Any rumors about the team lately?
Haven’t seen much in the mainstream lately on team and haven’t had much time to really follow the back alley sources.
to speak with John Byrnes (VP of baseball operations for LAD).
I understand the skepticism but they are certainly trying to speak with a lot of promising candidates. I'm going to be optimistic here.
Josh Byrnes is NOT promising. He was a disaster in both Arizona and SD and is being interviewed in large part because... he hired Omar in SD. What's promising about a 2 time failure?
He's only 48 and was a baby in GM terms when with Arizona. I think people can learn from mistakes and being an integral part of one of the best run operations in MLB means a lot to me. High up assistant execs on successful organizations are guys the Mets should absolutely be talking to.
He's only 48 and was a baby in GM terms when with Arizona. I think people can learn from mistakes and being an integral part of one of the best run operations in MLB means a lot to me. High up assistant execs on successful organizations are guys the Mets should absolutely be talking to.
The Dodgers have Friedman in charge (who helped build the Rays) as well as Farhan Zaidi, one of the smartest men in the game... + the #1 most full-time analytical staffers and a monster payroll. There is little evidence to suggest Byrnes deserves a large part of their credit at very best he's third on the totem pole.
He's only 48 and was a baby in GM terms when with Arizona. I think people can learn from mistakes and being an integral part of one of the best run operations in MLB means a lot to me. High up assistant execs on successful organizations are guys the Mets should absolutely be talking to.
So then what was the excuse in SD? He might be smart but he has had zero success as a GM. He has Omar ties. Great. Here is what Keith Law said about Byrnes after he was fired by SD
"The San Diego Padres' decision to relieve Josh Byrnes of his duties as general manager is unsurprising, and was probably overdue, given the team's poor performance at the major league level and lack of production from young players, especially those acquired in trades or handed long-term contracts. The move, by itself, solves no problem, however. The Padres need to hire the right successor, a GM who has experience in scouting and player development, because there is no way a team with the Padres' low payroll can succeed without a productive farm system and coming out even or ahead in trades."
Arnold would be an inspiring hire. Young, smart, highly thought of. Stearns (who used to be with the Mets and is a Mets fan) speaks extremely highly of him. No opinion of this weird rumor of hiring an MLB agent. No way to judge them. Chernoff would be a get, but sounds unlikely, Forst the same deal.
They just wind up keeping this 3 headed fail GM for next year?
I mean the team did get stable after alderson left.
Maybe 3 failures can combine to make Vultron..,the ultimate GM
Transitioning from Sandy to the three execs had literally nothing to do with Conforto rebounding in the second half, McNeil busting on the scene, and a few players coming back from injury (Bruce).
Players are asked to select the single player in the Major Leagues they “most respect based on his leadership on the field and in the community.”
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Jose Reyes – New York Mets
In his 16th season, Jose earned the respect of his teammates with the professionalism he demonstrated in transitioning from everyday player to role player. He took on the responsibility of mentoring young players, including the Mets' promising young shortstop Amed Rosario.
Players are asked to select the single player in the Major Leagues they “most respect based on his leadership on the field and in the community.”
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Jose Reyes – New York Mets
In his 16th season, Jose earned the respect of his teammates with the professionalism he demonstrated in transitioning from everyday player to role player. He took on the responsibility of mentoring young players, including the Mets' promising young shortstop Amed Rosario.
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Sure, pick the wife beater over the nicest, happiest guy in all of baseball...
Rookie maximums for at-bats (130), games pitched (30) or innings (50) in the major leagues"
If the 2 leaders are within 5% of each other, or the leader has less than 35% there will be a run-off between the top 2. If a run-off results in a tie the tiebreaker will be vote total in the previous poll, we will continue to "go back" in the polls until there is a clear leader.
*Jeff McNeil is ineligible
*Chris Flexen is ineligible
1) Andres Gimenez (SS) AA 19/37 votes- 51%
2) Peter Alonso (1B) AAA 24/36 votes- 67%
3) Jarred Kelenic (CF) Kingsport 31/36-86%
4) Ronny Mauricio (SS) Kingsport 12/33-36%
5) Justin Dunn (RHP) AA 10/37-27%, Run-off with Mark Vientos 17/30-57%
6) Mark Vientos (3b) Kingsport 16/31-52%
7) David Peterson (LHP) A+ 21/31- 68%
8) Franklyn Kilome (RHP) AA 20/33-61%
9) Thomas Szapucki (LHP) A 18/32-56%
10) Shervyen Newton (SS) Kingsport 12/30-40%, Run-off with Anthony Kay 17/33-52%
11) Anthony Kay (LHP) AA 18/26-69%
Mike Chernoff has turned down a chance to speak to the Mets.. not good.
I feel like it doesn't tell us a lot about hitters. Pitchers in that league are often gassed or not high quality and the ball flies off the bat in Arizona.
I think the AFL May provide you more about prospects throughout the game better than anywhere at anytime. Not the stats necessarily. But clearly I’m in the minority by a large degree, so I get it.
Mets ownership has promised autonomy before, but no one has ever left a Mets front-office job saying the head of baseball operations actually has unfettered power. Instead, they describe a situation in which, at best, the recommendations of the baseball head are followed but not until — regardless of the size of the issue — both owners are consulted (usually separately). As one former employee said, “Those are not two- or five-minute phone calls.”
Translation: Those in charge get worn down and use a lot of the workday clock with this setup.
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....But how does being too analytical jibe with what Jeff said in that end-of-year media briefing, that Alderson recommended not enlarging one of the smallest analytic departments in the majors? How can you be too analytical and yet have a tiny analytics department? And, by the way, don’t you think some good candidates noticed that Jeff put this on Alderson’s plate and also said his regime did not want to spend heavily on free agents?
Lack of appreciation/accountability from ownership also is not going to draw the best and brightest. Alderson brought stability and a strong public face at the worst of times for these owners (think Madoff), steered the Mets to an NL title, did not leave the cupboards bare of talent and — for goodness’ sake — is battling cancer. Do you think this ingratitude is not a talking point within the game?
So is the disconnect of what the Mets want and how they seem to be getting there, with Minaya and Terry Collins offering the old-school whispers Fred longs to hear while Ricco and Jeff canvass a wider field during interviews. What will emerge?....
of course whoever they go with deserves a chance, but if they don't spend money this winter and blow this hire on a retread that may finally be the end of paying attention until the wilpons are gone.
Rookie maximums for at-bats (130), games pitched (30) or innings (50) in the major leagues"
If the 2 leaders are within 5% of each other, or the leader has less than 35% there will be a run-off between the top 2. If a run-off results in a tie the tiebreaker will be vote total in the previous poll, we will continue to "go back" in the polls until there is a clear leader.
*Jeff McNeil is ineligible
*Chris Flexen is ineligible
1) Andres Gimenez (SS) AA 19/37 votes- 51%
2) Peter Alonso (1B) AAA 24/36 votes- 67%
3) Jarred Kelenic (CF) Kingsport 31/36-86%
4) Ronny Mauricio (SS) Kingsport 12/33-36%
5) Justin Dunn (RHP) AA 10/37-27%, Run-off with Mark Vientos 17/30-57%
6) Mark Vientos (3b) Kingsport 16/31-52%
7) David Peterson (LHP) A+ 21/31- 68%
8) Franklyn Kilome (RHP) AA 20/33-61%
9) Thomas Szapucki (LHP) A 18/32-56%
10) Shervyen Newton (SS) Kingsport 12/30-40%, Run-off with Anthony Kay 17/33-52%
11) Anthony Kay (LHP) AA 18/26-69%
12) Simeon Woods-Richardson (RHP) Kingsport 12/30-40%
13) Luis Santana (2B) 15/26-58%
on Andres Gimenez? He seems like a talented kid, but I'm very underwhelmed by him being the best prospect that the Mets have. That's not the sign of a good system IMO.
He's 20 years old and hit for zero power in limited time in AA. It's not like he really crushed A ball either. Guys like Acuna and Soto, both in our division, are the same age or younger and already raking in MLB.
Looks like he's a good defender who you hope can be an average offensive bat. Fine prospect but far from an elite one.
on Andres Gimenez? He seems like a talented kid, but I'm very underwhelmed by him being the best prospect that the Mets have. That's not the sign of a good system IMO.
He's 20 years old and hit for zero power in limited time in AA. It's not like he really crushed A ball either. Guys like Acuna and Soto, both in our division, are the same age or younger and already raking in MLB.
Looks like he's a good defender who you hope can be an average offensive bat. Fine prospect but far from an elite one.
Please convince me I'm wrong.
He's very polished, above average speed, should hit for some average. Hate to bring his name up but if Ruben Tejada had a more pop and actually gave a shit he would have had a 10 year career as a starting MI. Gimenez is likely not a future star but could be a 280+ 10+ 20+ MI
on Andres Gimenez? He seems like a talented kid, but I'm very underwhelmed by him being the best prospect that the Mets have. That's not the sign of a good system IMO.
He's 20 years old and hit for zero power in limited time in AA. It's not like he really crushed A ball either. Guys like Acuna and Soto, both in our division, are the same age or younger and already raking in MLB.
Looks like he's a good defender who you hope can be an average offensive bat. Fine prospect but far from an elite one.
Please convince me I'm wrong.
That’s like wondering why a SP prospect doesn’t have a lot of saves in the minors... if Kelenic and Mauricio are a teams 3/4 prospect, that’s not too shabby ;). There’s depth and youth in our top prospects. That’s a damn good thing whether you’re looking to promote them or “promote” them.
Gimenez is nowhere near the prospect those 2 are/were. Not a knock, just not that caliber of talent. Those are are more talented than anyone the Mets have produced since Wright and quite frankly both have the potential to be as good, or even better than the captain. They are special. Vlad might be better than them both.. yikes.
Has all of the ability to be one of the greatest bats of all time. It’s that scary good. I just wonder how he holds up over time, that I’m not nearly as confident about. But that bat is so insanely rare, it can’t be described.
Acuna and Soto are phenoms - so that's a misguided expectation Â
of any minor leaguer. It's like saying "Trout was in the majors at 19".
Here's what to like about Gimenez - he has advanced through the system quicker and been a more consistent player than Rosario - who was at 1 point a unanimous top 10 prospect in all of baseball. His overall athleticism isn't quite as flashy but as Dan said he has shown a lot of polish in the way he's consistently produced. Also it's not like he's a try hard david eckstein without talent, this past year he was voted to have the best glove and speed in all of A+. I believe he may have even had the best hit tool also but I can't find the article.
And for added context - he's held his own in AA despite being just 10 months older than Kelenic who is still in rookie ball. Gimenez may not be in the phenom category like Acuna or Soto, but he is 1 of the top minor league SS prospects and he's not that far away. He's also the type of player we've all been begging the team to add more of - good hitter, lots of XBH, doesn't strike out a ton, speed, defense, hustle, etc.
on Gimenez guys. I think I'm still more excited about Alonso, but hopefully Gimenez can be a long term piece for us.
Would the long term plan be to trade or more Rosario to second? It looks like Gimenez is a better defender? Rosario's bat will really need to take a step forward next year for that plan to be viable. He definitely showed flashes and I think the kid can do it, but his bat barely played at SS, so we need him to really keep developing at the plate.
on Gimenez guys. I think I'm still more excited about Alonso, but hopefully Gimenez can be a long term piece for us.
Would the long term plan be to trade or more Rosario to second? It looks like Gimenez is a better defender? Rosario's bat will really need to take a step forward next year for that plan to be viable. He definitely showed flashes and I think the kid can do it, but his bat barely played at SS, so we need him to really keep developing at the plate.
Depends on how Rosario and Mcneil do this year. Rosario has athleticism but has yet to grade out well at SS. Maybe he moves to 3rd. If Mcneil doesn't entrench himself at 2nd, Gimenez would seemingly fit at 2nd (and I believe has played there some in the minors). If all of them look great, that's a good problem to have so there's no bad outcome.
SAL fan
2:44 is there any concern with Kelenic that he may have a Rutherfordish trajectory? I recall Blake being a pretty polished old-for-his class bat that did very well in the Appy, and then struggled since.
Kiley McDaniel
2:45 Rutherford was a tweener guy that lost a step and became a corner guy and Kelenic is a CF that could possibly lose a step, but seems less likely to do that given his build. He's also not as old as BR was and was generally seen as having a slightly superior combo of tools and performance, but they are in the same ballpark
2:46 I also think Kelenic has a little better game power potential in his swing than Rutherford does even now
looks great. 25 year agreement. State and local going to throw in significant money to upgrade the stadium. It looks a bit like Citi Field in the mockups. Definitely a long overdue move as the Vegas situation was a disgrace.
is some belief because the Mets own the Syracuse team they may actually try and put out an okay roster. Hopefully that doesn't mean older guys playing over prospects.
rumors that the Mets were looking to move the AAA Syracuse team to other places (New Jersey was mentioned.) I guess that made the local government step up to keep them.
is some belief because the Mets own the Syracuse team they may actually try and put out an okay roster. Hopefully that doesn't mean older guys playing over prospects.
While I get your point, building a stronger AAA roster will be a good thing IMO.
If the "older guys" are good AAA players, it means they would
likely be better emergency call-ups than lots of the garbage this organization has resorted to during the Alderson era.
is some belief because the Mets own the Syracuse team they may actually try and put out an okay roster. Hopefully that doesn't mean older guys playing over prospects.
While I get your point, building a stronger AAA roster will be a good thing IMO.
If the "older guys" are good AAA players, it means they would
likely be better emergency call-ups than lots of the garbage this organization has resorted to during the Alderson era.
You say that and yet they didn't give guys like Brentz or Michael a look, so they bolted. Really strange decision making sometimes.
that I'd trade Alonso this off-season, especially if he's top 50 in the pre-season prospect ratings (not sure when they come out, and I'm pretty sure fans put more stock in them than teams do, but it doesn't hurt).
I feel like as prodigious as his bat may be, he'll wind up yet another Met to have a playable bat, but no "real" position.
I'd look to move him (not give him a way), but move him for players who better fit my vision for the roster of the Mets.
I understand the skepticism but they are certainly trying to speak with a lot of promising candidates. I'm going to be optimistic here.
Josh Byrnes is NOT promising. He was a disaster in both Arizona and SD and is being interviewed in large part because... he hired Omar in SD. What's promising about a 2 time failure?
77 wins, 76 wins, 90 wins, 82 wins, 70 wins, 65 wins.. his 6 seasons as GM
SD
Lasted 2.5 seasons as GM
76 wins, 76 wins 77 wins
He's only 48 and was a baby in GM terms when with Arizona. I think people can learn from mistakes and being an integral part of one of the best run operations in MLB means a lot to me. High up assistant execs on successful organizations are guys the Mets should absolutely be talking to.
He's only 48 and was a baby in GM terms when with Arizona. I think people can learn from mistakes and being an integral part of one of the best run operations in MLB means a lot to me. High up assistant execs on successful organizations are guys the Mets should absolutely be talking to.
The Dodgers have Friedman in charge (who helped build the Rays) as well as Farhan Zaidi, one of the smartest men in the game... + the #1 most full-time analytical staffers and a monster payroll. There is little evidence to suggest Byrnes deserves a large part of their credit at very best he's third on the totem pole.
He's only 48 and was a baby in GM terms when with Arizona. I think people can learn from mistakes and being an integral part of one of the best run operations in MLB means a lot to me. High up assistant execs on successful organizations are guys the Mets should absolutely be talking to.
So then what was the excuse in SD? He might be smart but he has had zero success as a GM. He has Omar ties. Great. Here is what Keith Law said about Byrnes after he was fired by SD
"The San Diego Padres' decision to relieve Josh Byrnes of his duties as general manager is unsurprising, and was probably overdue, given the team's poor performance at the major league level and lack of production from young players, especially those acquired in trades or handed long-term contracts. The move, by itself, solves no problem, however. The Padres need to hire the right successor, a GM who has experience in scouting and player development, because there is no way a team with the Padres' low payroll can succeed without a productive farm system and coming out even or ahead in trades."
PASS.
I just really want them to nail this hire and am looking for positive signs.
If we only had a GM...
I mean the team did get stable after alderson left.
Maybe 3 failures can combine to make Vultron..,the ultimate GM
Alonso is 7 for 12 in three games. Gimenez I believe only played 1 so far and is .250 with a HR.
I mean the team did get stable after alderson left.
Maybe 3 failures can combine to make Vultron..,the ultimate GM
Transitioning from Sandy to the three execs had literally nothing to do with Conforto rebounding in the second half, McNeil busting on the scene, and a few players coming back from injury (Bruce).
In his 16th season, Jose earned the respect of his teammates with the professionalism he demonstrated in transitioning from everyday player to role player. He took on the responsibility of mentoring young players, including the Mets' promising young shortstop Amed Rosario.
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Jose Reyes – New York Mets
In his 16th season, Jose earned the respect of his teammates with the professionalism he demonstrated in transitioning from everyday player to role player. He took on the responsibility of mentoring young players, including the Mets' promising young shortstop Amed Rosario.
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Sure, pick the wife beater over the nicest, happiest guy in all of baseball...
Dan, any chance you can do your daily minor league reports?
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2 for 4 with 2 solo HR's.
Alonso now 8 for 16 with a 1.3 OPS.
Vlad Guerrero Jr, batting a robust .643 (9 for 14) to lead the AFL.
Alonso is 5th.
Gimenez still has only played 1 game. not sure why.
Zanghi and Bautista have pitched, Zanghi hasn't allowed a run, Bautista 1 in 3 innings.
Thanks. I most enjoyed the inside the park homer.
Dan, any chance you can do your daily minor league reports?
I find the AFL to be somewhat tedious/doesn't tell us much but you got it.
If the 2 leaders are within 5% of each other, or the leader has less than 35% there will be a run-off between the top 2. If a run-off results in a tie the tiebreaker will be vote total in the previous poll, we will continue to "go back" in the polls until there is a clear leader.
*Jeff McNeil is ineligible
*Chris Flexen is ineligible
1) Andres Gimenez (SS) AA 19/37 votes- 51%
2) Peter Alonso (1B) AAA 24/36 votes- 67%
3) Jarred Kelenic (CF) Kingsport 31/36-86%
4) Ronny Mauricio (SS) Kingsport 12/33-36%
5) Justin Dunn (RHP) AA 10/37-27%, Run-off with Mark Vientos 17/30-57%
6) Mark Vientos (3b) Kingsport 16/31-52%
7) David Peterson (LHP) A+ 21/31- 68%
8) Franklyn Kilome (RHP) AA 20/33-61%
9) Thomas Szapucki (LHP) A 18/32-56%
10) Shervyen Newton (SS) Kingsport 12/30-40%, Run-off with Anthony Kay 17/33-52%
11) Anthony Kay (LHP) AA 18/26-69%
Mike Chernoff has turned down a chance to speak to the Mets.. not good.
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Translation: Those in charge get worn down and use a lot of the workday clock with this setup.
Lack of appreciation/accountability from ownership also is not going to draw the best and brightest. Alderson brought stability and a strong public face at the worst of times for these owners (think Madoff), steered the Mets to an NL title, did not leave the cupboards bare of talent and — for goodness’ sake — is battling cancer. Do you think this ingratitude is not a talking point within the game?
So is the disconnect of what the Mets want and how they seem to be getting there, with Minaya and Terry Collins offering the old-school whispers Fred longs to hear while Ricco and Jeff canvass a wider field during interviews. What will emerge?....
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If the 2 leaders are within 5% of each other, or the leader has less than 35% there will be a run-off between the top 2. If a run-off results in a tie the tiebreaker will be vote total in the previous poll, we will continue to "go back" in the polls until there is a clear leader.
*Jeff McNeil is ineligible
*Chris Flexen is ineligible
1) Andres Gimenez (SS) AA 19/37 votes- 51%
2) Peter Alonso (1B) AAA 24/36 votes- 67%
3) Jarred Kelenic (CF) Kingsport 31/36-86%
4) Ronny Mauricio (SS) Kingsport 12/33-36%
5) Justin Dunn (RHP) AA 10/37-27%, Run-off with Mark Vientos 17/30-57%
6) Mark Vientos (3b) Kingsport 16/31-52%
7) David Peterson (LHP) A+ 21/31- 68%
8) Franklyn Kilome (RHP) AA 20/33-61%
9) Thomas Szapucki (LHP) A 18/32-56%
10) Shervyen Newton (SS) Kingsport 12/30-40%, Run-off with Anthony Kay 17/33-52%
11) Anthony Kay (LHP) AA 18/26-69%
12) Simeon Woods-Richardson (RHP) Kingsport 12/30-40%
13) Luis Santana (2B) 15/26-58%
He's 20 years old and hit for zero power in limited time in AA. It's not like he really crushed A ball either. Guys like Acuna and Soto, both in our division, are the same age or younger and already raking in MLB.
Looks like he's a good defender who you hope can be an average offensive bat. Fine prospect but far from an elite one.
Please convince me I'm wrong.
He's 20 years old and hit for zero power in limited time in AA. It's not like he really crushed A ball either. Guys like Acuna and Soto, both in our division, are the same age or younger and already raking in MLB.
Looks like he's a good defender who you hope can be an average offensive bat. Fine prospect but far from an elite one.
Please convince me I'm wrong.
He's very polished, above average speed, should hit for some average. Hate to bring his name up but if Ruben Tejada had a more pop and actually gave a shit he would have had a 10 year career as a starting MI. Gimenez is likely not a future star but could be a 280+ 10+ 20+ MI
He's 20 years old and hit for zero power in limited time in AA. It's not like he really crushed A ball either. Guys like Acuna and Soto, both in our division, are the same age or younger and already raking in MLB.
Looks like he's a good defender who you hope can be an average offensive bat. Fine prospect but far from an elite one.
Please convince me I'm wrong.
That’s like wondering why a SP prospect doesn’t have a lot of saves in the minors... if Kelenic and Mauricio are a teams 3/4 prospect, that’s not too shabby ;). There’s depth and youth in our top prospects. That’s a damn good thing whether you’re looking to promote them or “promote” them.
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Can’t say you weren’t warned about this when the season was wrapping up and that when it’s all said and done it will start to make more “sense”
Here's what to like about Gimenez - he has advanced through the system quicker and been a more consistent player than Rosario - who was at 1 point a unanimous top 10 prospect in all of baseball. His overall athleticism isn't quite as flashy but as Dan said he has shown a lot of polish in the way he's consistently produced. Also it's not like he's a try hard david eckstein without talent, this past year he was voted to have the best glove and speed in all of A+. I believe he may have even had the best hit tool also but I can't find the article.
And for added context - he's held his own in AA despite being just 10 months older than Kelenic who is still in rookie ball. Gimenez may not be in the phenom category like Acuna or Soto, but he is 1 of the top minor league SS prospects and he's not that far away. He's also the type of player we've all been begging the team to add more of - good hitter, lots of XBH, doesn't strike out a ton, speed, defense, hustle, etc.
Would the long term plan be to trade or more Rosario to second? It looks like Gimenez is a better defender? Rosario's bat will really need to take a step forward next year for that plan to be viable. He definitely showed flashes and I think the kid can do it, but his bat barely played at SS, so we need him to really keep developing at the plate.
Would the long term plan be to trade or more Rosario to second? It looks like Gimenez is a better defender? Rosario's bat will really need to take a step forward next year for that plan to be viable. He definitely showed flashes and I think the kid can do it, but his bat barely played at SS, so we need him to really keep developing at the plate.
Depends on how Rosario and Mcneil do this year. Rosario has athleticism but has yet to grade out well at SS. Maybe he moves to 3rd. If Mcneil doesn't entrench himself at 2nd, Gimenez would seemingly fit at 2nd (and I believe has played there some in the minors). If all of them look great, that's a good problem to have so there's no bad outcome.
2:44 is there any concern with Kelenic that he may have a Rutherfordish trajectory? I recall Blake being a pretty polished old-for-his class bat that did very well in the Appy, and then struggled since.
Kiley McDaniel
2:45 Rutherford was a tweener guy that lost a step and became a corner guy and Kelenic is a CF that could possibly lose a step, but seems less likely to do that given his build. He's also not as old as BR was and was generally seen as having a slightly superior combo of tools and performance, but they are in the same ballpark
2:46 I also think Kelenic has a little better game power potential in his swing than Rutherford does even now
Alonso HR and 2b, poor marks at 1b.
Stadium mocks at the bottom of link
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While I get your point, building a stronger AAA roster will be a good thing IMO.
If the "older guys" are good AAA players, it means they would
likely be better emergency call-ups than lots of the garbage this organization has resorted to during the Alderson era.
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is some belief because the Mets own the Syracuse team they may actually try and put out an okay roster. Hopefully that doesn't mean older guys playing over prospects.
While I get your point, building a stronger AAA roster will be a good thing IMO.
If the "older guys" are good AAA players, it means they would
likely be better emergency call-ups than lots of the garbage this organization has resorted to during the Alderson era.
You say that and yet they didn't give guys like Brentz or Michael a look, so they bolted. Really strange decision making sometimes.
I feel like as prodigious as his bat may be, he'll wind up yet another Met to have a playable bat, but no "real" position.
I'd look to move him (not give him a way), but move him for players who better fit my vision for the roster of the Mets.