We give the Wilpons, they ponied up this time and got the job done quickly. Have to give props where they are due. Nice job. Now lets add another bullpen arm and we are ready to rock.
We give the Wilpons, they ponied up this time and got the job done quickly. Have to give props where they are due. Nice job. Now lets add another bullpen arm and we are ready to rock.
been years in a row of this. Can't give away guys now. Bruce is a bargain at this point. They should get superb return
Doesn't change my dislike but impressive to see them not lose their best player over 1.5 million a year or something crazy. 4 years is a perfect range of contract for cespedes too
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
Its exciting to think about what the next move might be and Im sure there will more be but off season over as far as Im concerned. Mission accomplished.
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
From what Ive heard it certainly isn't the salary in regards to Rivera. They are actually looking at an upgrade and dont want to give him a guaranteed contract to be the 3rd catcher. We'll see.
Its exciting to think about what the next move might be and Im sure there will more be but off season over as far as Im concerned. Mission accomplished.
Bullpen absolutely is a major priority. Right now it's down a likely suspended Familia and one of their best arms (Blevins).
RE: RE: RE: Upgrading catcher wont be easy and TDA looks like a bust.
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
From what Ive heard it certainly isn't the salary in regards to Rivera. They are actually looking at an upgrade and dont want to give him a guaranteed contract to be the 3rd catcher. We'll see.
Her exact words were the Mets felt 2.2 million was too much for a backup catcher.
RE: This was the most important move.. but there's still work to do.
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
From what Ive heard it certainly isn't the salary in regards to Rivera. They are actually looking at an upgrade and dont want to give him a guaranteed contract to be the 3rd catcher. We'll see.
Her exact words were the Mets felt 2.2 million was too much for a backup catcher.
Cool. I've heard differently from people also with connections. Just sharing.
" Rivera is in his third year of arbitration eligibility and expected to make over $2 million next season. The Mets would like him back, but that is a little rich for a back-up catcher. "
Is 2.2 million too much for somebody not expected to make the roster? I would say yes. Depends on what we were referring to so everyone could be right.
was fantastic in 2016. They need to add to the pen. I'd love to take a shot at landing someone like Nate Jones (I'd give up a good prospect for him), or Brach with the Orioles using Bruce or Granderson as part of a deal. None of this Matt Albers garbage. Target bat missing RP not "he was good 4 years ago" types like Jim Henderson.
lets see this contract
27.5 per yikes
pfffffffffft
Can we just be nice to the team now for a little bit?
And now they are done. Pitchers walk!
been years in a row of this. Can't give away guys now. Bruce is a bargain at this point. They should get superb return
sucks because you want him on the team but this is the ideal actually.
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I wouldn't mind if Rene Rivera comes back next year. The number 1 priority now has to be the bullpen.
I wouldn't mind if Rene Rivera comes back next year. The number 1 priority now has to be the bullpen.
Rivera expected to be non-tendered per Rubin
Ceespedes breakdown: 22.5M, 29M, 29M, 29.5M #mets
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
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How much of an upgrade is Castillo over Rivera?
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
From what Ive heard it certainly isn't the salary in regards to Rivera. They are actually looking at an upgrade and dont want to give him a guaranteed contract to be the 3rd catcher. We'll see.
Bullpen absolutely is a major priority. Right now it's down a likely suspended Familia and one of their best arms (Blevins).
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How much of an upgrade is Castillo over Rivera?
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
From what Ive heard it certainly isn't the salary in regards to Rivera. They are actually looking at an upgrade and dont want to give him a guaranteed contract to be the 3rd catcher. We'll see.
Her exact words were the Mets felt 2.2 million was too much for a backup catcher.
Sure but that doesn't need to be a closer IMO. A Salas type for the 7th inning is fine and 100% bet that will happen.
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In comment 13240007 debo_GIANTS said:
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How much of an upgrade is Castillo over Rivera?
#1 The Mets have decided they don't want to pay Rivera the 2 million or so he's going to get so clearly THEY don't think much of Rivera.
#2 Castillo has been worth 3.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.7 fWAR (113 games) the past 4 seasons with 33 homers over the last 2 while grading as above average defensively so he's likely a pretty decent upgrade over Rivera and 4 years younger.
From what Ive heard it certainly isn't the salary in regards to Rivera. They are actually looking at an upgrade and dont want to give him a guaranteed contract to be the 3rd catcher. We'll see.
Her exact words were the Mets felt 2.2 million was too much for a backup catcher.
Cool. I've heard differently from people also with connections. Just sharing.
Sigh of relief.