Comments on: Wilmer Flores Watch: Second Base Analysis

By: djmurphy

djmurphy — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:11:29 +0000

Flores from a pure raw power standpoint reminds me of Cabrera and Stanton. & to my surprise he has looked good at 2nd base so far. He will probably outgrow the position but for now he should be our 2nd baseman. I’ve been saying that for a while & it’s not cause he went 4-4 in an intersquad game. But with no power in the outfileld it helps to have porew at catcher and 2b.

I’m glad to see they were trying to trade tejada & murphy for Upton. They are not a part of our long term plans & didnt understand why they didnt try and trade tejada for Bauer.

Flores & Lupo have so much raw power I cant wait to see them in a line up together. & to think when they are in a line up together we will have some of these starters Harvey, Wheeler, Niese, Syndergaard, Mazzoni, Fullmer, Montero Tapia

By: Michael Geus

Michael Geus — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:56:16 +0000

One game is one game and all but the idea of Flores being able to play a mediocre second base is off to a positive start. It is not like the incumbent reminds anyone of Mazerowski. Flores would have to hit to succeed but that projection is promising.

By: taskmaster4450

taskmaster4450 — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:08:06 +0000

Another promising player in the Mets system….it is nice to see some talent especially on the everyday side.

By: Chicago Days

Chicago Days — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:18:55 +0000

All of us should pray any of our Middle IF guys have the productivity, class, grit, & clutch of Derek Jeter into their late 30s. I may be a Yankee ‘disser’ but calling ‘em the way they are on this one.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:29:45 +0000

Off Topic: Mets prospect Goeddel struck in face may need surgery.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/61527/mets-prospect-struck-in-face-may-need-surgery

By: Matt Mosher

Matt Mosher — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:42:20 +0000

Agreed with the above comment. Plus, Jason Parks of BP says Flores is probably a 20-25 HR guy. Basically Alfonzo without the elite batting average and great defense. I’ll take it.

By: oleosmirf

oleosmirf — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:10:44 +0000

I did not watch the play, but apparently there was a ball hit by that really fast guy where Flores had to dive, whereas most 2B would be quick enough to backhand it.

Apparently the knock on Flores, is not his arm or glove, but that he his slow and has bad range. Granted Derek Jeter has the worst range of any SS in the last decade, but he has a good arm and very smooth and steady and he can hit.

If he can hit .280+ with 15+ HR then his lack of foot speed/athleticism wont be an issue, but the good thing is he clearly is not a liability out there and even if he is slightly below average overall, the bat is all that matters…

By: Serge and Christina Marinkovic

Serge and Christina Marinkovic — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:53:49 +0000

Yes, that was poor throw from the Captain but this young man handled it well. He could be the answer but thats why they have spring training.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:51:54 +0000

Didn’t we already have a post like this a little while ago? Is today Wilmer Flores’ birthday? lol

By: Mitch Petanick

Mitch Petanick — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:39:51 +0000

Disagree with your analysis on #2 – that throw from Wright was far from good and Flores made an excellent adjustment, showed great footwork and made a very strong throw off his back foot to get the out.