Shortstop 2015

[Edgy MD]

Surprised someone's thinking about a shortstop reload and doesn't look to the teams whose season is getting away from them � specifically the Brewers and Jean Segura.

OE: Man, the Rangers stink too. And they were looking at a three-way logjam at short going into this season before Profar went down.

[TransMonk]

Onley had mentioned Segura to the Mets as a possible fit last week..but called it "speculation" on his part and said there were no rumors to support it.

He got off to a slow start, but is starting to come around offensively in Milwaukee. His 2014 was nowhere near his All-Star 2013.

[Edgy MD]

I had generally written off 2014 as reflective of the terrible tragedy in his family. But who knows? I imagine more than a few people never recover professionally from that sort of blow.

[Vic Sage]

Surprised someone's thinking about a shortstop reload and doesn't look to the teams whose season is getting away from them � specifically the Brewers and Jean Segura. OE: Man, the Rangers stink too. And they were looking at a three-way logjam at short going into this season before Profar went down.

The article DID mention Segura: "Other options may include Jean Segura and Deven Marrero, assuming the Brewers and Red Sox are willing to deal them."

Lets bring up Matt Reynolds.
He can hit the ball and he can throw to first.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Ya know something... fuck him and his preferences!

Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki would prefer to be traded to the Yankees, Dodgers, Giants or Angels, but would be amenable to going to the Red Sox, Mets and Cardinals, a person who knows him told CBSSports.com�s Jon Heyman (May 15, 1:00 pm).

[seawolf17]

d'Kong76 wrote: Ya know something... fuck him and his preferences! Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki would prefer to be traded to the Yankees, Dodgers, Giants or Angels, but would be amenable to going to the Red Sox, Mets and Cardinals, a person who knows him told CBSSports.com�s Jon Heyman (May 15, 1:00 pm).

Seriously. I'm sure the source is bullshit (Heyman), but now? Screw you, Tulo.

[Edgy MD]

Mets expected to be among the leading bidders for Cuban shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez.

Ben Bradler wrote: Rodriguez, 21, has a long way to go as a hitter but was arguably the best defensive shortstop in Cuba. He�s an athletic, agile defender with smooth, fluid actions. He�s extremely light on his feet and has good body control and range, with an average arm. If Rodriguez gets to the major leagues, he likely will never hit higher than the bottom of the order, if his righthanded bat improves enough to get him there�Rodriguez did have some solid offensive years in the Cuban junior leagues, but his bat is still light. Based on his present ability, he would probably start his career at one of the Class A levels. Rodriguez should be able to agree to a contract during the upcoming signing period, which begins on July 2.

A natural plus fielder with a long way to go with the bat? From Cuba? Sign me up for some Rey-O II!!

[Centerfield]

Speaking of Rey-O II, is that a 48 year old Edgardo Alfonzo playing next to him at second?

[batmagadanleadoff]

Edgy MD wrote: A natural plus fielder with a long way to go with the bat? From Cuba? Sign me up for some Rey-O II!!

I'm already hating him.

[Edgy MD]

Centerfield wrote: Speaking of Rey-O II, is that a 48 year old Edgardo Alfonzo playing next to him at second?

Seriously. The second-baseman looks middle-aged and the baserunner looks like a middle schooler.

[Centerfield]

By the way, you missed a great opportunity for a thread title: METS HAVE INTEREST IN A-ROD FOR SHORTSTOP

[Ceetar]

Edgy MD wrote: Centerfield wrote: Speaking of Rey-O II, is that a 48 year old Edgardo Alfonzo playing next to him at second? Seriously. The second-baseman looks middle-aged and the baserunner looks like a middle schooler.

And the real Edgardo Alfonzo is only 41.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

That 48 year old remark really hurt.

[Centerfield]

Wow, I didn't realize Alfonzo was that young when he retired. What a short career.

[seawolf17]

Centerfield wrote: Wow, I didn't realize Alfonzo was that young when he retired. What a short career.

Bring him back in September!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Or next week!

[Edgy MD]

Good night for any supporters of Syndergaard-for-Desmond to come forward and take their beatings.

[Edgy MD]

Even after the 0-5 by Ruben last night, the Mets are fourth in the league in fWAR by shortstops. The shortstop-rich team they were supposed to be dealing with, Chicago? Dead fucking last.

RK TEAM fWAR
1 Giants 4.00
2 Pirates 3.40
3 Braves 3.00
T4 Mets 2.50
T4 Reds 2.50
6 Marlins 2.00
7 Cardinals 1.90
8 Phillies 1.50
9 Dodgers 1.30
10 Diamondbacks 0.80
11 Nationals 0.40
12 Padres -0.10
T13 Brewers -0.40
T13 Rockies -0.40
15 Cubs -1.00

I'm less worried about finding the money to re-sign Cespedes and more concerned that there's enough to re-sign Alderson.

[Ceetar]

• RK TEAM fWAR
  1 Giants 4.00
  2 Pirates 3.40
  3 Braves 3.00
  T4 Mets 2.50
  T4 Reds 2.50
  6 Marlins 2.00
  7 Cardinals 1.90
  8 Phillies 1.50
  9 Dodgers 1.30
  10 Diamondbacks 0.80
  11 Nationals 0.40
  12 Padres -0.10
  T13 Brewers -0.40
  T13 Rockies -0.40
  15 Cubs -1.00

I'm less worried about finding the money to re-sign Cespedes and more concerned that there's enough to re-sign Alderson.

Even after the 0-5 by Ruben last night, the Mets are fourth in the league in fWAR by shortstops. The shortstop-rich team they were supposed to be dealing with, Chicago? Dead fucking last.

I'm sketchy on this, I'm halfway sure Fangraphs is crediting all of Flores' 2B success as SS success.

[Edgy MD]

Maybe. I'd encourage you to check that out. I've got to get some work done today.

[Ceetar]

Edgy MD wrote: Maybe. I'd encourage you to check that out. I've got to get some work done today.

I might, home on baby duty. I haven't been confident in any of the 'at position' splits out there. This is why I need to find the time to set up my own database of current season stuff, but I never find that time.