OT: MLB Thread XXIX: Marcus Stroman is a.....Met???
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nyr2k2
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I assume that given he's a Mets fan, they think he'll sign, and he's the replacement for Wheeler or Syndergaard long term.
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Yeah someone mentioned Simeon Woods-Richardson as a name, who was a guy that seemed like a big reach when they drafted him but threw a lot harder than most expected. Obviously there would have to be more, like David Peterson, but still, not irreplaceable prospects.
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There's a strong chance they will get something similar back for him next deadline if he continues to pitch at the same level and things go poorly for the team and they decide to trade him then.
Edit - scratch that:
nyr2k2
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Honestly, whether you think it's wise for the Mets to be acquiring guys right now, it's hard to dispute that is a pretty damn good deal from a value perspective.
Also, IMO, Szapucki is still the best pitching prospect in the system. Recent draftees excluded.
Also, IMO, Szapucki is still the best pitching prospect in the system. Recent draftees excluded.
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MetsRefugees is losing their collective minds over this deal. Kay looked a #3 starter at best. Not sure about SWR. My question is, does this mean a Thor deal gets fast-tracked?
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Only thing is the Blue Jays infield D is also bad. Though not as bad of course. They have a good defensive SS.
Yeah Jason Vargas strikes out more guys per 9 but he gets a ton of ground balls and keeps the ball in the park
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Vlad has been atrocious at 3rd, probably weighs them down a bit.
Wonder what they are eyeing with Syndergaard. Praying it is a CF or a SS where they move Rosario to CF. Have to do something with that position.
I think once Frazier is dealt, McNeil is going to 3rd. Maybe Davis.
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I don't think I'd trade him baring some deal you can't pass up. If you can go into next year with a DeGrom Syndergaard Wheeler Stroman Matz rotation that is a great pitching rotation. Obviously Wheeler is in a bit of flux due to his contract status. They've already been an above average offense this year despite getting little from Cano, nothing from Cespedes, little from Nimmo etc. I'm willing to bring back a similar team and assume the bullpen won't be nearly as bad next season. Would certainly be nice to fix up the defense though.
nyr2k2
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Good point--taking Stroman out of play for the rest of the league probably makes your guys more valuable. Hadn't thought of that, but it's an interesting angle.
How do you go from trading away all your pitchers for prospects to trading away prospects for a now pitcher?
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