New York Mets

[Giantsfan1080]

The younger Latin guys also. Montero, Tapia, Mateo or someone of that ilk.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

We need to hold onto Niese. The options to explore are Fowler, Bourjous, and Maybin. We've got pieces to dangle. Wilmer, Mejia, Familia, Tapia, Montero, etc.

[Forenci]

Good bye Dickey. You were awesome while it lasted.

[Giantsfan1080]

If we open up the payroll to $120 million again we can easily compete very soon if this pitching holds up as a strength.

[Giantsfan1080]

Jefry Marte for Colin Cowgill. I like it. Seems like a nice gamble.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

I like this move a lot. Can play CF, seems like he can hit LHP. Kirk's platoon partner.

[Giantsfan1080]

Duda's as well. Be better to have Cowgill and Kirk or Cowgill and Duda rather Duda and Kirk in the lineup at the same time.

[MaxV]

Does he have power? Numbers in MLB look mediocre. I don't think this solves our OF problem.

[Giantsfan1080]

He's a platoon guy like ATL said. Profiles in every spot and is a great contact hitter. Too small of a sample at major league level but his splits against lefties are very good. No power though.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by MaxV

Does he have power? Numbers in MLB look mediocre. I don't think this solves our OF problem.

It doesn't. It solves (and I use solves very loosely, but it's a fine plan for a give away year) our centerfield issue. I'd be pretty surprised if we don't acquire another right handed hitting outfielder. I think it will be a starter, but there's always Hairston to fall back on.

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

He's a platoon guy like ATL said. Profiles in every spot and is a great contact hitter. Too small of a sample at major league level but his splits against lefties are very good. No power though.

Hopefully he turns out to be a Reed Johnson type of player. Someone I've wanted for a while.

[MaxV]

We certainly needed a guy who can play CF.

Hopefully guys like Nimmo, Puello, Vaughn, MDD and Ceciliani can develop quickly.

OF is now probably the main position of concern in the organization (maybe MI also, but our options there aren't terrible).

[Giantsfan1080]

Tons of warts in that group. I'm decently high on Nimmo but don't expect much from any of the other guys. If DC could stay healthy I'd like him a whole lot more.

[MaxV]

I'm so pissed off that Piazza didn't get in the HOF.

And the more I think about it, the more angry I get about.

I mean, his numbers are good enough to make HOF as 1B.

.308 427HR 1335RBI

Catcher.

This is a position at which career .260s hitters (Bench, Fisk) are considered superstars.

[Giantsfan1080]

Marcum on a 1 year deal is not bad at all. Hopefully we get some exciting 1st half baseball leading into D'arnaud and Wheeler.

If Marcum is doing well we must trade him at the deadline though since there is no 2nd year option on the deal.

[MaxV]

Apparently the Mets are arguing that their 11th overall pick should be protected.

[Giantsfan1080]

They have a good point and it probably should be. I don't think they'll ever win the appeal though.

[MaxV]

Yeah, they are getting penalized for something that was completely out of their control.

[Giantsfan1080]

First ST game tomorrow!!! Wheeler is pitching and the game is televised so I'm excited about that.

[MaxV]

Me too, Zak. He won't make the team, but I hope he polishes his command to be called up in the 2nd half.

Montero is impressing too, I've heard. Will he start the year in AA? He dominated in A+ last year.

A LOT of impressive arms. I wish our position prospects depth would catch up.

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by MaxV

Me too, Zak. He won't make the team, but I hope he polishes his command to be called up in the 2nd half.

Montero is impressing too, I've heard. Will he start the year in AA? He dominated in A+ last year.

A LOT of impressive arms. I wish our position prospects depth would catch up.

I think I'd rather have more arms than bats at this point. If they all develop somewhat we're going to have some interesting trade pieces to get a bat we might need(OF).

I'm not sure where Montero is pegged for but he's getting rave reviews so far. Hansel Robles is as well. I bet Montero goes to AA Binghamton with Syndergaard and Fulmer slated for St. Lucie.

Wheeler looks the real deal. It's going to be amazing watching him and Harvey for at least the next 5 years.

[MaxV]

It's amaizing that they decided to put Robles on the 40-man roster, despite the fact that he never pitched in full-season ball. Clearly they are very high on him.

Speaking of which, here is my pre-season top 20 prospect list:

1. Zack Wheeler (RHP)
2. Travis D'Arnaud (C)
3. Noah Syndergaard (RHP)
4. Wilmer Flores (3b)
5. Michael Fulmer (RHP)
6. Brandon Nimmo (OF)
7. Domingo Tapia (RHP)
8. Jeurys Familia (RHP)
9. Rafael Montero (RHP)
10. Gavin Cecchini (SS)
11. Luis Mateo (RHP)
12. Aderlin Rodriguez (3b)
13. Steve Matz (LHP)
14. Hansel Robles (RHP)
15. Kevin Plawecki (C)
16. Cory Mazzoni (RHP)
17. Jacob DeGrom (RHP)
18. Phillip Evans (2b/SS)
19. Gabriel Ynoa (RHP)
20. Matt den Dekker (OF)

[Giantsfan1080]

Looks good Max. It's going to be fun this year to see who emerges more as a prospect Tapia or Montero.

[Giantsfan1080]

I watched Montero tonight on TV. After seeing him live I'm much more excited about him. Small but great loose delivery with a very good FB/Change combo. His slider looked a little loopy so he'll definitely need to work on that.

[Forenci]

You guys don't know how sad I am that I don't get Mets games living down here. Once I have a real job the first thing I will be buying is the MLB package.

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by Forenci

You guys don't know how sad I am that I don't get Mets games living down here. Once I have a real job the first thing I will be buying is the MLB package.

Do you get MLB Network at least? MLB.tv is only $110 also.