The Offseason Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

The Captain is getting a front office gig....

Mets add former captain Wright to front office


Nice move by the PTB.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

The Captain is getting a front office gig....

Mets add former captain Wright to front office


Nice move by the PTB.

He makes sense as a liaison.

Hector Santiago signed on a minor league deal is solid. I'd love to see us stockpile depth arms like that, give us flexibility in case we need to flip someone at the deadline.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Jed Lowrie signed 2 years, $10 million per. I love this signing. Really good player, can play all over the field. I'm thinking Frazier gets bumped.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Jed Lowrie signed 2 years, $10 million per. I love this signing. Really good player, can play all over the field. I'm thinking Frazier gets bumped.

I honestly did not see that one coming....but props to the new GM.
Solid pick up. Nothing wrong at all with some legit depth for a change.

Ftr: I think Frazier stays at 3B, McNeil/Lowrie platoon at 2B, Cano moves to 1B with Dom Smith backing him up, and Rosario will be the SS.

Looks like Pete Alonso will be the odd man out again.

*Lowrie can also play SS & 3B if needed.

Sources: Mets, Lowrie agree for 2 years, $20M

 

[Nasty_Magician]

We still need another bullpen arm. I like our lineup a lot, defensively I think we're in good shape, depth is solid, starters need to stay healthy.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Jake!!!

Mets, deGrom settle on record raise to $17M

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Good luck & all the best to Wilmer.

He was a good Met and will be missed.

Source: INF Flores agrees to Diamondbacks' deal

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Good luck & all the best to Wilmer.

He was a good Met and will be missed.

Source: INF Flores agrees to Diamondbacks' deal

Probably a good deadline flip candidate for them.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So 2 thoughts, we don't have a backup short stop. Lowrie is not a viable option there.

Also, who is the odd man out? Dom Smith seems like he has an uphill battle. Seems odd to trade for JD Davis if he isn't getting major league action. McNeil is a man without a position. I know they've discussed him in the OF but that just means our outfield D tanks.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

So 2 thoughts, we don't have a backup short stop. Lowrie is not a viable option there.

Also, who is the odd man out? Dom Smith seems like he has an uphill battle. Seems odd to trade for JD Davis if he isn't getting major league action. McNeil is a man without a position. I know they've discussed him in the OF but that just means our outfield D tanks.

If there's a panacea, then look no further....

one word...

Spoiler

Tebow

Spoiler

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

• Lowrie, in new role, will move around Mets' infield



• Tebow to open spring in Mets' major league camp

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Another arm to the pen.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Fuck Yeah!!!

Pitchers & catchers report in about 2 1/2 weeks.
Full squad arrives in 3 weeks.

Grapefruit league ST games begin in a month.

Regular Season Opening Day is only 2 months away.

Can't Wait!

LGM!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

All the best and good luck to Sandy.

Alderson returning to A's as senior adviser

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[navamind]

Dan Szymborski released his ZiPS projections for the Mets. ZiPS projects them for about 87 wins.

2019 ZiPS Projections – New York Mets

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Dan Szymborski released his ZiPS projections for the Mets. ZiPS projects them for about 87 wins.

2019 ZiPS Projections – New York Mets

Sounds about right....but I'll take the over and say 90 wins.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Do it!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Nothing wrong with a little more depth, experience, insurance, veteran leadership and spring training competition..

Mets sign switch-hitting Espinosa to minors deal