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R.D.
Prioritizing Peavy and Cain over Heston is a mistake. I like the signings but they should trade one of these veterans and let Heston hone his talents.
Kapler's Coconut Oil
Peavy pitched well last year and no one is taking Cain. Nothing was ever expected of Heston, so expecting him to become the same guy in the first half of 2015 isn’t reasonable. And besides who becomes the long man? Why pay someone millions for that when you got Heston for league minimum?
dstuart
I agree, although I’d keep Peavy. I feel Cain is done which is unfortunate because I love the horse.
KenJorB
Did you see Cain’s last start? I think he is far from done.
Gary333
Heston can continue to hone his talents and build his stamina as the #6 option/long man. Then in the next couple of years he can step into a starting job as a more seasoned pitcher.
mrnatewalter
There’s nothing to say Heston can’t start a bunch of games this year. While I hope it is not the case, he very well could be used to start in case of injury.
Vogelsong wasn’t brought in to be a starter last year and he started 22 games.
Brian Springer
Wow. 18 SS since 2009? I wonder what that breakdown is regarding starters vs. platoon? Anyhoo, what sort of value defensively do all of you put on that position? I say 3rd behind Catcher and CF, but I’d like to know everyone else’s opinion.
JT19
Catcher and CF are probably the top two most important defensive spots, but after that it depends on the park and type of pitcher (groundball vs flyball). LF/RF/SS/2B would all be the next most important defensive positions (not necessarily in that order) for me. Whichever is third is probably more dependent on the park and type of pitcher. I think you could get away with subpar corner outfielders if your pitcher is a groundball pitcher and the same could be said of subpar infielders if your pitcher is a flyball pitcher.
start_wearing_purple
I’d say the defense value of shortstop versus centerfielder is partially dependent on the park and if your pitcher is more prone to giving up grounders or flies.
thecoffinnail
I would have to disagree with the other 2 commenters and say besides catcher, shortstop is the most important defensive position. On average the ball is hit to them more than any other position. CF is closely behind though. With the way teams are using the shift heavily the past couple of years I might rethink my position though but it would take some research.
Brian Springer
Thanks, fellas. All very good points.
YourDaddy
Up the middle defense is critical and all equally important. C, SS, CF.
JT19
I don’t imagine the Mets offering enough in a one year deal to entice Bastardo or Clippard to sign (I’m guessing it would have to be 1.5-2 times what they would normally ask for annually in a multi-year deal; as in if Bastardo wants $4-$5 AAV, a one year deal worth $6-$10 counting incentives). A pillow deal is possible if both are unsigned come Spring Training, but I don’t imagine those two having to wait that long for a contract.
degrominance
U rly think clip will take a 1 yr deal?
LH
Thought that was a weird thing to even suggest as a possibility as well.
johnsilver
They (Padres) should be fine in a couple of years when/if Guerra’s bat develops. His glove looked pretty slick at greeneville this past season games watched on MiLB tv. Kid’s got tremendous range and errors i saw him make were hurry up ones. That guy can pick it. Don’t expect the power (HR) total to last in San Diego. Greeneville is HR friendly park, as are many Sally league places and we know how petco is. Kid can pull the ball pretty good for a youngster, but…
YKTD
Epstein to the Dodgers! They need a 6th GM, please!
3Tavgreg
I wish Alderson would have been as patient with CF as he’s being with RP. De Aza at that price was a reach, he’d have been better off trading for Revere or signing one of these 2nd tier OF now that the market is weakening.
greatd
De Aza has played much in CF since 2012 but are the Mets planning on using him there?
greatd
sorry hasn’t is what I meant to write.
123redsox
Could the Padres offer Alexi Ramirez a 3 year 45 million dollar deal with a club option for year 4 worth 15 million? Gives the Padres a quality stop gap who is only one year removed from being an AL AllStar and winning the silver slugger while waiting for the young top shortstops to develop.
mrpadre19
$15 per is WAY too much for Alexi
Heck…. It’s a little much for Desmond
I actually hope Alexi is who they sign but I would think a 2/18 would do it with maybe an option year added on.
If anything it might be less than $9 mil per