Hes been knocked around and a little wild in his past couple of starts. Just hoping he can keep the team in it. And maybe, just once, this team can hit Gio.
Long story short, lot needs to go right for the Mets to win tonight in DC.
...made for some nice options last year in this case. Realistically, it looks like Campbell is going to play. I heard on the radio Neil Walker may play 1st and they'd call up Herrera. I think it's too early for Dominic Smith.
is that disc bulges or herniations are generally somewhat subjective in that a lot of people have slight bulges and would have no idea. For it to be obvious enough to have rest recommended by the train based upon upon the MRI images is not a positive development. Injuries of that nature dont just heal, you can manage it with PT and core strength exercises and hope pains subsides, you can receive epidurals (3 a year), or you can get a fusion. None of those are ideal options for a long and successful career.
RE: I wonder if the Mets might consider bringing in
Then I think they have to see if Conforto can handle first base and take advantage of their gold glove centerfielder playing regularly and moving Ces to LF which he is better suited for as well.
I think that is the most obvious first choice answer and then if Conforto can't handle it you look at a plan B.
Or maybe they could just try to move TdA over to 1B.
That's a possibility but I still think that if Conforto can handle it getting Ces to his natural LF and your gold glover out there everyday makes the most sense. If Conforto can't then you have to leave him alone, but I'd find out.
I have no idea if Conforto can play first but he seems like a natural ball player and first base is a position traditionally many playes can handle when having been shifted there.
Other than losing a few HR's Conforto would be a better hitter than Duda, and moving Des to LF and playing Lagares in CF massively improves the outfield defense and I like Lagares in the lineup. He has always had the knack for the clutch hit something this lineup is lacking right now.
I suggest TdA because I'm hopeful it might keep him off the DL or at least lower his chances of winding up back on it. We do have some options, though.. including calling up Herrera and sliding Walker over or even seeing if Wright could swing it since he's having some difficulty throwing across the diamond with this weird sidearm thing he's doing now.
I suggest TdA because I'm hopeful it might keep him off the DL or at least lower his chances of winding up back on it. We do have some options, though.. including calling up Herrera and sliding Walker over or even seeing if Wright could swing it since he's having some difficulty throwing across the diamond with this weird sidearm thing he's doing now.
arc - I thought about d'Arnaud at 1st as well. Are you talking long term or until the Mets find a permanent solution (Duda return or player acquisition)? They were discussing this on the radio. d'Arnaud has great numbers "for a catcher" but maybe not for a first baseman. I am not sure where I stand on that.
I suggest TdA because I'm hopeful it might keep him off the DL or at least lower his chances of winding up back on it. We do have some options, though.. including calling up Herrera and sliding Walker over or even seeing if Wright could swing it since he's having some difficulty throwing across the diamond with this weird sidearm thing he's doing now.
arc - I thought about d'Arnaud at 1st as well. Are you talking long term or until the Mets find a permanent solution (Duda return or player acquisition)? They were discussing this on the radio. d'Arnaud has great numbers "for a catcher" but maybe not for a first baseman. I am not sure where I stand on that.
I guess it would depend how he took to it. If he was adequate in the field and hit the way he did last year, I think his offensive numbers would be perfectly fine. If you extrapolated his 2015 numbers over a full season, they'd be very solid for a 1B.. he'd only be a shade under 30 HR's.
Then again, you can't really do that with his numbers because he's always hurt.
I'm just trying to find a way to keep the guy in the lineup so we can eventually get his full potential as a hitter. It doesn't look like it's ever going to happen if he stays behind the plate.
to look like Kevin Plawecki simply isn't very good. He's been worse than Anthony Recker and hasn't hit now since 2014. His sinus issues were supposedly the "reason", now what? Hopefully TDA comes back and helps.
Smith is not an option no matter how many people on twitter want to scream for him. He's 38th in his own league in both wRC+ and wOBA. He's very young, 100% get that, but he'd likely be laughably awful as a big leaguer right now.
If so, I think that is the best current option for the 2016 team. Who knows what happens with YC after this year anyway so he could be right back in LF every day in 2017.
If you are bringing Herrera up to play 2nd, do you move Walker to 1st and leave Wright alone? Or do you move Walker to 3rd and DW to 1st?
Is TDA a viable option at 1b? Where does Flores factor in this?
is that disc bulges or herniations are generally somewhat subjective in that a lot of people have slight bulges and would have no idea. For it to be obvious enough to have rest recommended by the train based upon upon the MRI images is not a positive development. Injuries of that nature dont just heal, you can manage it with PT and core strength exercises and hope pains subsides, you can receive epidurals (3 a year), or you can get a fusion. None of those are ideal options for a long and successful career.
You've skipped past laminectomy and discectomy to fusion. There's middle ground.
If so, I think that is the best current option for the 2016 team. Who knows what happens with YC after this year anyway so he could be right back in LF every day in 2017.
If you are bringing Herrera up to play 2nd, do you move Walker to 1st and leave Wright alone? Or do you move Walker to 3rd and DW to 1st?
Is TDA a viable option at 1b? Where does Flores factor in this?
Conforto has never played 1b but he was a 3b previously. Would likely be sort of hard pulling it off in-season but anything is possible.
Shortly after David Wright departed the office of renowned spinal surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins, another teammate was stopping by for a visit: Lucas Duda. While Mets fans worried when Duda was seeing the same doctor that had diagnosed Wright with spinal stenosis, fans can breath a collective sigh of relief.
Duda is expected to be activated from the disabled list when first eligible on September 6 after being diagnosed with a small thoracic disc herniation in his back, according to general manger Sandy Alderson. In other words, he has a pulled back muscle. Alderson added that Duda's report was "favorable."
To relieve Duda's back pain, Watkins prescribed anti-inflammatories and exercises. No injection is necessary.
Duda has been on the shelf since August 22 after leaving a game in Colorado over the weekend with renewed back stiffness. He had been battling back issues before then, missing several games over the past few weeks. Link - ( New Window )
Anthony DiComo @AnthonyDiComo
Looks like Lucas Duda indeed to the DL. Ty Kelly is on the #Mets' official lineup card. Stay tuned for more details on Duda.
Adam Rubin @AdamRubinESPN
Lucas Duda has been placed on the DL and Ty Kelly has been added from Triple-A Las Vegas, at least according to...
Adam Rubin
ESPN Staff Writer
Lucas Duda has been placed on the DL and Ty Kelly has been added from Triple-A Las Vegas, at least according to the official lineup card. Duda has been experiencing back trouble.
In comment 12968262 sphinx said: Quote:
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Would be intriguing to see Conforto at first. Would give the Mets a GG leftfielder (Cespedes) and a GG centerfielder (Lagares).
Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets 1m1 minute ago
Conforto will likely get a look at first base. Duda out 4-6 weeks minimum.
This is exactly what I was talking about earlier today. Of Conforto can handle first this move has the chance of actually improving the team.
I don't see too much hope today. The Nats will smack Colon fast/slow pitches. And the Campbell/Plawecki combo are 6 or more sure outs.
Campbell can't hit period and Plawecki has yet to live up to the hype that was given about his hitting. Collins does not have any options as far as players. But, IMO he should drop Wright to 6 or 7 in the batting order.
The guy is barely putting up remotely respectable numbers at 3B. People are going to be happy with his 4HR production at 1B?? He would easily be the worst 1B in baseball.
As for Conforto, its interesting and we talked about this over the weekend. Kind of figured it would be a possibility. Conforto can legitimately replace Duda offensively at 1B. Ultimately, your still downgrading from Duda to Lagares/De Aza in the lineup though.
Id still rather do that than watch Campbell every day.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Dario Alvarez was a NO brainer. Edgin is pitching well in vegas and Dario has been getting bombed. How many back up LOOGY's do we need? Id guess Walters would be next.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
The problem with this is its the best two year sample he's had since 2007. Are we getting that two year sample or are we getting the 2012 guy that hit at a wRC+ of 69 over almost a whole season? The guy thats in AAA that can't crack a ML roster currently?
Sure, bring him in for a look but I don't think he's improving the team all that much. I think we are going to have to make another big move at the deadline if Duda doesn't come back from this in time.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
The problem with this is its the best two year sample he's had since 2007. Are we getting that two year sample or are we getting the 2012 guy that hit at a wRC+ of 69 over almost a whole season? The guy thats in AAA that can't crack a ML roster currently?
Sure, bring him in for a look but I don't think he's improving the team all that much. I think we are going to have to make another big move at the deadline if Duda doesn't come back from this in time.
I'm looking at this as a few week look for the veterans minimum and nothing more. 2.6 fWAR in 2013, hitting well in AAA (PCL however). I'm looking at Loney as a hedge to another move down the line with a 10% chance he's 2013 Loney and he's "good enough" to accept over there.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Has he hasn't opted out of his minor's deal?
Yes he has an opt out
I know he has an opt out. Question is has he opted out? I assume the Mets can't talk to him while he's under contract. Without him opting out would they have to trade to get him?
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James Loney has an opt-out in his deal with the Padres that gives him a chance to pursue MLB deal elsewhere; SD has right of first refusal.
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James Loney has an opt-out in his deal with the Padres that gives him a chance to pursue MLB deal elsewhere; SD has right of first refusal.
Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
The problem with this is its the best two year sample he's had since 2007. Are we getting that two year sample or are we getting the 2012 guy that hit at a wRC+ of 69 over almost a whole season? The guy thats in AAA that can't crack a ML roster currently?
Sure, bring him in for a look but I don't think he's improving the team all that much. I think we are going to have to make another big move at the deadline if Duda doesn't come back from this in time.
I'm looking at this as a few week look for the veterans minimum and nothing more. 2.6 fWAR in 2013, hitting well in AAA (PCL however). I'm looking at Loney as a hedge to another move down the line with a 10% chance he's 2013 Loney and he's "good enough" to accept over there.
Adam Rubin ✔@AdamRubinESPN
Travis d'Arnaud remains in California, but has started throwing and feels OK. Headed to Port St. Lucie midweek.
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Anthony DiComo
Had a scout speculate that if #Mets weren't interested in Jonathan Lucroy before, they ought to be now. He can play both first and catcher.
is that Plawecki isn't hitting yet either nor is Plawecki THAT much better at throwing out runners, ect. It would be one thing if we were "good" at catcher but we are not. We have a gaping hole there too.
is if the Mets flat out release him heading into next year. Basically the Mets were willing to guarantee him the years he was ALREADY getting in return for a team option year. This is what they did with Lagares. It was absolutely idiotic for Duda to take that. The guy has hit 30 HR and 27 HR back to back. Unless his career is over he is getting paid next year and will still get at LEAST a one year deal as a free agent matching what his option would have been here.
Anthony DiComo
Had a scout speculate that if #Mets weren't interested in Jonathan Lucroy before, they ought to be now. He can play both first and catcher.
Lucroy would make a lot of sense. Wonder what he would cost?
David Lennon ✔ @DPLennon
Ricco on 1B hole: Were not going to be able to replace Lucas Duda internally. Hes right. Going to need someone outside. #mets
Anthony DiComo ✔ @AnthonyDiComo
Wheeler is getting close, in other words. #Mets are still gunning for a July 1 return from Tommy John surgery, with a bit of wiggle room.
In comment 12968504 Rflairr said: Quote:
For not signing that extension
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but as I understand it Duda turned down an extension before the 2015 season (3 years, 30 mil?) ... he now has one more year of arbitration and the Mets could choose not to make an offer and he would be a free agent.
In comment 12968504 Rflairr said: Quote:
For not signing that extension
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but as I understand it Duda turned down an extension before the 2015 season (3 years, 30 mil?) ... he now has one more year of arbitration and the Mets could choose not to make an offer and he would be a free agent.
Corrections gladly accepted.
It was my understanding they were offering him something like 3 and 30 million in return for a team option year(Lagares) Keep in mind this was early 2015. He already had three arbitration years left likely making roughly 20+ millionish over that period anyway) Yes, you are correct the Mets can decline his arbitration next year and he would be a free agent but why on earth would the Mets do that?? There is zero chance of that happening unless his career is over. Its a stress fracture. It should heal in a couple months. Again, the guy hit 30 HR, 27 HR, and was now on a 28 HR pace. There is no universe where the Mets let that go when they have it on a team friendly one year deal. There was literally NO upside for Duda to take that deal.
throwing bullpen sessions and essentially "start" his spring training now. It will likely take until the end of May before we see him in minor league games but that will still give him most of June to build up his arm down there. I could actually see him beating his July 1st date by a hair.
over the top confidence regarding our options to replace Duda from Z and the person who seems to be the most down about this is Z! I guess that is how you know this is a fairly big loss.
Outside of moving conforto there and having the platoon in center, I am not sure what options we have where this is not going to be a pretty big hole the whole year. Also regarding Lucroy, I am not convinced that the brewers will be all that interested in dealing with the mets anytime soon.
if/when the phillie's season starts to return to normal, who would be willing to pay say 5 million a year for Howard? That is about what they were trying to unload him for last off season based upon reports.
over the top confidence regarding our options to replace Duda from Z and the person who seems to be the most down about this is Z! I guess that is how you know this is a fairly big loss.
Outside of moving conforto there and having the platoon in center, I am not sure what options we have where this is not going to be a pretty big hole the whole year. Also regarding Lucroy, I am not convinced that the brewers will be all that interested in dealing with the mets anytime soon.
I said it in the offseason. We had almost no 1B depth. Losing Duda is pretty much the worst scenario regarding our every day players. There's a few different ways they can tinker around(Conforto, maybe TDA) but most likely we have to sit tight and weather the storm for a while. The trade market isn't going to heat up for a couple more months. I could see us adding a Loney type now but if Duda is out longer than expected I see Sandy fairly active at the deadline again.
wRC+ of 58 this year? I don't know the construct of his option either. Is it a team option? Does it kick in based on playing time? I certainly wouldn't want to be stuck with him past 2016.
if Conforto can play 1st this could strengthen the team. Once our pitchers hit their stride the added OF defense by sliding Ces to LF and seeing Lagares in center I believe can win the team a few games. Plus Lagares is the type of bat this lineup really needs.
if Conforto can play 1st this could strengthen the team. Once our pitchers hit their stride the added OF defense by sliding Ces to LF and seeing Lagares in center I believe can win the team a few games. Plus Lagares is the type of bat this lineup really needs.
Pitching and defense still win a lot of games.
I would be ok with doing that for now. It would be better than watching Campbell in the lineup. If Lagares/De Aza aren't hitting at the deadline go get a Braun and put him in LF. Boom. Lineup is lethal again.
In comment 12968504 Rflairr said: Quote:
For not signing that extension
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but as I understand it Duda turned down an extension before the 2015 season (3 years, 30 mil?) ... he now has one more year of arbitration and the Mets could choose not to make an offer and he would be a free agent.
Mets called the bluff and in essence to,d him to go fuck himself. Agent screwed Duda.
There are plenty of players that bet on themselves and choose to play out their contracts in order to become a free agent. Injury is the risk they take when doing so
Mets called the bluff and in essence to,d him to go fuck himself. Agent screwed Duda.
There are plenty of players that bet on themselves and choose to play out their contracts in order to become a free agent. Injury is the risk they take when doing so
Agreed if the player bet on himself. Problem is the agent bet on HIMSELF. And lost
What with Reynolds? I used to think he had shot of being a "better Tejada". Sort of a nice utility guy but he hasn't been good for some time now. He could bounce back in AAA this year but he's pretty much been surpassed by TJ Rivera, Cheech, ect. and that are all beating down the door.
Certainly wasn't expecting a laugher Gio VS Colon. Ill take it. Interesting that they took no batting practice. Might have allowed them to loosen up a bit. Who knows.
Ken Rosenthal4 minutes ago
Could Loney be quick, low-cost solution for #Mets at 1B? Can leave for MLB offer. Began day batting .333 with .784 OPS for #Padres at AAA.
1. What is Bartolo screwing around with an interpreter (though a cute one tonite,...he ought to treat her.....never mind)
27 years in this league he knows how to es speeak english...he's is toying around with us like he does with the batters.
2.I love me some dingers but what a pleasure it is to see hit after hit after hit, that's the way to play the game.
3. I know it's just a late May victory, but this 60 year old guy sure does know how to sleep better after a W.
Ken Rosenthal4 minutes ago
Could Loney be quick, low-cost solution for #Mets at 1B? Can leave for MLB offer. Began day batting .333 with .784 OPS for #Padres at AAA.
Loney is a quick fix option but not terribly hard to find 1st baseman with no power
standing at the plate with the bat on his shoulder and no intention of swinging? Does he have a tweaked hammy?
It's twice in a row he did that. Crap like that really frustrates me. You don't even try?
Something has to be up ...two identical AB's.
TC said in his post-game that Colon had a stiff back. Got some treatment and was able to go, nothing to worry about at all, but he told TC he would not be hitting a Home Run this evening.
Ill take those at bats all year if he pitches like this. A gem in a big spot. Great win.
I don't see too much hope today. The Nats will smack Colon fast/slow pitches. And the Campbell/Plawecki combo are 6 or more sure outs.
Campbell can't hit period and Plawecki has yet to live up to the hype that was given about his hitting. Collins does not have any options as far as players. But, IMO he should drop Wright to 6 or 7 in the batting order.
Meh, Boomer usually doesn't do that when they lose.. Carton is always trying to create controversy and conversation by saying "shocking" things... but Boomer is usually pretty even-keeled when it comes to the Mets and Rangers.
Long story short, lot needs to go right for the Mets to win tonight in DC.
I hope that was intended as a joke.
I think that is the most obvious first choice answer and then if Conforto can't handle it you look at a plan B.
Possibly Matt Adams from St Louis or Chris Carter from the Brewers
That's a possibility but I still think that if Conforto can handle it getting Ces to his natural LF and your gold glover out there everyday makes the most sense. If Conforto can't then you have to leave him alone, but I'd find out.
I was just reading on TDA and was thinking that. Not sure if he's what you want there.
Other than losing a few HR's Conforto would be a better hitter than Duda, and moving Des to LF and playing Lagares in CF massively improves the outfield defense and I like Lagares in the lineup. He has always had the knack for the clutch hit something this lineup is lacking right now.
arc - I thought about d'Arnaud at 1st as well. Are you talking long term or until the Mets find a permanent solution (Duda return or player acquisition)? They were discussing this on the radio. d'Arnaud has great numbers "for a catcher" but maybe not for a first baseman. I am not sure where I stand on that.
Ty Kelly, who was hitting .391 in Las Vegas, has arrived in D.C.
Good chance his "numbers" would improve if playing 1st regularly, not behind the plate.
Book on Kelly is he's a switch-hitter who can play infield and corner OF. Campbell with more speed.
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d'Arnaud has great numbers "for a catcher" but maybe not for a first baseman.
Good chance his "numbers" would improve if playing 1st regularly, not behind the plate.
Great point Sphinx - I was going to ask that if it would have an effect (position change).
Book on Kelly is he's a switch-hitter who can play infield and corner OF. Campbell with more speed.
But in 7 years in the minors he's only played in 4 games as a 1st baseman, something Soup can do fairly well.
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I suggest TdA because I'm hopeful it might keep him off the DL or at least lower his chances of winding up back on it. We do have some options, though.. including calling up Herrera and sliding Walker over or even seeing if Wright could swing it since he's having some difficulty throwing across the diamond with this weird sidearm thing he's doing now.
arc - I thought about d'Arnaud at 1st as well. Are you talking long term or until the Mets find a permanent solution (Duda return or player acquisition)? They were discussing this on the radio. d'Arnaud has great numbers "for a catcher" but maybe not for a first baseman. I am not sure where I stand on that.
I guess it would depend how he took to it. If he was adequate in the field and hit the way he did last year, I think his offensive numbers would be perfectly fine. If you extrapolated his 2015 numbers over a full season, they'd be very solid for a 1B.. he'd only be a shade under 30 HR's.
Then again, you can't really do that with his numbers because he's always hurt.
I'm just trying to find a way to keep the guy in the lineup so we can eventually get his full potential as a hitter. It doesn't look like it's ever going to happen if he stays behind the plate.
If you are bringing Herrera up to play 2nd, do you move Walker to 1st and leave Wright alone? Or do you move Walker to 3rd and DW to 1st?
Is TDA a viable option at 1b? Where does Flores factor in this?
You've skipped past laminectomy and discectomy to fusion. There's middle ground.
If you are bringing Herrera up to play 2nd, do you move Walker to 1st and leave Wright alone? Or do you move Walker to 3rd and DW to 1st?
Is TDA a viable option at 1b? Where does Flores factor in this?
Conforto has never played 1b but he was a 3b previously. Would likely be sort of hard pulling it off in-season but anything is possible.
Duda is expected to be activated from the disabled list when first eligible on September 6 after being diagnosed with a small thoracic disc herniation in his back, according to general manger Sandy Alderson. In other words, he has a pulled back muscle. Alderson added that Duda's report was "favorable."
To relieve Duda's back pain, Watkins prescribed anti-inflammatories and exercises. No injection is necessary.
Duda has been on the shelf since August 22 after leaving a game in Colorado over the weekend with renewed back stiffness. He had been battling back issues before then, missing several games over the past few weeks.
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Yeah, its now a no brainer for him to opt out unless the Mets can work out a new contract with him.
Looks like Lucas Duda indeed to the DL. Ty Kelly is on the #Mets' official lineup card. Stay tuned for more details on Duda.
Lucas Duda has been placed on the DL and Ty Kelly has been added from Triple-A Las Vegas, at least according to...
#Mets Game 44 of 162, @ WAS:
Granderson RF
Lagares CF
Wright 3B
Cespedes LF
Walker 2B
Cabrera SS
Campbell 1B
Plawecki C
Colon P
Lucas Duda has been placed on the DL and Ty Kelly has been added from Triple-A Las Vegas, at least according to...
Adam Rubin
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Lucas Duda has been placed on the DL and Ty Kelly has been added from Triple-A Las Vegas, at least according to the official lineup card. Duda has been experiencing back trouble.
Duda has a stress fracture in his back and will be out "awhile."
"Probably a long period" until Duda is doing baseball activities again, TC said.
Conforto will get reps at first.
Marc Carig @MarcCarig 21s21 seconds ago
Wright isn't one of the guys considered at first.
Marc Carig @MarcCarig 48s48 seconds ago
So, Duda has same injury Wright had a few years back.
Would be intriguing to see Conforto at first. Would give the Mets a GG leftfielder (Cespedes) and a GG centerfielder (Lagares).
Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets 1m1 minute ago
Conforto will likely get a look at first base. Duda out 4-6 weeks minimum.
Mets DFA'd Dario Alvarez to get Ty Kelly on the 40.
"whatever the team needs." wright's response when TC floated a move to first l. But TC says Mets aren't ready to go that direction.
Seems plan is Campbell then Flores when he returns.
Those asking trade: Its very early and Mets have zero leverage.
When David Wright suffered a lower back stress fracture in 2011, he missed 58 games.
Seems plan is Campbell then Flores when he returns.
Dumb. Kelly can't possibly be any worse than Campbell; why wait until Flores returns?
Would be intriguing to see Conforto at first. Would give the Mets a GG leftfielder (Cespedes) and a GG centerfielder (Lagares).
Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets 1m1 minute ago
Conforto will likely get a look at first base. Duda out 4-6 weeks minimum.
This is exactly what I was talking about earlier today. Of Conforto can handle first this move has the chance of actually improving the team.
Matt Ehalt
Seems plan is Campbell then Flores when he returns.
Dumb. Kelly can't possibly be any worse than Campbell; why wait until Flores returns?
Kelly has played 4 games at 1st in his 7 year minor league career
Marc Carig
Would be intriguing to see Conforto at first. Would give the Mets a GG leftfielder (Cespedes) and a GG centerfielder (Lagares).
Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets 1m1 minute ago
Conforto will likely get a look at first base. Duda out 4-6 weeks minimum.
This is exactly what I was talking about earlier today. Of Conforto can handle first this move has the chance of actually improving the team.
TC would probably platoon Lagares and de Aza
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Matt Ehalt
Seems plan is Campbell then Flores when he returns.
Dumb. Kelly can't possibly be any worse than Campbell; why wait until Flores returns?
Kelly has played 4 games at 1st in his 7 year minor league career
Understood. But again, he can't be any worse than Campbell - in the field or at the plate...
David Wright on potentially moving to first base: "I could just talk to Keith for a couple minutes, learn it that way."
Campbell can't hit period and Plawecki has yet to live up to the hype that was given about his hitting. Collins does not have any options as far as players. But, IMO he should drop Wright to 6 or 7 in the batting order.
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Matt Ehalt
Seems plan is Campbell then Flores when he returns.
Dumb. Kelly can't possibly be any worse than Campbell; why wait until Flores returns?
Kelly has played 4 games at 1st in his 7 year minor league career
Understood. But again, he can't be any worse than Campbell - in the field or at the plate...
If the Mets thought that I assume he would have already been on the 25 in place of Soup.
As for Conforto, its interesting and we talked about this over the weekend. Kind of figured it would be a possibility. Conforto can legitimately replace Duda offensively at 1B. Ultimately, your still downgrading from Duda to Lagares/De Aza in the lineup though.
Id still rather do that than watch Campbell every day.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Has he hasn't opted out of his minor's deal?
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
The problem with this is its the best two year sample he's had since 2007. Are we getting that two year sample or are we getting the 2012 guy that hit at a wRC+ of 69 over almost a whole season? The guy thats in AAA that can't crack a ML roster currently?
Sure, bring him in for a look but I don't think he's improving the team all that much. I think we are going to have to make another big move at the deadline if Duda doesn't come back from this in time.
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Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Has he hasn't opted out of his minor's deal?
Yes he has an opt out
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Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
The problem with this is its the best two year sample he's had since 2007. Are we getting that two year sample or are we getting the 2012 guy that hit at a wRC+ of 69 over almost a whole season? The guy thats in AAA that can't crack a ML roster currently?
Sure, bring him in for a look but I don't think he's improving the team all that much. I think we are going to have to make another big move at the deadline if Duda doesn't come back from this in time.
I'm looking at this as a few week look for the veterans minimum and nothing more. 2.6 fWAR in 2013, hitting well in AAA (PCL however). I'm looking at Loney as a hedge to another move down the line with a 10% chance he's 2013 Loney and he's "good enough" to accept over there.
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Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
Has he hasn't opted out of his minor's deal?
Yes he has an opt out
I know he has an opt out. Question is has he opted out? I assume the Mets can't talk to him while he's under contract. Without him opting out would they have to trade to get him?
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James Loney has an opt-out in his deal with the Padres that gives him a chance to pursue MLB deal elsewhere; SD has right of first refusal.
Got it. Thanks.
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Signing Loney seems like a no-brainer and I say that as someone who has never been a fan.
2013+2014 112 OPS+hitting .294 with a .342 OBP. Again not a big fan of the skillset but we would do cartwheels if Wilmer or Campbell managed to post that over 313 games.
The problem with this is its the best two year sample he's had since 2007. Are we getting that two year sample or are we getting the 2012 guy that hit at a wRC+ of 69 over almost a whole season? The guy thats in AAA that can't crack a ML roster currently?
Sure, bring him in for a look but I don't think he's improving the team all that much. I think we are going to have to make another big move at the deadline if Duda doesn't come back from this in time.
I'm looking at this as a few week look for the veterans minimum and nothing more. 2.6 fWAR in 2013, hitting well in AAA (PCL however). I'm looking at Loney as a hedge to another move down the line with a 10% chance he's 2013 Loney and he's "good enough" to accept over there.
Got it. No complaints here then.
Travis d'Arnaud remains in California, but has started throwing and feels OK. Headed to Port St. Lucie midweek.
7:14 PM - 23 May 2016
In a rain delay in DC tarp is on the field and OF sprinklers are on Thats pretty funny
Had a scout speculate that if #Mets weren't interested in Jonathan Lucroy before, they ought to be now. He can play both first and catcher.
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
Had a scout speculate that if #Mets weren't interested in Jonathan Lucroy before, they ought to be now. He can play both first and catcher.
Lucroy would make a lot of sense. Wonder what he would cost?
Ricco on 1B hole: Were not going to be able to replace Lucas Duda internally. Hes right. Going to need someone outside. #mets
Zack Wheeler threw off the slope of a mound today for the first time. Should proceed to actual bullpen session soon.
Wheeler is getting close, in other words. #Mets are still gunning for a July 1 return from Tommy John surgery, with a bit of wiggle room.
For not signing that extension
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but as I understand it Duda turned down an extension before the 2015 season (3 years, 30 mil?) ... he now has one more year of arbitration and the Mets could choose not to make an offer and he would be a free agent.
Corrections gladly accepted.
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For not signing that extension
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but as I understand it Duda turned down an extension before the 2015 season (3 years, 30 mil?) ... he now has one more year of arbitration and the Mets could choose not to make an offer and he would be a free agent.
Corrections gladly accepted.
It was my understanding they were offering him something like 3 and 30 million in return for a team option year(Lagares) Keep in mind this was early 2015. He already had three arbitration years left likely making roughly 20+ millionish over that period anyway) Yes, you are correct the Mets can decline his arbitration next year and he would be a free agent but why on earth would the Mets do that?? There is zero chance of that happening unless his career is over. Its a stress fracture. It should heal in a couple months. Again, the guy hit 30 HR, 27 HR, and was now on a 28 HR pace. There is no universe where the Mets let that go when they have it on a team friendly one year deal. There was literally NO upside for Duda to take that deal.
Majors.
Outside of moving conforto there and having the platoon in center, I am not sure what options we have where this is not going to be a pretty big hole the whole year. Also regarding Lucroy, I am not convinced that the brewers will be all that interested in dealing with the mets anytime soon.
Outside of moving conforto there and having the platoon in center, I am not sure what options we have where this is not going to be a pretty big hole the whole year. Also regarding Lucroy, I am not convinced that the brewers will be all that interested in dealing with the mets anytime soon.
I said it in the offseason. We had almost no 1B depth. Losing Duda is pretty much the worst scenario regarding our every day players. There's a few different ways they can tinker around(Conforto, maybe TDA) but most likely we have to sit tight and weather the storm for a while. The trade market isn't going to heat up for a couple more months. I could see us adding a Loney type now but if Duda is out longer than expected I see Sandy fairly active at the deadline again.
Pitching and defense still win a lot of games.
Pitching and defense still win a lot of games.
I would be ok with doing that for now. It would be better than watching Campbell in the lineup. If Lagares/De Aza aren't hitting at the deadline go get a Braun and put him in LF. Boom. Lineup is lethal again.
4 years 40 million
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For not signing that extension
Dude. It was a one year option. lol. Why do you keep saying this? Im sure he could care less.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but as I understand it Duda turned down an extension before the 2015 season (3 years, 30 mil?) ... he now has one more year of arbitration and the Mets could choose not to make an offer and he would be a free agent.
Corrections gladly accepted.
There are plenty of players that bet on themselves and choose to play out their contracts in order to become a free agent. Injury is the risk they take when doing so
Well if the offers being rumored were true, I think Duda's agent did a good job turning everything down but you obviously know more than me.
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Mets called the bluff and in essence to,d him to go fuck himself. Agent screwed Duda.
There are plenty of players that bet on themselves and choose to play out their contracts in order to become a free agent. Injury is the risk they take when doing so
Agreed if the player bet on himself. Problem is the agent bet on HIMSELF. And lost
[quote] standing at the plate with the bat on his shoulder and no int
Maybe he thought the pitcher was pressing and was trying to put some added pressure on him or something?
It's twice in a row he did that. Crap like that really frustrates me. You don't even try?
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standing at the plate with the bat on his shoulder and no intention of swinging? Does he have a tweaked hammy?
It's twice in a row he did that. Crap like that really frustrates me. You don't even try?
Something has to be up ...two identical AB's.
Does that happen to anyone else?
Does that happen to anyone else?
Sometimes yes which is why I turn score notifications off. Cant stand it. But you might like it.
He and Ron rotate some series.
Keith was in the booth for the homestand, if that's what you're asking.
I love that he and Ronnie work the games. Yhey are a real treat for me as a long time fan.
I would. Or even Verrett. Its a blow out.
He raked 2 years ago now. He was awful last year in AAA and really is only here because he's a back up SS with Flores out.
What with Reynolds? I used to think he had shot of being a "better Tejada". Sort of a nice utility guy but he hasn't been good for some time now. He could bounce back in AAA this year but he's pretty much been surpassed by TJ Rivera, Cheech, ect. and that are all beating down the door.
Could Loney be quick, low-cost solution for #Mets at 1B? Can leave for MLB offer. Began day batting .333 with .784 OPS for #Padres at AAA.
Terry said Colon had a stiff back early. Cruised through 7.
Colon pitched through some back stiffness. It's why he basically stood in the batters' box and did nothing. Moreso than usual.
Bartolo actually told Ramos tonight he promised not to swing.
27 years in this league he knows how to es speeak english...he's is toying around with us like he does with the batters.
2.I love me some dingers but what a pleasure it is to see hit after hit after hit, that's the way to play the game.
3. I know it's just a late May victory, but this 60 year old guy sure does know how to sleep better after a W.
Could Loney be quick, low-cost solution for #Mets at 1B? Can leave for MLB offer. Began day batting .333 with .784 OPS for #Padres at AAA.
Loney is a quick fix option but not terribly hard to find 1st baseman with no power
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In comment 12968652 Stufftherun said:
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standing at the plate with the bat on his shoulder and no intention of swinging? Does he have a tweaked hammy?
It's twice in a row he did that. Crap like that really frustrates me. You don't even try?
Something has to be up ...two identical AB's.
TC said in his post-game that Colon had a stiff back. Got some treatment and was able to go, nothing to worry about at all, but he told TC he would not be hitting a Home Run this evening.
Ill take those at bats all year if he pitches like this. A gem in a big spot. Great win.
Campbell can't hit period and Plawecki has yet to live up to the hype that was given about his hitting. Collins does not have any options as far as players. But, IMO he should drop Wright to 6 or 7 in the batting order.
sucks. We'll get em tomorrow. Lets Go Metssssssss
Boomer and Carton :
"This team is in trouble!" "Trade this guy...trade that one!!!" "Something just has to be done ASAP" "Mets suck...going to get ugly."
TOday:
Boomer: "I'm just sick and tired of the negativity." "Where does it all come from??" "This team is great. Stop with the complaints"
Ridiculous
Boomer and Carton :
"This team is in trouble!" "Trade this guy...trade that one!!!" "Something just has to be done ASAP" "Mets suck...going to get ugly."
TOday:
Boomer: "I'm just sick and tired of the negativity." "Where does it all come from??" "This team is great. Stop with the complaints"
Ridiculous
Are you really expecting quality content from those morons?
Bartolo actually told Ramos tonight he promised not to swing.
It's a good idea not to swing when he's got a bad bat, but why tell the opposing catcher? At least make Gio think he has to work.
At least we know why we weren't seeing the HR cuts we usually see from him, though.