A Boy Named Seo

Signed with the Blue Jays today for 3 years and $63M. Someone here said they couldn't tell Bassitt and Canha apart and after that, I started to confuse them. God speed, Chris Bassitt! https://www.baseball-reference.com/req/202209210/images/headshots/c/ca283903_mlbam.jpg>

I'd put Correa a full notch or two above Dansby. I guess I'd consider Guillorme as a regular, but it would only be if my team was already pretty wonderful up and the down the lineup. If his on-basing takes a step back, you've got a bench player starting.

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I was just thinking of appearances. Like how long after your spouse dies are you allowed to be seen out on a date? Kinda question lololol When Jake bolted, Steve's tweet on it seemed understanding but curt underneath. Like "] Did the Mets state why they didnt go as high as Texas? I dont recall. The way I see it, the Mets made an opening offer, that's it. Did the Mets also say that their opening offer was also their final offer? What I do recall being reported is the Mets asking the deGrom camp to be kept in the loop and informed of whatever deGrom was doing. I wish we had more info. AFAIK, the Mets made an offer and then deGrom signed with Texas. That's it.

A Boy Named Seo wrote: I thought at first he was like the Costco brand version of Robert Gsellman, but he was better than Gselly, I think. Had a mesmerizing tattoo of a raven or something that stretched the length of his forearm. @metirish, we need to properly ID that bird. It's a raven , represents St. Benedict of Nursia ( often fed ravens ) Williams is catholic . BAM. Thanks, hermano.

I dislike both of these greatly.

I thought at first he was like the Costco brand version of Robert Gsellman, but he was better than Gselly, I think. Had a mesmerizing tattoo of a raven or something that stretched the length of his forearm. @metirish, we need to properly ID that bird.

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: So Robertson and that douche from Tampa are in. May and --,Lugo out? Plus those Marlin dudes, Drew Smith and Diaz? Bring back Williams or something like him And the rule 5 guy.

Bullpen end game properly fortified. Feels like Eppler's had like 6 Red Bulls tonight.

Damn, Hayseed got PAID! Good for him, good for us. I really like the team with Nimmo in CF and Marte in right. Comfortable with him in center for at least 4 of those 8 years. Raise a cold, glass of 2% vitamin D milk for our wholesome boy.

Kind of intrigued by Stripling. I thought he was Lugo-ish, in that he was better as a reliever, but that isn't the case at all. And he could be a reliable swing guy, if needed. Sign Stripling NOW!!!!

Here is where it gets tricky. Teams are overpaying for the innings they get from pitchers right now, so you have to be careful. Plus the injury risk is high. Rodon has become an elite pitcher by jacking up his velocity; how much are you really willing to bet that's sustainable? But Jose Quintana seems to have gotten his groove back by not trying to strike people out. He might provide quality at low risk. Ross Stripling found success by walking fewer people and keeping the ball in the yard. He's another good bet to be worth more than his contract. And Johnny Cueto came back from injury to not only pitch well for the White Sox, but to give them more than six innings per start (something distressingly few starters have been doing). I think all three of those guys are capable of giving you at least as much as Bassitt for less money. Hey, I sort of called that one! Mets looking at Stripling... The smg crystal ball is finely tuned. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-looking-to-add-third-starting-pitcher-interested-in-ross-stripling.htmlhttps://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-looking-to-add-third-starting-pitcher-interested-in-ross-stripling.html

Holy shit. Xander going from Fenway - the 3rd most favorable hitters park (109 park factor) to number 29 with Petco (94 park factor). I hope his new bed is comfortable cause he just kicked the sexy green monster out of it. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-park-factorshttps://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-park-factors

It seems a kinda odd place to burn $280M. Even if they have huge doubts about Tatis now (which, duh) they still have Kim at short who is elite defensively and hits some. They made a nice run last year, but I don't think the Padres were one Xander Bogaerts short of being the best team in the world.

https://img.gifglobe.com/grabs/parksandrec/S03E14/gif/epN9BjvA7IP2.gif>

Looks like the minor league portion is done now. We nabbed a few guys and lost just one, if I https://www.mlb.com/news/rule-5-draft-results-2022?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-shareread it right. Rd 1: Dominican pitcher Wilkin Ramos (Pirates) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ramos-003wilhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ramos-003wil Rd 2: Mexican outfielder Augustine Ruiz (Padres) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ruiz--000aguhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ruiz--000agu Rd 3: Panamanian infielder Jonathan Arauz (Orioles) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=arauz-000jonhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=arauz-000jon Rd 4: California shortstop Mateo Gil (Rockies) https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gil---000mathttps://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gil---000mat Because the Phillies only shop at the Mets Used Good Store, they drafted our Trey Cobb (RHP) in the 5th round.

Freedom isn't free. It costs $93,407.

I like the K/9 but my guy's gotta cut down on the free passes if he wants to stay on the right team

Dude is so threatened be couldn't even wear a patch. Nice pickup, Mets. Ugh.

Smiggy Eppler over here.

Mood-wrecker incoming. Here is a vid of a side-arming lefty who hits 96 that we just traded. His delivery reminds me a little of Josh Hader?

Brooks Raley most similiar pitcher... Joelly Rodriguez.

Mets make a lefty-for-lefty swap! https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-acquire-brooks-raley.htmlhttps://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-acquire-brooks-raley.html Youngster Keyshawn Askew and his sexy K/9 rates go to Tampa for 34-year old Brooks Raley, coming off a career year. Did the Rays fleece us? Maybe? But we need a bunch of relievers so... *gulp*

=metsmarathon post_id=114195 time=1670429388 user_id=83] i was thinking a bit on it, and especially in light of the quintana signing today, i think i'm ok with megill and peterson putatively being the 6th/7th options, pending us singing a song of senga signing. i don't like putting too many roadblocks in their collective ways to future success, but with our rotation being as generally old as it is, i figure they'll get their turns, much as with this past season. (though hopefully not as much replacing the top two guys)

So https://www.mlb.com/news/previewing-the-2022-rule-5-draft?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage&partnerId=zh-20221207-775810-mlb-1-A&qid=1026&utm_id=zh-20221207-775810-mlb-1-A&bt_ee=BQWizyI5dUcK46fDYqQYJObSzTdreO49dyxTkFC%2FGBzyTmWCgJJix6u506dSIfBF&bt_ts=1670425902618the Rule 5 draft is going down today. If I were a betting man, I'd heavily wager the Mets try to get a bullpen guy today, if such a dude is available at #27. Do we lose anyone? https://www.mlb.com/news/possible-rule-5-draft-selections-each-mlb-club?t=mlb-pipeline-coverageThese fellas say Mangum is our best, unprotected guy. I hope we don't lose the Neutral Milk Hotel guy.

If you type “Jose Quintana” on your phone, it will autocorrect to this emoji: 🫤 Edit: for the record, I was shooting for this dude :-/