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Parliamo di Mike Napioli

Edgy MD Dec 12 2017 07:28 PM

Mike Napoli hit pretty crapoli in 2017, but that was an injury year, his L/R splits are good, he's worked with Callaway in the past, and he might be the righthanded insurance for Dominic Smith that all the kids want, and could probably be had on a one-year deal, or maybe one and an option. A big downside is he doesn't really play anywhere besides first, but he used to be a catcher, and maybe can be an emergency third-stringer back there. Can definitely drag the Mets into bearded age with the big shrub on his face and his WWF pattern baldness. [fimg=700:2a0z0s0r]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mike_Napoli_in_2017_%2835176934554%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/1200px-Mike_Napoli_in_2017_%2835176934554%29_%28cropped%29.jpg[/fimg:2a0z0s0r] Stories praise him as a leader, but he strikes me as the growly kind.

Nymr83 Dec 12 2017 07:42 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

impressive beard. hasn't played catcher in 5 years and has never played 3B. I'd pass.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 12 2017 07:45 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

He does look like the kind of guy who would clobber you with a pie in the face.

d'Kong76 Dec 12 2017 07:47 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

He prolly has some pie in that beard if one would want to dig deep...

Edgy MD Dec 12 2017 07:49 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

#leadership

d'Kong76 Dec 12 2017 07:53 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

I remember that, assault with some deadly pie.

Vic Sage Dec 12 2017 07:57 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

he's not even a one dimensional player... he's partly dimensional at best. If they're not going to play Flores at 2b everyday, then he's a better option to platoon at 1b with Smith than Napoli is.

cooby Dec 12 2017 08:08 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

Ugly. And who is the pie guy?

cooby Dec 12 2017 08:12 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

Looked it up. John buck what an a hole

smg58 Dec 12 2017 09:40 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

The best thing about this is, if they're even considering Napoli, it means they're not considering going with eight relievers.

Ashie62 Dec 12 2017 09:49 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

Napoli would be expensive Dominic Smith insurance. Adam Lind would be a better player at a cheaper choice if the Mets go that route.

Nymr83 Dec 12 2017 09:56 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

I would think this is a better plan than anything that includes Napoli: Vs. Right: 1B: Smith 2B: Cabrera SS: Rosario 3B: Flores Vs. Left: 1B: Flores 2B: Cabrera SS: Rosario 3B: Rivera

Ashie62 Dec 12 2017 09:57 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

I like it if T.J. is physically able. It would keep Cabrera planted at 2B. Who knows?

Edgy MD Dec 12 2017 10:07 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

I support Flores as much anybody, but I think alternatives that don't count on him and Cabrera being 24-7 players are rich and rewarding things. But we'll see.

Ashie62 Dec 12 2017 10:24 PM Re: Parliamo di Mike Napioli

True, a Neil Walker type would be a good fit. Is Jose Reyes totally out of the conversation?