While Mets GM Sandy Alderson said last week that the Mets would keep an open mind regarding Carlos Gomez after Gomez was designated for assignment by the Astros, ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin now reports (via Twitter) that the team has yet to show interest in a Gomez trade. Furthermore, he suggests that their thinking may not change even if Gomez becomes a free agent. The Mets, he notes, will get Justin Ruggiano back from the disabled list at some point this week, giving manager Terry Collins a right-handed option in the outfield.
Since Gomez’s DFA, the Mets have been linked to him on a few occasions, but Rubin’s report would suggest that New York’s interest in its former top prospect has been somewhat overstated. The Mets did come close to acquiring Gomez shortly before the 2015 non-waiver trade deadline, of course, though that trade fell through, prompting Alderson and his lieutenants to pivot to Yoenis Cespedes.
On paper, Gomez does seem like a reasonable roll of the dice for the Mets, who currently have Ruggiano, Cespedes and Juan Lagares all on the disabled list. The latter of that trio is possibly out for the remainder of the season following thumb surgery to repair a torn ligament in late July, and neither Ruggiano nor Cespedes is considered a plus option in center field from a defensive standpoint. But, with Gomez’s lackluster .210/.272/.322 slash this season and the Mets’ reported concerns about his hip last summer (plus a rib cage injury that sidelined him for a month earlier this year), there’s no guarantee that he’d ultimately serve as an upgrade.
The Marlins and Cardinals have also been linked to Gomez since he was designated on Wednesday of last week, with injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and Matt Holliday creating a need in the respective outfields of those two teams.
Gomez has to be better than Ruggiano or Granderson
My great aunt Hortense is better than Granderson.
Yeah but your Great Aunt Hortense struggles badly on the fastball inside. Everyone knows it so I think that’s what’s been keeping her out of the majors… that and they won’t let her round the bases on her scooter.
Not to mention that she refuses to play night games because it conflicts with bingo nights and the early bird specials.
Say what you will, but the old dame can still smack a hanging curveball a country mile. Trust me, I of all people would know.
I scouted Hortense when she played in college. So I’ve seen her crush some baseballs. Just her off the field problems are what kept her out of professional ball.
Ruggiano maybe, but there’s no way he’s better than Granderson. Gomez has been horrendous this year.
Granderson has supersuxed when hitting with men on base. has 18 homers and 30 rbis swings for the fences every time
Another bad decision by the Mets…trade next to nothing away for Gomez or have Granderson and Ruggiano play CF. Yuck.
Yeah, we want him.
No, we don’t want to trade anything of value to get him.
The GM credo.
I dislike the guy but I’d wait until he’s a FA and then pick him up. I don’t think he’s good enough for anyone to want to give anything up for him.
I’d pick him up on the condition he takes a 1 year deal next year for a small amount over league minimum. Hope you turn him around. If you don’t, you release him.
But he wouldn’t go for that deal, he wants to rebuild his value this year so he can sign for a good number next year. Or maybe he takes a pillow contract next year to rebuild his value. But he’s young, was once good… someone will pick him up with the hope of turning him around.
When will we get a resolution to the Gomez situation. Is it a 10 day period after he was designated?
I will agree gomez is not hitting but brings good speed nice fielding better arm than Granderson
Mets should pass on Gomez. They have a crowded outfield already. Adding another piece will not salvage this season. Mets are unlikely to win the wild card. If they do, they will be eliminated quickly. They need to focus on 2017 at this point.
As long as their starting pitching doesn’t take another hit the Mets will stay in the race. Their pitching makes them a tough out if they get to the playoffs.Their position players are weak.
I sure hope we get a prospect out of Gomez. Please, someone bite.