I saw somewhere that the Mets no longer view Gilbert as a CF. If that’s true then he’s definitely a trade candidate at some point. I’d like to see Acuna get the job out of camp and see how he does. Sounds like Jett has the most upside. Not sure Mauricio’s defense will be good enough. We’ll see…
I think Acuna is going to lock it down this year. The kid just has that thing, that x-factor, you love to see out there, and he's further along than Jett. And the Venezuelan league is no joke. Tearing it up down there means something.
But, you're right: we'll see. Williams could get healthy and make a push and give David and Mendy a lot to think about. Which is a great problem to have, of course.
In the meantime, the Squirrel is going to get plenty of work in the corner outfield positions, in a DH platoon and at second. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me to learn he's penciled in as the starter at second going into Spring Training and it's up to Luisangel or Jett to earn it.
I completely agree with one caveat…of the following (Acuña, Jett, Mauricio, Gilbert and Vientos), Vientos is by far the worst defender. I know the Mets have preferred to have flexibility in the DH position but I feel like slotting Vientos there, Mauricio at 3B, Acuña at 2B and Jett or Gilbert in CF still offers opportunities for flexibility as each of them can play multiple positions, allowing Mendoza to continue to construct his lineup based on matchups.
I saw somewhere that the Mets no longer view Gilbert as a CF. If that’s true then he’s definitely a trade candidate at some point. I’d like to see Acuna get the job out of camp and see how he does. Sounds like Jett has the most upside. Not sure Mauricio’s defense will be good enough. We’ll see…
I think Acuna is going to lock it down this year. The kid just has that thing, that x-factor, you love to see out there, and he's further along than Jett. And the Venezuelan league is no joke. Tearing it up down there means something.
But, you're right: we'll see. Williams could get healthy and make a push and give David and Mendy a lot to think about. Which is a great problem to have, of course.
In the meantime, the Squirrel is going to get plenty of work in the corner outfield positions, in a DH platoon and at second. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me to learn he's penciled in as the starter at second going into Spring Training and it's up to Luisangel or Jett to earn it.
But I believe Acuna is ready now.
I completely agree with one caveat…of the following (Acuña, Jett, Mauricio, Gilbert and Vientos), Vientos is by far the worst defender. I know the Mets have preferred to have flexibility in the DH position but I feel like slotting Vientos there, Mauricio at 3B, Acuña at 2B and Jett or Gilbert in CF still offers opportunities for flexibility as each of them can play multiple positions, allowing Mendoza to continue to construct his lineup based on matchups.