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NL East Notes: Wright, Phillies, Bethancourt

By Jeff Todd | July 14, 2015 at 8:27am CDT

There has still been “no change” in the status of Mets third baseman David Wright, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. While both team and player had indicated some optimism recently, Wright has still not been cleared to resume baseball activities. As Puma notes, with at least a three week delay between the point of clearance and a return to the big leagues, Wright’s window for a return this year is rather narrow.

Here are a few more quick notes from the NL East:

  • Soon-to-be Phillies president Andy MacPhail ought to make it his first order of business to find a modern baseball mind to join him in Philadelphia, argues David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News. As the piece puts it, the Phils have ended up in their current state not because they’ve been unable to identify talented players, but rather due to a “blind spot [in] the macro-valuation of that talent, within the context of both sheer market appraisal and the impact of opportunity cost on the organization.” For MacPhail to succeed, says Murphy, he’ll need to find a top subordinate who can get a handle on these concepts — particularly given that Philadelphia’s advantages in total spending capacity appear likely to be reduced in importance over time.
  • While the Braves seemingly continue to take many positive steps, the stunted development of backstop Christian Bethancourt has been a significant disappointment, Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes. Schultz indicates that there was more at play in the decision to send Bethancourt down than his anemic .508 OPS, citing “weaknesses in defense and handling a pitching staff” and hinting that the 23-year-old may have maturity and/or commitment issues. Bethancourt has hit well since taking up residence at Triple-A, but we’ve heard recently that Atlanta is looking outside the organization for young talent behind the dish.
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  1. stl_cards16 2

    10 years ago

    The Phillies should go hire Jerry Dipoto and let him run the team. Do not interfere, just back off and give him 3 years to rebuild that mess.

    Reply
    • slider32

      10 years ago

      Ditto that!

      Reply
    • 4ester 2

      10 years ago

      Agree 100%…Basically Tyler Skaggs, Hector Santiago, and Andrew Heaney for Mark Trumbo and Howie Kendrick…really nice trades for the Angels there. Phils really need to capitalize on the Hamels and Paps deals…if they even happen.

      Reply
    • Vandals Took The Handles

      10 years ago

      A stat guy should get along well with MacPhail. As well as Scioscia did.

      Reply
      • stl_cards16 2

        10 years ago

        That’s the “Do not interfere, just back off” part. The Phillies are too far behind the times, it’s time to bring in someone that can move the franchise in the right direction.

        Reply
  2. petfoodfella

    10 years ago

    Too bad for Bethancourt, but he’s never really projected as the future to me.

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    • RunDMC

      10 years ago

      How many defensive-first catchers really have much life beyond a backup? Even then, he needs to be able to frame pitches and call games well, and there’s questions about his ability to do that. He’s got a great arm…but he’s a catcher. If Benito Santiago – who regularly threw out guys from his knees – could only do that, how long would his career have been?

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      • Vandals Took The Handles

        10 years ago

        Like Russel Martin when he was young?

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        • User 4245925809

          10 years ago

          Ditto Tony Pena

          Reply
        • RunDMC

          10 years ago

          Do you think Bethancourt could be Russell Martin?

          Reply
          • thecoffinnail

            10 years ago

            Russell Martin performed from the beginning.. He ran into a wall around 2009 because of injuries..

            Reply
      • thestevilempire

        10 years ago

        Umm…Yadier Molina

        Reply
  3. metsfanlosingfaith61

    10 years ago

    So what is the plan? Do we just continue to sit and wait, and leave Murphy at 3rd, Tejeda at SS and Flores at 2b?

    Reply
    • tommets 2

      10 years ago

      My prediction is that they’ll get a SS by the deadline. It might not be the best SS but it’ll be an upgrade from Tejada. Murphy will leave in the offseason and they’ll reassess the 3rd base situation at that time.

      Reply
      • metsfanlosingfaith61

        10 years ago

        Alderson would trade Murphy since he knows he can get something in return for him. I don’t see them letting him go. I don’t see him in a Mets uniform next year.

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        • metsfanlosingfaith61

          10 years ago

          Proposed trade: Niese and Murphy to Boston for Brock Holt?

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          • thecoffinnail

            10 years ago

            No way the Sox would do that.. Holt would solve a lot of the Mets problems and I have proposed a few trades regarding him, myself.. He is basically a younger version of Zobrist with a bit better bat.. Murphy is in the final year of his contract and Niese has too much injury history to hold much value.. It would take someone like Syndergaard or Matz to get Holt.. Although, I could see the Sox accepting Wheeler as well.. Imho that one actually makes a ton of sense.. Wheeler for Holt straight up.. I doubt the Sox would ever trade him though.. He can play every position but catcher and pitcher decently.. That is a very valuable piece of the puzzle..

            Reply
        • willi

          10 years ago

          Murphy an American League Player !

          Reply
        • thecoffinnail

          10 years ago

          So, you don’t see the Mets letting him go or see him in a Mets uniform next year? I think you have to pick one or the other.

          Reply
      • willi

        10 years ago

        Can’t wait ,need Big Bat that Tulo offers , Give up one young Gun and Niese !

        Reply
    • sampsonite168

      10 years ago

      They’ll trade Murphy for a league average SS. Saving $$$ >>> Putting the best team on the field.

      Reply
    • slider32

      10 years ago

      Small steps, baby steps!

      Reply
      • willi

        10 years ago

        Baby steps don’t get Mets to the Big Dance, Tulo does !

        Reply
        • thecoffinnail

          10 years ago

          They are going to need more than just Tulo.. Since he would be the only elite bat in the lineup, teams will just pitch around him.. Like the Giants in 2005 with Bonds.. Rather than getting Tulo, they should try to pick up both Zobrist and Reddick.. Or similar pieces.. I have not been keeping up with his injury but I would like to see the Mets try to trade for Cozart in the offseason if he is expected to return at 100%.. That knee injury he suffered looked really nasty though..

          Reply
  4. slider32

    10 years ago

    The Mets must have insurance on Wright’s contract, that would give them some money to spend. Wright and d’Aruand have really hurt them this year. They are the missing pieces, but the Nats have had more key injuries.

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    • rct

      10 years ago

      They do. I think I read somewhere that it’s around 75% covered.

      But also, they’ve had just as many ‘key injuries’ as the Nats. The only every day positions that haven’t had injuries are first base and RF.

      Reply
      • metsfanlosingfaith61

        10 years ago

        I heard it was 80%. The fact of the matter is that 75-80% of the contract that he is out is covered.

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        • rct

          10 years ago

          I think you’re right. I almost wrote 75-80% but wasn’t really sure.

          Reply
          • slider32

            10 years ago

            So that means they have about 15 million to spend on upgrades, right!

            Reply
            • willi

              10 years ago

              Mets Fans pressure Mets GM to Get Tulo and stop talking !

              Reply

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