Any talk of Marte coming after Semien was brought in seems ridiculous. Plus the length of that contract? Stearns won’t go this route. Diaz seems most likely. The Bader/Marte also seems possible with Marte having a leg up with his Soto relationship. I think Baty has earned the third base job and I’d like to see what he can do with the position knowing the job is his from the jump in spring training. I think the Mets and us will be happy with him. He hit lefties last year when given the chance so the narrative he should be in a platoon should be swept aside. Bellinger I think is the only player who fits now.
I think the trade was more 'getting rid of Nimmo' than 'bringing in Semien'. If they planned on an experiment at 1B, it should have been Baty and a BIG bat added at 3B. Ketel's contract is actually very team friendly considering his proven talent level, but acquiring him would be surprising ... unless they were able to trade away Semien. The 'run prevention' scenario disappeared when Pete left, I think ... and there is no way they can field a rotation good enough to support it. With the limited buzz about the rotation, Plans B and C needs/seems to be BIG bats ... spelled K Y L E T U C K E R, a RH.
Anything other than getting Tucker or Bellinger will be a sideways move. Ketel Marte is a great player that simply doesn't fit. Let's not sweep under the rug that 125 rbis took the train to Baltimore. Let's not forget how God-awful the starters were last year in the second half. If nothing dramatic is done between now and April we're looking at a sub .500 team.
Any talk of Marte coming after Semien was brought in seems ridiculous. Plus the length of that contract? Stearns won’t go this route. Diaz seems most likely. The Bader/Marte also seems possible with Marte having a leg up with his Soto relationship. I think Baty has earned the third base job and I’d like to see what he can do with the position knowing the job is his from the jump in spring training. I think the Mets and us will be happy with him. He hit lefties last year when given the chance so the narrative he should be in a platoon should be swept aside. Bellinger I think is the only player who fits now.
I think the trade was more 'getting rid of Nimmo' than 'bringing in Semien'. If they planned on an experiment at 1B, it should have been Baty and a BIG bat added at 3B. Ketel's contract is actually very team friendly considering his proven talent level, but acquiring him would be surprising ... unless they were able to trade away Semien. The 'run prevention' scenario disappeared when Pete left, I think ... and there is no way they can field a rotation good enough to support it. With the limited buzz about the rotation, Plans B and C needs/seems to be BIG bats ... spelled K Y L E T U C K E R, a RH.
I think Tucker is a great fit in left and I'm dearly hoping Stearns is patiently waiting for his demands to lower some.
Anything other than getting Tucker or Bellinger will be a sideways move. Ketel Marte is a great player that simply doesn't fit. Let's not sweep under the rug that 125 rbis took the train to Baltimore. Let's not forget how God-awful the starters were last year in the second half. If nothing dramatic is done between now and April we're looking at a sub .500 team.
Ketel Marte
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Yandy Diaz
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Kyle Tucker/Cody Bellinger
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Starling Marte/Harrison Bader
Or… none of the above