The OF depth (one depth chart has Baty as one of the five OFs) is something to address. They basically need a corner OF.
As to pitching, almost hard to remember Manaea is still around. Remember he was basically your #2 starter? If they get a guy like Bassitt, the rotation seems a bit crowded.
Isn't there one or two potential guys in the minors who have a shot? But I am not saying it isn't a good idea to sign someone. If they do, we might see someone go.
Trading either Mark or Brett unless for a quality starter is not very smart in my opinion. Let's see if Mark can rebound as the Mets lineup does not really feature the balanced thump from the right side of the plate. Brett can be a very valuable piece if he continues to develop after a pretty good last year. The names mentioned really do not interest me, except for Bassett or a vet that might be picked up on the cheap at some future time.
Really smart take on the depth strategy here. The emphasis on insurance policies rather than needle movers is spot on, especially with how fragile rosters get over 162 games. I've always thoguht that having guys who understand the NY pressure cooker is undrrated value. The Canha versatility angle is interesting cause it gives the front office flexibility if multiple things go sideways at once.
Funny, I've always thought the NY pressure cooker narrative is overdone. Not that one data point makes an argument, but when they traded for Kevin McReynolds back in the day, the pundits were howling that he was a shy guy and would get eaten alive in NY, but he did pretty well.
Pittsburgh? What return do they have to offer? I think we can pretty safely put that one on the shelf. I'm not sure where that rumor could have started.
Conforto and Canha are both really good guys, but I don't see what they can give us beyond what Starling Marte can give us.
Chris Bassitt is a good name to keep in mind if someone goes down, but at this point, it's probably not a good idea to bring him in. Too many cooks and all that.
If someone gets hurt early enough in the spring, different story, though. He'd be at the top of the list for an emergency signing.
I stopped reading when I shockingly saw the name Michael Conforto. No, no, and no. I remember well the routine pre-season speculation about whether he was going to be MVP that year, I remember the two homers in the world series game, and I remember that sweet swing. But, no, no, and no. If there was every a guy who was over the hill, it's him.
I think let’s see what a Vientos/Baty trade with Pitt can bring back. They have plenty of young pitching and if the Mets need mentoring and leadership Andrew McCutcheon fits the bill while still being able to cover grass in the OF. If you don’t need him to do much and he would be much better than Conforto and Cahna. I like the Bassit signing just because of him eating innings and McClean throws the kitchen sink at guys too like Bassit. Talk about a mentor.
No to acquiring McCutcheon, another member of the "old man over-the-hill-club". I see a Baty trade ending up like the Ken Singleton trade of long ago. Why keep a good-fielding 25 year old who hit nearly .300 in the second half? Finally, Jose Quintana continues to be kryptonite for Mets pundits--why?
I don’t know why. I love Q. Innings and 4 ERA? Plus will not have problem doing anything in the playoffs. Stud for sure. I don’t want Baty going anywhere. I have concerns about Mendoza managing his playing time and see him as killer for these guys.
I think it's mostly age and health with Q. He's a 37-year-old ground ball lefty who pitches to around a .500 record. At best, he's a back-end starter, and right now we're loaded at the back end with better options.
He had a good summer last year but then he got rocked his last start in August and only pitched three times in September. So, there's that, too. He likely profiles as a guy who has run his race.
I'd never pretend that he's anything other than a back-end starter; I'd consider him insurance. And if he hits a wall late in the season, he'll have plenty of company (Peterson, Holmes). I note Bassitt, who does get ink, is about to turn 37 himself.
The OF depth (one depth chart has Baty as one of the five OFs) is something to address. They basically need a corner OF.
As to pitching, almost hard to remember Manaea is still around. Remember he was basically your #2 starter? If they get a guy like Bassitt, the rotation seems a bit crowded.
Isn't there one or two potential guys in the minors who have a shot? But I am not saying it isn't a good idea to sign someone. If they do, we might see someone go.
I'm not hot on signing another outfielder. We have Soto, Robert, Baty, Benge, and Taylor. Should be enough. We hope.
Trading either Mark or Brett unless for a quality starter is not very smart in my opinion. Let's see if Mark can rebound as the Mets lineup does not really feature the balanced thump from the right side of the plate. Brett can be a very valuable piece if he continues to develop after a pretty good last year. The names mentioned really do not interest me, except for Bassett or a vet that might be picked up on the cheap at some future time.
Hear, hear!
Really smart take on the depth strategy here. The emphasis on insurance policies rather than needle movers is spot on, especially with how fragile rosters get over 162 games. I've always thoguht that having guys who understand the NY pressure cooker is undrrated value. The Canha versatility angle is interesting cause it gives the front office flexibility if multiple things go sideways at once.
Funny, I've always thought the NY pressure cooker narrative is overdone. Not that one data point makes an argument, but when they traded for Kevin McReynolds back in the day, the pundits were howling that he was a shy guy and would get eaten alive in NY, but he did pretty well.
Pittsburgh? What return do they have to offer? I think we can pretty safely put that one on the shelf. I'm not sure where that rumor could have started.
Conforto and Canha are both really good guys, but I don't see what they can give us beyond what Starling Marte can give us.
Chris Bassitt is a good name to keep in mind if someone goes down, but at this point, it's probably not a good idea to bring him in. Too many cooks and all that.
If someone gets hurt early enough in the spring, different story, though. He'd be at the top of the list for an emergency signing.
I stopped reading when I shockingly saw the name Michael Conforto. No, no, and no. I remember well the routine pre-season speculation about whether he was going to be MVP that year, I remember the two homers in the world series game, and I remember that sweet swing. But, no, no, and no. If there was every a guy who was over the hill, it's him.
How Conforto is still getting any big league interest is a joke.
Just for fun, I watched the video of his two hrs in the 2015 series game as a rookie. Strong guy. Time marches on.
I think let’s see what a Vientos/Baty trade with Pitt can bring back. They have plenty of young pitching and if the Mets need mentoring and leadership Andrew McCutcheon fits the bill while still being able to cover grass in the OF. If you don’t need him to do much and he would be much better than Conforto and Cahna. I like the Bassit signing just because of him eating innings and McClean throws the kitchen sink at guys too like Bassit. Talk about a mentor.
No to acquiring McCutcheon, another member of the "old man over-the-hill-club". I see a Baty trade ending up like the Ken Singleton trade of long ago. Why keep a good-fielding 25 year old who hit nearly .300 in the second half? Finally, Jose Quintana continues to be kryptonite for Mets pundits--why?
I don’t know why. I love Q. Innings and 4 ERA? Plus will not have problem doing anything in the playoffs. Stud for sure. I don’t want Baty going anywhere. I have concerns about Mendoza managing his playing time and see him as killer for these guys.
I think it's mostly age and health with Q. He's a 37-year-old ground ball lefty who pitches to around a .500 record. At best, he's a back-end starter, and right now we're loaded at the back end with better options.
He had a good summer last year but then he got rocked his last start in August and only pitched three times in September. So, there's that, too. He likely profiles as a guy who has run his race.
I'd never pretend that he's anything other than a back-end starter; I'd consider him insurance. And if he hits a wall late in the season, he'll have plenty of company (Peterson, Holmes). I note Bassitt, who does get ink, is about to turn 37 himself.