An injury is bound to happen somewhere and Wilmer Flores or Asdrubal Cabrera could be attractive. Flores because of his ability to mash lefties and Cabrera there is not a long term commitment so you can always move him for prospects.
lefty would be a plus, but if I were them i'd just go best arm avail
another option in the 8th/9th inning would be big. I feel like right now they have 4 solid late inning options with Familia/Ramos/Blevins/Swarzek, which is the right number but odds are 1 of them will either miss time or have a down year. Adding a 5th guy to that mix gives them an insurance policy and allows them to not abuse Blevins the way they had to last year (especially if it's a lefty).
An injury is bound to happen somewhere and Wilmer Flores or Asdrubal Cabrera could be attractive. Flores because of his ability to mash lefties and Cabrera there is not a long term commitment so you can always move him for prospects.
I agree, and both are versatile, neither should see shortstop long-term (within a season) but each can play there, as well as 3B, 2B and Flores can play 1B and while Flores mashes lefties, his numbers against righties aren't so bad you have to sit him all the time vs righties, they're just bad.
If Smith goes down to AAA Flores can get AB's at first, but I agree the market for IF'ers is definitely something they should keep an eye on. Rivera will come back at some point down the road and who knows? Smith or even Guillorme/Cecchini could earn call ups at some point.
If Smith goes down to AAA Flores can get AB's at first, but I agree the market for IF'ers is definitely something they should keep an eye on. Rivera will come back at some point down the road and who knows? Smith or even Guillorme/Cecchini could earn call ups at some point.
He is saying trade away an IF from our "surplus" not acquire one
If Smith goes down to AAA Flores can get AB's at first, but I agree the market for IF'ers is definitely something they should keep an eye on. Rivera will come back at some point down the road and who knows? Smith or even Guillorme/Cecchini could earn call ups at some point.
He is saying trade away an IF from our "surplus" not acquire one
Yeah I was agreeing, except to say that I wouldn't rush to do it now. If there's a strength to deal from at some point as the season goes on it's probably one of their IF'ers. Especially if Dom Smith wins the every day 1B job out of ST or Rivera's rehab looks like it's going really well.
have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
Just curious. No right or wrong. Are you for Cobb or Lynn? I dont want to lose the pick/pool money either but I think another MOR starter could be pretty big. Wait and see how guys look in the spring first maybe?
have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
Just curious. No right or wrong. Are you for Cobb or Lynn? I dont want to lose the pick/pool money either but I think another MOR starter could be pretty big. Wait and see how guys look in the spring first maybe?
Personally I wouldn't be gungho over either guy given the pick/IFA stuff. Neither are guaranteed to be better than what we have (and I said that as a full pessimist). Lynn 1.4 fWAR in 2017 over 33 starts. Cobb 2.4. If guys like Gsellman or Lugo aren't capable of giving us that or near that then this season likely is DOA as it is. I'd sign a SP but not at the #46 pick and IFA cost. Gun to my head I prefer Cobb for 2018 but... ALWAYS hurt.
have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
Just curious. No right or wrong. Are you for Cobb or Lynn? I dont want to lose the pick/pool money either but I think another MOR starter could be pretty big. Wait and see how guys look in the spring first maybe?
Personally I wouldn't be gungho over either guy given the pick/IFA stuff. Neither are guaranteed to be better than what we have (and I said that as a full pessimist). Lynn 1.4 fWAR in 2017 over 33 starts. Cobb 2.4. If guys like Gsellman or Lugo aren't capable of giving us that or near that then this season likely is DOA as it is. I'd sign a SP but not at the #46 pick and IFA cost. Gun to my head I prefer Cobb for 2018 but... ALWAYS hurt.
Awesome response. I see the logic behind that a million percent. Actually figured you for the opposite. Im on the line... I see the value of adding a starter on a steal too if the prices come down enough but Im bullish on some of our backend options actually.
season will either be a bounce back for multiple guys or a disaster of a season where people will be wondering what Sandy has to do to lose his job. I find it hard to believe there will be much of an "in-between". At it is I think they either surprise and win 87-88 games or it's a full on dumpster fire.
have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
what about a long-term deal for Lynn? I agree with you strongly on a one-year deal no way. But on a long-term deal I'd be more willing to part with pick #46.
Or Cobb.
pipe dream would be Arrieta.
I'd take a flier on guys like Clay Buchholz or Volqez on minor league deals.
have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
what about a long-term deal for Lynn? I agree with you strongly on a one-year deal no way. But on a long-term deal I'd be more willing to part with pick #46.
Or Cobb.
pipe dream would be Arrieta.
I'd take a flier on guys like Clay Buchholz or Volqez on minor league deals.
I don't see any scenario even the Mets would give up such a high pick/IFA money for a one year deal so I'm not even considering it. Cobb is always hurt and Lynn wasn't particularly great (both will be 31 this season, not old but also not particularly young) so no I wouldn't do either. Jaime Garcia 2.1 fWAR in 2017, zero compensation needed.
would be a different story. He's coming off a down season and is a major risk himself but at least with him you can point to 2014-2016 89 starts 2.42 era, 9.2 k/9 and true dominance at times.
I'd rather add a difference maker to the pen than sign another 5th starter type or give up compensation to sign a second/third tier starter type. If they want to sign Arrieta or Darvish, that's a different story but I don't think the Wilpons want to add that kind of payroll.
seems like his success is directly tied to the number of homers he gives up and once every 3 years he gets lucky and doesn't throw too many and posts an era under 4. Why not?
seems like his success is directly tied to the number of homers he gives up and once every 3 years he gets lucky and doesn't throw too many and posts an era under 4. Why not?
Just to be clear I'm not suggesting Garcia is some great pitcher. Just seems like a solid depth move that wouldn't cost a pick
I'd rather add a difference maker to the pen than sign another 5th starter type or give up compensation to sign a second/third tier starter type. If they want to sign Arrieta or Darvish, that's a different story but I don't think the Wilpons want to add that kind of payroll.
Holland is the only BP guy left that would be an upgrade, but he's almost assuredly too expensive since he opted out of a 1 year $15m deal in the first place.
I'd rather add a difference maker to the pen than sign another 5th starter type or give up compensation to sign a second/third tier starter type. If they want to sign Arrieta or Darvish, that's a different story but I don't think the Wilpons want to add that kind of payroll.
Holland.. but he reportedly just turned down 52 million
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I'd rather add a difference maker to the pen than sign another 5th starter type or give up compensation to sign a second/third tier starter type. If they want to sign Arrieta or Darvish, that's a different story but I don't think the Wilpons want to add that kind of payroll.
Holland.. but he reportedly just turned down 52 million
Wow if true that he turned that down. This has been one weird offseason.
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taking Frazier off the Yankees temptation list. I bet his velocity off the bat his launch angle and his BABIP are all spiraling in the wrong direction.
it's why I stopped following Marc Carig on twitter, but I like this otherwise, seems like Jeff P has been pretty fair on the mets (not that he's invented this, just tweeting it)
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Andres Gimenezs PECOTA comps are Carlos Correa, Jurickson Profar, and Elvis Andrus. That is hella spicy.
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Functionally I assume it is just hard to find guys that were good 18 year old A-ball shortstops.
I thought if he was going to take a contract like that he would have gone back to the Yankees.
Perhaps he wants to show that he can still be an everyday player so he can get another multiyear contract after this one is over. He only turns 32 on Monday so there is that potential.
I'm not sure if this will sound optimistic or pessimistic
but in terms of prospect profile, Gimenez reminds me a little bit of Fernando Martinez (but way less PR hype from the Mets). High profile international signing with an advanced offensive approach for a young player, but not necessarily amazing raw tools. Both were in A ball at 18 years old, Martinez' power numbers were a little bit better but Gimenez plays the more valuable position and has some more speed. Both had similar low k's and respectable walk rates.
The outcome of any prospect is a roll of the dice - just like it was with Martinez when he was a total bust. A long way to go for Gimenez but I'd say the ability to make contact with the baseball is the most important tool you can have so he's got a chance.
was a legit top tier prospect (top 20 let's say), but I thought I read he developed arthritis in his knee. I can see how that would be a career killer.
Or you could say he was "Metsed"
Between F-Mart (top 20 consensus prospect) Milledge (top 15/10) prospect, and probably others (maybe big Pelf) it would be good for the Mets to have some prospect luck at some point.
it's why I stopped following Marc Carig on twitter, but I like this otherwise, seems like Jeff P has been pretty fair on the mets (not that he's invented this, just tweeting it)
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Andres Gimenezs PECOTA comps are Carlos Correa, Jurickson Profar, and Elvis Andrus. That is hella spicy.
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Functionally I assume it is just hard to find guys that were good 18 year old A-ball shortstops.
And yet Jeff said directly to me Gimenez is "nowhere near" a Rosario type tools wise. And there is this from Jeff's old site-
"Greg Karam says:
He was able to hold his own in full season ball as an 18-year-old, so given the state of the system this was an easy ranking. He has a smooth swing and a quick bat. Couple that with his ability to make contact and his up-the-middle defensive prowess and theres a lot to be excited about
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Gimenez is really not my kind of prospect as a polish over potential guy, but hes still comfortably in the top spot because of how bad the Mets farm is at present. If everything works out, Gimenez should offer solid defense with minimal power and an occasional steal - sort of like Ruben Tejadas 2011. Thats not a piece to get particularly excited for or the sort of prospect that headlines a big trade, but it is a useful profile as a secondary piece on a contender.
Steve Sypa says:
Gimenez has upside, but, to me, he doesnt have enough upside to get me excited. When you think top prospect in the system, you generally get the sense of a guy being the best of the best. There are still a few different ways that Gimenezs career could go, but none of them scream star. If Gimenez can develop into a useful player, regardless of his upside, that will still be a big win for the system." Link - ( New Window )
RE: I'm not sure if this will sound optimistic or pessimistic
but in terms of prospect profile, Gimenez reminds me a little bit of Fernando Martinez (but way less PR hype from the Mets). High profile international signing with an advanced offensive approach for a young player, but not necessarily amazing raw tools. Both were in A ball at 18 years old, Martinez' power numbers were a little bit better but Gimenez plays the more valuable position and has some more speed. Both had similar low k's and respectable walk rates.
The outcome of any prospect is a roll of the dice - just like it was with Martinez when he was a total bust. A long way to go for Gimenez but I'd say the ability to make contact with the baseball is the most important tool you can have so he's got a chance.
F-Mart was viewed as a SPECIAL hitter/talent. He was the highest paid IFA of his class (yes the Mets actually did that). He was getting Bobby Abreu (one of the most underrated players ever) comps. F-Mart at... 17 put up an .894 OPS over 45 games in the SAL. Went into his age 18 season the #22 prospect in baseball. Gimenez is nowhere near that level. F-Mart's knee destroyed his career.
F-Mart may have had hype, but after his 18 year old season he sucked
Even in the minors he never hit more than 8 homers in a season or more than 43 RBIs - and that's as a COF. He just never developed anything beyond that solid contact ability (which is obviously where we hope Gimenez does much better).
A Dominican signed in 2005 for $1.4 million, Martinez has been pushed VERY aggressively by the Mets. His tools are very strong, and the fact that he played full-season ball at age 17 is remarkable. He looked great in the Sally
League, but was overmatched by the more polished pitchers in the Florida State League, which is hardly unexpected. I saw Martinez in the Arizona Fall League. His athleticism is impressive, and he is more polished than most players his age; making an attempt to work the count, albeit not very successfully at times. He is a fine defensive outfielder, with a strong arm and good range, although he may lose much of his speed as he matures physically. "
Talent in spades. One of the more talented busts the Mets have ever had. In the last 2 decades he and Cole (RIP and not fair to call him a "bust") are probably at the head of that list. Paul Wilson too.
RE: F-Mart may have had hype, but after his 18 year old season he sucked
Even in the minors he never hit more than 8 homers in a season or more than 43 RBIs - and that's as a COF. He just never developed anything beyond that solid contact ability (which is obviously where we hope Gimenez does much better).
But he has ++ physical gifts. Gimenez does not. Nobody who has seen him has said otherwise.Law didn't even place Gimenez in his top 100, nor did Fangraphs.
RE: F-Mart may have had hype, but after his 18 year old season he sucked
Even in the minors he never hit more than 8 homers in a season or more than 43 RBIs - and that's as a COF. He just never developed anything beyond that solid contact ability (which is obviously where we hope Gimenez does much better).
he hit 10 HR's as a 17 year old (across 3 levels in 86 game) up as high as ST Lucie.
A 17 year old in advanced A producing an almost .800 OPS while averaging 5 years younger than league age is pretty impressive to me.
"Gimenez is a very polished middle infielder for his age both at the plate and in the field. Needs to add strength for the offensive profile to play up, and may lack a carrying tool in the end. Being able to play everyday at shortstop would be a big boon for the profile. Check back on that in two years as the body matures." "Realistic role 50; Everyday middle infielder"
Nobody says he sucks but he's the Mets top prospect by default. An average system he's 4-7 range.
blocked by Rosario at SS impacts his value at all?
I don't think they'd move him (not yet at least) if he projects as a legit SS, but do you think it hurts Gimenez value?
Too far away to worry about it. Even if you dream big he's 2-3 years away at which point we should have clarity on Rosario (and it's not as if they have a long term option at 2b anyway). Gimenez could obviously end up trade bait (as soon as this season) but they continue to sign SS's, most teams try to (Mauricio sounds intriguing) etc etc.
There will be a few available after spring training. The Braves signed Sam Freeman off the scrap heap last year and he put up a great season he had a 2.55 ERA and 3.34 FIP while averaging 8.9 K/9 in a career-high 60 innings of work.
Keep an eye on Atlanta for LH relievers. They have too many on the to keep on the MLB roster already with AJ Minter, Jacob Lindgren, Sam Freeman Rex Brothers, Grant Dayton plus prospects Jesse Biddle, Adam McCreery, and Thomas Burrows knocking on the door. Rex Brothers is similar to Smoker in terms of stuff. He could thrive under Callaway.
Mets bizarrely have told David Wright not to speak to reporters until next week.
Why do you think that is? And why do you think he is listening to them?
No clue. Wright would never speak out against the team so I have to assume you are implying Wright is hanging it up and they want an official announcement next week.
An injury is bound to happen somewhere and Wilmer Flores or Asdrubal Cabrera could be attractive. Flores because of his ability to mash lefties and Cabrera there is not a long term commitment so you can always move him for prospects.
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they need to trade an infielder.
An injury is bound to happen somewhere and Wilmer Flores or Asdrubal Cabrera could be attractive. Flores because of his ability to mash lefties and Cabrera there is not a long term commitment so you can always move him for prospects.
I agree, and both are versatile, neither should see shortstop long-term (within a season) but each can play there, as well as 3B, 2B and Flores can play 1B and while Flores mashes lefties, his numbers against righties aren't so bad you have to sit him all the time vs righties, they're just bad.
If Smith goes down to AAA Flores can get AB's at first, but I agree the market for IF'ers is definitely something they should keep an eye on. Rivera will come back at some point down the road and who knows? Smith or even Guillorme/Cecchini could earn call ups at some point.
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they need to trade an infielder.
If Smith goes down to AAA Flores can get AB's at first, but I agree the market for IF'ers is definitely something they should keep an eye on. Rivera will come back at some point down the road and who knows? Smith or even Guillorme/Cecchini could earn call ups at some point.
He is saying trade away an IF from our "surplus" not acquire one
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they need to trade an infielder.
If Smith goes down to AAA Flores can get AB's at first, but I agree the market for IF'ers is definitely something they should keep an eye on. Rivera will come back at some point down the road and who knows? Smith or even Guillorme/Cecchini could earn call ups at some point.
He is saying trade away an IF from our "surplus" not acquire one
Yeah I was agreeing, except to say that I wouldn't rush to do it now. If there's a strength to deal from at some point as the season goes on it's probably one of their IF'ers. Especially if Dom Smith wins the every day 1B job out of ST or Rivera's rehab looks like it's going really well.
Just curious. No right or wrong. Are you for Cobb or Lynn? I dont want to lose the pick/pool money either but I think another MOR starter could be pretty big. Wait and see how guys look in the spring first maybe?
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have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
Just curious. No right or wrong. Are you for Cobb or Lynn? I dont want to lose the pick/pool money either but I think another MOR starter could be pretty big. Wait and see how guys look in the spring first maybe?
Personally I wouldn't be gungho over either guy given the pick/IFA stuff. Neither are guaranteed to be better than what we have (and I said that as a full pessimist). Lynn 1.4 fWAR in 2017 over 33 starts. Cobb 2.4. If guys like Gsellman or Lugo aren't capable of giving us that or near that then this season likely is DOA as it is. I'd sign a SP but not at the #46 pick and IFA cost. Gun to my head I prefer Cobb for 2018 but... ALWAYS hurt.
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have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
Just curious. No right or wrong. Are you for Cobb or Lynn? I dont want to lose the pick/pool money either but I think another MOR starter could be pretty big. Wait and see how guys look in the spring first maybe?
Personally I wouldn't be gungho over either guy given the pick/IFA stuff. Neither are guaranteed to be better than what we have (and I said that as a full pessimist). Lynn 1.4 fWAR in 2017 over 33 starts. Cobb 2.4. If guys like Gsellman or Lugo aren't capable of giving us that or near that then this season likely is DOA as it is. I'd sign a SP but not at the #46 pick and IFA cost. Gun to my head I prefer Cobb for 2018 but... ALWAYS hurt.
Awesome response. I see the logic behind that a million percent. Actually figured you for the opposite. Im on the line... I see the value of adding a starter on a steal too if the prices come down enough but Im bullish on some of our backend options actually.
what about a long-term deal for Lynn? I agree with you strongly on a one-year deal no way. But on a long-term deal I'd be more willing to part with pick #46.
Or Cobb.
pipe dream would be Arrieta.
I'd take a flier on guys like Clay Buchholz or Volqez on minor league deals.
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have a hard time making an argument for Lance Lynn at the cost of #46 pick and conceivably a very solid IFA. Doesn't seem worth it.
what about a long-term deal for Lynn? I agree with you strongly on a one-year deal no way. But on a long-term deal I'd be more willing to part with pick #46.
Or Cobb.
pipe dream would be Arrieta.
I'd take a flier on guys like Clay Buchholz or Volqez on minor league deals.
I don't see any scenario even the Mets would give up such a high pick/IFA money for a one year deal so I'm not even considering it. Cobb is always hurt and Lynn wasn't particularly great (both will be 31 this season, not old but also not particularly young) so no I wouldn't do either. Jaime Garcia 2.1 fWAR in 2017, zero compensation needed.
Just to be clear I'm not suggesting Garcia is some great pitcher. Just seems like a solid depth move that wouldn't cost a pick
Holland is the only BP guy left that would be an upgrade, but he's almost assuredly too expensive since he opted out of a 1 year $15m deal in the first place.
Holland.. but he reportedly just turned down 52 million
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I'd rather add a difference maker to the pen than sign another 5th starter type or give up compensation to sign a second/third tier starter type. If they want to sign Arrieta or Darvish, that's a different story but I don't think the Wilpons want to add that kind of payroll.
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Wow if true that he turned that down. This has been one weird offseason.
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Andres Gimenezs PECOTA comps are Carlos Correa, Jurickson Profar, and Elvis Andrus. That is hella spicy.
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Functionally I assume it is just hard to find guys that were good 18 year old A-ball shortstops.
Perhaps he wants to show that he can still be an everyday player so he can get another multiyear contract after this one is over. He only turns 32 on Monday so there is that potential.
The outcome of any prospect is a roll of the dice - just like it was with Martinez when he was a total bust. A long way to go for Gimenez but I'd say the ability to make contact with the baseball is the most important tool you can have so he's got a chance.
Or you could say he was "Metsed"
Between F-Mart (top 20 consensus prospect) Milledge (top 15/10) prospect, and probably others (maybe big Pelf) it would be good for the Mets to have some prospect luck at some point.
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Andres Gimenezs PECOTA comps are Carlos Correa, Jurickson Profar, and Elvis Andrus. That is hella spicy.
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Functionally I assume it is just hard to find guys that were good 18 year old A-ball shortstops.
And yet Jeff said directly to me Gimenez is "nowhere near" a Rosario type tools wise. And there is this from Jeff's old site-
"Greg Karam says:
He was able to hold his own in full season ball as an 18-year-old, so given the state of the system this was an easy ranking. He has a smooth swing and a quick bat. Couple that with his ability to make contact and his up-the-middle defensive prowess and theres a lot to be excited about
Lukas Vlahos says:
Gimenez is really not my kind of prospect as a polish over potential guy, but hes still comfortably in the top spot because of how bad the Mets farm is at present. If everything works out, Gimenez should offer solid defense with minimal power and an occasional steal - sort of like Ruben Tejadas 2011. Thats not a piece to get particularly excited for or the sort of prospect that headlines a big trade, but it is a useful profile as a secondary piece on a contender.
Steve Sypa says:
Gimenez has upside, but, to me, he doesnt have enough upside to get me excited. When you think top prospect in the system, you generally get the sense of a guy being the best of the best. There are still a few different ways that Gimenezs career could go, but none of them scream star. If Gimenez can develop into a useful player, regardless of his upside, that will still be a big win for the system."
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The outcome of any prospect is a roll of the dice - just like it was with Martinez when he was a total bust. A long way to go for Gimenez but I'd say the ability to make contact with the baseball is the most important tool you can have so he's got a chance.
F-Mart was viewed as a SPECIAL hitter/talent. He was the highest paid IFA of his class (yes the Mets actually did that). He was getting Bobby Abreu (one of the most underrated players ever) comps. F-Mart at... 17 put up an .894 OPS over 45 games in the SAL. Went into his age 18 season the #22 prospect in baseball. Gimenez is nowhere near that level. F-Mart's knee destroyed his career.
League, but was overmatched by the more polished pitchers in the Florida State League, which is hardly unexpected. I saw Martinez in the Arizona Fall League. His athleticism is impressive, and he is more polished than most players his age; making an attempt to work the count, albeit not very successfully at times. He is a fine defensive outfielder, with a strong arm and good range, although he may lose much of his speed as he matures physically. "
Talent in spades. One of the more talented busts the Mets have ever had. In the last 2 decades he and Cole (RIP and not fair to call him a "bust") are probably at the head of that list. Paul Wilson too.
But he has ++ physical gifts. Gimenez does not. Nobody who has seen him has said otherwise.Law didn't even place Gimenez in his top 100, nor did Fangraphs.
he hit 10 HR's as a 17 year old (across 3 levels in 86 game) up as high as ST Lucie.
A 17 year old in advanced A producing an almost .800 OPS while averaging 5 years younger than league age is pretty impressive to me.
"Gimenez is a very polished middle infielder for his age both at the plate and in the field. Needs to add strength for the offensive profile to play up, and may lack a carrying tool in the end. Being able to play everyday at shortstop would be a big boon for the profile. Check back on that in two years as the body matures." "Realistic role 50; Everyday middle infielder"
Nobody says he sucks but he's the Mets top prospect by default. An average system he's 4-7 range.
Fernando, Paul Wilson, Milledge, Humber (guy had a career but he was killed by his time at Rice, should have been much better)
I don't think they'd move him (not yet at least) if he projects as a legit SS, but do you think it hurts Gimenez value?
I don't think they'd move him (not yet at least) if he projects as a legit SS, but do you think it hurts Gimenez value?
Too far away to worry about it. Even if you dream big he's 2-3 years away at which point we should have clarity on Rosario (and it's not as if they have a long term option at 2b anyway). Gimenez could obviously end up trade bait (as soon as this season) but they continue to sign SS's, most teams try to (Mauricio sounds intriguing) etc etc.
Keep an eye on Atlanta for LH relievers. They have too many on the to keep on the MLB roster already with AJ Minter, Jacob Lindgren, Sam Freeman Rex Brothers, Grant Dayton plus prospects Jesse Biddle, Adam McCreery, and Thomas Burrows knocking on the door. Rex Brothers is similar to Smoker in terms of stuff. He could thrive under Callaway.
What the hell would ZGiants do kf the Mets signed someone who was a good player instead of average
Why do you think that is? And why do you think he is listening to them?
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Mets bizarrely have told David Wright not to speak to reporters until next week.
Why do you think that is? And why do you think he is listening to them?
Can you just tell us?
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Mets bizarrely have told David Wright not to speak to reporters until next week.
Why do you think that is? And why do you think he is listening to them?
No clue. Wright would never speak out against the team so I have to assume you are implying Wright is hanging it up and they want an official announcement next week.