The Offseason Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Solid deals for both Blevins and Salas, especially considering what some other relievers have been getting.

Agreed. Maybe Sandy does know what he's doing. lol (sarcasm)

Now there's the Jay Bruce thing that needs to get resolved.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So where we stand right now as I see it:

Starting Pitching: We're set. Some lingering injury questions but we're good. Lugo and Gsellman coming on strong last year eases my mind a bit.

Relief Pitching: Good to go after bringing back Blevins and Salas. Hopefully Familia isn't out too long but we now have 4 dependable guys back there.

Infield: Catcher is still a concern for me. Hopefully D'Arnaud can get his bat back. I like our first base platoon. Everyone else worries me injury wise. Wright and Reyes are always hurt, Cabrera is not young and Walker coming off an injury. I could see us needing an infielder at some point.

Outfield: We all know, stacked at the corners, severely lacking in center. I'm hoping once they move a corner outfielder they give Lagares a legit chance in center and then platoon right field.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Pitchers & catchers report to Spring Training in just a few days.
Full team arrives in about a week.

1st Grapefruit League game in on Friday, Feb 24th...vs the Bosox.


LGM!!!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Orioles Acquire Gabriel Ynoa From Mets, Designate Francisco Pena

It's a move to free up a spot for Salas but man I would love to hang on to pitching.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Cuban Left-Hander Osvaldo Hernandez Declared Free Agent

I'll take him.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

THOR!

• Mets' Syndergaard ready to start Opening Day

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Anyone else concerned with our infield depth? Loney is gone which leaves only Duda at first. Flores is our super utility guy but one or 2 injuries and that infield is in trouble.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Anyone else concerned with our infield depth? Loney is gone which leaves only Duda at first. Flores is our super utility guy but one or 2 injuries and that infield is in trouble.

I wasn't too concerned losing Loney, but looks like it'll be Duda and then 1B by committee if need be, w/ Flores, Wright,Walker,Cabrera,Td'A & maybe even Jay Bruce?

Kinda peeved Sandy didn't go after Chris Carter.

Don't forget we still have Dom Smith waiting in the wings as well.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I wasn't too concerned losing Loney, but looks like it'll be Duda and then 1B by committee if need be, w/ Flores, Wright,Walker,Cabrera,Td'A & maybe even Jay Bruce?

Kinda peeved Sandy didn't go after Chris Carter.

Don't forget we still have Dom Smith waiting in the wings as well.

Dom Smith and Rosario hopefully are the answer, just need to bridge the gap until then.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets beat the Redsox 3-2 in the grapefruit league opener.....

http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=370224102

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets had a mardi gras fish fry....

New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins - Box Score - February 28, 2017 - ESPN

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Ugghh
DW injured again...

Mets' Wright (shoulder) out 'a couple of weeks'

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

this n that...

Mets' deGrom shines in 1st outing since surgery

Mets renew Syndergaard for $605,500

Mets' Wright intent on rehab, not retirement

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Guarded optimism....

Mets' Wheeler excited to return to action

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. 3/26 -- Mets pitcher Steven Matz has been scratched from his Monday start in a minor league game because of tenderness in his left elbow.

"There's a little irritation, and he's got to work that out," Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said on Sunday. "We don't think it's anything significant, but it bothers him on extension. He won't pitch tomorrow, and we'll see where that takes him over the next four or five days."

Matz was scheduled to pitch on the back fields at the team's complex to start the final week of spring training.

Alderson said the problem has bothered Matz for "a period of time," but that he hasn't been sent for an MRI.

The GM added that the team doesn't think the issue is serious, but it's "worrisome" because Matz has continued to be injured during his short career with the Mets.

Matz gave up five runs and eight hits in four innings against Miami on Wednesday. He is 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA in four starts this spring.

Matz was 9-8 with a 3.40 ERA in 22 starts in 2016, but was shut down last September and had surgery to remove bone spurs in his left elbow.

The Mets open the season April 3 against Atlanta.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Just 4 days to go until opening day for the Amazin's.

• Wheeler, Gsellman to fill out Mets' rotation

• Mets closer Familia gets 15-game suspension

• Cespedes sets priorities: World Series over MVP

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Do we want Alex Cora?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Do we want Alex Cora?

I'll pass as far as mgr goes.....but wouldn't mind it if he became Mets bench coach or 3rd base coach.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Kevin Long anyone??

Rumor Central: Kevin Long the early favorite for Mets' manager job?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I really wish we'd go outside the organization. I think some fresh thinking would rejuvenate this team.