Definitely agree with having Castillo on the Mets. Make the trade now.. we need a bonafide front line pitcher who is established as a winner. Castillo would be perfect at the helm of the pitching staff.
I like the way you're thinking! We would definitely be able to compete with all of the top tier contenders for the next three years easily. I'll call Uncle Stevie right now!!!
Great stuff. I’d argue Sean Manaea has had 4 solid years. Era under 4 24-32 starts. Less hits then IP. He clearly found something with that arm slot. My concern like Sale is does that pressure on elbow cause issues. Like Castillo a lot. Don’t wanna move Acuna Jr. I also think Walker Bueller is bounce back option.
I can see where you’re coming from. I wanna go for the throat looking for guys on bounce back years or to do something two years in a row that they have not done in the previous eight or nine is very difficult for me, but I understand.
@@MetCastPod Based on options Sean and Castillo plus what we have is great front of rotation. Especially for $$. On another topic I think Pete is the option. I don’t wanna move Vientos young player who saw success to a new position. Pete’s shown he can hit in NY. Not every FA can handle that situation. Pete’s for his flaws is threat every AB. Love to have Winker back too.
@MetCastPod As a Mets fan since 1962, at 11 YO, I Can't count the number of times I heard that about Mets' propsects on two hands... We almost gave up on Vientos. Going way back....Amos Otis, Ken Singleton, shall I keep going??? Acuna is or could be that new Wally Backman...even better. Let's see how he does this winter in winter ball. What I don't like is the smell of losing Alonso to The dreaded Yankees... The Yankees are still Pissed that we grabbed Soto. INHO, even tho it's not my Money, the $$$$$$$ for Soto was way over the top. Look at Shoni in LA. Tommy John Surgery, and in this WS hurts his shoulder in a slide... Baseball need a Salary CAP like NOW!!😊
i'll be honest he's been quality, and I still want Manaea back. I was kinda hoping they'd go after Bieber even after having Tommy John, signed for nearly nothing to return back to the Guardians.
I would love Castillo, but Boston matches up better. Seattle needs infielders and they want MLB-ready players. Boston has Casas to trade and move Devers to 1B. They can also sign Bregman. I would gladly trade Baty and Acuna to Seattle, but I don't think they would be interested.
Acuna will not get the trade done. M’s are wanting a solid return or they will hold. Need corner more than middle but maybe Mauricio and others. An OF/1B and a pitcher
People are discounting what a gem of a pitching coach Hefner is. He worked wonders w Severino, Quintana and Manea. I'd even take a chance on Walker Buehler. Do NOT bring Pete back. He's a .220 hitter who is declining n plays below avg defense. Especially not when Soto's childhood friend Vladdy becomes a FA next year. He's a REAL hitter and even has a gold glove under his belt at 1st base. The fact we're looking for a 3rd baseman tells me Pete is gone and Vientos will play 1st next year.
I swear some of you fans are brain-dead. Pete's career average is .250. Las year was a down year for him. But he still put up decent numbers. He only had 32 more AB than solo. He had 7 less homeruns, 21 less RBI.. and he didn't have Judge protecting him. And you can get him for a fraction of Solo money. So, to pretend he is worthless is just idiotic. Sure having Vlad would be great. But there is zero guarantee you'd get him.
@Pcbdude82 he's 30 and provides less than avg defense. Its not a down year, he's declining. And Im not talking about his career avg. Which is .249 btw, he's 30 yrs old and last year he hit .217, this year, .240 - he doesnt provide anything much more in the way of extra base hits, situational OR clutch hitting. All while providing LESS than avg defense and only a 2.5 WAR. He doesnt provide much in the way of getting on base, last year he hit 46 homers and his slugging pct was BARELY .500 and he barely hit 20 doubles. Again, you dont pay guys for what theyve already done. If Pete were such a prize, he'd have multiple offeres and we'd have to overpay to keep him - but he doesn't. Not one rumor of someone offering up a contract. They see what I do. He's a homer or bust type of hitter and not even a clutch guy, who is a below avg fielder. Not a guy worth a big contract at 30 yrs old. Take your feelings out of the equation.
Why stop there, get rid of Nimmo while you're at it. Get Hernandez to replace him and upgrade the lineup. He's better than Winkler and Marte also. Just my opinion. Happy Holidays everyone!
@tetuone11 I agree he's not worth 20mil a season. He's more of a steady guy than a star. Its a shame he lost most of his young years to injury though. He strikes out way too much now though. I'd trade Marte if I found a suitor as well.
@@Pcbdude82 so you're comparing Soto who led the league in runs scored, walked 130 times w an on base percentage over 100 points higher, a slugging percentage over 100 points higher, had a 7.9 WAR to Alonso's league average 2.2 and an OPS 200 points higher - to Pete? The same Pete who hits .200 with runners in scoring position, .154 withe bases loaded and jumps to .260 with the bases empty? He's not clutch at all. So, again, remind me exactly which teams have offered Pete a big money deal? None. He's a modern Dave Kingman.
If it means trading Acuña, NOOOO WAY!!!! Rather trade Baty and throw in McNeil and whatever other prospect for Castillo. Acuña has shown what he can do and can be our 2nd baseman.
I'd love to have Luis Castillo. But it depends on the cost. I'd rather get Manaea back. See if we can't find another piece or two and roll with it. Worst case, make a move towards the trade deadline. Lets see what we have in some of these young guys and the pitching lab before we start trading pieces away.
I agree, but the Mets don’t appear to have great top prospects compared to other teams. Why do you think it’s going to be so easy for them to beat other teams in a bidding war? I am not trying to doubt your opinion. But maybe you know something I don’t and I would like to be filled in on it.
Dan, that is not correct. The Mets farm system is currently ranked right around 10. They have five top 100 prospects if they want him they absolutely have the ammunition.
Baty no way at all. Baty needs to get traded. He is not good enough to be starting at 3rd base. No way in hell. Trade for Guerrero trade for Castillo and trade for Vandrz or sign Manea. Do not sign Alonso.
@ facts. Manaea would cost the same if not more than Castillo. Give em a couple kids. It’s not a rental but due to salary we eat, it wouldn’t be top kids. Also Sox just got crochet, cubs got Turner and yanks after Soto don’t have much left either. Cashman just showed us all again he’s got Diddy tapes on every GM in baseball. Diddy was a huge yank fan and in NY. 🤔 Cashman pulls a lot of these trades….. 😂😂🤯
It’s not up to the Mets to sign Sasaki so he’s nothing close to a sure shot…I’ll def take Castillo and Valdez get both and avoid signing Manaea unless he takes a 3yr deal
Roll the dice and hope you win within 4 years because by 2028, Castillo will be 36, Liindor will be 35, Nimmo will be 35, and Alonso will be an old 34.
I’m not a big Manaea fan but how do u know Castillo is a horse? Manaea got tagged in 1 start against the Dodgers out of 2 that was his 36th start of the yr when has Castillo made 36 starts or even gotten that far with a team? He hasn’t so how do u he’s capable of being an ace in that 36 start if he even makes that many? U said it yourself call a spade a spade. I want Castillo but I’m not going to shit on Manaea for that last start. 36 starts? That’s a horse he did great for us and I prefer Castillo and Buehler but I just didn’t think Manaea deserved to get shitted on for that last start
@ yea but a move like that will set us up for a long time imagine a line up with lindor nimmo vladdy Soto Vientos alvey maybe acuna siri and some sort of DH could be very scary
I think the Mets need to bring Anthony Santander and put in my First base please they need to get Santander before the Yankees get him they gonna be Happy if they get him to hit right after Soto
Definitely agree with having Castillo on the Mets. Make the trade now.. we need a bonafide front line pitcher who is established as a winner. Castillo would be perfect at the helm of the pitching staff.
I like the way you're thinking! We would definitely be able to compete with all of the top tier contenders for the next three years easily. I'll call Uncle Stevie right now!!!
Let me know what he says! 📞
If we get Castillo and manea we good with starting pitching
Great stuff. I’d argue Sean Manaea has had 4 solid years. Era under 4 24-32 starts. Less hits then IP. He clearly found something with that arm slot. My concern like Sale is does that pressure on elbow cause issues. Like Castillo a lot. Don’t wanna move Acuna Jr. I also think Walker Bueller is bounce back option.
I can see where you’re coming from. I wanna go for the throat looking for guys on bounce back years or to do something two years in a row that they have not done in the previous eight or nine is very difficult for me, but I understand.
@@MetCastPod Based on options Sean and Castillo plus what we have is great front of rotation. Especially for $$. On another topic I think Pete is the option. I don’t wanna move Vientos young player who saw success to a new position. Pete’s shown he can hit in NY. Not every FA can handle that situation. Pete’s for his flaws is threat every AB. Love to have Winker back too.
❤❤❤Thank you Ray you are the man !!!!
I was hoping 4 Cease from SD or the guy from Houston but would still love Castillo
I want to keep acuna. Anyone else is fine
I know a lot of fans are infatuated with him, but unfortunately scouts don’t agree
@@MetCastPodscouts aren’t always right
@MetCastPod As a Mets fan since 1962, at 11 YO, I Can't count the number of times I heard that about Mets' propsects on two hands... We almost gave up on Vientos. Going way back....Amos Otis, Ken Singleton, shall I keep going??? Acuna is or could be that new Wally Backman...even better. Let's see how he does this winter in winter ball. What I don't like is the smell of losing Alonso to The dreaded Yankees... The Yankees are still Pissed that we grabbed Soto. INHO, even tho it's not my Money, the $$$$$$$ for Soto was way over the top. Look at Shoni in LA. Tommy John Surgery, and in this WS hurts his shoulder in a slide... Baseball need a Salary CAP like NOW!!😊
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@@Chiroman527whats wrong with you?alonso is done on the mets. They want to win and alonso is done
Dont quit your day job and become a scout.
Great take!
I agreed at everything you said. Let’s make it happen
Appreciate the feedback 🙏
Definitely! Do it.
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The point is, I would want both Manaea AND Castillo
In Uncle Steve I trust. NY a Mets town!! 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾#LFGM
It would have been fun if the Mets had made an offer to Gerrit Cole when he opted out...
The smartest choice is to first bring back Manaea to a 3-4 year deal if possible and then to proceed from there.
Go get Castillo thats a nice 1/2 with Senga
I agree! ☝️
You are discounting the fact that Manaea changed his arm slot after looking at Chris Sale. He did that during THIS year. It's repeatable.
All in for Mitch Keller and Jared jones
We need at least one more established SP and we need a masher to protect Soto. Either Alonso or other
Pete is the priority
Not to the mets unfortunately
i'll be honest he's been quality, and I still want Manaea back. I was kinda hoping they'd go after Bieber even after having Tommy John, signed for nearly nothing to return back to the Guardians.
I would love Castillo, but Boston matches up better. Seattle needs infielders and they want MLB-ready players. Boston has Casas to trade and move Devers to 1B. They can also sign Bregman. I would gladly trade Baty and Acuna to Seattle, but I don't think they would be interested.
Acuna will not get the trade done. M’s are wanting a solid return or they will hold. Need corner more than middle but maybe Mauricio and others. An OF/1B and a pitcher
You have to sign Manea he's good against lefty bats especially in playoffs
Not 5 years
LUIS CASTILLO!!!!!
Framber, walker, Roki
I prefer LUZARDO!!
People are discounting what a gem of a pitching coach Hefner is. He worked wonders w Severino, Quintana and Manea. I'd even take a chance on Walker Buehler. Do NOT bring Pete back. He's a .220 hitter who is declining n plays below avg defense. Especially not when Soto's childhood friend Vladdy becomes a FA next year. He's a REAL hitter and even has a gold glove under his belt at 1st base. The fact we're looking for a 3rd baseman tells me Pete is gone and Vientos will play 1st next year.
I swear some of you fans are brain-dead. Pete's career average is .250. Las year was a down year for him. But he still put up decent numbers.
He only had 32 more AB than solo. He had 7 less homeruns, 21 less RBI.. and he didn't have Judge protecting him. And you can get him for a fraction of Solo money.
So, to pretend he is worthless is just idiotic. Sure having Vlad would be great. But there is zero guarantee you'd get him.
@Pcbdude82 he's 30 and provides less than avg defense. Its not a down year, he's declining. And Im not talking about his career avg. Which is .249 btw, he's 30 yrs old and last year he hit .217, this year, .240 - he doesnt provide anything much more in the way of extra base hits, situational OR clutch hitting. All while providing LESS than avg defense and only a 2.5 WAR. He doesnt provide much in the way of getting on base, last year he hit 46 homers and his slugging pct was BARELY .500 and he barely hit 20 doubles. Again, you dont pay guys for what theyve already done. If Pete were such a prize, he'd have multiple offeres and we'd have to overpay to keep him - but he doesn't. Not one rumor of someone offering up a contract. They see what I do. He's a homer or bust type of hitter and not even a clutch guy, who is a below avg fielder. Not a guy worth a big contract at 30 yrs old. Take your feelings out of the equation.
Why stop there, get rid of Nimmo while you're at it. Get Hernandez to replace him and upgrade the lineup. He's better than Winkler and Marte also.
Just my opinion.
Happy Holidays everyone!
@tetuone11 I agree he's not worth 20mil a season. He's more of a steady guy than a star. Its a shame he lost most of his young years to injury though. He strikes out way too much now though. I'd trade Marte if I found a suitor as well.
@@Pcbdude82 so you're comparing Soto who led the league in runs scored, walked 130 times w an on base percentage over 100 points higher, a slugging percentage over 100 points higher, had a 7.9 WAR to Alonso's league average 2.2 and an OPS 200 points higher - to Pete? The same Pete who hits .200 with runners in scoring position, .154 withe bases loaded and jumps to .260 with the bases empty? He's not clutch at all. So, again, remind me exactly which teams have offered Pete a big money deal? None. He's a modern Dave Kingman.
Trade for Castillo, then sign manea, and we,d be ready to fight the dodgers!
If Pete gets 2 expensive l say trade 4 Vlad and extend him instead of buying him next yr
If it means trading Acuña, NOOOO WAY!!!! Rather trade Baty and throw in McNeil and whatever other prospect for Castillo. Acuña has shown what he can do and can be our 2nd baseman.
I'd love to have Luis Castillo. But it depends on the cost.
I'd rather get Manaea back. See if we can't find another piece or two and roll with it. Worst case, make a move towards the trade deadline. Lets see what we have in some of these young guys and the pitching lab before we start trading pieces away.
U guys are putting to much confidence in vientos. HEs only played one year sign Pete
Why not just wait until a trade or signing happens🫣
I hate rumors!!
Were here tho right?
Get Castillo and Valdez. Then trade for Guerrero and sign Bergman.
Lol idk about that bro
I agree, but the Mets don’t appear to have great top prospects compared to other teams. Why do you think it’s going to be so easy for them to beat other teams in a bidding war? I am not trying to doubt your opinion. But maybe you know something I don’t and I would like to be filled in on it.
Dan, that is not correct. The Mets farm system is currently ranked right around 10. They have five top 100 prospects if they want him they absolutely have the ammunition.
@@MetCastPod hello you are correct and wich is the problem why stearn dont pull the triger , are we have money problems after we sign SOTO ???
Baty McNeil marte and whoever else but no Acuna no sprout
lol Luis Castillo a legitimate number 1 starter
I like Castillo but what are you giving up to get him? I’d rather kick the tires on Jared Jones
Get Castillo or Valdez and re-sign Manaea and hope for Sasaki. Keep acuna. Trade for vlad
Big dreams! I like it! 👍
Baty no way at all. Baty needs to get traded. He is not good enough to be starting at 3rd base. No way in hell. Trade for Guerrero trade for Castillo and trade for Vandrz or sign Manea. Do not sign Alonso.
I been yelling for Castillo all off season. He’s a cheaper proven more reliable option. Get it done. Give em Gilbert and baty. Done deal
The especially given the contracts that are going out right now
@ facts. Manaea would cost the same if not more than Castillo. Give em a couple kids. It’s not a rental but due to salary we eat, it wouldn’t be top kids. Also Sox just got crochet, cubs got Turner and yanks after Soto don’t have much left either. Cashman just showed us all again he’s got Diddy tapes on every GM in baseball. Diddy was a huge yank fan and in NY. 🤔 Cashman pulls a lot of these trades….. 😂😂🤯
Bring back degrom
Bady jeff and tidwell mets will take contract money over that should be enough
I think the Mets will pass on Luis Castillo and sign Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.
It’s not up to the Mets to sign Sasaki so he’s nothing close to a sure shot…I’ll def take Castillo and Valdez get both and avoid signing Manaea unless he takes a 3yr deal
Castillo is a #2 or #3 starter, not a #1
But the Mets will have to wait until January 15 to sign Sasaki.
@@dwaynebishop9327 He can easily be a number 1 in a good year
@bxnym he never reached his potential and i would rather Cease or Valdez. Besides, we need at least 2 starters to be legit
They should make the trade and take that step forward to win now!
I’d get Castillo, Manaea and sign Pete ! Put the hammer down!
Roll the dice and hope you win within 4 years because by 2028, Castillo will be 36, Liindor will be 35, Nimmo will be 35, and Alonso will be an old 34.
By then, it will be 2023 all over again.
I’m not a big Manaea fan but how do u know Castillo is a horse? Manaea got tagged in 1 start against the Dodgers out of 2 that was his 36th start of the yr when has Castillo made 36 starts or even gotten that far with a team? He hasn’t so how do u he’s capable of being an ace in that 36 start if he even makes that many? U said it yourself call a spade a spade. I want Castillo but I’m not going to shit on Manaea for that last start. 36 starts? That’s a horse he did great for us and I prefer Castillo and Buehler but I just didn’t think Manaea deserved to get shitted on for that last start
lol 11 and 12 is a ACE. You got to be joking. You can sign all you want. You won’t come close to the Dodgers pitchers. Lineup bullpen.
Hurry up already then...cuz if its just soto, we're cooked
Nothing is going to happen. they are just happy with Soto
Castillo is an anchor. Every prospect except Williams and Sproat.
I agree
One last comment - I'd be willing to give up anyone except for Sproat!
I agree, and Williams is on that list for me as well
You know he's 32. Check out his stats away from the pitchers heaven of Aafeco Field. They were not that great.
Trade for vladdy
I agree but will cost a lot
@ yea but a move like that will set us up for a long time imagine a line up with lindor nimmo vladdy Soto Vientos alvey maybe acuna siri and some sort of DH could be very scary
I think the Mets need to bring Anthony Santander and put in my First base please they need to get Santander before the Yankees get him they gonna be Happy if they get him to hit right after Soto
I think the Mets need to bring Anthony Santander and put in my First base please
Santander?? He doesn't hit for average. No way!
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stearns is ca joke......noyhing will be done. major barry ret usaf
Do NOT trade Acuna, Gilbert, Jett, or Mauricio for anyone!