There are so many of these podcasts on the net. You're the only one that I take seriously, Fink. I'm not giving up prospects for Crochet. He's a Tommy John candidate waiting to happen. This, of course, means that the Mets are going to back up the truck for him. Free agency is the way to go. You get to add talent AND keep prospects. Besides, it not my money.😅
My thing is just get Soto and everything else will be icing on the cake. Would love to somehow get Crochet without giving up our top guys like Jett although I am aware that is probably as likely as us getting Roki. I do not really understand why it seems like we are never in on the Japanese guys though when we have Senga. Do these guys not respect him? All I hear is Dodgers or Padres because of Yu who is 38 years old! Does anyone have this answer?
All the Japanese guys want to play on the west coast bc it’s much closer to Japan. They especially prefer the Dodgers, so they can play with other Japanese superstars on a perennial contender with likelihood of winning a WS great.
Why does everyone keep saying Adames could be moved to third? I can't believe no one is considering him for second base. If that happened and the Mets could retain Pete, then they would have at every infield position someone capable of hitting 30 or more homers, plus hopefully another guy in right who could do the same. Then they'd need a new nickname, like the Mashin' Mets.
Crochet is very risky. Reminds me of Toronto giving up Syndergaard and d'Arnauld for RA Dickey. If the Dodgers get Sasaki, they will solidify themselves as landing place for Japanese stars.
No, he’s really not. I’d trade for him in a heartbeat. The Mets don’t have any untouchable, blue-chip prospects, so I don’t think they have much of a shot at landing him unless they do a depth deal, and send several top prospects to Chicago, which I’d be just fine with. Fans always overrate prospects. Crochet is a 25-year-old ace who wants an extension. If there’s a deal on the table, you do it yesterday.
@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar Mets fan always overrated their prospects. I would tell the White Sox pick any 4 prospects and let's do the trade. These are not Stearns prospects and Stearns do a real good job and drafting.
@@alpascarella8794 Also, Dickey was 38. Crochet is 25. How is that the same? And Syndergaard was a top 5 prospect in baseball, and even #1 at one point. Ain’t none of these guys Syndergaard. Again, Sproat is the one guy I think will be pretty good, but he’s only 15 months younger than Crochet, and he struggled in Triple-A while Crochet was mowing down MLB hitters. This is a no-brainer. As LSharp said, you let the White Sox pick any 4 prospects, maybe even 5 if you include post-hype guys like Baty and Mauricio in the mix (I’d even include Álvarez, who is what he is at this point, but I’m probably alone on that island), and if they say yes, you say yes before they have a chance to change their minds.
I just read a prediction by Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report that Manaea will sign with the Rangers at 3/$55 mil. This seems preposterous to me! He had a great season I can't imagine that he doesn't get at least 4/$110 mil.
I can get behind crochet I think he’s a great pitcher I always thought power throwing lefties were extremely sought after! And he’s young too with a few years of control I’m totally down with trading Baty and Mauricio and some other prospects
If it costs Jett Williams you don’t do it imo. Drew Gilbert is top guy I’d headline this with, especially since they will want a good 2nd guy like Acuna or Baty or Mauricio.
Williams is not a blue-chipper. I’d trade him for Crochet without hesitation. Same with literally every other prospect in the Mets’ system, except maybe Sproat-except Sproat is only 15 months younger than Crochet, who is already an ace and wants an extension. I’d much rather have Crochet’s age 26-32 seasons or whatever than Burnes’ age 30-36 seasons.
@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambarI really think you are undervaluing Jett he’s a top 5 prospect in all of Mlb him being injured derailed development a bit but he’s a legit talent and I expect him to show his talents maybe later next year or in 2026 he’s still a teenager which is scary
@ I’m sorry, but I don’t see him as a top 5 prospect in MLB. He’s not even the Mets’ top prospect (that would be Brandon Sproat). Jett projects as an average major leaguer-maybe. (But I acknowledge that I could be wrong. On the other hand, Crochet is already good.)
@ Also, maybe they don’t have to trade Jett. Maybe they want guys who have MLB experience, maybe they’re impressed with Acuña’s cup of coffee. The Mets just have a glut of infield prospects and post-hype guys (Baty, Mauricio), and it makes sense to trade from that. Might not be enough to get Crochet, but should be enough to get someone. (Bring Jake home!)
@ Also, I should say, I really appreciate your politeness. Sometimes these things devolve into online shouting matches, but you’re expressing your disagreement in a civil way, and I wanted to thank you for that. We’re ultimately on the same side and we want the same thing, and we both love the game, and so we should be able to debate without hate, y’know? I appreciate you.
Jett Williams should be the 1 untouchable at this point for a trade.. Mets have alot of infielders coming up.. Baty, Mauricio, Acuna and Williams. So definitely atleast 2 is expendable for a true top line SP. But for me Williams and Gilbert as well are the 2 untouchables. Baty for sure needs a change. I say go all in and fill 2 holes at once. Baty , Acuna, McNeil, Parada, and Cliiford for Crochet and Roberts..
It would be very dumb to take vientos off third base. I understand the blunders this year but he didn’t even have the position a full season. Guy is a stud and he has done nothing but get better and better
Why doesn't Steve Cohen take Mendoza along to visit Soto? I only suggest this, because Yankees Mgr Aaron Boone is visiting Soto. ALSO, I think Mets should get Crochet and re-sign Severino and Manaea. Then we'll have Crochet, Senga, with Manaea and Severino 3 and 4 either way, and Peterson at #5. Starting pitching set.
@@cesarcussianovich6175Both Adames and Soto got the Qualifying offer, and if the Mets sign 2 players with the qualifying offer, they will have to lose 4 draft picks wich includes, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th and international pool money which is 1 million dollars all that much because they were over the luxury tax.
I agree with the Alverez coment i believe he will have a monster year and he will be moved up in the lineup Lindor ss 25+ hr Vientos 1b or 3b 25+ Soto rf 30+ Alonso 1b/adames 3b30+ Nimmo lf cf 20hr Alverez C 20+? McNeil 2b 15hr Taylor CF Marte DH Mets should hit close to 200hr
The Boras playbook is to solicit the best and highest offer from the Mets and then get that money from the Dodgers/Yankees. Cue Charlie Brown/Lucy/football meme.
You're forgetting about the "mystery bidder" that he always evokes out of nowhere to force the high bidder to bid against himself. And they always fall for it.
I'm still going to say go after Vlad Jr and then extend him (using the numbers Pete Alonso and Scott Boras want for themselves) if you can't keep Pete. Can Willy Adames play a rock solid 2B????
I'm interested in Kyle Tucker. He's a three-time all-star who is just a tick under Soto. I'd also be open to getting Vlad. I just don't want to make the same mistake the team did in 22 and 23, and that was fill their roster with veteran talent. Team chemistry is still an important factor.
Adames is not very impressive. Look at the back of his baseball card. If you’re just moving Vientos to first for this I’d rather have Pete and Mark vs Mark and Willy. 🤷♂️
A) Y’all are massively overrating the Mets’ prospects. The Mets’ system has depth, but there are no untouchable blue-chippers in the bunch, certainly not when it comes to Crochet. Sproat might qualify, but he’s only 15 months younger than Crochet, who is already an ace. I’d happily package several of them to get a deal done. It won’t happen, because teams like Boston and LA have 3-5 prospects who are better than anyone the Mets have. But y’all want the Mets to hold on to low-percentage lottery tickets, instead of taking the giant pile of money (Crochet, in this metaphor) sitting right there! Why??! It’s insane. B) The Mets should not bother with Adames, Bregman, or the washed-up Arenado. At least Adames hits the ball hard and could be OK; the other two would be disasters at Citi. But Adames has a career 109 wRC+, his full-season career high was 120 in 2021, while Pete’s WORST year was a 121 in 2023. Pete was too passive this year, but the power is still there. C) If the Mets have to sign one of the big FA pitchers (again, Crochet is their best bet, but unlikely), then Snell is the best bet, assuming he can be had on a 3 or 4-year deal. Except that Álvarez can’t catch him. They’d need a backup who’s a good blocker to be Snell’s personal catcher. Oh, I’d probably include Álvarez in a Crochet deal too, if the White Sox insisted (quelle horreur!). Álvarez is who he is at this point. He’s always had a terrible approach, it hasn’t changed, and it would have to change in a major way for him to be an above-average hitter. D) Yes, the Mets should back up a Brinks truck for Soto. E) They should see if Buehler and Bieber would take prove-it deals. With an adjusted pitch mix, Buehler can be next year’s Severino, and Bieber obviously has upside, though he won’t return until midseason. F) Some teams might be interested in lowering payroll. Some teams might have an ace who has 3 years left on his deal. Some teams might have an ace who has had injury issues, but they were all related to his elbow, and said ace has a new one now. Some teams might have an ace who was his old self when he returned in September (in fact, his stuff numbers went UP). Some teams might have an ace who used to pitch in Queens and was the best pitcher not named Seaver they ever had. Come home, said ace. The fans who are mad at you are dumb.
we dont not need willy adames! in the league 9 yrs...never been an All-Star...and ppl calling him a superstar? LOL...we need good hitters on this team not career .249 avg hitters...
Yeah, Adames is going to get way more money than he should. I don’t care about batting average, but he has career 109 wRC+. His best full season was a 120 back in 2021, this year was a 119. Pete’s WORST year was a 121 in 2023 (it was 122 this year). Much of Adames’s value comes from his defense, but he wouldn’t be playing SS obviously. His bat isn’t interesting at 3B. Don’t have any interest in Bregman, either. He’s a pulled fly ball merchant whose walk rate plummeted this year, and he started chasing more. He doesn’t hit the ball particularly hard either, so expect lots of “F7”s in the scorecard if he ends up at Citi (at least Adames has some juice in his bat and posts double digit barrel rates every year). Nolan Arenado used to be Alex Bregman (very similar profile), but he’s washed now.
@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambarget the feeling this is not only about hitting. Stearns has shown he is big on defense as well and he wants to improve the infield. Adames is a gold glover and dont think they look at vientos as the future 3B. So theres that, but honestly they should not pay too much for him
@ We don’t know how his glove will play at 3B. He played a few innings there as a 17-year-old in rookie ball. And his bat really isn’t potent enough for the position. Vientos is good, but probably not as good as he was this year-he chases a ton, and has a terrible zone contact rate. He’s going to strike out 30%+ of the time. Adames also strikes out a lot. Gotta look under the hood.
@@garry12777 Batting average has dropped across the board since pitching and defense got WAY better. Like, WAAAAAY better. Guys who used to be in major league rotations throwing 85 don’t even get to play D1 college ball these days. The reason hitters swing for the fences is because stringing hits together is so much more difficult now.
I really hope they do not sign adames idk I think he’s very good and should get a long term big money deal but idk he’s never played third I just don’t think it’s the right move.
In my delusional brain we resign Pete and maneae, we sign Soto and Corbin burns, we trade Brett baty, Luis acuna and maybe even Jeff McNeil (eat some contract) for Luis Robert and garret crochet, and we sign Willy adames for second base. Don’t shoot me
I don't disagree or hate this take. Luis Robert has always been on my radar but not sure about him at this point over keeping little acuna. Now you get these 2 for baby, McNeil and 2 lower farm players that's fine. There's news of Brent Rooker the speed player can't remember his name right now available from Oakland for McNeil, marte and 2 double A ball players. Look them up. I rather Rooker over Robert now 100%
@ I like that. Rooker plays center? That was the point of getting Robert in my opinion. I’m fine with moving acuna because I feel like there’s nothing he can do that Jett Williams can’t. Having Adames at second with Jett as the platoon guy sounds great. Then having Ryan Clifford and Tyrone Taylor as secondary outfielders, can’t go wrong my friend
One of the biggest knocks on the Yankees this year was that their defense was one of the worst in baseball. An offense with Alonso, Alvarez, Vientos, Robert, and Adames would give us 5 players who average over 160 strikeouts per season. You are not going to win a ton of games if your offense is all or nothing.
The White Sox (yes, even the White Sox) would laugh hysterically and hang up the phone. The Mets absolutely should trade for Garrett Crochet, and they should not hesitate to include their top prospects. The Mets don’t have any blue-chippers, but they have depth. Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Acuña-these aren’t future All-Stars we’re talking about. Jonah Tong’s lack of a third pitch is probably going to land him in the bullpen. (I don’t care about Acuña’s tiny big league cup of coffee. He faced subpar pitching that was afraid to face Lindor at the top of the lineup. What he did-or didn’t do-at Triple-A is much more indicative of his true talent level.) Even Brandon Sproat is only 15 months younger than Crochet, who is already an ace. This is a no-brainer; if it costs you a few prospects, you do it. But teams like the Red Sox and Dodgers each have 3-5 prospects who are better than anyone the Mets have, so one of them is going to land Crochet. The Mets will give a Strasburg deal to Burnes (probably against Stearns’s wishes), and it will, uh, Burnes them in the end. Look, I will always be a pessimist. It’s who I am.
Juan can only hit. Definitely not even close to the star ohtani is so shouldnt be paid that way. Please dont let us over pay with out trading for rooker and signing Willy also and alonso or walker
I agree that Soto is going to cost too much, and adding more free swingers like Adames will just make them a feast-or-famine team. The Padres had the best offense in Baseball and none of their hitters struck out more than 130 times. If you crunch the numbers, a lineup of Vientos, Adames and Alvarez would net you three players with high Whiff rates.
I miss you when you are off. Great work
I agree!
TY Ryan, always a good show.
Alverez is due for a monster year after his sophomore slump
I agree
He just needs to stop waving at the slider. Oh he can hit that fastball but that stuff off the plate he's gotta let go.
I’m still not sold on alvy being that player yet we will see
It would be great for him if he could stay healthy. I don’t think all of his struggles were because he missed time, but it definitely didn’t help.
other than the fact he can't hit the ball, catch the ball or throw the ball, he is great
There are so many of these podcasts on the net. You're the only one that I take seriously, Fink. I'm not giving up prospects for Crochet. He's a Tommy John candidate waiting to happen. This, of course, means that the Mets are going to back up the truck for him. Free agency is the way to go. You get to add talent AND keep prospects. Besides, it not my money.😅
Good morning, Ryan🎉 see you again. Hope you had a nice week off and recharged your batteries and now I’m ready for your hot stove league action.
Ryan, you touched on it while discussing Crochet, but can you do a ranking of the Mets trade chips?
Thanks for all the great content. Great 2024 season. Looking forward to 2025 Mets World Series Title. Let's Go Mets!
My thing is just get Soto and everything else will be icing on the cake. Would love to somehow get Crochet without giving up our top guys like Jett although I am aware that is probably as likely as us getting Roki. I do not really understand why it seems like we are never in on the Japanese guys though when we have Senga. Do these guys not respect him? All I hear is Dodgers or Padres because of Yu who is 38 years old! Does anyone have this answer?
All the Japanese guys want to play on the west coast bc it’s much closer to Japan. They especially prefer the Dodgers, so they can play with other Japanese superstars on a perennial contender with likelihood of winning a WS great.
Why does everyone keep saying Adames could be moved to third? I can't believe no one is considering him for second base. If that happened and the Mets could retain Pete, then they would have at every infield position someone capable of hitting 30 or more homers, plus hopefully another guy in right who could do the same. Then they'd need a new nickname, like the Mashin' Mets.
Cause an important part of his game is his arm, and an arm like that at 2nd is a waste. Your proposition is very tempting though
Adames’ acquisition almost automatically seems to mean Pete’s departure
@christianjmj6460 yeah
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Crochet is very risky. Reminds me of Toronto giving up Syndergaard and d'Arnauld for RA Dickey.
If the Dodgers get Sasaki, they will solidify themselves as landing place for Japanese stars.
No, he’s really not. I’d trade for him in a heartbeat. The Mets don’t have any untouchable, blue-chip prospects, so I don’t think they have much of a shot at landing him unless they do a depth deal, and send several top prospects to Chicago, which I’d be just fine with. Fans always overrate prospects. Crochet is a 25-year-old ace who wants an extension. If there’s a deal on the table, you do it yesterday.
@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar Mets fan always overrated their prospects. I would tell the White Sox pick any 4 prospects and let's do the trade. These are not Stearns prospects and Stearns do a real good job and drafting.
@ Absolutely, agree 1000%. You get it.
@@alpascarella8794 Also, Dickey was 38. Crochet is 25. How is that the same? And Syndergaard was a top 5 prospect in baseball, and even #1 at one point. Ain’t none of these guys Syndergaard. Again, Sproat is the one guy I think will be pretty good, but he’s only 15 months younger than Crochet, and he struggled in Triple-A while Crochet was mowing down MLB hitters. This is a no-brainer. As LSharp said, you let the White Sox pick any 4 prospects, maybe even 5 if you include post-hype guys like Baty and Mauricio in the mix (I’d even include Álvarez, who is what he is at this point, but I’m probably alone on that island), and if they say yes, you say yes before they have a chance to change their minds.
Crochett please
Crochett is overrated. This past season was his first in the starting rotation, and half the season he was terrible. There is no way I take that risk
I just read a prediction by Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report that Manaea will sign with the Rangers at 3/$55 mil. This seems preposterous to me! He had a great season I can't imagine that he doesn't get at least 4/$110 mil.
I can get behind crochet I think he’s a great pitcher I always thought power throwing lefties were extremely sought after! And he’s young too with a few years of control I’m totally down with trading Baty and Mauricio and some other prospects
If it costs Jett Williams you don’t do it imo. Drew Gilbert is top guy I’d headline this with, especially since they will want a good 2nd guy like Acuna or Baty or Mauricio.
Williams is not a blue-chipper. I’d trade him for Crochet without hesitation. Same with literally every other prospect in the Mets’ system, except maybe Sproat-except Sproat is only 15 months younger than Crochet, who is already an ace and wants an extension. I’d much rather have Crochet’s age 26-32 seasons or whatever than Burnes’ age 30-36 seasons.
@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambarI really think you are undervaluing Jett he’s a top 5 prospect in all of Mlb him being injured derailed development a bit but he’s a legit talent and I expect him to show his talents maybe later next year or in 2026 he’s still a teenager which is scary
@ I’m sorry, but I don’t see him as a top 5 prospect in MLB. He’s not even the Mets’ top prospect (that would be Brandon Sproat). Jett projects as an average major leaguer-maybe. (But I acknowledge that I could be wrong. On the other hand, Crochet is already good.)
@ Also, maybe they don’t have to trade Jett. Maybe they want guys who have MLB experience, maybe they’re impressed with Acuña’s cup of coffee. The Mets just have a glut of infield prospects and post-hype guys (Baty, Mauricio), and it makes sense to trade from that. Might not be enough to get Crochet, but should be enough to get someone. (Bring Jake home!)
@ Also, I should say, I really appreciate your politeness. Sometimes these things devolve into online shouting matches, but you’re expressing your disagreement in a civil way, and I wanted to thank you for that. We’re ultimately on the same side and we want the same thing, and we both love the game, and so we should be able to debate without hate, y’know? I appreciate you.
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Trading Jett Williams? Not an option 💯💯💯
Jett Williams should be the 1 untouchable at this point for a trade.. Mets have alot of infielders coming up.. Baty, Mauricio, Acuna and Williams. So definitely atleast 2 is expendable for a true top line SP. But for me Williams and Gilbert as well are the 2 untouchables. Baty for sure needs a change. I say go all in and fill 2 holes at once. Baty , Acuna, McNeil, Parada, and Cliiford for Crochet and Roberts..
If Lindor gets hurt and Adames goes to SS, who man's 3rd? Vientos? If so, who man's 1st? Unless you're counting on Baty or Mauricio.
It would be very dumb to take vientos off third base. I understand the blunders this year but he didn’t even have the position a full season. Guy is a stud and he has done nothing but get better and better
He certainly has worked hard to get past the label of a hopeless butcher at third. Maybe another year will see more improvement.
@@GeraldM_inNC bingo
Why doesn't Steve Cohen take Mendoza along to visit Soto? I only suggest this, because Yankees Mgr Aaron Boone is visiting Soto. ALSO, I think Mets should get Crochet and re-sign Severino and Manaea. Then we'll have Crochet, Senga, with Manaea and Severino 3 and 4 either way, and Peterson at #5. Starting pitching set.
Soto and Christian Walker
SOTO Not Christian Walker
Soto , keep Pete
Ames for 2b
@@cesarcussianovich6175Both Adames and Soto got the Qualifying offer, and if the Mets sign 2 players with the qualifying offer, they will have to lose 4 draft picks wich includes, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th and international pool money which is 1 million dollars all that much because they were over the luxury tax.
I agree with the Alverez coment i believe he will have a monster year and he will be moved up in the lineup
Lindor ss 25+ hr
Vientos 1b or 3b 25+
Soto rf 30+
Alonso 1b/adames 3b30+
Nimmo lf cf 20hr
Alverez C 20+?
McNeil 2b 15hr
Taylor CF
Marte DH
Mets should hit close to 200hr
The Boras playbook is to solicit the best and highest offer from the Mets and then get that money from the Dodgers/Yankees. Cue Charlie Brown/Lucy/football meme.
You're forgetting about the "mystery bidder" that he always evokes out of nowhere to force the high bidder to bid against himself. And they always fall for it.
Heff will be the GM in 2026
I'm still going to say go after Vlad Jr and then extend him (using the numbers Pete Alonso and Scott Boras want for themselves) if you can't keep Pete. Can Willy Adames play a rock solid 2B????
I'm interested in Kyle Tucker. He's a three-time all-star who is just a tick under Soto. I'd also be open to getting Vlad. I just don't want to make the same mistake the team did in 22 and 23, and that was fill their roster with veteran talent. Team chemistry is still an important factor.
1B. Pete
2B. Ames
SS. Lindor
3B. Vientos
Ryan would'nt trade Bret Baty for Crochet straight up lol
LAD will sign Soto, Sasaki and Crochet
Sasaki will go to the Dodgers
Jett Williams??? No way Ryan.
None of the rumors will come true. Stearns is not going to tip off other teams about his targets.
Adames is not very impressive. Look at the back of his baseball card. If you’re just moving Vientos to first for this I’d rather have Pete and Mark vs Mark and Willy. 🤷♂️
Agreed. Adames probably does have more defensive upside and has more speed than Pete though.
Pete is coming back crochet is traded to the mets soto is signed with Baltimore O,s
A) Y’all are massively overrating the Mets’ prospects. The Mets’ system has depth, but there are no untouchable blue-chippers in the bunch, certainly not when it comes to Crochet. Sproat might qualify, but he’s only 15 months younger than Crochet, who is already an ace. I’d happily package several of them to get a deal done. It won’t happen, because teams like Boston and LA have 3-5 prospects who are better than anyone the Mets have. But y’all want the Mets to hold on to low-percentage lottery tickets, instead of taking the giant pile of money (Crochet, in this metaphor) sitting right there! Why??! It’s insane. B) The Mets should not bother with Adames, Bregman, or the washed-up Arenado. At least Adames hits the ball hard and could be OK; the other two would be disasters at Citi. But Adames has a career 109 wRC+, his full-season career high was 120 in 2021, while Pete’s WORST year was a 121 in 2023. Pete was too passive this year, but the power is still there. C) If the Mets have to sign one of the big FA pitchers (again, Crochet is their best bet, but unlikely), then Snell is the best bet, assuming he can be had on a 3 or 4-year deal. Except that Álvarez can’t catch him. They’d need a backup who’s a good blocker to be Snell’s personal catcher. Oh, I’d probably include Álvarez in a Crochet deal too, if the White Sox insisted (quelle horreur!). Álvarez is who he is at this point. He’s always had a terrible approach, it hasn’t changed, and it would have to change in a major way for him to be an above-average hitter. D) Yes, the Mets should back up a Brinks truck for Soto. E) They should see if Buehler and Bieber would take prove-it deals. With an adjusted pitch mix, Buehler can be next year’s Severino, and Bieber obviously has upside, though he won’t return until midseason. F) Some teams might be interested in lowering payroll. Some teams might have an ace who has 3 years left on his deal. Some teams might have an ace who has had injury issues, but they were all related to his elbow, and said ace has a new one now. Some teams might have an ace who was his old self when he returned in September (in fact, his stuff numbers went UP). Some teams might have an ace who used to pitch in Queens and was the best pitcher not named Seaver they ever had. Come home, said ace. The fans who are mad at you are dumb.
we dont not need willy adames! in the league 9 yrs...never been an All-Star...and ppl calling him a superstar? LOL...we need good hitters on this team not career .249 avg hitters...
Yeah, Adames is going to get way more money than he should. I don’t care about batting average, but he has career 109 wRC+. His best full season was a 120 back in 2021, this year was a 119. Pete’s WORST year was a 121 in 2023 (it was 122 this year). Much of Adames’s value comes from his defense, but he wouldn’t be playing SS obviously. His bat isn’t interesting at 3B. Don’t have any interest in Bregman, either. He’s a pulled fly ball merchant whose walk rate plummeted this year, and he started chasing more. He doesn’t hit the ball particularly hard either, so expect lots of “F7”s in the scorecard if he ends up at Citi (at least Adames has some juice in his bat and posts double digit barrel rates every year). Nolan Arenado used to be Alex Bregman (very similar profile), but he’s washed now.
Batting average has dropped across the board ever since those silly rules
@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambarget the feeling this is not only about hitting. Stearns has shown he is big on defense as well and he wants to improve the infield. Adames is a gold glover and dont think they look at vientos as the future 3B. So theres that, but honestly they should not pay too much for him
@ We don’t know how his glove will play at 3B. He played a few innings there as a 17-year-old in rookie ball. And his bat really isn’t potent enough for the position. Vientos is good, but probably not as good as he was this year-he chases a ton, and has a terrible zone contact rate. He’s going to strike out 30%+ of the time. Adames also strikes out a lot. Gotta look under the hood.
@@garry12777 Batting average has dropped across the board since pitching and defense got WAY better. Like, WAAAAAY better. Guys who used to be in major league rotations throwing 85 don’t even get to play D1 college ball these days. The reason hitters swing for the fences is because stringing hits together is so much more difficult now.
I really hope they do not sign adames idk I think he’s very good and should get a long term big money deal but idk he’s never played third I just don’t think it’s the right move.
No old men.
In my delusional brain we resign Pete and maneae, we sign Soto and Corbin burns, we trade Brett baty, Luis acuna and maybe even Jeff McNeil (eat some contract) for Luis Robert and garret crochet, and we sign Willy adames for second base. Don’t shoot me
I don't disagree or hate this take. Luis Robert has always been on my radar but not sure about him at this point over keeping little acuna. Now you get these 2 for baby, McNeil and 2 lower farm players that's fine. There's news of Brent Rooker the speed player can't remember his name right now available from Oakland for McNeil, marte and 2 double A ball players. Look them up. I rather Rooker over Robert now 100%
@ I like that. Rooker plays center? That was the point of getting Robert in my opinion. I’m fine with moving acuna because I feel like there’s nothing he can do that Jett Williams can’t. Having Adames at second with Jett as the platoon guy sounds great. Then having Ryan Clifford and Tyrone Taylor as secondary outfielders, can’t go wrong my friend
Your brain is fine David I like your thinking
One of the biggest knocks on the Yankees this year was that their defense was one of the worst in baseball. An offense with Alonso, Alvarez, Vientos, Robert, and Adames would give us 5 players who average over 160 strikeouts per season. You are not going to win a ton of games if your offense is all or nothing.
The White Sox (yes, even the White Sox) would laugh hysterically and hang up the phone. The Mets absolutely should trade for Garrett Crochet, and they should not hesitate to include their top prospects. The Mets don’t have any blue-chippers, but they have depth. Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Acuña-these aren’t future All-Stars we’re talking about. Jonah Tong’s lack of a third pitch is probably going to land him in the bullpen. (I don’t care about Acuña’s tiny big league cup of coffee. He faced subpar pitching that was afraid to face Lindor at the top of the lineup. What he did-or didn’t do-at Triple-A is much more indicative of his true talent level.) Even Brandon Sproat is only 15 months younger than Crochet, who is already an ace. This is a no-brainer; if it costs you a few prospects, you do it. But teams like the Red Sox and Dodgers each have 3-5 prospects who are better than anyone the Mets have, so one of them is going to land Crochet. The Mets will give a Strasburg deal to Burnes (probably against Stearns’s wishes), and it will, uh, Burnes them in the end. Look, I will always be a pessimist. It’s who I am.
Juan can only hit. Definitely not even close to the star ohtani is so shouldnt be paid that way. Please dont let us over pay with out trading for rooker and signing Willy also and alonso or walker
I agree that Soto is going to cost too much, and adding more free swingers like Adames will just make them a feast-or-famine team. The Padres had the best offense in Baseball and none of their hitters struck out more than 130 times. If you crunch the numbers, a lineup of Vientos, Adames and Alvarez would net you three players with high Whiff rates.
Good morning, Ryan🎉 see you again. Hope you had a nice week off and recharged your batteries and now I’m ready for your hot stove league action.