Carlos Redux?

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

It's feeling a LITTLE more legitimately #LOLMETS this morning, as the Brewers, Melvin, Boras, and the absolute lack of a prior hip issue appear to cast shade on the reported Met medical objection.

I'm feeling angry. Why am I so pissed about this missed opportunity? Help me work through my feelings, especially since I've got an off day today, and I don't want to have to feed them with nervous guacamole intake and compulsive masturbation.

[Ceetar]

Gomez missed most of 10 days (some DH time) because of a hip issue..6 weeks ago.

Probably the only reason he wasn't DL'd (#LOLBrewers playing short) was because it'd look bad when they tried to trade him? And his stats are down this year. related? perhaps. It's certainly a cause for concern, and I haven't seen the medical report.

[TransMonk]

Agent, Brewers dispute claims that Carlos Gomez has hip issue

="Tom Haudricourt of the [Milwaukee] Journal Sentinel"]So, what really happened that led to the Mets calling off the deal? A source familiar with the talks on both sides said a series of events that were actually financial, not medical, were the key factors.

That source said in initial talks, the Mets wanted the Brewers to take centerfielder Juan Lagares in the trade. The Brewers said no, in part because Lagares has an elbow issue but also because he has a four-year, $23 million contract extension that kicks in next year and they didn't want to pick up the money.

So, after further talks, it was decided that the Brewers would take Flores in addition to Wheeler, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and won't be able to pitch before next June. The source said the Mets then asked the Brewers to throw in the 2016 Competitive Balance Round B pick they were recently awarded and the Brewers said no.

The source said the Brewers then were asked to put some money in the trade to cover part of what's remaining on Gomez's contract, including a $9 million salary next year. Considering the talent level of Gomez and his reasonable contract, the Brewers understandably declined to put any cash into the deal.

It was only then, according to the source, that the Mets came back and said they were calling off the deal because of concerns over Gomez's medical records.

So, this became a financial issue in the end, which many people would say is not surprising considering the financial constraints the Mets have been operating under in recent years.

[Edgy MD]

Player's performance declines: "He doesn't suck, he's hurt! He'll stop hurting soon, you just wait!"

Player's contract status is compromised by his injury: "He's not hurt, he just sucks! He'll stop sucking soon, you just wait!"

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Ceetar wrote: Gomez missed most of 10 days (some DH time) because of a hip issue..6 weeks ago. Probably the only reason he wasn't DL'd (#LOLBrewers playing short) was because it'd look bad when they tried to trade him? And his stats are down this year. related? perhaps. It's certainly a cause for concern, and I haven't seen the medical report.

Hamstrung by hamstrings earlier, IIRC. BUT fair enough. ... although he was cleared by Brewers docs and he's been posting his best month with the bat this year since.

[Edgy MD]

[metsmarathon]

i have no problem with teh mets saying that tehy would accept gomez' medical concerns at a price somewhat less than $9M, and not being willing to accept those medical concerns at a price equal to $9M.

medical uncertainty = financial risk, for all players and for all teams everywhere and forever.