Kranepool got DFAed a few times and I believe was left unprotected in the 69 expansion draft, all before refashioning himself as a reserve. Most often that kind of career transition accompanies changing teams. We should name a forum after him
damn. Steady Eddie. I was wondering if Steve Cohen wasn't thinking about retiring his number--not that he should. But its gone un-issued for a while now.
Yeah I think Mendy would win if they held the vote today. The writers like a fresh face whose team defies expectations and that's what Mendy is. NYC doesn't mean what it used to but having Mets and Yankees followers familiar with him doesn't hurt. Finally I think he is an effective manager. There's no sign of internal turmoil, he's been accommodating to the media and other than seemingly losing too many video replays he's got the Xs and zos mostly right.
I wouldn't give up on Baty. He's younger than Vientos, somewhat rushed up the chain, and was hitting very well in Syracuse this year after the demotion. Gotta see Vientos as a DH long term anyway, so not in competition with Baty for long
I was a Vientos denier. I was a Baty believer. I thought Vientos would hit some dingers but was one of those hitters who would get himself out too often, striking out a lot and get dominated by good pitching. Also I though he would kill us defensively at third base.