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Porcello got 10 (prorated to games actually played). Wacha got much less IIRC.
I would have almost preferred to offer Porcello 5mil to come back rather than give it to Matz. At least he had a few games that he showed some of his old self.
Now watch Michael Wacha lead the Rays to the 21 World Series.
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I’d love Arenado on the Mets. I don’t think however that JD Davis and 2 mid prospects will seal the deal.Very interesting Mets roundtable discussion:
Springer, Bauer ... both? Who will Mets sign?
The Mets, as expected, have been active so far this offseason, signing catcher James McCann to a four-year contract and inking right-handed reliever Trevor May to a two-year deal. But Mets fans are still waiting for an even bigger splash, possibly in the form of a commitment to one, or
Here is what I found most interesting. They were discussing a possible Lindor trade, and DiComo chimed in with this. (Emphasis added.)
DiComo: "I think the Mets are actually more comfortable with shortstop right now than they are with third base. Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but when I asked Alderson about third base earlier this week, he responded with a heavy sigh and then immediately said that the Mets have a defensive deficiency there. That doesn't mean a Nolan Arenado trade is coming down the chute, but I do think they believe Arenado would be easier to acquire without giving up premium prospects. Plus, Giménez is the real deal."
Sure sounds like Davis won't be playing third. And if he isn't, is there a place for him on the roster?
The more I think about it, the more sense acquiring Arenado makes. I continue to believe that Cohen does not intend to go crazy in free agency. But that doesn't mean he'll be unwilling to "help out" a fellow owner who gave out a crazy contract. Colorado REALLY wants to unload Arenado's contract; they can't pay him and Story both. There are limited suitors. LA wants to get him to replace Turner, but Colorado doesn't want to trade him within the division. They flat-out publicly invited the Mets to get involved!
I think a package of Davis, a #10-15 prospect, and a #20+ prospect might do it. Depends on how much of Arenado's contract the Mets are willing to assume. Maybe they can stick Colorado with Cano's contract as part of the deal.
I guess it depends on how motivated the seller is. Maybe we'll find out. Or maybe we won't.
I guess anything is possible but when Betts and Price were traded in a salary dump several years ago - Dodgers traded Verdugo - a top prospect. That's why I think a deal with Arenado would have to include a top prospect. Hope I'm wrong and maybe with reduced revenues due to COVID - the deal can be made similar to the proposal above: JD Davis and 2 mid prospects.
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Betts and Price were a lesser salary dump than Arenado. Betts had 1 season, Price 3. Arenado has 6 more years to go.
Are your insiders behind a paywall? If so fine, but I have not seen anything to suggest done deal. I have seen that it was down to Mets and Blue Jays, with Mets the favorite.
Tough call
I just saw that too...Bauer had pitched 6 full seasons before this past season which consisted of 11 starts. He had 1 good year and 5 years of ERA's between 4.18-4.55
Andy Martino just poured a big bucket of cold water on that one. Says Mets want him, but they are not close in terms of dollars. Also, he doesn't think the Mets are all that into Bauer.
He hasn't written off Springer, just saying that they are far apart. Springer's demands seem very unrealistic but what do I know.
Just like many Mets fans turned on him last February when he decided he didn't want to overpay for the team and wait five years to run it. He knew what he was doing then, and I suspect he still does now.
Did you miss the part where I said I think he will deliver? I'm just giving you Gospel, fans overreact and if we don't get Stringer and he wasn't outrageous in his demands, the natives will get restless.
And with Alderson at the helm, he is not going to be overpaying for talent. Just not Sandy's style. Bauer is not a 36mil a year pitcher. Springer is not worth 30 mil a year either. I want to win and am willing to spend money to do so but those asks are insane.
Bauer will get more but he should only deserve a Wheeler type contract. Springer- maybe 4/110m or 5/135... much more and you really are just over paying even if we could use them.
I get it but I would rather have them trade for a Lindor and sign him or trade for an Arenado and pay his contract then to overpay for those two guys. Bauer isn't Cole and Springer is not Mookie Betts.
Springer is not Mookie Betts but his contract won't come close to Betts either.
