OT: New York Mets 2021-2022 Off Season Thread
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I don't need flashy either. I usually don't like guys who failed previously though. Seems like they're putting all their eggs in the Stearns basket as he and Eppeler were very close friends.
Will be very very happy if he learned from his mistakes and does better here. Going to be a tough day one answering about Skaggs and Calloway.
So the Mets hires a gm who was fired in last job for never having a winning season in a weak division with a big payroll in 5 years and whose only manager he hired was so bad he got fired as well
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He was GM of Los Angeles for five years until being fired at the conclusion of the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
During his time in the role, Eppler signed Shohei Ohtani, negotiated Mike Trout's second extension, helped lure Anthony Rendon and executed major trades that landed Justin Uptonand Andrelton Simmons.
But the Angels suffered through losing seasons in all five years under Eppler, largely because of a deficient pitching staff. The only manager Eppler hand-selected, Brad Ausmus, was fired after the team lost 90 games in 2019, a year marked by the sudden death of Tyler Skaggs.
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He was GM of Los Angeles for five years until being fired at the conclusion of the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
During his time in the role, Eppler signed Shohei Ohtani, negotiated Mike Trout's second extension, helped lure Anthony Rendon and executed major trades that landed Justin Uptonand Andrelton Simmons.
But the Angels suffered through losing seasons in all five years under Eppler, largely because of a deficient pitching staff. The only manager Eppler hand-selected, Brad Ausmus, was fired after the team lost 90 games in 2019, a year marked by the sudden death of Tyler Skaggs.
The deal is done. Thor going to the Angels for 1 year $21 million.
Despite the douchers of varsity chiming in, interesting perspective from LA Times near end of Eppler's tenure. Sounds like a difficult owner in Anaheim.
Basically a prove-it deal. I guess he took it because it's a few million more than the Q.O.
As always, thanks for your thoughtful, incisive contributions.
Losing NS on a 1-year prove it deal just shows how inept and hopeless the Mets organization is. Perhaps having a GM might have helped.
Itās incredible that someone topped the Mets offer. Thor annoyed me with his antics this past season but thereās no question he was a dominant talent when he first came up. Iāll miss the low to mid 3ās ERA. We now need a #2.
The Mets declined to sign Rocker because they didn't like his medicals obtained after the draft. He had refused to be examined prior to the draft.
I admit it is not uncommon for bad medical results to be a deal-breaker. The Wilmer Flores trade is an example. So yeah, I guess it could possibly happen again, but it would be a long shot.
All teams knew there was SOMETHING wrong with Rocker. That's why he slipped. Mets gambled that it was not serious. After seeing the medical results, they changed their mind.
CBA expires in two weeks. When it does, MLB will likely place a formal moratorium on free agent signings. Negotiations probably won't heat up again until February.
SO... these next two weeks will be interesting. Conventional wisdom is that they will be quiet - that no owner is going to make major investments until the new rules are in place. This may create a quasi-exclusive bargaining window for somebody like Cohen... IF he's willing to go rogue.
haha we have seen worse. Getting the ex Angles GM wasn't the embarrassment, it was being turned down by so many before him. lol Reading a little more about this guy though, it seems that a few have the opinion he may be pretty good but has an owner that may have made our ownership look good. - doesn't matter much- as long as SA is there, it is his team to run.
As for Thor- Met's did all they could do and all they should do with him. The QO was the only way to go with Thor and I am surprised someone else gave him more. But, I do think he has a strong year. I really wanted him back for us.
Situations like this really make you miss Francesa. I wonder if there are any videos of him being critical of the Mets in the past?
We already have money going to some of the SPs so we'll see. I think Gausman would be #1 on my list as of now. Rodriguez signed with the Tigers and Berrios was extended so market is getting set.
Glad you're happy with keeping the tandem that hasn't gotten you back to the WS in 12 years, lmfao
One of the things that I'll now enjoywatching from afar is how Syndergaard will continue to handle his Thor label and the long hair while he's prematurely losing that hair. Something's gotta give soon.
This should flush out the d-bag with another comment from The Dead Zone. š My new favorite player. Now I know his Kryptonite. He's so easy. I guess upper management didn't take his advice and kept the GM he loves{he trashed everyday} and the manager, lmfao. https://www.chron.com/sports/astros...rea-Yankees-Derek-Jeter-Glove-SS-16624758.php..
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That is the prevailing assumption, at least among the NY media.
That said, nothing's over until Uncle Steve decides it is.
Reposting for the learning impaired.Never said I don't read the DeadZone, said YOU make it unreadable. Clearly another example of why you rode the short bus to school.
To clarify, your post has to do with whitebus, not meā¦
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