Is Anyone Alive Out There: Ongoing Mets Thread

[Johnnydollaz89]

I wish I had the confidence in them to sign or trade for somebody to help us, but I doubt they will.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

With the exception of bringing in a vet reliever I don't see any other noticeable moves being made this offseason (unfortunately).

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Paul DePodesta leaving the NY Mets/MLB for...the Cleveland Browns/NFL??

Paul DePodesta departure leaves void with Mets

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

At long last, by all indications, Mike Piazza could/should get the MLB HOF call tomorrow.

Mike Piazza appears Hall of Fame-bound as announcement day nears

O'Connor: The night Mike Piazza became a Hall of Famer

Mike Piazza Was More Than A Big Bat

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So the rumblings are that Cespedes is still in play if it's a 1 year deal as no serious players have stepped up for his services. Is it possible teams are finally shying away from long term deals for guys over 30?

Would love to bring Clippard back or bring in Bastardo. Having a bullpen with one of those two, Familia, hopefully a healthy Blevins as well as Montero (hopefully another Familia/Mejia type, you know without the whole PEDs thing). Would give us 4 or 5 solid relievers.

 

[Chef99]

I'd love to see Clippard back.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I would give Cespedes 3 yrs...and possibly backload 1. If we can't land him, Justin Upton is also available for a few yrs, but he won't be for long because the yanks, orioles, cards & dbacks are in the hunt for a corner OF.

I'm still undecided on Clippard right now.
I'd pass on Bastardo though...don't think he'd be a good fit team chemistry wise.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

From last week:

BASTARDO WANTS TOO MUCH FROM METS

On Tuesday, the Mets were reportedly interested in reliever Antonio Bastardo. Today, however, Bastardo's demand for a three-year deal has turned the Mets off. MLB rumors

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I would give Cespedes 3 yrs...and possibly backload 1. If we can't land him, Justin Upton is also available for a few yrs, but he won't be for long because the yanks, orioles, cards & dbacks are in the hunt for a corner OF.

I'm still undecided on Clippard right now.
I'd pass on Bastardo though...don't think he'd be a good fit team chemistry wise.

Problem is I think a 3 year deal for Cespedes would hurt him more than help. If he takes a 1 year deal for a lot of money he could still cash in on a contract next year. If he signs a 3 year deal he'll be a free agent while he's on the decline so his value would be lower. It's all about maximizing his earning potential.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Problem is I think a 3 year deal for Cespedes would hurt him more than help. If he takes a 1 year deal for a lot of money he could still cash in on a contract next year. If he signs a 3 year deal he'll be a free agent while he's on the decline so his value would be lower. It's all about maximizing his earning potential.

I realize that..trust me...but somewhere at some point the 2 sides need to meet halfway, or at least close to it...
and deep down I think he wants to remain a met......so it's all about compromise and the Wilpon's willingness to negotiate.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Gerardo Parra is off the boards

Rockies add free agent Parra to crowded OF



Also:
Crasnick: No end in sight to Justin Upton's free-agency adventure

 

[Chef99]

Hmm...I'm just speculating here, but perhaps the Rockies are looking to deal with the Mets instead of the Cards for one of their outfielders? Blackmon might be interesting. Not a basher, but very nice base running skills and he isn't exactly bereft of power.

What would be the cost, I wonder?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Hmm...I'm just speculating here, but perhaps the Rockies are looking to deal with the Mets instead of the Cards for one of their outfielders? Blackmon might be interesting. Not a basher, but very nice base running skills and he isn't exactly bereft of power.

What would be the cost, I wonder?

I'd give them Mejia and some shake shack coupons....lol

 

[Chef99]

I'd give them Mejia and some shake shack coupons....lol

Man, I just hope they don't do something silly for Cargo...

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Man, I just hope they don't do something silly for Cargo...

Me too.....sheeesh.

They'd be better served just staying w/ Cespy

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Adam Rubin
ESPN Staff Writer
(1/12/16)

Keith Hernandez and SNY have agreed on a new contract.
Hernandez will remain an analyst on Mets telecasts.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Soooo, apparently, the Mets would be interested in bringing back Cespedes on a 2-3 year deal. Let's hope they pony up the money.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Bringing back Cespedes would give this team amazing depth with Lagares and de Aza becoming the 4th/5th outfielders.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

The Mets continue to keep in contact with free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes, but re-signing him is still considered unlikely until he's willing to accept a short-term deal, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin said on Twitter (Jan. 14, 3:35 pm).
Similarly, WFAN's Mike Francesa said on air that there is no truth to rumors that the Mets and Cespedes are close to agreeing to a one- or two-year deal (Jan. 14, 3:15 pm).

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I'm gonna try being optimistic on this and say they'll reach a deal soon w/ Cespy..for 3 or 4 yrs...but if they don't, then maybe Upton should be considered. Either way, we're definitely gonna need a banger.