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Jim Duquette says...

Benjamin Grimm Aug 31 2017 05:56 PM

...that the Mets are "likely suitors" for J.D. Martinez, Eric Hosmer, Jay Bruce, and Lorenzo Cain. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/250373002 ... offseason/ On Hosmer, age 28: Look for him to command a six- or seven-year deal around $20 million per year. On Martinez, 30: Five years and $110 million are attainable if Martinez continues his current tear. Bruce, 31: ...he will likely end up with a four-year contract north of Josh Reddick's $52 million dollar deal last offseason. Cain, 32: Cain could still command four years and a total of $60 million or more.

Edgy MD Aug 31 2017 06:12 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

No buzz on Shohei Otani, Jim?

dgwphotography Aug 31 2017 06:14 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

If they land any of them, it will be the worst of the four, and the cheapest

Ceetar Aug 31 2017 06:31 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Edgy MD wrote: No buzz on Shohei Otani, Jim? gimme gimme gimme. but do the Mets want him to pitch or hit?

Ashie62 Aug 31 2017 06:33 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

You would be overpaying for all four. I like J.D. Martinez the best.

Edgy MD Sep 01 2017 12:48 AM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Ceetar wrote: Edgy MD wrote: No buzz on Shohei Otani, Jim? gimme gimme gimme. but do the Mets want him to pitch or hit? YES!

batmagadanleadoff Sep 01 2017 06:20 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

dgwphotography wrote: If they land any of them, it will be the worst of the four, and the cheapest Boy do I wish I though up this line. It's funny because it's true.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 07 2017 05:20 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

While I was walking the dog this morning, I was thinking of Duquette's prediction that the Mets would be in on Eric Hosmer. I wonder if he just made that up himself, or if he based that on inside information? It would be an interesting development if they did pursue him, given that it would mean turning away from Dominic Smith at a very early point. My guess is that they'll focus their attention on an outfielder, and perhaps a second- or third-baseman. Two months until the next episode of Mets Hot Stove. It will be interesting to know which players will be discussed.

Ceetar Sep 07 2017 05:34 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Benjamin Grimm wrote: While I was walking the dog this morning, I was thinking of Duquette's prediction that the Mets would be in on Eric Hosmer. I wonder if he just made that up himself, or if he based that on inside information? It would be an interesting development if they did pursue him, given that it would mean turning away from Dominic Smith at a very early point. My guess is that they'll focus their attention on an outfielder, and perhaps a second- or third-baseman. Two months until the next episode of Mets Hot Stove. It will be interesting to know which players will be discussed. As with much of Hot Stove and pre Hot Stove. You just need one "insider" to float an idea and then everyone has to talk about it because that's the rule of journalism. Mets haven't really discussed any players publicly, as they wouldn't discuss guys employed by other teams at this point, so it's all speculation.

Edgy MD Sep 07 2017 06:36 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Checking my journalism books. Can't find that rule.

Ceetar Sep 07 2017 06:43 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Edgy MD wrote: Checking my journalism books. Can't find that rule. Don't tell me, tell them.

smg58 Sep 07 2017 06:46 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

I'll take three pitchers, and either a second or third baseman. I don't see first base as a position of need, and I think Lagares brings enough with his glove to justify letting him play. We need to address what killed us this year, and more than anything else that was pitching. Infield defense didn't help, but simply calling up Rosario was a boost in that regard.

Centerfield Sep 07 2017 09:02 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

smg58 wrote: I'll take three pitchers, and either a second or third baseman. I don't see first base as a position of need, and I think Lagares brings enough with his glove to justify letting him play. We need to address what killed us this year, and more than anything else that was pitching. Infield defense didn't help, but simply calling up Rosario was a boost in that regard. I could get down with this. If the pitchers are an ace, a Wade Davis, and a lefty reliever. Need some thump coming from 2B or 3B. Would rather avoid Moustakas.

Edgy MD Sep 07 2017 09:06 PM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Thump is everywhere. I'm looking for a guy with a glittery .400 OBP.

seawolf17 Sep 08 2017 12:39 AM Re: Jim Duquette says...

Edgy MD wrote: Thump is everywhere. I'm looking for a guy with a glittery .400 OBP.