NFT: Mets considering new "analytical" manager

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is considered the exact opposite of that. Really strange name for them to mention. In fact, Keith Law is consistently mocking him. I don't want Matheny at all (he's not going anywhere anyway). Gimme Kapler, Acta or my personal fave, Fernando Perez, local guy too. Brilliant mind and ex-player (bilingual too).

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all these years i had no idea fluent meant "categorically allergic to"


Really bizarre example for Ackert to use.

though that Terry is not going to be back?

I read he's going to retire after the season, but haven't seen anything definite.

I'm not one who puts a lot of stock into W/L impact of managers, I've heard it's 5 games. This year that's basically the difference between a top 5 pick or not, but some years 5 games is the difference between playoffs or not.

In comment 13610437 DanMetroMan said:

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Law chimes in keithlaw‏Verified account @keithlaw 14h14 hours ago More keithlaw Retweeted Great Judge all these years i had no idea fluent meant "categorically allergic to" Really bizarre example for Ackert to use.

was it Ackert who used Matheny or the Mets source? It's not clear.

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though that Terry is not going to be back? I read he's going to retire after the season, but haven't seen anything definite. I'm not one who puts a lot of stock into W/L impact of managers, I've heard it's 5 games. This year that's basically the difference between a top 5 pick or not, but some years 5 games is the difference between playoffs or not.

The belief is they will let him leave on his own terms ie retire. They haven't approached him with a deal.

Has no connections to this front office. He was a Minaya guy.

I'm not a big Acta fan either. I know he didn't have blockbuster teams in his two managerial stints but memory serves me he was roundly criticized and pretty terrible.

I think a front office refresh is needed however. But then again so is an ownership change.

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is considered the exact opposite of that. Really strange name for them to mention. In fact, Keith Law is consistently mocking him. I don't want Matheny at all (he's not going anywhere anyway). Gimme Kapler, Acta or my personal fave, Fernando Perez, local guy too. Brilliant mind and ex-player (bilingual too).

Manager with no experience who can be a puppet for the front office. Let�s call it an �analytic choice� and use a successful hire in that mold (not analytic but no experience) as an example.

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Has no connections to this front office. He was a Minaya guy. I'm not a big Acta fan either. I know he didn't have blockbuster teams in his two managerial stints but memory serves me he was roundly criticized and pretty terrible. I think a front office refresh is needed however. But then again so is an ownership change.

Ricco was here with Acta and the FO is said to be high on him so I have to assume that�s from Ricco

is a TC type. Go with your gut, ex player �I know how this game is played�, really one of the oddest examples they could have used

KeEp pushing for Perez until my dream is killed lol. Like A-Rod comes off as a cut above when discussing the game on tv. From NJ,pretty sure he was briefly with the Mets in aaa at the end of his career too (not that it matters)

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is a TC type. Go with your gut, ex player �I know how this game is played�, really one of the oddest examples they could have used

I think you�re missing the �news� in that statement... of the type Sandy will apparently consider...

Yankee fans will gladly drive him across town. Position guys will get plenty of rest especially after a multi hit or multi HR day and all the pitchers will be assigned innings from 1 - 9. It will be very convenient for Met fans to know in the 3rd inning no matter the score or how effective or ineffective the starting pitcher is who will be in starting the 7th inning.

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In comment 13610445 Sammo85 said: Quote: Has no connections to this front office. He was a Minaya guy. I'm not a big Acta fan either. I know he didn't have blockbuster teams in his two managerial stints but memory serves me he was roundly criticized and pretty terrible. I think a front office refresh is needed however. But then again so is an ownership change. Ricco was here with Acta and the FO is said to be high on him so I have to assume that�s from Ricco

That's the only thing I can think of. Perhaps Jeff Wilpon. My guess is Ricco has a strong shot of being next GM. He's a Wilpon guy. Unfortunately I think that's a recipe for disaster.

Matheny is a La Russa disciple. Don't know how anyone would report him as an analytics guy. I'm sure he uses them a bit but he's a guy who plays a little unconventional and contrarian in managing the roster and game to game tactics and plays gut instincts on his moves in game.

Know nothing about Kevin Long that others do not but I�ve never once heard him as a potential manager until now. Would be an odd choice (not saying he couldn�t potentially be good, no clue, just odd beyond being a good puppet)

Guess 75% chance Ricco is the next gm. Dark horse would be Tanous who was quietly promoted before 2017 (not exactly warranted based on their drafts).

Mets made the EL top 20 list. Norris did say Oswalt received praise for his improved secondaries and that Guillorme could be a big leaguer on glove alone. Acknowledged Molina did not look "the same" this year. 2018 is make or break for him as he's not long for the 40 man if the stuff doesn't return. Mentioned Alonso as a potential top 20 prospect in the EL for 2018.

-Heyman says there is mutual interest with Todd Frazier but the Wright situation would have to be clear.

Josh Norris: Indeed, the whole system is very weak now. That's especially true considering Amed Rosario and Dom Smith have graduated. The Binghamton team was pretty light this year, but could have a standout guy in 2018 in Peter Alonso. Of course, it might also have another Florida Gator who will draw a bit of attention. #Tebow #KaChing

because he analyzed how many HR's each would have hit in Citi?

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because he analyzed how many HR's each would have hit in Citi?

We all know the truth was Bay was much cheaper, though the Bay HR #'s always make for a good chuckle in Mets twitter etc. Classic.

Might be in our top 25 list at this point

an analytical GM first.

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league has begun, of course the Mets unlike most every other team have yet to release their roster.

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Yankee fans will gladly drive him across town. Position guys will get plenty of rest especially after a multi hit or multi HR day and all the pitchers will be assigned innings from 1 - 9. It will be very convenient for Met fans to know in the 3rd inning no matter the score or how effective or ineffective the starting pitcher is who will be in starting the 7th inning.

Oh do shut up, Randal

Mayer is oddly stumping for Jason Vargas who has been Matt Harvey bad second half and is 35 in Feb. Yuck.

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with a calculator

Or an abacus.

They like Don Wakamatsu for manager. He�s one of these analytical types.

It�s likely to be him too. Because he�ll be cheap

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They like Don Wakamatsu for manager. He�s one of these analytical types. It�s likely to be him too. Because he�ll be cheap

Wakamatsu was interviewed when they hired TC so it wouldn't be a shock.

traded 5 of their top 12 WAR players this season for relievers and a top 5 - 8 system prospect for one, no shit.

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called the Mets system "bottom 5 ish". Hard to disagree with Rosario and Smith graduated. Flexen could graduate too. He's looked a bit better as a RP (SSS alert), Montero has been absolutely awful recently but nobody has noticed lol

Too "outside the box" for this FO but Chavis is a name to look at for 3B (they have Devers) #Mets

then Ricco is the right call. It�s his forte. Very respected throughout baseball for it. Cresskill!

@TheRealSmith22 and @PeterAlonso20 both named as PG's 2017 Minor League All-Stars #Mets
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Law chimes in keithlaw‏Verified account @keithlaw 14h14 hours ago More keithlaw Retweeted Great Judge all these years i had no idea fluent meant "categorically allergic to" Really bizarre example for Ackert to use.

I find her to be a hack.

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It's as if the FO saw your complaint and acted on it

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30 pitchers and only 3 are lefties

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In comment 13610832 DanMetroMan said: Quote: league roster Link - ( New Window ) It's as if the FO saw your complaint and acted on it

I have the power!

didn't have TJ?

Several more lefties if you look in the rehab section:

Kay
Szapucki
Taylor
Huertas
Roseboom
Davis

New training supervisor would be good, too.

is there any logical reason?

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didn't have TJ? Several more lefties if you look in the rehab section: Kay Szapucki Taylor Huertas Roseboom Davis

Dunn�s issue is shoulder not elbow

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is there any logical reason?

Collins likes veterans. I think I've developed early onset carpal tunnel syndrome from BBI rants on Terry Collins' lineup decisions over the years.

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is there any logical reason?

Reyes has actually been at SS almost every day until today (Rosario finally returns). Cecchini has a had a rough year. Guys like Evans might have surpassed him and that's a sad thought.

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FO appears very, very down on Cecchini.

As much as I am not a fan Cabrera anymore, he is almost certainly brought back. He actually looks pretty good at 3B. If he plays stable enough defense there and can OPS+ 110-115 he's an asset.

I think we bring in one more infielder so that would leave TJ Rivera, Flores, ect. still as decent fallback options there.

Heck, maybe they even Reyes is brought back, although I hear it's a long shot.

issues....

lol.

and call the offense a day.

Everyone will bitch that it's the same team but offense wasn't the problem this year until we traded everyone away.

I still like the idea of bringing in Moose for 15-18 per (Id view it sort of like a second tier Granderson signing from 4 years ago) but that's likely not happening.

honestly. At this point, I feel it will be addition by subtraction.

previously talked up horrendous Reynolds and TC talked about wanting to see more of Evans. Cecchini on the other hand...

Next season

and a host of AAAA/AAA pitchers will be at Vegas to support the AAA team. If not, the ownership/finncial interests there will pitch a fit.

We can resign Murphy as our new 3rd baseman. We ain't getting Manny Machado.

We miss you Daniel!

give him the closer job back and Ramos the setup man/backup closer