The Offseason Thread

[Nasty_Magician]

Listening to sports talk here and Sandy confirmed Noah did not give Mets opportunity to match offer. So I was good with him leaving but now I think screw him also.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I think in order to address our pitching and improve the offense we need to move guys. JD Davis, Dom Smith and McNeil should all be on the table

Sign a starting pitcher and trade for one. We'll also need to shed some salary if we're looking to bring in a Bryant or a Marte (or both).

I'd hate to see Dom traded, and I'd be okay either way on McNeil..but as far as Davis goes...I say adios.

Also..I wish MLB would make a decision one way or the other on if they plan on bringing back the DH in the NL.
That could help facilitate a lot of signings/contract deals for the next few years and beyond.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Listening to sports talk here and Sandy confirmed Noah did not give Mets opportunity to match offer. So I was good with him leaving but now I think screw him also.

Yikes...and didn't he say just recently that he hoped and wanted to continue his career with the Mets??


Whatever....all we can do now is wish him well....or Not.

Here's how Thor's departure affects Mets

NEW YORK -- A sense of discomfort rippled through central Queens on Tuesday as news broke that Noah Syndergaard had agreed to a one-year, $21 million deal with the Angels. It was just seven weeks earlier that Syndergaard publicly professed his love to the Mets, saying, “New York has a

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[Nasty_Magician]

Our new GM landed Ohtani so fingers crossed?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Our new GM landed Ohtani so fingers crossed?

Yeah..he'd be a real good get for us no doubt, but something tells me the Giants, Dodgers, or Mariners might be his narrowed down destinations of choice....as well as theirs.

But we'll find out soon enough.

Who is Seiya Suzuki and why should the Giants sign him?

The "Seiya Hey Kid" could be an immense get for the Giants this offseason.

www.mccoveychronicles.com

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

4 year deal for Eppler.

Mets make Eppler new GM on 4-year deal

NEW YORK -- As the Mets searched for a new head of baseball operations this month, their ideal candidate blended scouting acumen with an analytical mindset and, importantly, a familiarity with the big-market atmosphere of New York City. Billy Eppler checked those boxes for the Mets, who...

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[Nasty_Magician]

I saw Matz rumors thrown out there. Cohen confirmed they will be spending big. Honestly go throw stupid money at Scherzer and sign Jon Gray. DeGrom-Scherzer-Stroman-Gray-Walker/Carrasco/Matz?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

More Billy Eppler....

Eppler ready to 'kick it in high gear' as GM

NEW YORK -- The Mets introduced general manager Billy Eppler to media on Friday afternoon, and he is already working hard trying to improve a team that finished under .500 the past two seasons. “It’s a relief that I really feel good about \[the Eppler hire\], and just based on

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Also....

Mets shield 4 players from Rule 5 Draft

NEW YORK -- A few hours after they introduced general manager Billy Eppler to the media on Friday afternoon, the Mets made some roster moves, adding infielders Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos and right-handers José Butto and Adam Oller to the 40-man roster. Additionally, right-hander Dedniel...

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[Nasty_Magician]

Ugh, would have loved to have him back.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Ugh, would have loved to have him back.

Same here.
They shouldn't have let him slip away.

Was Eppler asleep at the wheel?
Cohen didn't want to fork out that much?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Maybe a McNeil/Kimbrel swap?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Matz to the Cardinals on a 4 year deal. I know they had interest in Stroman so not sure if this move impacts a potential Stroman move?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Hmmm

 

[tabascojet]

Hmmm

Is matz really that big a loss??

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Is matz really that big a loss??

Not really but if an agent verbally told you there was a done deal and then you found out he signed elsewhere that's a great way to burn a financially lucrative bridge.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Not really but if an agent verbally told you there was a done deal and then you found out he signed elsewhere that's a great way to burn a financially lucrative bridge.

Meh.....not sure if he was really that high of a priority signing anyway.
Besides, it seemed he spent more than half his time on the IL when he was on the team.
Cohen shouldn't be so sensitive when it comes to player's agents....and move on.
At the end of the day they're only doing what's best for their clients, even if if they go back on something they may or may not have said....and Matz returning to the Mets was more of a sentimental thing, but really wasn't in this team's best interests imho.

Inbox: The free-agent market and more

Now that the Mets have a general manager in Billy Eppler, their offseason has begun in earnest. There’s much to do, particularly for a team in need of pitching, outfield help, bullpen additions and perhaps even some infield assistance. Heading into a holiday weekend, it’s time to break down all

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That said...
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving, Mets fans.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

My first reaction was, "who?"...then I remembered.....oh yeah, that guy.

Mets add versatile Escobar, Canha (sources)

NEW YORK -- No longer content to sit out baseball’s early offseason proceedings, the Mets struck twice Friday evening, agreeing to terms with outfielder Mark Canha and infielder Eduardo Escobar on two-year deals, according to sources. Canha’s deal includes a third-year option with a guaranteed...

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Sounds good if he's playing 3B.....but now I see why he was possibly signed...

Báez, Tigers reach 6-year deal (source)

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest news and rumors surrounding shortstop Javier Báez.

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[Nasty_Magician]

 

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