Tag: platoon

Morning Briefing: Showalter Not Strictly Platooning Baty and Escobar

Good morning, Mets fans! Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post released information on the split between Brett Baty and Eduardo Escobar at third base, noting that Baty has only started against right-handed pitchers and Escobar has only started against left-handed pitchers so far this season but the Mets are not calling it a platoon. When asked if the two players will strictly play against their...

Report: Puig Could Be Traded This Offseason

Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times is reporting that there is industry-wide speculation that the Los Angeles Dodgers could trade outfielder Yasiel Puig this offseason. Hernandez notes that the right-handed hitting Puig became upset in 2018 when he was placed in a platoon situation. Oddly, Puig’s struggles have actually come against left-handed pitching with a .628 OPS against them in 2018 and...

Flores Is Less of Trade Asset Than You Think

It’s almost sacrilege to talk poorly of Wilmer Flores – the Mets folk hero and utility-man is an undisputed fan favorite for his clutch heroics. In a poll conducted by the New York Daily News after the 2017 season, 89% of those polled said that the Mets needed to hang onto Flores – the only position players with higher ratings were Michael Conforto and Amed Rosario. It’s...

Conforto Will Face Overhanded Throws In Cage Tuesday

Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is expected to advance to facing overhand throwing in the cage Tuesday, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. Slowly but surely for Conforto, who is targeting a return date of around May 1. Original report – March 4, 11:30 a.m. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are quietly thinking that outfielder Michael Conforto...

Is a Smith and Flores Platoon the Best Option at First?

With the Mets searching for either a second or third baseman, Wilmer Flores figures to be without a full-time job. However, with the team seemingly not 100 percent confident in handing the full-time first base job to Dominic Smith, a platoon between Flores and the 22-year-old could help maximize both their values. Flores, 26, appeared in 110 games for New York in 2017, hitting to a...

Mets Have Some Interest In Ryan Goins

The Mets are exploring a plethora of second base options, with recently non-tendered Ryan Goins name now in the fold. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Goins could be a fit as a platoon partner at the keystone due to his strong defense. The 29-year-old hit just .237/.286/.356 with nine homers and 62 RBI in 459 plate appearances this past season. He also had a 69 wRC+ and .278 wOBA....

What Is Brandon Nimmo’s Role In 2018?

Brandon Nimmo won over the hearts of Mets fans with his giant smile and puppy like energy in 2017. A small positive for an otherwise disappointing season. The outfielder had a good year at the dish too. In 69 games, he hit .260/.379/.418 with a 117 wRC+ while drawing a whopping 33 walks in 215 plate appearances. However, Nimmo was more of an afterthought coming into the season. It wasn’t...

2017 Mets Report Card: Wilmer Flores, INF

WILMER FLORES, INF Player Data: Age: 26, B/T: R/R, Free Agency: 2020 2017 Primary Stats: .271/.301/.488, 17 2B, 3B, 18 HR, 52 RBI, -0.2 bWAR, 106 wRC+ 2018 Salary: $3.7 million (projected arbitration) GRADE: C+ 2017 Review: After this season, it is safe to say we know what Wilmer Flores is as a baseball player. Once again, Flores showed he is best served as a platoon bat to face left-handed...

Collins: Wilmer Flores Should Accept Part-Time Role

Wilmer Flores had a hell of a day at the plate this afternoon in the Mets’ 16-2 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Port St. Lucie. The infielder went 2-for-2 with a grand slam, a double, six RBI, and a walk after getting the start at third base. Flores has been trying to prove all spring that he can hit righties, and his big hit today came against righty Adam Wainwright. According...

Nationals And First Baseman Adam Lind Agree To Contract

According to multiple sources, the Nationals and first baseman Adam Lind have agreed on a one-year contract worth $1 million. The deal also includes an option for 2018 with a $500k buyout. The 33 year-old slugger hit .239/.286/.431 last season, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 58. It was the sixth time in his career he has hit at least 20 home runs in a season and the second consecutive year....

Angels Sign Free Agent Outfielder Ben Revere

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year, $4 million dollar contract with free-agent outfielder Ben Revere, as reported by ESPN.com’s Buster Olney. Incentives could increase the total value of the deal to $6.25 million. Revere, 28, had a career worst season for the Washington Nationals in 2016, after suffering an oblique injury to begin the season. He batted just .217/.260/.300 with 44...

MMO Fan Shot: Right-Handed Platoon Options Mets Should Consider

An MMO Fan Shot by Travis (T Boogy) Believe it or not, money may be an issue this off-season for the Mets. Yes, sarcasm. Seriously, though, if Yoenis Cespedes re-signs then there will not be much money to go around for other free agents given that several young Mets are due for substantial raises in arbitration. But, we all want Cespedes to stay because of the impact he has on the lineup. Even...

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