Because I can only post one link in any given post I'm going to post the links in the post (I know that's annoying but what can you do?)
While I'd happily take Brad Hand, here is an excellent piece from
@MetsFix
regarding some legitimate concerns
https://t.co/dX8aKBeWJ5?amp=1
I will continue to push for Tim Locastro via trade as the 4th OF (Porter has him in Arizona). Great fit. Fastest player in baseball by sprint speed in 2020 https://t.co/4Jot9ynY5k?amp=1
Porter suggested they will be taking a step back and now letting the market come to them. Focused on depth. I'm not saying there is no chance they go for Springer, but rather they likely don't feel they NEED him now.
I've seen some fans suggest trading for Harrison Bader. Good luck. +34 DRS in CF career, was on a 3+ win pace this year. I know fans have floated his name but not sure why they feel he wouldn't cost a TON. 348 career games (roughly 2 seasons) 6.5 fWAR. 3 years of control. He'd cost a ton.
Outs Above Average (OAA) by #Mets' shortstops since 2017:
-38
Francisco Lindor's OAA since 2017:
+36
It likely wasn't going to be an issue with AG here but Lindor is a proven defensive wizard.
And finally, given the lux tax concerns, I like Jose Quintana most of the "likely to be cheaper" group of SP's. Obviously, someone like Kluber is intriguing as well but Quintana seems like a great fit. I think MLBTR is going to be low but 2 for 18 (9 per) fuck yeah.
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Yes , I spoke to Lindor and Carrasco. Lindor comes from my in-laws hometown on Caguas , PR. They are very excited to be Mets
@JeremyM84459000
Yes , I spoke to Lindor and Carrasco. Lindor comes from my in-laws hometown on Caguas , PR. They are very excited to be Mets
Sorry that's Cohen's response.
He has the chance to be a very popular face of the franchise for years to come.
I can see where he would be anxious to work out an extension.
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I'm intrigued by the Tim Locastro solution. What do you think it might take to get him in a trade ??
You know me.....I hate to part with prospects ;-) But this guy might set up the whole defense.
I'm intrigued by the Tim Locastro solution. What do you think it might take to get him in a trade ??
You know me.....I hate to part with prospects ;-) But this guy might set up the whole defense.
Locastro has 3 years of control so Arizona won't give him away but he also wouldn't cost one of the top 6-7 prospects (which is really who they need to be protecting right now). I suspect a prospect in the 15-20 range gets it done and quite frankly the names there are either not really great or legit 3-4-5 years away. If Arizona wants Carlos Cortes and a low level arm, have at it. Locastro would be perfect for a team full of plodders (Dom, Alonso, JDD, McCann (Sandy FWIW does not truly seem high on JDD at 3b but that's an unrelated aside)
I was just watching some highlights of T-Lo, and they would have to increase the padding on the outfield walls for him. He's fearless out there !!
Link - ( New Window )
I was just watching some highlights of T-Lo, and they would have to increase the padding on the outfield walls for him. He's fearless out there !! Link - ( New Window )
Fantastic fit, has the odd gift of being HBP at a ridiculous rate. Great pinch runner option and Porter had him in Arizona
Kike Hernandez seems like a perfect fit with his postseason experience, track record, and versatility. They could give him a chance to start at 2B or 3B depending on where McNeil settles. only negative is that he hasn't played much 3b. He can also play all the OF positions to give them even more versatility. I'd have no issue targeting him with a deal more aggressive than most projections (2 or 3 years 5m AAV?).
Tommy la stella is an interesting idea and I believe he and Porter overlapped with CHC.
And of course the Toddfather is out there - who may be worth a ST invite.
I wouldn't be surprised if they make an IF move before OF now because so much hinges on the DH decision and Springer's market. Even after Lindor I think Springer is a real possibility, and I might even go so far as to consider them the favorite. If negotiations with Conforto don't go well he would help pre-emptively hedge against him possibly walking.
The respect of giving each player their own moment
Might not seem important, but man what a GREAT move
As a general rule, teams like the Mets with little talent near MLB-ready and a generally weak farm system should not be trading away its cost-controlled talent for big $$ contracts. Maybe you make an exception for a talent like Lindor, but every $ we pay him is $ we don't have to re-sign some of the above folks. Is anyone else concerned about this?
As a general rule, teams like the Mets with little talent near MLB-ready and a generally weak farm system should not be trading away its cost-controlled talent for big $$ contracts. Maybe you make an exception for a talent like Lindor, but every $ we pay him is $ we don't have to re-sign some of the above folks. Is anyone else concerned about this?
I agree with this in general, but as you suggest, there are players you make an exception for and Lindor is one of them.
If you do this for a Cano you can have problems, but when a player like Lindor becomes available at 27/28 years old you make this move (but extending Lindor is critical to the decision making process IMO).
But you also can't extend everyone, which is why the "win now" window is open and the move made sense at this time.
Also completely agree with the sentiment above about needing cost controlled players - it's one of the reasons I'm disappointed we had to give up Gimenez.
Next year Thor, Conforto, Stroman (and obviously Lindor) need new deals. That's possibly $100m worth of AAV.
Year after that Nimmo, Diaz, Lugo.
Thankfully in 2024 things cool down.
Then in 2025 they have McNeil, Alonso, Dom.
McNeil, Alonso, Dom give the team a critical window of affordability right now, which is why I suspect 1 of the bigger ticket players due to hit FA in the next couple years above will likely get moved (or allowed to walk).
Not to rehash but that's why to maximize value and not lose anyone for nothing, Nimmo makes the most sense to trade to me unless they get the feeling they can't resign Conforto. They'd get more for Nimmo now with 2 years left than next year with just 1 year left. And it helps them add Springer. If they can get Springer on a deal they like I'd personally be aiming to trade Nimmo for another team's David Peterson + a lower level minor leaguer with some upside.
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I was just watching some highlights of T-Lo, and they would have to increase the padding on the outfield walls for him. He's fearless out there !! Link - ( New Window )
Fantastic fit, has the odd gift of being HBP at a ridiculous rate. Great pinch runner option and Porter had him in Arizona
OMG i want, make it happen Dan