What should Fred Wilpon get Mets fans for Christmas?

[nymr83]

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[Edgy MD]

I'm kind of a sucker for the idea of continuing the weird Mets tradition of getting coverboy Asian pitchers after their initial phenom period, but while they are still nonetheless grinding it out and surprisingly continuing to be a winning asset: Hideo Nomo, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Chan-Ho Park ... .

Darvish is wine that is not yet past it's time.

[Centerfield]

Going back to Eddy’s idea, if we only have one bullet then I’d go for JD Martinez. Our biggest need is offense.

Until Conforto is healthy there is no logjam. While he’s out see if our bigger need is CF or 1B. Then have him fake it there.

Besides. I don’t see Ces staying healthy for 162.

Go get me Martinez.

[nymr83]

I'd go Cain over Martinez, Martinez's best position is DH and he isn't even "old" yet. I would be pretty scared to see him age defensively on a National League team - particularly OUR team!

[Valadius]

Sell the team to someone who isn't strapped for cash.

[Lefty Specialist]

Anna's desperate, so Fred can get her pretty cheap. That's the primary consideration these days.

[Centerfield]

Nymr83 wrote: I'd go Cain over Martinez, Martinez's best position is DH and he isn't even "old" yet. I would be pretty scared to see him age defensively on a National League team - particularly OUR team!

Yeah I wouldn’t kick Cain out of bed either.

My leaning toward Martinez is that the Mets have been linked to Bruce. I’m not high on Bruce at all. Even having seen the “good” side. Also not good defensively. So if we’re going to give it up on the glove side, let’s at least get the elite hitter.

[Lefty Specialist]

Mets are shopping in the bargain bin this winter. Watch them re-sign Reyes for second, pick up an outfielder off the scrap heap and call it a winter.

I'd love to see Fred and Jeff prove me wrong, but I got a bad feeling.

[smg58]

Lance Lynn had TJS in the fall of 2015, returned this past season with his stuff nowhere near 100%, and managed a better ERA (and ERA+) than either Darvish or Arrieta. My gut tells me he's more fully recovered this coming season, and provides at least equal value to the top two for half the price.

My concern with Cain is that defensive value has a way of declining faster than offensive value, and he will require at least a four-year commitment.

There are too many second basemen better than Frazier that can be had.

[nymr83]

I was thinking Frazier for 3B not 2B

Interesting that there is almost no consensus in the poll as to what the top need is or who fills it

[Centerfield]

Might be because we have multiple needs.

[Fman99]

I want Bruce back. He's the only guy on this list that's shown he can be a productive Met.

Plus, Anna Benson, I can find videos of her in a pinch, or, you know, videos of 50 chicks who will do all the things you'd assume she'd do if you plied her full enough of Boone's wine.

[Theoldmole]

A new owner?

[MFS62]

Lefty Specialist wrote: Anna's desperate, so Fred can get her pretty cheap. That's the primary consideration these days.

That's why she'd be my consolation prize.
I voted "All of Them" because he owes it to us.
Think big. If he says no, that's when the negotiations begin.

Later

[ashie62]

A Geriatic Psychiatrist Mets fan to "Commit" Fred Wilpon.

[Lefty Specialist]

Ashie62 wrote: A Geriatic Psychiatrist Mets fan to "Commit" Fred Wilpon.

Yeah, but you'd still be left with Jeff.

[Edgy MD]

I'm at least a little uncomfortable with the jones for Cain. He's a good player, but I think it's fair to say that Nimmo is more likely than not to outperform him over the next three years. If you're going to get an outfielder, either aim higher for somebody who distinctly looks to outclass Nimmo or lower for one who complements him. Don't get somebody who will bury Nimmo without outplaying him.

I can be sold on three years for Gomez. I can be sold on one year for Jarrod Dyson or Rajai Davis or somebody.

[nymr83]

pass on Gomez, he hasn't been good in 2 or 3 years

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

TheOldMole wrote: A new owner?

Best answer I've seen.