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Hawaii 5-0

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 01 2021 12:53 PM

Mets acquire Hawaii-born RHSP Jordan Yamamoto from the Marlins for a minor league infielder Frederico Polanco. Lots of whiffs, lots of walks, high ERA but he's only 25. Mets must feel they can fix him

MFS62 Feb 01 2021 12:58 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

They trade minor league infielder Frederico Polcano and designate Robel Garcia for assignment to make room on the roster. https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-rhp-jordan-yamamoto-marlins-195437370.html Later

Edgy MD Feb 01 2021 01:01 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

First roster pinch of the offseason. It may end up affecting the infield as much as the rotation. (Let's sign Murphy out of retirement!) Still has options, and I imagine will be starting at S'cuse, because his pitches are all over the place.

ashie62 Feb 01 2021 01:02 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

He showed signs in 2019 with a K rate of 9.4 Hit rate of 6.2 and a comp of 1.14. His 2020 was possibly a short season nightmare to be ignored.

G-Fafif Feb 01 2021 01:16 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

Not many Mets have been title characters in their own West Wing episode.

smg58 Feb 01 2021 02:01 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

Surprised the Marlins gave up on him so quickly. Maybe they know something -- he was certainly off last year -- but I wouldn't be too quick to bail on somebody I traded Christian Yelich to get. Polanco is young and raw, but he's hit at rookie league.

stevejrogers Feb 01 2021 03:22 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

Not many Mets have been title characters in their own West Wing episode. Yeah, I'm surprised we didn't jump on here fast enough for a thread titled “We Traded For Yamamoto“ ;)

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 01 2021 04:33 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

I never watched that show. Sounds like the Marlins are trying to save $$

Edgy MD Feb 01 2021 08:25 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

If Yammy continues to wear the 50 he wore with the Marlininians, he'll be at least the third Hawaiian Met to wear Fitty, following Fernandez and Agbayani. I thought Tyler Yates was in the McGarrett Club, too, but he wore 33, apparently honoring the great state of (checking ... ) Oregon!

LWFS Feb 01 2021 10:15 PM Re: Hawaii 5-0

GOOD HEAVENS, MR. YAMAMOTO-- YOU'RE PROMISING! Good spin rates on the fastball (below-average velocity, but good command) and curveball, and the slider appears to be a pretty solid out pitch. Low-risk, interesting reward. At the very least, he's a good emergency starter/swingman option with growth potential. Nice get for low-value prospects.