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Everybody Works!

Frayed Knot Dec 02 2015 08:34 PM

AP: The Mets have tendered contracts to all of their arbitration-eligible players, the team announced on Wednesday. That list consists of Matt Harvey, Ruben Tejada, Jenrry Mejia, Lucas Duda, Jeurys Familia, Addison Reed, Carlos Torres and Josh Edgin. The non-tender deadline for all arbitration eligible players is/was midnight tonight (Wednesday)

Centerfield Dec 02 2015 08:47 PM Re: Everybody Works!

Everybody that is, except Jack Leathersich. Chipotle Rocket non-tendered by the Cubs.

Frayed Knot Dec 03 2015 07:55 AM Re: Everybody Works!

Notable players NOT offered contracts by their existing clubs, thereby making them FAs Pedro Alvarez - 1B, Pirates. Former 2nd overall (2008) draft pick's high K-rates and defensive shortcomings detract from his 25-30 HR/yr pace. Chris Carter - 1B/DH, Astros. Lotsa powah, lotsa K's [24 & 151 in just 391 ABs] Henderson Alvarez - RHP, Marlins. Was 12-7/2.65 in 2014 and Opening Day starter in '15, but then started just 3 more games before mid-season shoulder surgery. Not expected to be ready by OD '16 Greg Holland - RP, Royals. Former closer recently underwent TJ surgery, not expected to pitch at all in 2016 Mike Minor, RHP, Braves. Multiple injury problems. Last game was when he walked off the mound after one inning vs Mets in Aug 2014 Ike Davis - 1B, A's. Looking for 3rd team in two years. Josh Thole - C, Blue Jays. Even RA Dickey's presence couldn't save him. There will likely be others as last night's moves/non-moves trickle in.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 03 2015 08:08 AM Re: Everybody Works!

I'd give Minor and/or Alvarez show-me contracts in a virtual heartbeat. If Uribe's out, and Alvarez or Ike would be willing to work from the pine, I'd give either a tire kick. Or, actually, give me Carter, who's still just 23. Maybe I'm just a sucker for garage sales.

Frayed Knot Dec 03 2015 08:26 AM Re: Everybody Works!

Ike or Alvarez have ZERO versatility as compared to Uribe. Can't see how either one is a sub for him or the point of bringing in either/or in unless you're planning on jettisoning Duda for some reason (and wasn't that Lucas vs Ike battle decided already?).

RealityChuck Dec 03 2015 09:21 AM Re: Everybody Works!

Thole might be useful at AAA. He's younger than Monel, and neither is going to hit if they're brought up.

Edgy MD Dec 03 2015 10:18 AM Re: Everybody Works!

I don't know. Monell does nothing but hit. If you have zero confidence that he can find his stroke against major league pitching, he has zero value to you. And considering that the Mets kept him on the roster, I'd guess they have something more than zero confidence.

Centerfield Dec 03 2015 10:23 AM Re: Everybody Works!

Henderson Alvarez was non-tendered by the Marlins. Strange move. Alvarez is pretty terrific when healthy.

Edgy MD Dec 03 2015 10:26 AM Re: Everybody Works!

Sign Alvarez and Alvarez!

Frayed Knot Dec 03 2015 11:35 AM Re: Everybody Works!

Also non-tendered: SF P Yusmeiro Petit; Miami RHP Aaron Crow; Angels LHR Cesar Ramos; SD 3B Will Middlebrooks; Detroit RHPs Neftali Feliz & Al Alburquerque; ChiSox C Tyler Flowers & RHP Jacob Turner

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 03 2015 12:26 PM Re: Everybody Works!

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d'Kong76 Dec 03 2015 12:42 PM Re: Everybody Works!

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Benjamin Grimm Dec 03 2015 12:45 PM Re: Everybody Works!

What I know about Albuquerque: It's where Walter White lived. It's where Bugs Bunny always makes a wrong turn.

Centerfield Dec 03 2015 01:18 PM Re: Everybody Works!

What I know about Albuquerque: It's where Walter White lived. It's where Bugs Bunny always makes a wrong turn. I feel like Bugs has made a comeback of sorts in 2015.

themetfairy Dec 03 2015 01:33 PM Re: Everybody Works!

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Edgy MD Dec 03 2015 01:40 PM Re: Everybody Works!

Look at all these semi-quality non-tenderees. Everybody's cheap but the Mets.

d'Kong76 Dec 03 2015 01:50 PM Re: Everybody Works!

Is that Weird Al the song they did at MK's bar mitzvah?

themetfairy Dec 03 2015 02:29 PM Re: Everybody Works!

d'Kong76 wrote: Is that Weird Al the song they did at MK's bar mitzvah? As well as my daughter's Bat Mitzvah and older son's Bar Mitzvah. A DiamondKnight family tradition

d'Kong76 Dec 03 2015 02:36 PM Re: Everybody Works!

My memory works sometimes! I only went to the boys, remember it snowing and we left early from CK's reception so musta missed the WA performance.

themetfairy Dec 03 2015 02:52 PM Re: Everybody Works!

Yes, we dodged a weather bullet that day.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 03 2015 03:28 PM Re: Everybody Works!

Frayed Knot wrote: Ike or Alvarez have ZERO versatility as compared to Uribe. Can't see how either one is a sub for him or the point of bringing in either/or in unless you're planning on jettisoning Duda for some reason (and wasn't that Lucas vs Ike battle decided already?). Ike, okay, fine. But Alvarez plays third and first (terribly, but still) and gives you more bench bat than Uribe or anyone else likely to fill our bench, save a healthy/productive Cuddyer.