The Offseason Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Guillorme's amazing AB proves key in Mets win.

It takes 22: Mets SS walks after marathon at-bat

Luis Guillorme fouled off 16 pitches to earn a walk on the 22nd pitch of a marathon at-bat against Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks.

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Mets 7-5 Cardinals (Mar 14, 2021) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game, final score 7-5, from March 14, 2021 on ESPN.

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[omarsrevenge]

deGrom is bringing heat

Jacob deGrom is making 100 mph his Mets norm

PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom slapped his glove in appreciation to acknowledge his Mets teammate for saving runs Tuesday afternoon. It was the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League game against the …

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Overall, he threw 11 pitches that registered at least 100 mph on the stadium scoreboard. He topped out at 101 on a fastball to Bregman in the first inning. In that inning, eight of deGrom’s 11 fastballs reached 100 mph.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Lindor's 1st....

Lindor hits first HR, discusses contract talks

A few moments after hitting his first home run in a Mets uniform on Tuesday, with eye black still on his face and a uniform still on his shoulders, Francisco Lindor confirmed that he has begun long-term contract negotiations with the Mets. He also gave his strongest indication yet that

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Carrasco update....

Notes: Carrasco tests elbow; Peterson; Nido

Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was all smiles Sunday after testing his arm for the first time since he was shut down earlier this week with soreness in his right elbow. “I don't feel frustrated about this; this is something normal for me,” Carrasco said. “I'm really happy that I

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Ughh...another setback for CC.....

Mets' Carrasco injured, likely to miss opener

New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing batting practice Thursday and seems certain to miss the start of the season.

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

More Lindor....

Lindor's plan to change New York to a Mets town - ESPN Video

New Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor discusses his new team as well as his contract situation going into the final year of his current deal.

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[Nasty_Magician]

Remember when we chose him over DJ LeMahieu?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mr. Smile...

Lindor in Queens for next 11 yrs: 'Here we go'

WASHINGTON -- If the Mets’ acquisition of Francisco Lindor represented the beginning of a new, more extravagant era in Flushing, their subsequent contract negotiations provided something of a litmus test. Signing Lindor to a long-term extension would provide proof of a culture change under owner...

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Source: Lindor, Mets agree to $341M contract

All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

That's great. Now it's time to improve.
He was a nice guy..but a bad in game manager.
And let's face it..he got the gig because of who he knows, not what he knows.
We need a competent Manager and a real GM.
I wonder what the A's are gonna do with Billy Beane & Bob Melvin now?
Seems they'd be a very good fit to hook up with Sandy Alderson once more.

 

[tabascojet]

That's great. Now it's time to improve.
He was a nice guy..but a bad in game manager.
And let's face it..he got the gig because of who he knows, not what he knows.
We need a competent Manager and a real GM.
I wonder what the A's are gonna do with Billy Beane & Bob Melvin now?
Seems they'd be a very good fit to hook up with Sandy Alderson once more.

Moneyball with cohens budget....id watch thst

 

[Nasty_Magician]

That's great. Now it's time to improve.
He was a nice guy..but a bad in game manager.
And let's face it..he got the gig because of who he knows, not what he knows.
We need a competent Manager and a real GM.
I wonder what the A's are gonna do with Billy Beane & Bob Melvin now?
Seems they'd be a very good fit to hook up with Sandy Alderson once more.

If nothing else Billy Beane will bring structure which is the main thing we need in this organization. Managers, players will come and go, we need someone that can get a healthy infrastructure in place (scouting, minor league development etc). If he was able to pull that off in Oakland where they don't have money, they don't know if they're moving or not etc, he should be able to work magic with a NY budget.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

If nothing else Billy Beane will bring structure which is the main thing we need in this organization. Managers, players will come and go, we need someone that can get a healthy infrastructure in place (scouting, minor league development etc). If he was able to pull that off in Oakland where they don't have money, they don't know if they're moving or not etc, he should be able to work magic with a NY budget.

I agree.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Looks like Theo Epstein could also be on the short list for GM.
As far as manager goes....it's anyone's guess.

Rojas will not manage Mets in 2022

NEW YORK -- When the Mets removed Terry Collins from the manager’s chair following the 2017 season, they could not have anticipated the turbulence that would follow. Over the four years since then, the team cycled through three additional managers, multiple owners and four heads of baseball...

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[Nasty_Magician]

And just like that Theo is out. Conversation probably went something like I want Sandy's job and 5% ownership. Nope. Ok then.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

And just like that Theo is out. Conversation probably went something like I want Sandy's job and 5% ownership. Nope. Ok then.

Ughh

That's a bummer.

I'm sure that decision won't come back to hurt this team in more ways than one down the road.

Is Billy Beane in the on deck circle?
If so, would Bob Melvin be in the hole?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

They better do something quick because SD fired Tingler today...and from some reports Boone is on the hot seat in the Bronx.
I'd hate to see Bob Melvin getting one of those 2 gigs.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Ughh

That's a bummer.

I'm sure that decision won't come back to hurt this team in more ways than one down the road.

Is Billy Beane in the on deck circle?
If so, would Bob Melvin be in the hole?

If the Yankees get rid of Cashman I could see that being Theo's landing spot.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

If the Yankees get rid of Cashman I could see that being Theo's landing spot.

Yep...probably.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets changing up big league coaching staff

NEW YORK -- Coming off a second consecutive losing season and with significant front-office and managerial changes coming, the Mets have shaken up their coaching staff. The team this week gave six members of the big league coaching staff permission to seek jobs elsewhere. The Mets are in...

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[Nasty_Magician]

So top 3 execs are a no go but I think they were all pipe dream options anyway (2 are currently employed and one wants to be an owner/out of day to day baseball ops). Media is spinning it as nobody wants to work here but I'm not buying that narrative just yet. Hopefully they wrap up this search in time for the off-season.

It also seems pretty plausible that Scott is back as GM.