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Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 15 2021 06:41 PM

We forgot to discuss Kevin Pillar, who's apprently signed to a MLB deal. Used to go get it for the Jays

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 15 2021 06:52 PM Re: Pillarious

Curious they'd do this after also getting Almora

A Boy Named Seo Feb 15 2021 07:03 PM Re: Pillarious

Yeah, Pillar would seem to spell the end of Guillermo Heredia's opening day dreams, huh. Our 4th and 5th outfielders should be able to run it down, hopefully protecting lots of late-inning wins.

Frayed Knot Feb 15 2021 07:51 PM Re: Pillarious

Pillar is also older (32), reportedly not the defensive force he used to be (tho he once was spectacular), and (if he makes the squad) the Mets will be his fifth ML team since the beginning of 2019.

ashie62 Feb 15 2021 07:59 PM Re: Pillarious

Pillar pretty much played a full season in 2020, 54 games split between the Red Sox and Rockies. 32 years old with something left in the tank.

Edgy MD Feb 15 2021 08:02 PM Re: Pillarious

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Yeah, Pillar would seem to spell the end of Guillermo Heredia's opening day dreams, huh. Our 4th and 5th outfielders should be able to run it down, hopefully protecting lots of late-inning wins. It puts even more heat on José Martinez. There are seven outfielders right now with MLB contracts, considering that Smitty isn't going to play first. I think Martinez's is a split contract, but he's currently on the roster. Watch out.

Centerfield Feb 15 2021 08:23 PM Re: Pillarious

Pillar doesn't walk like at all. May barely crack a .700 OPS. Also seems to be an “All Lives” guy. So yay.

Edgy MD Feb 15 2021 09:27 PM Re: Pillarious

Pillar mainly signed hoping to meet Jonathan Villar, hoping he'll be the one to round out the power trio that he's starting with Kevin Millar.

LWFS Feb 16 2021 12:46 AM Re: Pillarious

Hits lefties better than Almora. Otherwise, if we are aiming to get guys who can go get it, I'd rather we go out and get guys who can STILL go get it, rather than guys we kindasorta recall could go get it back when. AND he taunted Jason Motte with "f#ggot" repeatedly a few years ago. Bestill my blue-and-orange heart.

Fman99 Feb 16 2021 04:57 AM Re: Pillarious

Oh good, an "All Lives" gay-hater. Finally, someone we can root for. Excuse me for a moment please.

smg58 Feb 16 2021 05:51 AM Re: Pillarious

Have we now officially employed every mediocre glove first righthanded centerfielder in the league? Guys who lose their defensive value when they reach 30 generally don't get it back. Last year's stats were inflated by a high BABIP. He's a good bet to regress. But I guess if you corner the market on mediocre CFs, it increases the chance of having one who exceeds expectations.

MFS62 Feb 16 2021 06:22 AM Re: Pillarious

I give credit to Johnny Lunchbucket for not using "Pillar of Strength" in the thread title. One of the announcements said Almora still has one option left. Later

smg58 Feb 16 2021 06:36 AM Re: Pillarious

Oh great, we gave Pillar a player option. He's still available a week before spring training, and he needed a player option.

A Boy Named Seo Feb 16 2021 10:50 AM Re: Pillarious

Hits lefties better than Almora. Otherwise, if we are aiming to get guys who can go get it, I'd rather we go out and get guys who can STILL go get it, rather than guys we kindasorta recall could go get it back when. AND he taunted Jason Motte with "f#ggot" repeatedly a few years ago. Bestill my blue-and-orange heart. Still working on their vetting and hiring practices, I see.