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NFT: Steven Matz to STL

CMicks3110 : 11/24/2021 5:21 am
4 years $48 million
Watch the cards finally turn him into an ace  
bhill410 : 11/24/2021 6:12 am : link
That contract seems like it could be closer to Oliver Perez than to RA Dickey though
I feel like this screams some red flag  
Giantsfan79 : 11/24/2021 6:51 am : link
$12 is very low end for a pitcher with Matz's stats. plus the labor agreement is about to expire, so if labor wins presumably wages could go up, so why lock yourself away for 4 years?
Some Mets fans will..  
moze1021 : 11/24/2021 7:01 am : link
probably criticize them for missing on Matz, but can't really get upset about not acquiring a guy who should be a 4th/5th starter.. this will not define the offseason.

Even if they signed Matz, they still needed to acquire 2 starters better than Matz..

They need to sign Stroman and then at least 1 guy better than Stroman.

Ideally Stro is your 4th starter, but if they go into the season with him as the 3rd and make a couple big moves on the offensive side, it could work
It’s the Cardinals...  
Chris684 : 11/24/2021 8:09 am : link
This move will likely turn out well for them.
Cohen sounds like a jilted school girl  
pjcas18 : 11/24/2021 9:06 am : link
once again.

Steven Cohen
@StevenACohen2
· 12m
I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player’s agent.I guess words and promises don’t matter.


Metsmerized
@Metsmerized
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3m
According to Jon Heyman, the Mets were expecting Stephen Matz to give them a chance to beat the 4 year, $44M deal he signed with St. Louis, a price the Mets may have been able to outbid.
Cohen  
GF1080 : 11/24/2021 9:08 am : link
Needs to get off Twitter. He is terrible on there. It's also a good thing they took that money from STL not him.
RE: Cohen sounds like a jilted school girl  
moze1021 : 11/24/2021 9:09 am : link
In comment 15465820 pjcas18 said:
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once again.

Steven Cohen
@StevenACohen2
· 12m
I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player’s agent.I guess words and promises don’t matter.


Metsmerized
@Metsmerized
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3m
According to Jon Heyman, the Mets were expecting Stephen Matz to give them a chance to beat the 4 year, $44M deal he signed with St. Louis, a price the Mets may have been able to outbid.


Frustrating when players/agents do this...I'd be pissed of I were Cohen too. Remember when Steve Smith did it to the Giants? I still haven't forgiven him for that.

With that said...can't sweat it..other players out there, time to spend and I have full faith Cohen will do it...
I don't care if Cohen  
pjcas18 : 11/24/2021 9:12 am : link
is 100% correct and you agree he's right to be pissed, don't publicize it.

it doesn't have the effect he thinks it has, it makes him look weak and whiny.

he should be scheming behind the scenes like Bobby Axelrod would.
Matz doesn’t  
cokeduplt : 11/24/2021 9:32 am : link
Owe the Mets anything. Cohen just sounds like a baby.
RE: I don't care if Cohen  
moze1021 : 11/24/2021 9:39 am : link
In comment 15465830 pjcas18 said:
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is 100% correct and you agree he's right to be pissed, don't publicize it.

it doesn't have the effect he thinks it has, it makes him look weak and whiny.

he should be scheming behind the scenes like Bobby Axelrod would.


Meh..his Twitter doesn't bother me ever. I don't get the bobby reference because that character is played by one of my top 2 least favorite actors of all time (him and Spader)

I suffered way too long with the Wilpons to be upset over Twitter nonsense that beat reporters will blow out of proportion...

Go get Gausman, Stroman, Bryant, Baez, Suzuki, and maybe Scherzer and then tweet whatever the hell you want..who cares
RE: RE: I don't care if Cohen  
Everyone Relax : 11/24/2021 9:50 am : link
In comment 15465857 moze1021 said:
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is 100% correct and you agree he's right to be pissed, don't publicize it.

it doesn't have the effect he thinks it has, it makes him look weak and whiny.

he should be scheming behind the scenes like Bobby Axelrod would.



Meh..his Twitter doesn't bother me ever. I don't get the bobby reference because that character is played by one of my top 2 least favorite actors of all time (him and Spader)

I suffered way too long with the Wilpons to be upset over Twitter nonsense that beat reporters will blow out of proportion...

Go get Gausman, Stroman, Bryant, Baez, Suzuki, and maybe Scherzer and then tweet whatever the hell you want..who cares

Axelrod's character is loosely based on Cohen. Certainly not the looks part.
Agreed, I dont care about the Twitter stuff, just sign some good f'n players already. Honestly happy we arent bringing back players that didnt work for us the first time around/
RE: RE: I don't care if Cohen  
pjcas18 : 11/24/2021 9:55 am : link
In comment 15465857 moze1021 said:
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In comment 15465830 pjcas18 said:


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is 100% correct and you agree he's right to be pissed, don't publicize it.

it doesn't have the effect he thinks it has, it makes him look weak and whiny.

he should be scheming behind the scenes like Bobby Axelrod would.



Meh..his Twitter doesn't bother me ever. I don't get the bobby reference because that character is played by one of my top 2 least favorite actors of all time (him and Spader)

I suffered way too long with the Wilpons to be upset over Twitter nonsense that beat reporters will blow out of proportion...

Go get Gausman, Stroman, Bryant, Baez, Suzuki, and maybe Scherzer and then tweet whatever the hell you want..who cares


I'm not upset. I'm unemotional like I wish Cohen would be. At least publicly.

And you do realize Bobby Axelrod was based on Steve Cohen, right?

Sherman spoke Cohen and said Matz  
Metnut : 11/24/2021 9:56 am : link
had reached out to the Mets and not vice versa and told them that he had unfinished business and wanted to come back. Cohen felt like the agent had crossed the line.
missing on matz feels like dodging a bullet but i agree with PJ  
Eric on Li : 11/24/2021 10:03 am : link
no reason to whine about it in public. sign someone else who most met fans weren't clamoring to non-tender or outright cut a couple years ago.

and if you are going to whine, do it in a productive way. If something had to be said it should have been something that at least portrays his position of strength - after all he claims he's willing to spend more than pretty much any owner over the next 5-10 years. that's not someone any agent or player should get on the wrong side of.

"In pursuit of a championship I intend to spend more money than anyone in baseball over the next 10+ years so if you want to win and get paid I'm your guy. If your agent is dishonest and untrustworthy I'm not so choose wisely."

also they desperately need to get a move or 2 done asap to change the narrative. Extend Nimmo, sign Sherzer, bring back Baez, just get something done.
RE: missing on matz feels like dodging a bullet but i agree with PJ  
pjcas18 : 11/24/2021 10:14 am : link
In comment 15465928 Eric on Li said:
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no reason to whine about it in public. sign someone else who most met fans weren't clamoring to non-tender or outright cut a couple years ago.

and if you are going to whine, do it in a productive way. If something had to be said it should have been something that at least portrays his position of strength - after all he claims he's willing to spend more than pretty much any owner over the next 5-10 years. that's not someone any agent or player should get on the wrong side of.

"In pursuit of a championship I intend to spend more money than anyone in baseball over the next 10+ years so if you want to win and get paid I'm your guy. If your agent is dishonest and untrustworthy I'm not so choose wisely."

also they desperately need to get a move or 2 done asap to change the narrative. Extend Nimmo, sign Sherzer, bring back Baez, just get something done.


exactly, only adjustment I'd make it I don't want to make moves for the sake of making moves, I want them to be deliberate, not reactionary.
RE: I don't care if Cohen  
Section331 : 11/24/2021 10:20 am : link
In comment 15465830 pjcas18 said:
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is 100% correct and you agree he's right to be pissed, don't publicize it.

it doesn't have the effect he thinks it has, it makes him look weak and whiny.

he should be scheming behind the scenes like Bobby Axelrod would.


Exactly, he certainly isn't helping his front office sign players when he bitches whenever a guy signs somewhere else.

I thought the whole "Cohen on Twitter" hurting the POBO/GM search was overblown, now I'm not so sure.
RE: RE: missing on matz feels like dodging a bullet but i agree with PJ  
Eric on Li : 11/24/2021 10:24 am : link
In comment 15465957 pjcas18 said:
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no reason to whine about it in public. sign someone else who most met fans weren't clamoring to non-tender or outright cut a couple years ago.

and if you are going to whine, do it in a productive way. If something had to be said it should have been something that at least portrays his position of strength - after all he claims he's willing to spend more than pretty much any owner over the next 5-10 years. that's not someone any agent or player should get on the wrong side of.

"In pursuit of a championship I intend to spend more money than anyone in baseball over the next 10+ years so if you want to win and get paid I'm your guy. If your agent is dishonest and untrustworthy I'm not so choose wisely."

also they desperately need to get a move or 2 done asap to change the narrative. Extend Nimmo, sign Sherzer, bring back Baez, just get something done.



exactly, only adjustment I'd make it I don't want to make moves for the sake of making moves, I want them to be deliberate, not reactionary.


obviously - im not saying they should do something they don't want to do but rather that they should put the full court press on to get something done they have already been trying to do. If it means they pay some small% higher than what their previous ideal number was or agree to 1 extra year or whatever then this might be a situation where it's worth that if it's the right player. put the message out to the agents/players they have been actively offering on that in the next 48 hours they are paying someone's full quote and if they want that player to be them this is their chance.

you don't want the narrative of players choosing to not even give the chance to get paid more by the mets to take root because perception can become reality.
I have zero issue with this  
bhill410 : 11/24/2021 10:30 am : link
Why not call out an agent for acting shitty? If they are simply trying to use the Mets for leverage and in direct contradiction to what you stated you shouldn’t be allowed to do that without a direct harm to reputation. Now obviously what he is saying internally with other owners is more on target but why should people not care about sh*tty behavior? Weird thing to get upset about
RE: RE: RE: I don't care if Cohen  
moze1021 : 11/24/2021 10:51 am : link
In comment 15465905 pjcas18 said:
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In comment 15465830 pjcas18 said:


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is 100% correct and you agree he's right to be pissed, don't publicize it.

it doesn't have the effect he thinks it has, it makes him look weak and whiny.

he should be scheming behind the scenes like Bobby Axelrod would.



Meh..his Twitter doesn't bother me ever. I don't get the bobby reference because that character is played by one of my top 2 least favorite actors of all time (him and Spader)

I suffered way too long with the Wilpons to be upset over Twitter nonsense that beat reporters will blow out of proportion...

Go get Gausman, Stroman, Bryant, Baez, Suzuki, and maybe Scherzer and then tweet whatever the hell you want..who cares



I'm not upset. I'm unemotional like I wish Cohen would be. At least publicly.

And you do realize Bobby Axelrod was based on Steve Cohen, right?


Yes I realize that character is based on Cohen...I just know nothing about the character except he's played by a guy who speaks out of the side of a barely opened mouth with a terrible American accent...
From Matz agent  
pjcas18 : 11/24/2021 11:14 am : link
Matz' agent put out a pretty bland statement but this is interesting  
Eric on Li : 11/24/2021 11:17 am : link
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Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1
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I spoke to Rob Martin, Steven Matz's agent. He said he called Steve Cohen this morning after Cohen's tweet. He said he thought the tension/hostility was less after the conversation. He said he, Matz and his agency hold no animus/grudge toward the #Mets.


I still think Cohen could have sounded less whiny but I give him credit for reacting publicly. Agents/players need him and his wallet far more than the other way around. They cannot continue to let agents leak to leverage the Mets spending power when it suites them and then also not negotiate in good faith.
more from Martino and if true Matz and his agent can just go F off  
Eric on Li : 11/24/2021 12:15 pm : link
Andy Martino
@martinonyc
From Mets perspective, it was tone and timeline of events that bothered, not Matz' decision. Told: 1) agents reached out to Cohen specifically on Saturday, professing Matz's desire to be a Met 2) Zoom meeting w Matz and Cohen Sunday w same themes. Tues: Matz signs w STL.

Andy Martino @martinonyc
38m
Apparently the narrative of Matz wanting to return to Mets to complete unfinished business with the organization that drafted him was compelling to the team, which thought a deal was probable.

Andy Martino @martinonyc
16m
Mets still intend to sign 2-3 starting pitchers and the market is hot. Gausman and Stroman are on their list, as is just about everyone. Would have gone over $40 mil to sign Matz so that money and more is sitting there.
RE: more from Martino and if true Matz and his agent can just go F off  
GF1080 : 11/24/2021 12:34 pm : link
In comment 15466199 Eric on Li said:
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Andy Martino
@martinonyc
From Mets perspective, it was tone and timeline of events that bothered, not Matz' decision. Told: 1) agents reached out to Cohen specifically on Saturday, professing Matz's desire to be a Met 2) Zoom meeting w Matz and Cohen Sunday w same themes. Tues: Matz signs w STL.

Andy Martino @martinonyc
38m
Apparently the narrative of Matz wanting to return to Mets to complete unfinished business with the organization that drafted him was compelling to the team, which thought a deal was probable.

Andy Martino @martinonyc
16m
Mets still intend to sign 2-3 starting pitchers and the market is hot. Gausman and Stroman are on their list, as is just about everyone. Would have gone over $40 mil to sign Matz so that money and more is sitting there.


Cohen should not even have these meetings. Pass it on to Eppeler geez. Why is the owner having a meeting with an agent on a middle of the rotation SP? I was hoping he was tellong the truth saying he just wants to write the checks but doesn't seem like it.
I mean, seriously, if you had to choose  
Stan in LA : 11/24/2021 1:23 pm : link
The Mets vs. St Louis, who in their right mind would take the Mets?
RE: I mean, seriously, if you had to choose  
moze1021 : 11/24/2021 1:31 pm : link
In comment 15466325 Stan in LA said:
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The Mets vs. St Louis, who in their right mind would take the Mets?


?? Someone who wants to be in NY?

Weird comment bro
Speaking of St. Louis  
Mike in NY : 11/24/2021 1:41 pm : link
Mets signed Nick Plummer to 1 year Major League Contract. Not sure why they did that, but okay.
RE: Speaking of St. Louis  
Eric on Li : 11/24/2021 1:56 pm : link
In comment 15466353 Mike in NY said:
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Mets signed Nick Plummer to 1 year Major League Contract. Not sure why they did that, but okay.


Seems like a lotto ticket like the McWilliams signing last year. The consistently high walk rate is interesting and his 2021 was Nimmo-esque. Link below is from FG last summer.

I'd imagine there was some competition for his services and he wanted to find playing time at the MLB level...which is interesting.
Cardinals 2015 First-Rounder Nick Plummer Is Once Again a Prospect - ( New Window )
RE: Speaking of St. Louis  
Metnut : 11/24/2021 1:57 pm : link
In comment 15466353 Mike in NY said:
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Mets signed Nick Plummer to 1 year Major League Contract. Not sure why they did that, but okay.


It’s a nice little signing. We have no depth there and he’s an interesting player that was blocked in STL but should have a path to the MLB roster here.
Missing on Matz is no big deal  
larryflower37 : 11/24/2021 2:04 pm : link
Cohen made it a big deal.
I am fine with his frustration and speaking out but now go out and build a team.
There is a lot of work to be done this off-season both on the player side and organization side.
Matz  
Debaser : 11/24/2021 2:06 pm : link
Retread Matz sounded dumb in the first place. I was glad when they got rid of him. He was awful
.  
pjcas18 : 11/24/2021 2:17 pm : link
GENY Mets Report
@genymets
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1m
Nick Plummer is ranked the #Mets No. 9 prospect, according to @MLBPipeline
. #LGM
RE: .  
Eric on Li : 11/24/2021 3:11 pm : link
In comment 15466410 pjcas18 said:
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GENY Mets Report
@genymets
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1m
Nick Plummer is ranked the #Mets No. 9 prospect, according to @MLBPipeline
. #LGM


great use of whatever $ this cost. Take shots like this all day. No downside.
Cohen has to realize  
Vanzetti : 11/24/2021 11:50 pm : link
that the perceived dysfunction caused by him and Sandy is what is responsible for guys not wanting to join the Mets

They were turned down by a bunch of GM candidates and now Thor and Matz, two guys who seemingly wanted to be in NY, go elsewhere on very favorable contracts. And neither guy gives the Mets a chance to match.

The message could not be any clearer: Mets are perceived as a poorly run and chaotic franchise.
I'd be less concerned about the whiny tweet  
Matt M. : 11/24/2021 11:57 pm : link
and more concerned that they had the meetings Sat and Sun and apparently the Mets made no offer bet. then and the Tues signing.
RE: I'd be less concerned about the whiny tweet  
Eric on Li : 11/25/2021 10:41 am : link
In comment 15466842 Matt M. said:
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and more concerned that they had the meetings Sat and Sun and apparently the Mets made no offer bet. then and the Tues signing.


Since when is Matz some grand prize? FG predicted he'd get 3 years 42m and if the reporting is accurate he reached out the mets because he wanted to come back. IMO they dodged a bullet because he is not a guy I'd have been prioritizing to pay beyond market rate no matter how much he begged (and reneged).

Sort of separate I really hope we don't end up in a position to have to desperately overpay stroman. In an industry (entertainment) of self centered and non-self aware people he has to be in contention for top 1%.

.  
pjcas18 : 11/26/2021 4:55 pm : link
GENY Mets Report
@genymets
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1m
NEWS: According to @mikemayer22
, the #Mets are “showing significant interest” in Kevin Gausman. #LGM
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