Seems like Mex17 really wants to talk Realmuto

[Benjamin Grimm]

She also reports that for a two-team deal with the Marlins for Realmuto, the Mets don't want to include Rosario and the Marlins are "intrigued by the prospect of acquiring Nimmo."

[Centerfield]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Kristie Ackert reporting that it was the Marlins who "aggressively shot down the idea of a three-team deal that would bring All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto to Flushing and send Noah Syndergaard to the Bronx." If true, I'd interpret this to mean that Miami didn't like the package that the Yankees would have sent to Miami, and now they're looking to the Padres to come up with a package that the Marlins would like.

This is alarming. Not just because I hate the idea of moving Syndergaard, but what it says about the judgment of Brodie in general.

I think he was badly fleeced in the Cano-Diaz trade. I think any trade involving Syndergaard for Realmuto would be an unmitigated disaster.

I wish the press would stop enabling this guy and calling him bold and courageous and all that other garbage.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The Mets’ one-on-one talks with the Marlins, who have other suitors for Realmuto, have centered around Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo over Amed Rosario, a source said. One of those players — not multiple — would be the headliner. Among prospects Miami has been keen on: shortstops Andres Gimenez and Ronny Mauricio and third baseman Mark Vientos.

Winter meetings are done, but Mets still trying to deal for J.T. Realmuto

[Mex17]

He hasn't been traded anywhere else, at least not yet.

I find that oddly curious.

[Centerfield]

So happy to put this thread to bed. I get that JT is talented and is just entering his prime. And I believe he will be better than Ramos over these next two years. But he won’t be better than Ramos and any two of Nimmo/Conforto/Rosario.

Gimenez or Kay, I can see building a package around them. I don’t know who else is left in play pursuing Miami, but I wonder if the criticism of giving away too much last year caused Jeter to overplay his hand here.

[Centerfield]

And to clarify, I think Miami can do better than Gimenez and Kay. But that’s who I would have been comfortable giving away.

Miami has no use for JT. They need to move him.

[Mex17]

Well, they are up the creek now.

Also, I get the sense that we are going to be hearing about Realmuto long after he is dome playing. Sounds like he has "future manager" written all over him.

It would not surprise me if we are talking about him again in two years when he hits free agency going into his age 30 season.

Edited December 16, 2018 by Guest

[Mex17]

Centerfield wrote: . . .but I wonder if the criticism of giving away too much last year caused Jeter to overplay his hand here.

How long until we can start talking in terms of Jeter being the "Isaiah Thomas of baseball"?

Too soon?

[Edgy MD]

Edgy MD wrote: My crystal ball suggests the Mets are more likely to bring in a Wilson — either Ramos or Contreras. Unsure what the Cubs might want in a deal for a young, all-star catcher who also plays the infield corners and the outfield corners, I'm guessing Ramos.

Holy shit, my crystal ball was right!

[Frayed Knot]

Mex17 wrote: How long until we can start talking in terms of Jeter being the "Isaiah Thomas of baseball"?

Wouldn't he have to bankrupt the minor leagues first?
Not talking about just the teams in his own minor leagues system, but the whole damn thing!