Mets 2013 Catcher(s)

[Vintage]

If we had money, no way in hell do we pass on Napoli. He fits our team perfectly.

He would have been able to play 1B against LHP and play catcher the rest of the games. He could get by catching 90 games or so in the NL.

I agree. If they had the money.

[The-rock-man]

Go get the white sox catcher and go get Angels outfielder and sign both to 2 year deals and call it good. Yes both are older players, but they're both stop gaps which might make the fan base sorta happy.

[Vintage]

Hank Conger dressed up as PSY from Gangnam Style this Halloween.

Too funny.

[Vintage]

Heyman reports Russell Martin is a fit for the Yankees, Pirates, and Mariners but not the Mets.

He opines that the Mets will acquire their catcher through a trade.

[metswon69]

http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/201...keas_remo.html

Looks like another year of Mike Nickeas too

I honestly don't understand how he still gets work, he is not even decent depth.

[MetsFanatic19]

http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/201...keas_remo.html

Looks like another year of Mike Nickeas too

I honestly don't understand how he still gets work, he is not even decent depth.

Not on the 40 man, so, like always, he'll only see major league sod if someone gets hurt. I'd rather have him as an emergency back up instead of a fresh rookie. At least Nickeas knows the Mets pitchers.

Plus, it's not like the Mets are going to go out and spend money on a back up's back up. In the end, whether it's Nickeas or Francisco Pena or some other random person, whoever the Mets emergency catcher is, they will suck.

[metswon69]

Not on the 40 man, so, like always, he'll only see major league sod if someone gets hurt. I'd rather have him as an emergency back up instead of a fresh rookie. At least Nickeas knows the Mets pitchers.

Plus, it's not like the Mets are going to go out and spend money on a back up's back up. In the end, whether it's Nickeas or Francisco Pena or some other random person, whoever the Mets emergency catcher is, they will suck.

Am more worried about them not re-signing Shoppach and being stuck with Thole/Nickeas combination to start the season.

I understand your point but they better bring in someone and have be just that an emergency catcher only lol.

I'm honestly just sick of Mike Nickeas being on this team period. He isn't even an efficient defensive catcher anymore.

[MetsFanatic19]

I actually have faith that they'll have a righty bat, other than Nickeas, along with Thole, whether it be Shoppach, Olivo, Arencibia, Hundley, or whoever. I don't think the Mets are stupid enough to have Nickeas make the Opening Day Roster.

[YoungStuna28]

Nickeas is off the 40 man, and Recker is on.

If no moves are made, we would have a Thole and Recker combo.

[Vintage]

Nickeas is off the 40 man, and Recker is on.

If no moves are made, we would have a Thole and Recker combo.

ray:

[The-rock-man]

Nickeas should stay with the Mets in some capacity whether its triple A or coaching staff. His work with game preparation is more then expected, the staff showed what they're potential is thru hard work and preparation. Sadly he can call a pitch, but can't hit a pitch.

[SILVER SEAVER]

I like Ruiz but his age is getting up there. They probably couldn't offer him more than 2 years with an option.

I don't think McCann would come here nor do i think the Mets would shell out that type of money at the catcher's spot.

Salty would be a decent pickup for his power but i guess we'll have to see.

Salty would be a fine pickup. We need some pop behind the plate. As long as the farm isn't mortgaged for him and we don't have to give up Ike, Harvey or Wheeler I'd be perfectly fine with it but as for a free agent signing backstop I'd take Martin.

[SILVER SEAVER]

Nickeas is off the 40 man, and Recker is on.

If no moves are made, we would have a Thole and Recker combo.

That combo would be a Thotal Reck. lol

[metswon69]

Salty would be a fine pickup. We need some pop behind the plate. As long as the farm isn't mortgaged for him and we don't have to give up Ike, Harvey or Wheeler I'd be perfectly fine with it but as for a free agent signing backstop I'd take Martin.

Well the good thing he is a FA in 2014.

If the Mets dont do much as the catchers spot this offseason (which they most likely won't) he'll be out there for the taking after next year.

It would be a good move for the Mets but we will have to see if they have that "payroll flexibility" they claim they will have in 2014.

[YoungStuna28]

That combo would be a Thotal Reck. lol