<<< I may be in the minority on this, but I am in the camp of potentially hanging on to Robert if a suitable trade package is not offered
I'm reminded of Samuel Johnson's remark about second marriages: the triumph of hope over experience. It makes no sense to make any meaningful plans around a player -- regardless of his talent -- who cannot stay on the field. This is not mere bad luck, this is someone who is *literally* not built for this. Sure the talent is beguiling. Let someone else be beguiled.
I agree with you on almost everything you wrote about.. how come I knew from day one that Marcus Simeon was a very bad deal and the front office didn’t know it? Makes you wonder.. Louis Robert’s Jr.. if he hasn’t made it onto the field in more than 110 games in all of his years what makes you think he’s gonna get past that number again? It’s tempting, but I think you just gotta close your eyes and move him … and for my final thought I think Francisco Lindor is showing that you just cannot think you can come back from an injury quickly and be at the top of your form. I think who we’re seeing right now is closer to the player that he is rather than who he was a month ago because he was still getting his baseball legs and head back into it… his non-presence is one of the reasons why the team also hasn’t been doing well.. he’s a great player, but an injured player does a team no good in coming back from an injury just isn’t that easy.
If they were to keep Robert, and I don't see that being a wise decision, either move him or Ewing to LF and Soto to DH. Talk about solid outfield!! The Mets, the players and the fans really don't need any more experiments. Allow Ewing to grow as a lead-off hitter and an outfielder, he is the future not Robert.
Depends on what you mean by crumbs. If they can get another team's top ten rated prospect, I'd bite. No reason to think his back problem won't be recurrent. He's a member of the injured all star team.
I think it comes down to - what is Robert’s worth on the open market? No, they don’t need to give him away. But if someone makes a solid offer - you need to give it consideration.
How about the Mets try to resign Peralta and Holmes? Peralta could be had at a discount and I'll bet his second year would be better and Holmes has proven he can pitch in NY. I'm good going into 2027 with McClean, Scott, Holmes, Peralta, and Thornton as a solid staff. What are they possibly going to get for either of these guys but B level prospects that are gone in 2 years while we watch Freddy and Clay pitch well for other teams. Stearns should do something difficult for a change instead of always looking for the quick fix.
Robert and Taylor to Seattlle. Luis Castillo plus a prospect (15-25) in return, if Mets think Castillo can provide them what Peralta was supposed to this season. Money is about a match for next season if the teams want to extend options. Or Mets can use Castillo as an off-season chip to get help. (A return with a bag of $100s for Spencer Steer from the Reds?) Also I will be on this forever, but Mets need to move Soto to first base.
Roberts is doing well while he's healthy. He has injury problems. They were starting to rest him within a few days of his return. Because he has injury issues. We know this.
If no team is willing to offer something decent for him, we can start talking about keeping him. I don't think that will happen. Long-term, the team has an OF.
Two future stars. Soto sometimes. They will have some fourth or fifth OF who should play now and then. Roberts is not necessary. Let's avoid injury problems that we KNOW are likely.
<<< I may be in the minority on this, but I am in the camp of potentially hanging on to Robert if a suitable trade package is not offered
I'm reminded of Samuel Johnson's remark about second marriages: the triumph of hope over experience. It makes no sense to make any meaningful plans around a player -- regardless of his talent -- who cannot stay on the field. This is not mere bad luck, this is someone who is *literally* not built for this. Sure the talent is beguiling. Let someone else be beguiled.
I agree with you on almost everything you wrote about.. how come I knew from day one that Marcus Simeon was a very bad deal and the front office didn’t know it? Makes you wonder.. Louis Robert’s Jr.. if he hasn’t made it onto the field in more than 110 games in all of his years what makes you think he’s gonna get past that number again? It’s tempting, but I think you just gotta close your eyes and move him … and for my final thought I think Francisco Lindor is showing that you just cannot think you can come back from an injury quickly and be at the top of your form. I think who we’re seeing right now is closer to the player that he is rather than who he was a month ago because he was still getting his baseball legs and head back into it… his non-presence is one of the reasons why the team also hasn’t been doing well.. he’s a great player, but an injured player does a team no good in coming back from an injury just isn’t that easy.
Shouldn’t we give Mauricio the rest of the season at second to see if he can swim?
If they were to keep Robert, and I don't see that being a wise decision, either move him or Ewing to LF and Soto to DH. Talk about solid outfield!! The Mets, the players and the fans really don't need any more experiments. Allow Ewing to grow as a lead-off hitter and an outfielder, he is the future not Robert.
It's an idea but I'd suspect Soto's pride might get in the way.
Depends on what you mean by crumbs. If they can get another team's top ten rated prospect, I'd bite. No reason to think his back problem won't be recurrent. He's a member of the injured all star team.
I think it comes down to - what is Robert’s worth on the open market? No, they don’t need to give him away. But if someone makes a solid offer - you need to give it consideration.
How about the Mets try to resign Peralta and Holmes? Peralta could be had at a discount and I'll bet his second year would be better and Holmes has proven he can pitch in NY. I'm good going into 2027 with McClean, Scott, Holmes, Peralta, and Thornton as a solid staff. What are they possibly going to get for either of these guys but B level prospects that are gone in 2 years while we watch Freddy and Clay pitch well for other teams. Stearns should do something difficult for a change instead of always looking for the quick fix.
Robert and Taylor to Seattlle. Luis Castillo plus a prospect (15-25) in return, if Mets think Castillo can provide them what Peralta was supposed to this season. Money is about a match for next season if the teams want to extend options. Or Mets can use Castillo as an off-season chip to get help. (A return with a bag of $100s for Spencer Steer from the Reds?) Also I will be on this forever, but Mets need to move Soto to first base.
Roberts is doing well while he's healthy. He has injury problems. They were starting to rest him within a few days of his return. Because he has injury issues. We know this.
If no team is willing to offer something decent for him, we can start talking about keeping him. I don't think that will happen. Long-term, the team has an OF.
Two future stars. Soto sometimes. They will have some fourth or fifth OF who should play now and then. Roberts is not necessary. Let's avoid injury problems that we KNOW are likely.