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=roger_that post_id=116691 time=1673609774 user_id=128] I get it that $200 mill in hand is more than 157 mill in hand, but why would anyone want to play in a small-market with a much worse record and much less to spend than a megamarket coming off a 100-win season?
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The Mets didn't let their emotions cause them to make a risky long term agreement against the the assessment of their medical personnel. They now have more money for the Ohtani or Machado sweepstakes.
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Sounds like we should discuss Liam Hendriks
The Hot Corner replied to Marshmallowmilkshake's topic in New York Mets Talk
All the best to Liam Hendricks in his battle against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I hope his treatments have minimal effect on his playing time, but more importantly, I pray they are successful. -
The Trevor Bauer is a Douchebag Thread
The Hot Corner replied to batmagadanleadoff's topic in New York Mets Talk
the Dodgers released him, which was of course the proper decision. Unfortunately, Trevor "I assault women" Bauer will still get payed $22.5 mil. for 2023. If another team decides to sign the low life to a league minimum deal, the Dodger save a whopping $750K. Either way, the low life still makes $22.5 Mil. this year. -
MLB.com ((citing NY Post article) is reporting that Correa and Boras are in contact with 2 other teams (one is believed to be the Twins) while also negotiating a restructuring with the Mets. I'm growing tired of this entire ordeal. It seems that all substantial potential moves the Mets might be considering are on hold while this protracted negotiation drags on. I would love to see Correa manning third base for the Mets, but I am growing tired of this drawn out affair. I seriously doubt, any team will offer him nearly the money (and years) the Giants and Mets offered. If the two sides are not making substantial progress to resolving this contractual impasse, I feel it would be in the Mets best interest to "cut bait" and move on with their offseason.
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That is a pretty messed up pretzel. Needs beer cheese and a beer.
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Always seemed like a decent man with a good heart. Great defensive first baseman, but he was a man without a position with Alonso entrenched at first base. The DH rule seemed to give Dom a shot at a major role with the team, but he was never able to hit consistently to lay claim to the role. I wish him well in Washington.
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I get the feeling that Boras and Correa are engaged in a game of chicken with Cohen. Eppler, and the Mets. It will be interesting to see who finally blinks. I would think that Correa has lost a great deal of his leverage in the wake of 2 failed physicals. I can't imagine any team offering him a long term deal without very specific wording, regarding his right ankle/lower leg. to protect them in the event of reinjury in the future.
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He always appeared to be laboring on the mound. He just never seemed quite right last season.
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Let's get Conforto back, or not
The Hot Corner replied to Johnny Lunchbucket's topic in New York Mets Talk
I always liked Conforto, but I don't think he is a good fit for this Mets team. We need a productive RH bat to DH and add some power to the line up. If that person can play the outfield or a corner infield position when needed, that's even better. Conforto will need to prove himself healthy and productive wherever he eventually ends up. He needs more opportunity to either sink or swim, than he would likely get in Queens. -
Non-NYM winter 22/23 comings and goings
The Hot Corner replied to Frayed Knot's topic in New York Mets Talk
Benjamin Grimm wrote: What does this mean for Travis? Likely he becomes the back up catcher with some time at DH against lefties. -
I believe the modern game undervalues the benefits of an aggressive and capable base stealer. A base good base stealer can disrupt the defense as well as impact the pitches his teammates often see when batting behind him. Remember the chaos Terrence Gore wreaked in his limited time with the Mets at the end of last season?
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I can only guess that in the dialogue between the Mets and DeGrom, the Mets were proposing a contract length that was much less than the 5 year deal offered by the Rangers. Most analyst and "talking heads" I have seen discussing DeGrom's deal with Texas seemed very surprised at the 5 year term. It appears that most of the industry, expected a higher per annum salary on a 3 year term. Going into the offseason, I personally was thinking along the lines of Scherzer's (or Verlander's eventual deal) for DeGrom. It is not necessarily the annual salaries that are surprising to me, but the length of some of the deals have been longer than I would have expected. Many of the contracts being signed (Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Aaron Judge, Jacob DeGrom and Brandon Nimmo) are of longer length than I would have anticipated going into the offseason.
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He was far better and more valuable than I ever anticipated he would be last year. Seemed like a good guy. Willing to do whatever he could to help the team. I wish him well.
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David Robertson, Report to the Met Bullpen
The Hot Corner replied to G-Fafif's topic in New York Mets Talk
Lefty Specialist wrote: Good move. Wouldn't mind adding Ottavino to this mix. My thoughts exactly. I would like to have him back if possible. -
Non-NYM winter 22/23 comings and goings
The Hot Corner replied to Frayed Knot's topic in New York Mets Talk
I would like to see a righthanded DH that could help out in the field (1st base, OF, third base or catcher) when necessaqry. I believe that to some extent, the Mets are likely figuring Alvarez as a possibility for such a role. He may not be ready defensively to assume the primary catching duties, but his power is legit and if he can hit .250 with power he will provide a substantial upgrade over what Ruf provided last year. I expect the Mets will give Alvarez every opportunity to show he can contribute at the ML level. Hopefully, he will be up to the task. That said, I would not be surprised to see them obtain a right handed bat to help fill the role and lessen their potential dependence on the youngster Alvarez. If we end up with 2 dangerous righthanded bats, even better. -
Frayed Knot wrote: A Boy Named Seo wrote: 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. Between Kim, Tatis, Machado, and now Bogaerts, the Pads have effectively been signing a new SS per year with three of the four at sky-high rates. It appears that this moves Kim to 2B, Tatis officially to CF (where he dabbled briefly last year) with former SS Machado continuing to man 3B and Bogaerts as the new incumbent SS. Bets already being taken (sanctioned by MLB) on which SS they've got their eye on for next off-season. Where does that leave Jake Cronenworth? I would think his bat would put him ahead of Kim at second base.
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As in the vast majority of free-agent signings over the years, money is the predominant factor that determines where players sign. Most players will offer up all kinds of superficial and disingenuous reasons for accepting the offer that they chose to sign, but in the end, I believe it almost always comes down to the team that was willing to pay the most money for their services. Very few free agents are honest enough to come out and admit that they simply took the best financial package available to them. DeGrom is no different than most free agents that have gone before him. He simply signed with the team that that offered the most money to obtain his services.
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Very pleased to see that Nimmo is back in the fold. He brings energy to the team. Would like a right handed DH (not named Ruf) and a few more quality arms for the pen.
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Damn, that makes the Phillies quite a bit better and the division a little tougher.
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Good signing. High per annum for a short term was the way to go for both parties. Pretty good signing for a "Plan B".
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All I know is that the Atlanta (who I generally consider a pretty savvy organization) really screwed up when the opted to hold on to their young pitchers (Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz. They definitely should have traded those guys when they first became good. Their team would have been so much better off. My basic thought is there is no one single plan that will build a consistent winner in every situation. The real challenge of building a consistent winner is to use a myriad of various strategies (wise drafting, strong player development, making trades that more often than not benefit your team, or simply making smart free agent signings that pan out more than they fail) when everyone you are competing against is attempting to do the very same thing.
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Dansby Swanson didn't have too much trouble putting the barrel on the ball once or twice against DeGrom. Apparently the secret is to be a good hitter in the first place and simply wait for him to try going more than 5 innings.
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When he was healthy, he was the best in the game. He wasn't healthy very much the past few years. I could be wrong, but I don't expect his durability and reliability to improve as he ages. I believe the Rangers over paid. Not necessarily in $/season, but is total duration of the contract.
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I would fly to Austin, (if that is where you wanted to dump him) and meet his plane in a chauffer's uniform, carry his bags to a rented Mercedes and drive him to the destination of his choice in Arlington., then send a personal note of thanks to the Rangers. McCann seems like a good guy, but if any team is willing to take him off our hands I believe the Mets need to thank their lucky stars and deliver him as quickly as humanly possible.
