It feels like it took forever. Here's hoping McNeil rebounds and Alvarez finally breaks through as a hitter and Vientos is the real deal. They'll have an automatic out (more or less) manning center field. Let's hope at least some of what is a very iffy starting staff comes through like last year. Pray that Lindor doesn't get hurt.
A seven-year deal would have paid off now and he wouldn't have to worry about five years from now when his skills would naturally diminish. All this drama for a relatively small amount of money (at some point, there are diminishing returns -- how much money does one need?) is from my vantage point ... it's stupid. It's not my money or career. But that's my .02.
(Remember, he can get money from endorsements and other places on top of his salary.)
The reference to a "continuing resolution" in another entry is apt. And, those things are a blot on our political system, with multiple drawn-out battles over the budget that becomes political theater.
In the scope of the whole event, as Shakespeare said, It's Much Ado About Nothing. Pete could have signed several better offers with the Mets without changing his agent. Happy to see him back, but in the end the Mets got more than they negotiated for,. They get the player and as important the flexibility for next year.
Pete is back where he belongs. It was a messy process and I'm sure he feels slighted that he didn't get more. But hopefully he turns that motivation into a great season and gets what he thinks he deserves next year. The vibes are great now heading into spring training.
I'd like to see Acuno win 2B and hit well enough to bat 2nd to get some speed (Lindor + Acuno) in front of Soto, Pete and Vientos.
That would be nice but I'm hoping McNeil's second half indicates that he's not over the hill.
It feels like it took forever. Here's hoping McNeil rebounds and Alvarez finally breaks through as a hitter and Vientos is the real deal. They'll have an automatic out (more or less) manning center field. Let's hope at least some of what is a very iffy starting staff comes through like last year. Pray that Lindor doesn't get hurt.
A seven-year deal would have paid off now and he wouldn't have to worry about five years from now when his skills would naturally diminish. All this drama for a relatively small amount of money (at some point, there are diminishing returns -- how much money does one need?) is from my vantage point ... it's stupid. It's not my money or career. But that's my .02.
(Remember, he can get money from endorsements and other places on top of his salary.)
The reference to a "continuing resolution" in another entry is apt. And, those things are a blot on our political system, with multiple drawn-out battles over the budget that becomes political theater.
I don't like it.
In the scope of the whole event, as Shakespeare said, It's Much Ado About Nothing. Pete could have signed several better offers with the Mets without changing his agent. Happy to see him back, but in the end the Mets got more than they negotiated for,. They get the player and as important the flexibility for next year.
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Pete is back where he belongs. It was a messy process and I'm sure he feels slighted that he didn't get more. But hopefully he turns that motivation into a great season and gets what he thinks he deserves next year. The vibes are great now heading into spring training.
Turned down $71 mil guaranteed?!
Ok, Pete. Let er rip!
Does this make Brett Baty expendable? There was some buzz early this offseason that KC and NYM discussed Baty; perhaps those talks will reignite?
Honestly, he was already expendable.
Maybe so, but Dante Bichette didn't hit until he was 28! Give him another chance...
Where?
Spell Vientos against righthanders, maybe some DH. Plus, injuries happen.
I can't see where that gets him an Opening Day roster spot