
Originally Posted by
Marty Mcfly
Yes it is a good thing, in general. With the way the Mets have failed to produce posi prospects however, ie they usually flop badly or they get here and they're 26 and limited, I would prefer they cashed in say Flores whose only real posi is 3B.
To be honest I am sick and tired of the prospect position merry-go-round. Look at the evidence, the last kid we messed round with because he couldn't play defense anywhere, has only developed into a just-about-ok 2B - overall.
Is it worth spending 3-4 years messing round with Flores? I think not. And please, don't say 'It won't take that long' because the Mets set their minds on one course of action (finding a position for Murphy is a great example) they will continue with it come hell or high water.
If you're giving a 21 year old another added pressure, don't expect great results, there are lots of 3B needy teams, a quality 3B is one of the areas in the game where supply vastly exceeds demand.
When was the last time the Mets changed the position of a prospect who went on to become a 'big bat' whilst also playing good defense? I assume they're talking the OF, we already know this kid is pretty slow.
Don't over think it, we have a good 3B for another 8 years, he is surplus to reqs.
I don't think Murphy is a great example because he didn't come up as a shortstop like Flores did, and that speaks to a certain level of athleticism that Murphy never had.
That said, i think your barometer of 1-2 years is a good one. I'd hold on to him for another two years. At that point, if they havent' crapped or gotten off the pot yet and found him a position, then they have to trade him.
It really shouldnt take 2-3 years but your point is well taken nonetheless.
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