Expectations of Eleven: Jos� Reyes

[seawolf17]

They don't have to negotiate. Have Fred, or Jeff, or Sandy, or whoever just write out one of those big cardboard checks with Jose's name on it, and let him and his agent fill out the dollar amount.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Reyes, Healthy Again, Reclaims Crown as the Fastest Met

Excerpt:

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. � For the first time in two years, Jose Reyes has his winged shoes, and with no restrictions or limitations, he is showing his burning speed once again. In a head-to-head heat with Angel Pagan, his stiffest competition in the sprints � as well as for most of the other starters � Reyes reclaimed his crown as the fastest Met during a mostly fun race held during wind sprints at the end of practice Friday. The drill was a 60-yard dash, but Reyes and Pagan were told to start 5 yards behind the rest of the staggered crew, and Ike Davis was told to stand a few yards in front. Reyes and Pagan came from their positions on the blocks to pass everyone, with Reyes catching Pagan at the end to win by a fraction of a second. �It�s no fun running with those guys,� Davis said. �They make me look like a kindergartner.�

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/sports/baseball/26citifield.html?src=twrhp

[Benjamin Grimm]

Maybe the Mets can borrow another $90 million and give Jose a new contract.

[Ceetar]

He's so fast, this season he's going to take his lead in foul territory next to first base and still steal on Hamels.


Actually, wasn't there a story about Ty Cobb stealing first from second, just cause?

[seawolf17]

I know the "stealing first base from second" story from a player named Germany Schafer, way back in the 190whatevers.

I'm back on the "SIGN REYES NOW" bandwagon.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

"We'll gladly pay you on a Tuesday in 2028 for an extension signed today."

[Ceetar]

Okay Sandy, You've seen Jose play now. Let's get going here.

[Frayed Knot]

I would have bet that Angel was a hair faster than Reyes.
Turns out to be wrong (at least today) but close.

[ashie62]

Frayed Knot wrote: I would have bet that Angel was a hair faster than Reyes. Turns out to be wrong (at least today) but close.

Chris Carter could dust them both.

[Edgy MD]

Encouraging: hitting the ball hard pretty consistently. Doing a good job in the first inning.

Not encouraging: One walk in hiis first 50 plate appearances. Not running in big spots late in the game. (This last one may be Tjerry Collins giving him the red light with the bunt on.)

[Ceetar]

Encouraging: hitting the ball hard pretty consistently. Doing a good job in the first inning. Not encouraging: One walk in hiis first 50 plate appearances. Not running in big spots late in the game. (This last one may be Tjerry Collins giving him the red light with the bunt on.)

Reyes will never be a 100 walk guy. He's going to be aggressive and swing at pitches that he can hit. So far that's been roughly all of them. He's got a .354 OBP right now which is on-par with 2006-2009 career numbers. And its' about OBP, not walks. bunting for a hit is an acceptable way to get on base for example. He has worked a couple of full counts that I've noticed, and seen a lot of pitches, so he does seem to be exercising some degree of selectivity.

The real test to me is if he ups his walk totals when he's not hitting the ball as well. Angel Pagan's drawn 6 walks despite not hitting. And while his .304 OBP still sucks, at least it's beyond the automatic out stage.

[Edgy MD]

Well, I said it's not encouraging, not that it's an indictment, and I listed it in the context of encouraging things too.

But when it comes to getting on base, a good walk rate is more sustainable than a good hit rate, so it pays to always be mindful of it. Ichiro is great, but there is only one of him.

[Frayed Knot]

Jose has also had more than his share of infield hits so far; some were intentional (bunts) but others more "lucky" in nature. Not necessarily a problem, but at the same time not always sustainable.
The two triples he hit the other day were the best sign IMO; smacked 'em both and either were HRs in most other stadiums (and would count for two HRs each if hit in YSIII).

[batmagadanleadoff]

Frayed Knot wrote: The two triples he hit the other day ... would count for two HRs each if hit in YSIII.

That's why Jose's gonna be an MFY next year. He'll hit 20 HR's in that park. Jeter's SS days are numbered. And the MFY's, who need a shortstop, will outbid every other team for Jose. Because they can. And to stick it to the Mets.

Edited April 13, 2011 by Guest

[batmagadanleadoff]

Encouraging: hitting the ball hard pretty consistently. Doing a good job in the first inning. Not encouraging: One walk in hiis first 50 plate appearances. Not running in big spots late in the game. (This last one may be Tjerry Collins giving him the red light with the bunt on.)

If I had a say, Thole'd bat leadoff - at least against righties.

[Edgy MD]

If they put a premium on sticking it to the Mets, that's even more overpaying they'll do.

[Guest El Segundo Escupidor]

Edgy DC wrote: Not running in big spots late in the game. )

Not running early in the count. Not running with less than 2 outs. His base-running has been as predicable as a mullet at a NASCAR event.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Edgy DC wrote: If they put a premium on sticking it to the Mets, that's even more overpaying they'll do.

Except that, perhaps, they really don't overpay. Because, (and I'm speculating here), what if the Yankees' revenue model is such that paying an extra, I dunno, two or three or whatever million over what the market sez Reyes is worth, generates more revenue for the MFY's than for another team. In other words, what if the MFY business model can justify paying what other teams consider too much for Reyes (or any other player's) services?

[seawolf17]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: The two triples he hit the other day ... would count for two HRs each if hit in YSIII. That's why Jose's gonna be an MFY next year. He'll hit 20 HR's in that park. Jeter's SS days are numbered. And the MFY's, who need a shortstop, will outbid every other team for Jose. Because they can. And to stick it to the Mets.

LALALALALALALA I AM NOT LISTENING LALALALALALA

[Edgy MD]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Edgy DC wrote: If they put a premium on sticking it to the Mets, that's even more overpaying they'll do. Except that, perhaps, they really don't overpay. Because, (and I'm speculating here), what if the Yankees' revenue model is such that paying an extra, I dunno, two or three or whatever million over what the market sez Reyes is worth, generates more revenue for the MFY's than for another team. In other words, what if the MFY business model can justify paying what other teams consider too much for Reyes (or any other player's) services?

Then, hopefully, they'll lose perspective entirely and drop crazy amounts of cheese on the likes of Andruw Jones and Bartolo Colon under the reasoning of "Hey, he used to be good, and what the hell, we have the money" and become complete unable to make judgements as to the adequacy of the their prospects because it becomes moreso again a defining coporate value to fill holes by throwing money at former All Stars in decline.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Well, you have to admit: he provided them with one hell of an informercial last night.

A major league source told CSNBayArea.com Tuesday that the Giants have had internal discussions about acquiring Reyes, who becomes a free agent after this season. ... It's not clear, however, what the Giants would be willing to give up for a player they might not be able to re-sign. The 27-year-old Reyes will be one of the top free agents this offseason.

[G-Fafif]

Hi, I'm Sandy Alderson, and I'm here to tell you about a terrific opportunity. If you're looking for a shortstop and leadoff hitter for your team, the next half-hour may change your life.

[soupcan]

The following is a comment written in response to the article LWFS linked -

I just had to share

SJUFAN03 says: May 4, 2011, 1:4 PM ET Reyes would be pretty sweet, not only is he fast but he can also swing a bat. In NY they are talking about the Yankees trying to acquire Reyes to replace Jeter at SS (whether Jeter likes it or not) and Jeter moving to DH. If the Yankees enter the mix right now I doubt the giants have a chance since Reyes is already in NY. Taking Zito would be a good decision, the mets need a pitcher and Zito is the one of the best number fives in baseball even though he is making a number one salary He could move up the mets lineup and the mets could probably get away with paying him the minimum while the giants are on the hook for the rest. I think the Mets would take Zito and maybe whiteside (since their catcher apparently sucks) for Reyes.

In NY they are talking about the Yankees trying to acquire Reyes to replace Jeter at SS (whether Jeter likes it or not) and Jeter moving to DH.

Really? That's what we're talking about in NY? 'Cause I'm in NY and I haven't heard that. I mean aside from my 14 year-old and his friends.

If the Yankees enter the mix right now I doubt the giants have a chance since Reyes is already in NY

Right, because the Wilpon's priority when trading Reyes is to save on the moving costs.

Taking Zito would be a good decision, the mets need a pitcher and Zito is the one of the best number fives in baseball

I don't even know what to say.

I think the Mets would take Zito and maybe whiteside (since their catcher apparently sucks) for Reyes.

Barry Zito and their back-up catcher. Sure, why not?

[Ceetar]

I want to reply and say "Cain and Posey" or get lost.

[metirish]

Is the above why Heyman just tweeted this?

Jose reyes not about to be traded to SF. "Nothing to it," 1 person says. plus, #sfgiants gm sabean hates dealing prospects



Of course that 1 person could be the cabbie

[Benjamin Grimm]

Well, whenever one person says something, you have to assume that it's true.

[Gwreck]

Ceetar wrote: I want to reply and say "Cain and Posey" or get lost.

More likely Bumgartner and Belt.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Bump.