Brother in law who was born & raised in Chicagoland. Went to U of I in Urbana-Champaign. Moved back to Chicagoland & lives there with sister...he loves the Bellinger signing.
Your brother in law apparently loves him some name recognition. Bellinger has been one of the worst hitters in baseball the past several seasons. He’s literally forgotten how to hit a baseball
The Mets CF needs if there is any chance at all at Mauricio playing CF (I don’t believe this but it’s been suggested) they might as well get him reps out there immediately and see how he takes to it
The Mets CF needs if there is any chance at all at Mauricio playing CF (I don’t believe this but it’s been suggested) they might as well get him reps out there immediately and see how he takes to it
With Ramirez only 1 level behind and Baty possible for LF, Vientos off 3b, i'd guess he stays in the IF. if they don't extend McNeil, who knows what the future is at 2b.
I think Law's most recent comp was soriano and the way he's been hitting xbh over the past year that seems to have been a good call.
Personally would LOVE Senga. But so Ny to choose from, makes no sense but to wait each out.
I just wish they’d bite the bullet, get Senga, and let the analytics fill out the roster already.
not to be a conspiracy theorist but if Senga is the guy they love I wonder if the Taillon leaks re "deep talks" were meant to motivate him? if the mets really wanted one of these guys more than the others i dont know what's stopping them from putting in top offer.
Projected 3-4. Big breaker, FB up to 100 but it lacks movement and plane because he's a shorter guy. Longenhagen actually compared him so... Eovaldi lol
And 5th round picks plus 1 million in IFA money for 33 year old Nathan Eovaldi coming off a 20 start 4.30 season would be a truly awful decision. There are plenty of similar options with no penalty attached + Rodon if you want to pay that kind of price. I’d be furious.
If they believed in Rodon… okay that’s their call. But for Eovaldi? He’s made 30 starts twice in his career. Big 2021, 2016-2020 1 2+ fWAR season… 1. Couldn’t pass harder. Give Bassitt “too many” years, overpay for Senga/Taillon/Walker etc. Eovaldi would be truly short-sighted. I refuse to believe it
i think its going to be taillon, senga, bassitt or walker.
just guessing but i assume they like that taillon/senga have more upside than bassitt and they get the bassit comp.
bassitt and walker are good fallback options if they miss out.
baerga now claiming judge + correa to sfg.
Agreed... They could probably even use 2 of them..
if they lose nimmo here's basically your checklist of + defenders
this is combined over 2021-2022. Canha is actually +2 over this period of time in CF so anyone lower than this is basically at his level. Kike or Thomas are basically the only appealing options that seem realistic beyond just sucking it up with Canha. Keirmeier is ok but only if it's in a pillar type contract/role.
And I don’t think Mets had any interest in bringing him back. They got decent value for 2 yrs but he faded back end of both seasons to a broad degree. But it sets where Taillon is likely to slot in. Taillon also had issues with long ball a bit.
Phils are building decent rotational depth now but I think it’s needed. Nola and Wheeler have logged tons of innings last two seasons.
Is probably looking at 100+ at this point. Wild market
Martino said the mets have asked him what he's looking for and he's been slow to give them his number. Made it sound a little bit like they want him but maybe he's another one looking to move on.
Is probably looking at 100+ at this point. Wild market
Martino said the mets have asked him what he's looking for and he's been slow to give them his number. Made it sound a little bit like they want him but maybe he's another one looking to move on.
I don’t think he likes NY. And I’ve heard he wants to cash in big on term too.
"bassitt hasn't set his market yet, actually mets are kind of wondering why they don't know bassitt's price yet. they are like 'hey we like you' and that's been moving slower for whatever reason"
walker brought his HR rate down 5% from 2021, 14% to 9% (when he gave up 26 in 159 and almost all of them were 2nd half, he had started the year with 1 of the longest streaks without giving up a homer and then gave them up left/right).
his career rate is 12.7% right in between those 2 seasons.
taillon's career rate is similar 12.2%.
the question with walker though is going from Citi to CBP.
walker brought his HR rate down 5% from 2021, 14% to 9% (when he gave up 26 in 159 and almost all of them were 2nd half, he had started the year with 1 of the longest streaks without giving up a homer and then gave them up left/right).
his career rate is 12.7% right in between those 2 seasons.
taillon's career rate is similar 12.2%.
the question with walker though is going from Citi to CBP.
Walker also completely changed his approach last year. Kept everything down.
To me, he seems like a guy who will get better as he gets more used to throwing a lot of innings.
Maybe Mets don’t think his arm will hold him. Something is up because they showed no interest whatsoever in bringing him back
That was very unexpected.
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
It’s Also interesting how wrong the press was about Nimmo
but he and bassitt are below senga/taillon who are their higher priorities.
im not saying they were right or wrong, i haven't seen enough of the other guys to judge, but i wanted walker back and agree he may still be ascending. just dont love the fit with him in CBP.
That was very unexpected.
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
That was very unexpected.
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
It’s a long flight from California to Japan almost 10 hours. He won’t be flying back in the middle of the season.
However it is true that most Japanese player sign with West Coast teams so we will see. I just can’t see the Mets going with Talon as their third starter. Especially given the Carrasco is running on fumes
That was very unexpected.
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
doesn't quite sound imminent so if taillon or bassitt want to stay in ny now would seem to be the time to call eppler.
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A number of teams have serious interest in Kodai Senga, but sources say the Mets are among those highest on him. Senga has no posting fee/draft pick compensation, is said to want a big market and a win-now team. Joining a rotation with Scherzer/Verlander would certainly qualify.
Your brother in law apparently loves him some name recognition. Bellinger has been one of the worst hitters in baseball the past several seasons. He’s literally forgotten how to hit a baseball
With Ramirez only 1 level behind and Baty possible for LF, Vientos off 3b, i'd guess he stays in the IF. if they don't extend McNeil, who knows what the future is at 2b.
I think Law's most recent comp was soriano and the way he's been hitting xbh over the past year that seems to have been a good call.
I just wish they’d bite the bullet, get Senga, and let the analytics fill out the roster already.
not to be a conspiracy theorist but if Senga is the guy they love I wonder if the Taillon leaks re "deep talks" were meant to motivate him? if the mets really wanted one of these guys more than the others i dont know what's stopping them from putting in top offer.
Projected 3-4. Big breaker, FB up to 100 but it lacks movement and plane because he's a shorter guy. Longenhagen actually compared him so... Eovaldi lol
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And 5th round picks plus 1 million in IFA money for 33 year old Nathan Eovaldi coming off a 20 start 4.30 season would be a truly awful decision. There are plenty of similar options with no penalty attached + Rodon if you want to pay that kind of price. I’d be furious.
If they believed in Rodon… okay that’s their call. But for Eovaldi? He’s made 30 starts twice in his career. Big 2021, 2016-2020 1 2+ fWAR season… 1. Couldn’t pass harder. Give Bassitt “too many” years, overpay for Senga/Taillon/Walker etc. Eovaldi would be truly short-sighted. I refuse to believe it
i think its going to be taillon, senga, bassitt or walker.
just guessing but i assume they like that taillon/senga have more upside than bassitt and they get the bassit comp.
bassitt and walker are good fallback options if they miss out.
baerga now claiming judge + correa to sfg.
Agreed... They could probably even use 2 of them..
Damn it
Interesting considering he can be prone to giving up the long ball
Phils are building decent rotational depth now but I think it’s needed. Nola and Wheeler have logged tons of innings last two seasons.
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102 Pitching+ (per @enosarris
model)
Threw splitter a lot more in 2022 and was effective with it, raised ground ball rate 5%
Concern is whether he can keep HRs down in CBP (i'm skeptical)
Martino said the mets have asked him what he's looking for and he's been slow to give them his number. Made it sound a little bit like they want him but maybe he's another one looking to move on.
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Is probably looking at 100+ at this point. Wild market
Martino said the mets have asked him what he's looking for and he's been slow to give them his number. Made it sound a little bit like they want him but maybe he's another one looking to move on.
I don’t think he likes NY. And I’ve heard he wants to cash in big on term too.
"bassitt hasn't set his market yet, actually mets are kind of wondering why they don't know bassitt's price yet. they are like 'hey we like you' and that's been moving slower for whatever reason"
all signs would seemingly indicate senga or taillon. LAD have been quiet and the mets tend to like similar players so maybe that's the battle.
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But I think the mats would be wise not to give him anything more than three years
walker brought his HR rate down 5% from 2021, 14% to 9% (when he gave up 26 in 159 and almost all of them were 2nd half, he had started the year with 1 of the longest streaks without giving up a homer and then gave them up left/right).
his career rate is 12.7% right in between those 2 seasons.
taillon's career rate is similar 12.2%.
the question with walker though is going from Citi to CBP.
I guess it's a good thing we'll have less divisional games with the new schedule.
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Taillon: 26 in 177 innings
walker brought his HR rate down 5% from 2021, 14% to 9% (when he gave up 26 in 159 and almost all of them were 2nd half, he had started the year with 1 of the longest streaks without giving up a homer and then gave them up left/right).
his career rate is 12.7% right in between those 2 seasons.
taillon's career rate is similar 12.2%.
the question with walker though is going from Citi to CBP.
Walker also completely changed his approach last year. Kept everything down.
To me, he seems like a guy who will get better as he gets more used to throwing a lot of innings.
Maybe Mets don’t think his arm will hold him. Something is up because they showed no interest whatsoever in bringing him back
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
im not saying they were right or wrong, i haven't seen enough of the other guys to judge, but i wanted walker back and agree he may still be ascending. just dont love the fit with him in CBP.
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
LAD for senga?
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
It’s a long flight from California to Japan almost 10 hours. He won’t be flying back in the middle of the season.
However it is true that most Japanese player sign with West Coast teams so we will see. I just can’t see the Mets going with Talon as their third starter. Especially given the Carrasco is running on fumes
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That was very unexpected.
I’m thinking that moves things along. And thinking it’s more likely Taillon instead of being able to woo Senga to the east coast.
LAD for senga?
Do the Dodgers need a starter?
Buehler, Urias, May, Kershaw and Gonsolin
May be an injury back up but would that be Senga?
I haven't heard them rumored, but it's not like they don't have a good track record with Japanese players.
I haven't heard them rumored, but it's not like they don't have a good track record with Japanese players.
They have Ray and Castillo for a bunch of years but possible if they are upping payroll.
that WS run got Dombrowski some spendin money and he knows if he doesn't use it he may lose it.
Castillo, Gilbert, Kirby, Ray, Gonzales, Flexen + their top prospect Emerson Hancock
Castillo, Gilbert, Kirby, Ray, Gonzales, Flexen + their top prospect Emerson Hancock
SF or LAA seem like logical challengers for both taillon/senga.
SDP seem in on everyone even though they already have a bunch of sp.
someone said today senga wants to go to a contender, not sure any of those fit except sdp.
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