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staypuft
I guess if neither one of your catchers can hit, might as well go with the better defender.
And I think the mets are just really desperate to make this Jay Bruce thing work. He went from slugging with the Reds (at home and on the road) and now he just looks completely lost. If he can get going he’s probably got better upside than de aza and Conforto tbh. Conforto is probably not getting another chance to play everyday this year.
GOLSF
Travis D’Arnaud’s struggles this year have been prodigious. In 2016, it has become clear that he is among the worst defensive catches in all of baseball. In limited time, he has managed to allow 56 stolen bases with only 16 runners caught. Earlier in the year, teams would run at will against the Mets, sending guys who had no speed to steal second or third routinely. Further, the opposite field power he has displayed throughout his career has vanished. Whether due to undisclosed injury or mechanics, he has become a singles hitter. Alderson will need to take a long hard look at the catcher position in the coming offseason.
staypuft
To be fair, mets pitchers don’t hold anybody on.
GOLSF
They seem to hold guys on fine when Rene Rivera is catching…he threw out multiple runners in a recent game with Noah on the mound. Travis’ footwork is as weak as his arm. D’Arnaud would need serious mechanical coaching in the offseason to become an MLB average catcher. Right now, he hurts the team when catching and his bat (14 RBIs and only one more home run than Noah S) doesn’t come close to making the equation work.
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I’d love to see the Mets sign Ramos, but I don’t see it happening.
1tav
The Mets could have probably added d’Arnod to what they gave up for Bruce, and gotten Lecroy, an impact bat at a position of need. Instead they got a player that even if he wasn’t slumping, wasn’t much of an upgrade over what they already had. Alderson should be the one on the hot seat more than Collins.
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
How so? The Brewers got the by far better defender with the same profile of pop with less service time in the Smith trade. Plus they also received a pretty good hitter at a premium position. Brinson can also play all three OF spots. d’Arnod is limited defensively and Herrera profiles at a spot they don’t need so that doesn’t really ring true.
willi
Agree, they should have went all in for Lukeroy, Weiters is their Best chance for a hitting Catcher ( Although Playing in High School Baseball Park Camden Yards ) come with some reservations.
metseventually 2
Mets should take a serious look at Ramos and Weiters for next season. They cannot go on with TDA anymore.
As for Jason Jay Bay Bruce- benching him this weekend should be the first step. If they make the playoffs and he continues to struggle like this, he should be OFF the playoff roster too!
willi
Take Bruce out, worry about team winning first, Bruce confidence should be is his own problem, Big Boy , Grow up .
Making Millions would really help my Confidence!
Doc Halladay
It’s been interesting following d’Arnaud since the Jays dealt him in the trade that shall not be mentioned. I know when the Jays originally got him, scouts had their reservations about his health and defence and so far they’ve been fairly correct about him. It’s a shame because he really should be a top 5 hitting catcher in the league.
Purely asking and don’t think it’d actually happen, but since he’s arb eligible this off-season, what are the odds the Mets would non-tender him in the event they could not find a trade to their liking?
GOLSF
Not sure what the Mets will do with TDA. I do believe he has the capability to be an offensive force. Last season, he showed gap power and the ability to hit for average in spurts. He is brittle. His squat body shape doesn’t seem to project for any position aside for catcher or possibly second base. He is likely playing hurt given comments made around the time he went on an extended DL stint. He is a reclamation project at this point.
GOLSF
Also, the Jays / Mets trade was not a complete disaster for the Jays. TDA has been unreliable. Dickey, in the other hand, has filled many innings for the Jays over the years while Noah took some time to develop. Noah also seems custom made for the NY market. He truly enjoys the big stage and is making the most of it. We love having him and NYC affords him opportunities for media presence that would have been limited in Toronto.
mack22 2
Too little too late for the fish, they’re done
gocincy
Agreed. They’ll have to go 12-4 or better to make the playoffs. They’ll play weak teams, but they still haven’t looked that dominant in recent weeks.
socalblake
Stanton sure does recover quickly…