Offseason Thread

[Nasty_Magician]

Flores is going to play some SS in spring training. I doubt he sticks there but it's worth a shot.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

The Royals have designated Emilio Bonifacio for assignment, the team announced on Saturday.

The Royals have ten days to trade or release Bonifacio.

Bonifacio, 28, hit .243 with a .295 OBP with 22 doubles, three triples and 28 stolen bases with the Royals and Blue Jays in 2013. He hit .285 with a .352 OBP in 42 games after being acquired by Kansas City.

Bonifacio agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract to avoid arbitration last month, and he can be a free agent at the end of the 2014 season.

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What you guys think? I've always like Bonifacio, could be nice depth on the bench.

 

[Chef99]

If we get him as a FA or give up a lower-level prospect, hells yes. I'm good with that. And if we get Drew for a year...or twist my arm, two...I won't be unhappy.

Kind of surprised KC did this...maybe there is something we don't know?

 

[Chef99]

Ah. Forgot about Infante. Doh!

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Yeah he's expandable with Infante there. He would be great to fill in as a utility guy for us. Upgrade over Turner and Q for sure.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

A few young Mets attend fitness + nutrition camp...

Lagares joins Mets in Michigan camp - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Thor expects to be with Mets in July.

Mets RHP prospect Noah Syndergaard answered questions from fans on Twitter last week.
In regards to when he thinks he’ll be promoted, Syndergaard said, “I hear New York is nice in July.”
He also said he looks forward to learning from Matt Harvey, that Roy Halladay was his favorite pitcher when he was growing up and he hopes to wear No. 34 when he makes the 25-man roster.

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Wheeler was in June, I believe. Think Noah will come up around the same time, depending on what happens with the rotation.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

A few young Mets attend fitness + nutrition camp...

Lagares joins Mets in Michigan camp - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

Good!! Heard Duda is down 10lbs, this is great news.

 

[obxyankeefan]

Kyle Farnsworth?


Looking at it though it is a low cost/high reward signing $1Mil if he makes the Majors, IDK what he would make if he stays in the Minors.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I like the Farnsworth signing

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Peter Gammons still thinks we end up with Drew. On a 2-year deal, i'll take it.

MLB Network’s Peter Gammons said Tuesday that he believes free-agent SS Stephen Drew will eventually sign with the Mets.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

We're also still looking for a closer...

Source: Mets still pursuing closer type - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I must say, if we land Fernando Rodney the Mets bullpen could look very nice. I still think Farnsworth has something left in the tank, even if it's for 2/3 months it's a win for us. Parnell and Vic Black will be there, I expect one of our young arms to wind up in the bullpen, I like it.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

WFAN’s Mike Francesa remains the only person reporting that the Mets made an offer to free-agent SS Stephen Drew.
The New York Post, Daily News, WEEI in Boston and former-GM Jim Bowden all cited knowledgeable sources disputing Francesa’s report.
The New York Post’s Joel Sherman believes the Mets will refrain from signing Drew and instead use that money to sign additional “smaller pieces,” he said on MLB Network early Wednesday.
“They’re fighting over the number of years,” Francesa said (WFAN, Feb. 4). “It’s not the money. … They already offered him the money. It’s a questions of years. … I think they’re going to sign Drew, I think they’re going to sign him. I really do.”
It was reported late Tuesday that the Red Sox made a two-year offer to Drew (Bowden, Feb. 3). However, according to an on-air report from Peter Gammons, Boston is asking Drew to essentially be a utility infielder, playing shortstop, third and second base.
Drew would most likely end up a starting shortstop if signed by the Mets or Twins, who are reportedly only interested in him on a one-year deal.

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I want Drew on a 2-year deal.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I must say, if we land Fernando Rodney the Mets bullpen could look very nice. I still think Farnsworth has something left in the tank, even if it's for 2/3 months it's a win for us. Parnell and Vic Black will be there, I expect one of our young arms to wind up in the bullpen, I like it.

I would love Rodney on this roster. Move Parnell to the set-up man and Black to the 7th inning.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

It's actually nice for a change to have some real legit options, instead of settling for the scrap heap, bottom barrel to add onto our roster.

LGM !!!
YGB !!!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Feb. 5, 2014...Baseball America unveiled its full top-31 prospect rankings for the Mets organization. Here's the list:

1. Noah Syndergaard, rhp
2. Travis d'Arnaud, c
3. Rafael Montero, rhp
4. Dominic Smith, 1b
5. Kevin Plawecki, c/1b
6. Wilmer Flores, 2b/3b
7. Amed Rosario, ss
8. Brandon Nimmo, of
9. Gavin Cecchini, ss
10. Jacob deGrom, rhp
11. Cesar Puello, of
12. Steven Matz, lhp
13. Dilson Herrera, 2b
14. Michael Fulmer, rhp
15. Gabriel Ynoa, rhp
16. Cory Mazzoni, rhp
17. Vic Black, rhp
18. Jeurys Familia, rhp
19. Domingo Tapia, rhp
20. Logan Verrett, rhp
21. Gonzalez Germen, rhp
22. Luis Mateo, rhp
23. Jack Leathersich, lhp
24. Matt Koch, rhp
25. Matt den Dekker, of
26. Dustin Lawley, of/3b
27. Rob Whalen, rhp
28. Juan Centeno, c
29. Wilfredo Tovar, ss
30. Jayce Boyd, 1b
31. Matt Reynolds, ss

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

So Long, "Overdrive" (JTO)
All the best.

Justin Turner has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. It reportedly is a minor-league deal with a spring-training invite.

Turner, 29, had been non-tendered by the Mets in December. He hit .280 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 200 at-bats in 2013.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Feb. 5, 2014...Baseball America unveiled its full top-31 prospect rankings for the Mets organization. Here's the list:

1. Noah Syndergaard, rhp
2. Travis d'Arnaud, c
3. Rafael Montero, rhp
4. Dominic Smith, 1b
5. Kevin Plawecki, c/1b
6. Wilmer Flores, 2b/3b
7. Amed Rosario, ss
8. Brandon Nimmo, of
9. Gavin Cecchini, ss
10. Jacob deGrom, rhp
11. Cesar Puello, of
12. Steven Matz, lhp
13. Dilson Herrera, 2b
14. Michael Fulmer, rhp
15. Gabriel Ynoa, rhp
16. Cory Mazzoni, rhp
17. Vic Black, rhp
18. Jeurys Familia, rhp
19. Domingo Tapia, rhp
20. Logan Verrett, rhp
21. Gonzalez Germen, rhp
22. Luis Mateo, rhp
23. Jack Leathersich, lhp
24. Matt Koch, rhp
25. Matt den Dekker, of
26. Dustin Lawley, of/3b
27. Rob Whalen, rhp
28. Juan Centeno, c
29. Wilfredo Tovar, ss
30. Jayce Boyd, 1b
31. Matt Reynolds, ss

Very nice. LOVE our prospect pool!

So Long, "Overdrive" (JTO)
All the best.

Justin Turner has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. It reportedly is a minor-league deal with a spring-training invite.

Turner, 29, had been non-tendered by the Mets in December. He hit .280 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 200 at-bats in 2013.

Thank god, couldn't stand watching him either.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Oh well..so much for that....

Free agent closer Fernando Rodney has reached agreement on a two-year, $14 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, according to a baseball source.
The deal includes an additional $500,000 per year in incentives based on games finished, the source said. The deal is pending completion of a physical exam.
Rodney, 36, has 172 career saves over 11 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays. He made the AL All-Star team and finished fifth in Cy Young Award balloting in 2012, and recorded a combined 85 saves for the Rays in the past two seasons.