OT: MLB Thread XLVII

[Ghost of jas]

Huh? Nimmo is an awful centerfielder and was rated the worst in baseball defensively.

MLB Network had him ranked 5th overall last night, probably because his offensive metrics greatly outweigh his defensive shortcomings.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I'm absolutely on board with a Jackie Bradley signing. His defense is superb and I worry less about him breaking down than Springer. Also, if you sign Jackie Bradley, you can move Nimmo for another SP or maybe an RP and prospects. I really like Nimmo but with Conforto hopefully here long term, an actual CF, and guys like Davis and Smith in LF, I think he could become surplus. I've read quite a few times that there are teams looking for OF help--I think KC, the report was even specifically they needed a LH-hitting OF. I'm sure there'd be a market for Nimmo, who is only $4M this year and has another arbitration year.

The Mets don’t consider either Smith or Davis outfielders.

 

[nyr2k2]

Huh? Nimmo is an awful centerfielder and was rated the worst in baseball defensively.

Yeah he may be like, the fifth-best overall guy in terms of WAR or some measure who plays CF somewhat regularly, but his defense out there sucks. Like Conforto in CF. They're both corner outfielders.

 

[nyr2k2]

The Mets don’t consider either Smith or Davis outfielders.

Yes I know I've also seen that reported, but they don't have a lot of options with Smith if there's no DH (which it doesn't sound like there will be). And his bat is too good to keep out of the lineup. Alonso won't be benched for Smith.

Davis can play 3B but it's LF or the bench for Smith.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Yes I know I've also seen that reported, but they don't have a lot of options with Smith if there's no DH (which it doesn't sound like there will be). And his bat is too good to keep out of the lineup. Alonso won't be benched for Smith.

I think the Mets are planning for the DH to be approved for this season.

 

[East Coast Bias]

I'm leaning the same way - skip Springer. Sign a Bradley. We need defense in CF more than anything. There's plenty of bats.

You're going to need contracts for Lindor and Conforto next year. So we need to think beyond this season.

 

[nyr2k2]

I think the Mets are planning for the DH to be approved for this season.

Maybe so. They'd better hope there is, because if there's not and they have Nimmo, Smith, and Alonso all on the same roster, someone with a great bat is going to great waste.

I know the only "official" word has been MLB telling teams in the NL to proceed as if there will NOT be a DH; but teams are not sold that's the case. I guess we'll see, the team probably has a better idea than I do so I guess I'll defer to them.

 

[sbjnyc]

MLB Network had him ranked 5th overall last night, probably because his offensive metrics greatly outweigh his defensive shortcomings.

Yeah he may be like, the fifth-best overall guy in terms of WAR or some measure who plays CF somewhat regularly, but his defense out there sucks. Like Conforto in CF. They're both corner outfielders.

OK I guess I read that post as a defensive ranking.

 

[rangers1314]

JP Morosi tweeting this AM that DJ has resigned with the Yanks.

Some good news after last nights dud.

 

[RGY]

JP Morosi tweeting this AM that DJ has resigned with the Yanks.

Some good news after last nights dud.

Yankees need much more than just DJLM. Great that they re-signed him but they need pitching. They need a lefty bat. Really should bring back Didi and trade Voit.

 

[rangers1314]

Yankees need much more than just DJLM. Great that they re-signed him but they need pitching. They need a lefty bat. Really should bring back Didi and trade Voit.

Don't disagree they need more, but it's still great news they kept him.

 

[East Coast Bias]

 

[East Coast Bias]

False alarm

 

[NYSPORTS]

Maybe so. They'd better hope there is, because if there's not and they have Nimmo, Smith, and Alonso all on the same roster, someone with a great bat is going to great waste.

I know the only "official" word has been MLB telling teams in the NL to proceed as if there will NOT be a DH; but teams are not sold that's the case. I guess we'll see, the team probably has a better idea than I do so I guess I'll defer to them.

honestly, how can the decision have not been made yet?

 

[E-Train]

Yankees need much more than just DJLM. Great that they re-signed him but they need pitching. They need a lefty bat. Really should bring back Didi and trade Voit.

Exactly. Should’ve happened already.

 

[NYSPORTS]

I'm leaning the same way - skip Springer. Sign a Bradley. We need defense in CF more than anything. There's plenty of bats.

You're going to need contracts for Lindor and Conforto next year. So we need to think beyond this season.

Bradley is not a very good hitter and if the pitcher has to bat this is an issue. Money isn’t a problem anymore so i’m going Springer or DJ.

 

[RGY]

 

[nyr2k2]

Six years, wow, that's a lot of term. More than I thought he'd get. Must have been lots of bidders.

 

[nyr2k2]

honestly, how can the decision have not been made yet?

Yeah IDK, seems crazy. It's a huge thing for NL teams, they need some certainty here.

 

[NYR94]

I read that MLB might be withholding the NL DH this year so that they can use it as a bargaining chip during the next CBA negotiations.

 

[ecemleafs]

6 years is a fair amount of term, but 15m per seems incredibly cheap for a guy who has been phenomencal as a yankee.

 

[Ruggs225]

Six years, wow, that's a lot of term. More than I thought he'd get. Must have been lots of bidders.

Thats the first thing i thought. 6 years for a 32 yr old? Crazy

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Thats the first thing i thought. 6 years for a 32 yr old? Crazy

He's not a power hitter or slugger. A contact hitter like him will be fine through most, if not, all of that contract. Barring health as well, of course.

Great AAV at 15 mil per year. Yankees did well.

Now I'm hoping for a Trevor Bauer signing, but that might be unrealistic.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The term is bonkers.

I guess they're anticipating that it will be an easy contract to move down the line?

Bauer isn't signing here. He and Cole would kill each other.

 

[I Eat Crow]

The term is bonkers.

I guess they're anticipating that it will be an easy contract to move down the line?

Bauer isn't signing here. He and Cole would kill each other.

The Yankees blinked on term. DJ wanted six years and got it. They were close on salary from the get go. The Yankees up until very recently were only offering 5 years. Good contract when all is said and done. $15 million will be a good price for him for most of the contract.