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metseventually 2
Feels like they gave up on him too quickly…Montero would’ve been a better choice.
slimjones92
Exactly. What a dumb trade. For once I’m going to be extremely critical of Sandy here and say that was a horrible move. Seriously, how incredibly stupid.
ExileInLA 2
Here, I presume that “cash considerations” means that Duquette will buy coffee when he and Alderson get together in Florida? Because Ynoa was gone when the Salas deal was done…
slimjones92
What a dumb comment
ExileInLA 2
Why thank you for your contribution to the discussion!
Do you really think BAL paid hundreds of thousands for the rights to the next guy the Mets would DFA?
slimjones92
You’re very welcome. It’s quite obvious I wasn’t referring to that, I was talking about your random coffee remark.
ollierucker
Yeah but why do you have to say that because it was actually quite amusing, he makes a point, and your just trying to stir up trouble which you have succeeded in doing.
dimitriinla
Another good looking move (potentially) by DD and then O’s.
hojostache
They really should have moved someone else. It isn’t that Ynoa has a high upside, but he shown some ability in AAA and he is still young. Salas obviously needed a spot, but I would have rather they dropped Gilmartin/Goedell. Both are getting older and still haven’t done much of anything at the major league level.
slimjones92
100% agree. A rare idiotic move by Alderson.
alproof
Gilmartin is rancid, as is Smoker.
frankthetank1985
Should have been Reynolds. No need for him. Mets have Reyes and Flores and Rivera and Gavin and soon Rosario and another year of Cabrera all light years better than Reynolds. I had high hopes for Reynolds but he didn’t pan out. Kelly was better than Reynolds and they cut him. There are always some utility bench guy available somewhere god forbid you need one, but g.y. Has potential and put up good numbers in the minors. The “cash” better be what was needed to sign Blevins and salas otherwise this was a pretty dumb move.
Ruben_Tomorrow 2
I think the Mets are trying to make him a super utility guy, so as long as he can hit. They started playing him in the outfield last season, which he never played before in his career, and he was halfway decent at it. Plus, Reynolds did put together some good at bats. If he can hit more consistently, he would be a nice cheap bench player.
BrodiesHairisGreezy!
I like him. He has excellent defensive skills. He just cant hit hit a curveball like the other minor leaguers.
BrodiesHairisGreezy!
Dumb move. What happens if one of the other starter/relievers go down? They couldnt do this at the end of Spring Training? And for what, cash? The Cheapons dont have enough?
There was/is some mild upside for this guy as a swing relief/starter.. Sandy will regret this (as he so often does).
jdgoat
It was either cash or else losing him on waivers
BrodiesHairisGreezy!
How abt a trade for a low-level prospect? Maybe they could’ve passed him thru waivers if not-needed now.
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
I’m guessing they called around and was the best offer they received. And if he got to waivers there is virtually no way he passing through. .
JT19
They definitely should have looked to waive someone else not as promising, but the weak haul is probably due to the rest of the league knowing he was due to be waived. Not many teams are going to be willing to trade much for a guy who is going to get waived unless they know a division rival has serious interest in them. And even then, you’re assuming that either you’re pitching coach can help Ynoa or that he’d be a major threat on your division rival.
slimjones92
For once I actually agree with you, and disagree with Sandy.
JT19
Wasn’t Ynoa at one point being talked about as a key piece (but not a headliner) in a deal for a star (or at least a package deal for a really good player)? If so, it’s been a steep decline in terms of value for him.
metseventually 2
That was just Mets fans thinking he’d be part of a big deal.
Ironman_4life
Just with the Orioles need. Another pitcher with the 6 ERA
bobbyvwannabe
Come on Mets fans… Ynoa isn’t all that. Doesn’t have great secondary pitches and his fastball got knocked around nicely at the MLB-level.
That said, good luck, Gabriel.
We have minor league SP depth … plus … I think the Mets are still looking to bring in a veteran SP on a minor league contract…
GRob78
Good move for the Orioles. Picked up a potential rotation piece (emphasis on potential) for cash. Pena was going to have an uphill battle with Joseph for the back up catcher role. Since he is out of options, this just moves forward what probably would happen. Maybe when the Orioles won their arbitration case with Joseph, Pena became more expendable. Doubt he clears waivers. Chance Sisco is the future in Baltimore behind the plate…unless they bring back Wieters for cheap.
Armaday
Really not a wise move at all. Young pitcher with potential, billed as a good prospect. This was obviously done in haste, with not enough “thinking it through” involved.
As they say…
Ready, Fire, Aim!!!
BrodiesHairisGreezy!
Sandy moves sooooooooooooooooooo slow and then when reality hits him he makes panic moves.
joeyrocafella
This is a weird move for the Mets. Montero would have been a better candidate to be released, or even Matt Reynolds. With his young age, team control, having a minor league option remaining and potential upside (having a sub-4 ERA in very-hitter-friendly PCL) this move is a bit surprising. At the very least could Sandy not have gotten a couple of low A-ball level prospects in return to add depth at 1B and C for the future? I’m not sure how much “cash” the Mets will be receiving but maybe getting some low level low-A-Ball players could have enhanced the farm system.
The Charming Guy
Serious question folks where do the Mets plan to play Reyes? Has he been mentioned for CF?
hojostache
Wright is a part-time player now, at best. Reyes should get 1-2 starts per week at 3B. Flores will likely be the platoon for Duda v. Lefties, though I can see him getting some looks at 3B if needed. Reyes could also play a bit of SS (maybe every other week to give Cabrera a break) if needed, but he has limited range so it’d be a less than ideal fit. I can see Reyes playing 2-3 times per week in the infield. There were talks of him possibly playing the outfield, though I don’t think that’d be a great idea….just my feeling, no real data to back it up yet.
alproof
I wanted Ynoa, Duda, Dom Smith, 1 packaged to Chisox for Abreu
mets1987
Very bad trade for all parties