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Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

Swan Swan H Dec 01 2012 11:02 AM

MLB Rumors has a handy list of non-tendered players. Go to this link and hit the filter box on top to select only non-tendered players. Any of these motlies make sense for the 2013 Mets? Might Geovany Soto be worth a flyer, hoping he'll reclaim his 2008 and 2010 abilities, or is a return in the cards for Jesus Flores? Is Ben Francisco worth a look as a fourth outfielder? Tom Gorzellany, Mets LOOGY? Odds are one or more of these folks will be in St. Lucie in February. Whaddaya think?

A Boy Named Seo Dec 01 2012 11:46 AM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

Was just looking at that list. Here's a c&p: Soto jumps out & I'd be kicking the tires on Rich Hill. John Lannan seems like a guy who'd end up on the Mets, though (hometown boy, can 'eat innings', boring). Manny Acosta Mets Robert Andino Mariners Scott Atchison Red Sox Jacob Brigham Rangers Anthony Carter White Sox Jaye Chapman Cubs Jesus Flores Nationals Ben Francisco Rays Tom Gorzelanny Nationals Jack Hannahan Indians Rich Hill Red Sox Dan Johnson White Sox Jair Jurrjens Braves Jeff Karstens Pirates John Lannan Nationals Jermaine Mitchell Athletics Peter Moylan Braves Wil Nieves Diamondbacks Juan Oramas Padres Manny Parra Brewers Mike Pelfrey Mets Rafael Perez Indians Stuart Pomeranz Orioles Zach Putnam Cubs Omar Quintanilla Orioles Mark Reynolds Orioles Derrick Robinson Royals Nate Schierholtz Phillies Daniel Schlereth Tigers Chris Seddon Indians Brandon Snyder Rangers Geovany Soto Rangers Ian Stewart Cubs Ryan Sweeney Red Sox Andres Torres Mets Bobby Wilson Blue Jays Brian Wilson Giants

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 01 2012 12:20 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

Mark Reynolds would be fun to pinch hit now and then.

bmfc1 Dec 01 2012 12:24 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

Given the Mets financial constraints, I think that John Lannan would be signable. We know he's a New Yorker (from all the shots of his parents at Citi Field whenever he pitches) so maybe he would take less to pitch near his home. We keep hearing about how starting pitching is the Mets strength but they need depth so they don't have to rush anyone and don't have to resort to the likes of Chris Young and Jeremy Hefner anymore. I agree with Swan Swan H about Flores and Gorzelanny. On MLB Tonight last night, Mitch Williams said that the Mets will end up with J. P. Arencibia while Tom Verducci agreed that the Mets would get a catcher but said it would be Jarrod Saltalamacchia (longest last name in MLB history, per Wikipedia).

Frayed Knot Dec 01 2012 01:15 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

I heard they considered signing both Arencibia and Saltalamacchia for the catching crew but didn't have enough A's for the back of the jerseys and [required 'pon joke]Jeff was too cheap to buy more[/required joke]. Both/either are higher-power/low-average types so would, on the surface, be a decent compliment to Thole. Arencibia bats RH, Salty is switchy. I don't think either is considered all that great defensively and 'lamacchia's power certainly wouldn't be at CF what it was at Fenway. Flores sounds tempting but, since his injury back in '09, is about .210/.250/.320 over 260 ML ABs and wasn't much better in AAA this summer either. Even with the Nats top catcher getting hurt he couldn't hang on to the regular job forcing the team to go out at mid-season and deal for the .218/.250/.278 hitting Kurt Suzuki (who promptly went .267/.321/.404 after the trade).

seawolf17 Dec 01 2012 01:47 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Mark Reynolds would be fun to pinch hit now and then. Because hey, somebody's gotta strike out in a big spot with Jason Bay not around.

seawolf17 Dec 01 2012 01:52 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

I seem to remember Lannan killing us every time out, so I checked him out. Career: 42-52, 4.01 ERA vs Mets: 5-4, 3.46 ERA Career: 134 starts, 2 CG, 1 SHO vs Mets: 12 starts, 2 CG, 1 SHO So I'm more or less correct, although not as exaggeratedly as I'd think. Either way, I'd definitely give him a shot. Actually a bunch of arms on that list I'd take a shot at.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 01 2012 10:06 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

Grab as many of the aforementioned catchers as possible. As long as the bidding isn't ridiculous, Gorzelanny works as both the longman/spot-starter and a second lefty. I'd also give Jurrjens-- really only a year removed from Cy Young-ishness-- a nice long tire-kick.

G-Fafif Dec 02 2012 05:19 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

They're non-tenders, too.

Ashie62 Dec 02 2012 06:15 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

What a rogue's gallery.

Swan Swan H Dec 02 2012 06:42 PM Re: Non-Tenders of 2012-2013

G-Fafif wrote: They're non-tenders, too. It takes a tough man to make a non-tendered chicken.