Things are starting to heat up on the hot stove:
-Machado and Ozuna are on the block. Look for the Cards to get one of them after losing out on Stanton.
- JD Martinez is down in Orlando negotiating with teams (my hunch is he goes to the Red Sox somewhere around 6 Years 170 Million.)
- After trading Headley on Tuesday, what is Cashmans next move. All signs seem to point to them trading for a cost controlled pitcher (Fulmer, Cole, Archer etc.) with their crop of prospects. That could be at the missing piece for a legit title run.
- Will the Mets finally do something? All ive seen from Mets fans is frustration the past two days, and I don't blame them one bit.
- Rumors of a possible Greinke trade also. That is a massive contract to move.
Should be a fun day.
Familia, Ramos, Reed, Blevins, Swarzak is a bullpen you can win with. now as for the rotation, a lot of finger crossing and praying.
I did read that Familia is not the closer so no clue who is Ramos hasn't proven he can consistently close.
Agreed. I think the comments about closer were more that they are going to let multiple guys close, and not exclusively rely on Familia like Collins did. Which makes sense since they have Ramos. Familia needing to save 50+ games is not ideal. Collins ran him into the ground the past few years.
Familia, Ramos, Reed, Blevins, Swarzak is a bullpen you can win with. now as for the rotation, a lot of finger crossing and praying.
I did read that Familia is not the closer so no clue who is Ramos hasn't proven he can consistently close.
PJ,
Callaway suggested having no closer and going with matchups not that familia would be removed from the end of games. Sandy later backtracked and said its one such option is no set closer
Obviously if it's an elite closer like Jansen, that's one thing - but I like the way the Indians use Miller, who is their best reliever, but not their closer.
I think eventually, most teams will use a more flexible approach like this rather than having these specific guys drilled into "set up" and "closer" roles where managers won't use them anywhere else.
"Fluid roles depending on the situation" was how I took the comments.
I think eventually, most teams will use a more flexible approach like this rather than having these specific guys drilled into "set up" and "closer" roles where managers won't use them anywhere else.
Right - this is how I understood it.
You cant succeed in this league without a adequate hitting first baseman.
You cant succeed in this league without a adequate hitting first baseman.
Reportedly interested in Lind and horrific Napoli/Moreland.
I don't think it's a rigid approach to have a closer, not everyone is suited to close. Maybe if you have multiple legit closer options like the Yankees (Chapman, Robertson, and Betances) then it's more realistic.
and it cost the Indians and almost cost the Cubs in the 2016 WS.
Miller and Chapman came in to pitch in "important" situations, shit the bed, and then they had to patchwork the rest of the game.
I really wish they would make a play on Hosmer. I know he is a Boras guy and the Mets are the butt of all his jokes, but he would really be a great addition to a pretty average lineup.
I'm not advocating just using guys at random every night - I just don't think you necessarily have to designate one guy for a specific place and be resistant towards using him anywhere else.
The Mets shouldn't be against using Familia in the 7th inning if there's a pivotal point in the game where they feel he gives them the best chance of escaping a jam and keeping the game in their favor.
I really wish they would make a play on Hosmer. I know he is a Boras guy and the Mets are the butt of all his jokes, but he would really be a great addition to a pretty average lineup.
Sandy and Boras are friendly. The public stuff is for show. The reason Hosmer wouldn't be a Met is straight economics not any issues with the agent.
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He apparently doesn't want to leave. Who wants to stay on a team where they're rarely going to play?
A guy that's getting older and getting paid a ton
But he'll get paid regardless. If he doesn't want to play, just retire.
I'm not advocating just using guys at random every night - I just don't think you necessarily have to designate one guy for a specific place and be resistant towards using him anywhere else.
The Mets shouldn't be against using Familia in the 7th inning if there's a pivotal point in the game where they feel he gives them the best chance of escaping a jam and keeping the game in their favor.
I don't disagree in theory and certainly I'm not more qualified than Callaway to disagree even if I wanted to, just sounds a lot like the cliched "closer by committee" approach teams use when they don't have a legit closer and/or they have an injury to the closer.
getting to the 9th with a lead is the most important thing, but if they guy you have on the mound in the 9th can't seal the deal, what's the point?
I love the fact the Mets at least have a guy who thinks in the dugout this year and will not be predictable and traditional in his approach.
Tomorrow morning.
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He apparently doesn't want to leave. Who wants to stay on a team where they're rarely going to play?
A guy that's getting older and getting paid a ton
But he'll get paid regardless. If he doesn't want to play, just retire.
IMO, he's playing hardball. If he puts the yanks in a position of having to cut him, then he still collects what the Yanks owe him, plus what ever he can get signing with another team.
Plus, if he retires he doesn't get paid. Not wanting to play (if that's the case, I have no idea) <> not wanting to get paid.
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Source: Marcel Ozuna has been traded to the Cardinals. The deal is pending a physical.
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Source: Marcel Ozuna has been traded to the Cardinals. The deal is pending a physical.
Good pickup for the Cards. Will be interested to see what level prospects they gave up.
More offense
Certainly won't be headed here - that's for sure.
One of the best young outfields in baseball with Ozuna/Yelich/Stanton and they're going to wind up trading all 3 away.
I have no idea what the endgame ever is for that franchise. They're pathetic.
Teams are asking about Prado independently (namely the Braves). Unlike Stanton Yelich has an incredible contract. If they deal him they will get a bounty. The Mets don't have that to offer.
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Disgraceful MLB allowed underfinanced group to buy team.Disgraceful Marlins won't say real reason for slashing:investors told no cashcalls
Ozuna has 2 years left, Yelich has 5. Yelich's contract is roughly 100 million in surplus value. If Yelich were a FA he'd be looking at 150+ million. Everyone is reporting the price on Yelich is far greater than Ozuna (as it should be)
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#Mets have at least been curious if not aggressive on Frazier, who could make Cabrera more versatile to play a few places rather than lock in at 3b, and serve as righty platoon/insurance for Dom Smith at 1b.
A better question is Why would he want to leave?
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As many as 10 teams have engaged on Todd Frazier for 3b, 1b and most interesting, some 2b. Frazier played 2b so often in #Yankees shifts that some teams think the minor league SS can handle that.
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If #Mets fans care, 3 scouts have now weighed in, each feels Swarzak uptick last yr was not flukey. Fastball/slider mix strong, confidence grew with success, went back-to-back lots to show durability, low maintenance, competitive.
If he does, they'll just trade him.
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Sandy Alcantara gives the #Marlins another high-octane arm. Averaged 98.4 mph with his fastball in eight MLB relief appearances. Secondaries are behind, and his control can waver plenty. But he's got the arm to dream on.
Would they try to improve their team?
Would they try to improve their team?
Would have traded him for sure. Package would have been huge but they are headed toward a total reset.
BA's new list had him 4th.