
Heading into June... Upton was getting 200 Million and Cespedes was getting 100. lol. Then Upton goes 0 for 2 months and Cespedes explodes. Amazing how quick perceptions change. Lets see how he does here and how he finishes. Lot of season left and Cespedes is streaky too by all accounts. .
RE: I'd be stunned if Fred went to 7/$140M for cespedes
Realistically that is the minimum to buy out his free agency. It should come nas no surprise he would want to stay in NY. The market increases his earning potential. the pitching staff makes him relevant for titles. No brainer if the Wilpons ran the team like it ougth to be.
I'm not sure even that would do it. This is his one shot at free agency, and he should be able to clean up. I think you have to blow his doors off with ridiculous money to get him to give it up.
If Cespedes can stick in CF it makes his value you go up a ton. He also might be more amenable to a lesser deal length wise. Im thinking 6 years max for Cespedes while Upton might get 7 or 8.
If Granderson is getting 15 million a year I think Cespedes is worth 22/23. Id go 6/135. That would be a very respectable offer. If he truly loves NY and everything that comes with it I think he takes it. If he wants much more than that I won't have an issue with him walking . We'll have other options.
Why is that bold?
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Why is that bold?
Maybe bold is an overstatement but I sorta see him more along 5-6-7. He's had the most plate appearances batting 5th. TC has stated about just switching one position in the lineup and now he just changes it up everyday outside of 2-3 guys.
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RT @jareddiamond: Terry Collins says he's going to Port St. Lucie with "a message" for Rafael Montero.
Motivational talk to Montero? "You can call it that. I just want to see for myself." -Terry Collins
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Yoenis Cespedes said he doesn't know what front office thinking but he'd like to be Met for "long, long time."
Yoenis Cespedes said he doesn't know what front office thinking but he'd like to be Met for "long, long time."
He's thinking "show me the $$$$" :)
Maybe the message is that "Whenever you're ready, Alex Torres' spot is yours"
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Yoenis Cespedes said he doesn't know what front office thinking but he'd like to be Met for "long, long time."
He's thinking "show me the $$$$" :)
Yep. Wonder if 6/130 deal would be enough, or would he still want to test the market? He'll be 30 in October...
seemed like he only cared about $$$ and was a selfish player and he was very underwhelming in Boston and as a side note I thought the Sox got a very poor return on Jon Lester (Cespedes) - and later a poor return on Cespedes for Porcello.
if he keeps hitting like this I'll do a 180 even as a rental.
Cespedes is horrid against lefties actually. Im actually surprised he's even playing tonight.
I didn't see it above. Different thread? Anyway - fair point. Pujols also got 10 year deal at 31(?). Guess a 6 year deal is a pipe dream.
To Z's point - it is early, but he just brings so much juice and excitement...
I'm not sure even that would do it. This is his one shot at free agency, and he should be able to clean up. I think you have to blow his doors off with ridiculous money to get him to give it up.
I think Upton is better than Cespedes and nearly every stat supports that.
This is Justin Upton, right?
Plus Cespedes is older
What am I missing?
If Granderson is getting 15 million a year I think Cespedes is worth 22/23. Id go 6/135. That would be a very respectable offer. If he truly loves NY and everything that comes with it I think he takes it. If he wants much more than that I won't have an issue with him walking . We'll have other options.