Welcome Back Jay Bruce, The Trade Was Your Ticket Out

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GET EXCITED!
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Where will he be traded next?

[seawolf17]

I like it.

[Frayed Knot]

Wasn't expecting that!

So this either means that they're counting on Conforto to play CF (not ideal, but workable) or they don't think he'll be ready for the start of the season but that only delays the decision anyway.
Once again though, not a great defensive OF

I guess it also means the end of either Lagares or Nimmo as a NYM. Probably Lagares as he's too expensive to keep around as a 4th OF

[Mex17]

My guess now is that the next move is Reyes or Kendrick on a cheap deal for infield depth.

[Guest 41Forever]

I like this. Seemed like a good guy, put some power numbers up and can fill in at first.

Let's have an Addison Reed reunion, too!

[Zvon]

I never even look at the money anymore. Cuz it's crazy.
Three years? I like.

[nymr83]

and the media wasnt reporting shit til it was done. Sandy operates in silence!

a good value at 13/yr i think!

[Benjamin Grimm]

What are the odds that Ceetar uses the word "garbage" somewhere in this thread?

[Valadius]

I never wanted him to be traded to begin with. Welcome back!

[Fman99]

Big fan of this deal. He raked as a Met, showed that the park and the town wasn't going to get into his head. Seems like a stand up guy.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

He's likable. But the one thing he does well is something the market has in spades (left-handed 1B-OF pop). It's something... but not exactly something praiseworthy.

Give me Lorenzo Cain, a righty with speed, defense, AND about the same offensive value, for the same or even more buxx.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Not what I expected but eh I guess it's something.
One of the reports is the contract is back loaded a bit and there is
a four or five team no trade clause or something so the Mets may
be on the hook for him if he sucks in 2020 for a lot of money?

[ashie62]

Welcome back Jay.

I guess the Mets get maybe Kendrick or to play 2b.

I would not be surprised if 2018 slips to 68-94.

[Centerfield]

Never been a big fan of Bruce. One dimensional player. Hopefully he can be a bit more consistent. 3 years 39 million though. Not a huge commitment so that’s good.

Still need more help but I’m not about to complain when they do something.

[Centerfield]

Frayed Knot wrote: I guess it also means the end of either Lagares or Nimmo as a NYM. Probably Lagares as he's too expensive to keep around as a 4th OF

I was thinking just the opposite. With the Bruce signing, our OF defense remains pretty weak. You almost have to keep Lagares as he's the only real CF on the whole team. I think McCutchen or Cain would have meant Juan gone.

Plus, I'm curious to see what he's going to do this spring. Swing doctor. Pics show him getting jacked up and hammering tractor tires. (I didn't know tractor tires needed to be hammered.) He's either going to hit 50 HR's or tear his pectoral in March.

[Centerfield]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: What are the odds that Ceetar uses the word "garbage" somewhere in this thread?

I'm guessing "meh".

[Zvon]

Centerfield wrote: Pics show him getting jacked up and hammering tractor tires. (I didn't know tractor tires needed to be hammered.) He's either going to hit 50 HR's or tear his pectoral in March.

Lmao. That would be "our Mets" alright.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I like Jay enough but I'm kinda indifferent to this move. I'd be more excited today had they traded for McCutcheon or signed Cain.

I'm sure the Billboard Patrol is up their own asses over this.

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[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Wondering if they might still trade for Cutch. Maybe Bruce is the new first baseman.

[Zvon]

bmfc1 wrote: [tweet]https://twitter.com/nypostsports/status/951423528015773697[/tweet]

I predict this one is voted out 1st round of the 2018 Tabloid Cover Derby.

[MFS62]

My recap on this thread so far.
Bruce signing good.
That back cover sucks.

I agree with both.

Later

[Zvon]

MFS62 wrote: My recap on this thread so far. Bruce signing good. That back cover sucks. I agree with both. Later

Ha!
....Bruce Glee..????? lololol. I might laugh even harder when I see that again later today.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Frayed Knot wrote: I guess it also means the end of either Lagares or Nimmo as a NYM. Probably Lagares as he's too expensive to keep around as a 4th OF

I'm not so sure. Unless I'm forgetting someone, doesn't the signing of Bruce give them five outfielders: Cespedes, Conforto, Bruce, Lagares, Nimmo? I can't think of who the sixth guy might be. Taijeron is gone, and so is Aoki. If Lagares or Nimmo goes, they'll need to get someone to replace the guy who leaves, right?

[dgwphotography]

I’m not excited, but feel a bit better about things. Let’s see what else they do.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The Daily News decided to go with a Giants cover today, but the Post and Newsday are first out of the gate for the 2018 Tabloid Cover Derby.



"Joy in Metsville" is a bit of an overstatement. The Mets could have done more, but they also could have done less, so I'm pleased but not thrilled.

[Guest 41Forever]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I guess it also means the end of either Lagares or Nimmo as a NYM. Probably Lagares as he's too expensive to keep around as a 4th OF I'm not so sure. Unless I'm forgetting someone, doesn't the signing of Bruce give them five outfielders: Cespedes, Conforto, Bruce, Lagares, Nimmo? I can't think of who the sixth guy might be. Taijeron is gone, and so is Aoki. If Lagares or Nimmo goes, they'll need to get someone to replace the guy who leaves, right?

I agree. My guess that the next addition will be an infielder. If it's Frazier, does Cabrera move to second? If it's a second baseman, does Cabrera go to third? Is there a scenario where Cabrera is a utility guy, like Wilmer?

[Ceetar]

Centerfield wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: What are the odds that Ceetar uses the word "garbage" somewhere in this thread? I'm guessing "meh".

I'm going with disappointed. Bruce is a fine one-dimensional player but home run hitters grow on trees and he doesn't play center, is a lefty, isn't really a first baseman which just doubles down the punting defense thing here.

everyone hit home runs, I'd rather an OBP guy, i think that would've led to more runs and Nimmo might very well be that guy/better. OBP and defense seem to work better with a top-flight pitching staff.

As an incomplete part of the total picture, I don't like it. If they still get Nimmo plenty of playing time, sign someone like Walker, and don't try to shoehorn Bruce into any (give Flores the Smith rest days) 1B time, i'm fine with it as Conforto insurance. I'd argue that if the Mets get Bruce 600 PA in 2018 things haven't gone well.

[Ceetar]

41Forever wrote: I agree. My guess that the next addition will be an infielder. If it's Frazier, does Cabrera move to second? If it's a second baseman, does Cabrera go to third? Is there a scenario where Cabrera is a utility guy, like Wilmer?

Cabrera is tentatively the third baseman already. They've been linked to a bunch of 2B guys so it's always felt like that. So yes.

The scenario where Cabrera is a utility guy with Wilmer is the "David Wright is active" scenario.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Mets by the Numbers, on a tip from Citi Field HVAC Guy, is reporting Smith and Lagares to Pittsburgh for McCutcheon. HVAC Guy might have misheard "Harrison" though.