A Boy Named Seo

Have the Mets had a captain since Wright?

A Boy Named Seo wrote: It's 110% not 10%. You're right. I'll be out back straightening up... Nah, it's tough because it gets glossed over occasionally, maybe because some teams pay no tax and others pay at different rates. All this makes forecasting payroll, Verlander's vesting option, re-signing Pete, so difficult. You know Cohen can, but who knows when he'll decide it's worth it.

=kcmets post_id=148872 time=1710353243 user_id=53] Re-reading better up top, 110% is just an additional 10% and not like double plus another ten percent. That said, I know nothing about the luxury tax rates and caps and stuff...

I'm optimistic that Baty on his second go-around will be a little better this year, which leaves the right-handed side of the 3B platoon (if needed) and DH. I don't see Vientos getting 500 ABs like JD Davis got last year, but I think he could easily be 2022 JD Davis at a fraction of the cost. The danger is if Vientos is hurt for an extended period of time and Baty struggles. The Mets seem a little thin on right-handed hitting 3Bman. But that's a lot of if's, so fugg it, I'm going JD Martinez. His statcast is still elite for any age and Lindor/Alonso/Martinez is a terrifying middle of the order.

This thread is becoming exactly what I hoped it would become.

It seems the Mets have some level of interest in both JDs Martinez and Davis. If you were Steve Cohen and/or STOINS, which player, if either, would you be looking to acquire with the Mets first game about 2 weeks away? Davis might come cheaper and could play some third. Martinez is older but a decidedly more dangerous hitter. Both would cost the Mets 110% of the agreed-up salary for luxury tax purposes, so one theoretical year of JD Martinez at a theoretical salary of $15 million dollars would in reality be $31.5MM for the tax hit. Say you got JD Davis at a tidy $7MM buxxx. For the Mets, that jumps to $14.7MM. So JD1? JD2? Or just dismiss?

Uni Watch has it. --> https://uni-watch.com/2024/03/12/keith-hernandez-forgets-key-element-of-mets-uniform-which-he-wore/ Yeah look at the Keith pics. In one shot, the number starts under the "e" in Mets, very centered, and in the next one it's under the "t". Nowadays it starts at the "s" and is way the hell over on the ribs. I wonder why it's pushed so far over?

JD is still unemployed and Vientos is not wowing folks, so JD Martinez is a Topic of Discussion again. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/angels-mets-remain-engaged-with-j-d-martinez.htmlhttps://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/angels-mets-remain-engaged-with-j-d-martinez.html

I finally got a Google alert for my guy Kellum Clark and it was this hilarious moment with a foggy-brained Keith and our own pop star José Iglesias

I think that's his wife Tracy that he met through the church (right).

Just what the subject says. Apparently Straw had a heart attack yesterday. I saw the Mets posted a get well soon message on IG. Straw says he's recovering and "all is well". Darryl turns 62 today. Happy birthday, #18. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39713227/darryl-strawberry-recovering-heart-attackhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39713227/darryl-strawberry-recovering-heart-attack Edit: I see G-Fafif posted this already. Feel free to nuke it, dear admins.

=metirish post_id=148475 time=1709904636 user_id=72] It should be noted that Barca are in near financial ruin , and this is likely them trying to maximize $$ too , they probably sell a few million replica shirts a season so it does make sense if they can pull it off

DiComo's email newsletter revealed that José Iglesias cut this single "No Voy a Volver" (I'm not going to return) and shared it with Mark Vientos who was surprised at the song's quality. “I was like, ‘Bro, you actually sound pretty good,'” Vientos said, laughing. “I was surprised. I didn't know that.” More from the email: “It was time to do it,” Iglesias said of going public with his music career. “I love music. That's what I do in my down time in my hotels, in my travels. I write songs. It's pretty cool. It's something fun that I really enjoy doing. Since both have dark shades, fresh fades and clean shaves, Iglesias is the one with the gold ropes on his Sgt. Pepper-adjacent jacket. What's your take on "Candelita" and his side gig? CPF RnR HOF material? [media=youtube]FsmH_95awos[/media]

Barça's thinking of making their own kits. They're not entirely sure they can do everything perfectly, but whatever that looks like, they're pretty certain it will be better than Nike.

Metirish mentioned this one in a separate thread. I watched it last night and ooh boy it was great. [YOUTUBE]kA244xewjcI[/YOUTUBE]

In a possibly related universe, FC Barcelona is thinking of kicking Nike to the curb due to quality and supply issues. No clue if Nike actually manufactures Barça's kits (or someone else does) but here's more proof that simply slapping a goddamn swoosh on a shirt does not make it a good shirt. https://theathletic.com/5323188/2024/03/07/barcelona-nike-kit-laporta-anniversary/https://theathletic.com/5323188/2024/03/07/barcelona-nike-kit-laporta-anniversary/ Barca sources — who, like all those cited in this article, wished to speak anonymously to protect relationships — say they have been talking to other brands in the industry, with the intention of finding a better package. They said Barca's relationship with Nike has hit something of a rough patch over the past year. They also said there was a feeling within the club that Nike had not met all the standards they agreed to in their last deal. Senior figures claimed there had been some supply problems over the past two seasons. In 2020, there were also reported complaints from the club about the quality of some products Nike supplied. The Athletic approached Nike, and they declined to comment.

Edgy MD wrote: So, if Verlander doesn't hit the vesting threshold, but the Astros pick up the option voluntarily, are the Mets on the hook or off? Pertinent info from an Astros mailbag in the Athletic today (emphasis mine): How does the potential of Verlander's contract vesting for next season factor into any extension or trade deadline finances for the team? Surely the Mets covering some helps, but besides saving (owner Jim) Crane cash, what impacts on roster building? — Alex S. First, Alex, there seemed to be some confusion on social media about Verlander's 2025 option, so let's clarify that. His contract contains a vesting option, which means Verlander must throw 140 innings in 2024 to trigger it. If he doesn't reach 140 innings, he'll be a free agent. Verlander beginning the season on the injured list does not at all ensure he'll miss the innings threshold. Last year, after spending the first month of the season on the injured list, Verlander made his regular-season debut on May 4 and still managed to throw 162 1/3 frames. Astros officials are optimistic Verlander could miss even less time this season, so reaching 140 innings remains very attainable. If Verlander does it, Houston is on the hook for $17.5 million of his $35 million salary in 2025. The Mets will cover the other half.

=metsmarathon post_id=148370 time=1709730594 user_id=83] i dunno, but i [bIGPURPLE]LOVE[/bIGPURPLE] that scoreboard concept. Pretty good skyline out the left field window. looks... familiar, like i've seen it before...

Having now seen some spring innings, the NOB lettering is too damn small and doesn't work for TV at all.

Edgy MD wrote: So, if Verlander doesn't hit the vesting threshold, but the Astros pick up the option voluntarily, are the Mets on the hook or off? I don't believe the Astros have that option. It looks to be a player option that vests only if he hits 140 innings. If he does not meet that threshold, any team would have to negotiate for his 2025 services.* *I am only like 81% sure of this

Take your time, Justin. Don't rush back, don't want to make anything worse now. Ramp up slowly. May sounds good, even better yet June.

I predict a Rich Hill reunion.

That's the BoSox calling Scott Boras

=metirish post_id=148281 time=1709655648 user_id=72] Christ, what a brutal contract

This fool really wears some vests, doesn't he?