Discussing future free agents is silly for an organization to do because nobody knows who will sign long term and who will not. Is fun for fans to dream, but that's it.
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Discussing future free agents is silly for an organization to do because nobody knows who will sign long term and who will not. Is fun for fans to dream, but that's it.
Well its still good to have targets...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sick Of It All
I don't think fans are always out of touch with what their teams are possibly looking to do.
You're right the guys they detail could be re-signed by the time they look to acquire them but there should still be significant help out there in FA in 2014 either way.
There is help out there this year too but i still think they are hitching their wagon on Harvey and Wheeler's further development before they make significant acquisitions.
Either way 2014 is a make or break for Sandy Alderson no matter which way they attempt to excuse it after another losing season again this year.
You don't think every team in baseball has 2017 circled on their calendars for Giancarlo Stanton?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sick Of It All
While I agree that organizations don't solely look at free agency like you mentioned, teams certainly look to see what the strength of free agent classes are like.
The most recent proof that comes to mind is when David Wright said that when negotiating the 8 year deal, him and Sandy discussed the teams plans, their minor league system, other team's minor league systems/trade targets, AND future free agent classes beyond just 2013-2014. So it definitely happens and with great detail.
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Originally Posted by yfern328
Re: free agents, Jeff claims that Sandy has more flexibility this year and can have a higher payroll. If that's the case, where the blank are our outfielders?
I'm sure every team bookmarks Cot's Baseball Contracts.
Look for Scott Hairston to return to Citi.Quote:
Originally Posted by metswon69
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Originally Posted by StoicSentry
They lied again, simple as that.
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Originally Posted by metswon69
There's no need to do that. That's just another excuse for not spending any money, it's rationalizing failure and inactivity.
The Mets are one long excuse from start to finish.
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Originally Posted by yfern328
You can look at it, but is silly because again who the hell knows if Stanton will even be a Marlin by then, so to count on possibly signing him this early is pretty stupid, because is such a long time away from happening.
...and that is why I brought this up because of what Wright said, if they talked about guys who are free agents this year and or even next year, then it makes much more sense because those guys are likely to hit the market. To start looking at 2015 and beyond as far as free agents is just silly and that was my only point.
The rest of what you said makes total sense and any player that is going to make such a commitment should discuss the teams minor league system and possible trade targets for that team in the near future to see where the organization is heading too.
Year isn't over. Call me next September to discuss. Whether or not there is flexibility is irrelevant if the price is too high in dollars or talent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marty Mcfly
What would he gain by lying about flexibility? Will the Mets sell 1000s or 100s of season tickets as a result? I don't think so. I think fans on the fence have taken a wait and see attitude. What do you think?
If someone says one thing today, but something else a month from now, that does not mean the first statement was a lie. A lie also requires the intent to deceive. People change their minds, circumstances, change, etc. I would apply the same considerations to your (anyone's) comments.
Oh rats. :wave:
Probably not the right place but I had nowhere else to put it. Why don't we go after Pierzynski? He had a great year last year, and just because he's 35 doesn't mean he can't catch anymore. Get him for 1 year and see how he does, then keep going with him. He isn't a clubhouse cancer, is he?
No thoughts..?
If its a one year deal he gets the Mets won't outbid the Yankees for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry777
Seems like where he might end up.
Not to mention he is another LH bat, the Mets are looking for a RH compliment at the position.
Hopefully one that would start over Thole.