Comments on: How About Shin-Soo Choo In Orange And Blue?

By: Moose

Moose — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:52:56 +0000

I like the idea trading for Shin-Soo Choo it would be good to have him in Right field and his arm. he would also add some speed that we did not have this past year. I would say we trade Duda and a mid to lower level prospect. I look at Duda he has some power but what position will you play him at. Hard time in Right but can play first some in AL he can DH. So we replace left hander hitters in the line up. Yes some Hr may go down in Citi but Double should go up. It would be nice to have his arm in Right will be able to help our pitcher lower ERA and runs scored with his 44 assists from the outfield.

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:53:46 +0000

I dont think a 3 way trade is necessary to get the four guys I mentioned in return. Trading Wright or Dickey to Cleveland would be a waste considering the much bigger prizes that are out there at the moment for them.

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:48:57 +0000

Well if that’s the case then what’s the point in Choo? You only get him for one year.

By: Willis

Willis — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:43:21 +0000

Its not so much that I’m high on him, its more that I expect the team to suck so why not give him a full shot.

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:27:10 +0000

Hitman, I would easily trade Wright or Dickey for him but they wouldn’t need that. Maybe a 3 way trade where you send one of those guys for prospects and in return those prospects and something from the Mets goes for Cabrerra?

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:25:27 +0000

Flores, Niese, Carson, and Gee would be a nice start to the conversation, no? I’d add Muno if they ask for a middle infield prospect (which they probably will to make up for Cabrera).

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:13:17 +0000

I wish I was even as remotely high on V-Spin as you.

By: Willis

Willis — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:11:34 +0000

I’m about the defense right now. I’m thinking that if they commit to Valdy at one position (say 2B) that he will develop into a nice fielder – athletic, fast – who will be a plus hitter for the position (he has improved, though there is admittedly a very long way to go and he’s not that young). I’d like to see the Mets give him the time (at 2B) they gave last year to Kurt and Duda in the OF. They have Flores behind him in the event it goes south.

Same thinking with Choo in the OF. He’s a very good fielder. This attribute, combined with his bat, makes him a worthwhile upgrade. The money as always in an issue but the exchange of talent I think is fair. I don’t think Kurt is a corner bat and I’d prefer an elite speedy guy to man CF (but that’s for another thread) so he’s expendable.

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:14:24 +0000

Personally I guess my hold up is having to play V-Spin. I am not sure Choo and V-Spin out perform Murphy and a RF making the same as Choo.

By: Willis

Willis — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:12:40 +0000

I’m thinking addition by subtraction: Clear out some roster space. Add a nice piece in Choo. Give Valdy some more burn.

Anyway, this Duda wrist thing makes him untradeable. It likely saps him of his greatest strength – power – for the foreseeable future. Also, for me there is a big difference between Familia and Mejia; I view Familia as a much more valuable asset.

But if its Mejia, Kirk and Murphy for Choo and a useful BP piece then I think I pull the trigger.

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:05:32 +0000

Dang Hitman, I missed that too. Hell yeah I would be interested in Asdrubal Cabrera.

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:53:26 +0000

Wait a minute….the Indians are open to dealing Cabrera? The Mets should look into him, Perez, Santana and McAllister. It alleviates our need of power, pitching and defense in multiple areas.

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:29:26 +0000

I know beggars can’t be choosers but lets take a look at Choo for the last 2 years:
.274 .363 .424 .787 with 24 total HR and 33 total SB in 240 games. He also hit .199 .318 .286 .605 vs LH this year and .249 .338 .358 .695 for his career.

Not saying he is garbage but how much does he actually help? You would have to be careful what you traded for him. He is in line for about 8M in salary this year as a 2nd year arbitration guy. Assuming the Mets are forced into that budget is his production worth 8M more than what the likely trade value is?

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:23:17 +0000

Not bad, but then are we any better?

By: Metstheory22

Metstheory22 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:19:07 +0000

I think he makes about $4.3 million to much for our GM.

By: Met Maniac

Met Maniac — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:14:07 +0000

This is exactly the kind of creativity we need from our GM. Choo would be the perfect player for Citi Field and he adds some desperately needed speed, a great ability to get on base, and is nice run producer as well. He has an arm like Francoeur in right which will keep all those opposing players from taking those extra bases on us like they did all season long in 2012. This player makes great sense for us, but that’s exactly why the Mets won’t even consider him.

By: Willis

Willis — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:13:04 +0000

Just for purposes of conversation: Kurt or Duda, Familia or Mejia and Murphy for Choo plus one?

By: Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:45:42 +0000

Duda for Choo? You’re not serious are you? Especially now that he’s out for 3-4 months with a fractured wrist. I’m thinking we might have to part with Murphy to get Choo, and I would still do it.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:43:46 +0000

Those are some nice numbers and he’s quietly become a solid producer. He’ll be much less than a Justin Upton, but Choo’s OBP is what we need more right now. I envision him as a perfect fit in the two hole ahead of Wright. I’m also impressed by his consistency.

By: TRS86

TRS86 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:12:06 +0000

I will agree it’s gotta be guys like Familia/Mejia, a lower level high ceiling pitching prospect as well as a position player. It’s not gonna be cheap.