Certainly did. He projects as an above average glove in CF where Jett was a little more questionable at CF.
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I saw something online where one of the main guys who do these ratings(don't remember his name) but he was asked specifically about why pitchers like McLean are not top 1 or 2 with proven success to dominate already at the MLB level. And their response was that it is all about the possibility of injuries to pitchers and no other reason. Otherwise McLean and there is another pitcher who pitched very well throughout the playoffs, would be top 2.
I would think that Ewing, Benge and the proven current roster of Lindor/Semien made both Jett and Acuna expendable.Certainly did. He projects as an above average glove in CF where Jett was a little more questionable at CF.
Here is the full top 100 list if anyone is interested.
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: Griffin, McGonigle, more
Where do stars of tomorrow such as Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle land as we rank baseball's best young players?
And here was Keith Law from the Athletic.
#15 Mclean
#18 Benge
#72 Tong
#98 Ewing
#45 Jett
#75 Sproat
It is completely fair but many fans don't realize this and watch a guy like McLean already dominate MLB hitters and wonder how the hell he isn't even top 5. Can't wait to see him for a full year!
Only mentioned Goldschmidt as he would be cheap and would be a great mentor to help Polanco to transition to 1B. It could also free up the idea of using Vientos in a trade as well.
Polanco doesn't need a mentor. He's already been working his *** off getting ready for 1B. I am not trading the upside of Vientos to only bring in the corpse of Goldy.Only mentioned Goldschmidt as he would be cheap and would be a great mentor to help Polanco to transition to 1B. It could also free up the idea of using Vientos in a trade as well.
And why trade a Senga or Peterson for a PT outfield position when the guy many called captain, and who Soto loves, can be brought back for that PT role.
Senga is a guy that is going to one day, stay healthy. And when he does, he could really become super valuable. Peterson, wouldn't mind moving him.
As the possible FA SP that doesn't have a QO - Bassitt really could be a great fit. Go short term and we would be paying him less then we are paying Montas this year.
laughing- I think you and I are on the same page - so, the question lies...* Eh.
+ Neither do I.
I would add that IMO, the "Diaz or Williams" question is a coin flip. Last year it was Diaz by a wide margin. But in other years it's been Williams.
I honestly think that was the plan but Diaz took his Dodgers offer and accepted. He wanted to be there and didn't seem to want to give the Mets a chance to match or beat for whatever reason. I think it was silly on his part but it's done so I'm not going to harp on it.
yes and no- my understanding that he presented his counter offer to the Met's regarding deferrals(I believe that was it) - they said no, he then sent the same to the Dodgers, they said yes. He gave the Met's the first shot at his counter and when the Dodgers said yes to all of them, he did not feel it would be right to say - thank for agreeing to everything and then try with the Met's again.
I am putting them right in that area myself -already said between 88-90 wins. I do think they would win more if they did my moves though...
This team has more flexibility, but you're counting on athletic ability to make up for the lack of experience. As for now, saying better D remains to be seen.
Agree. I’m not sure Polanco/ Semien/ Lindor/Bichette/Baty/Robert/Sotois better defensively than Alonso/Bichette/Lindor/Baty/Nimmo/Robert/Soto
Shame.
you missed the part where we still sign Robert, Bichette and Polanco. My scenario is we still sign those 3 and keep Alonso and not trade Nimmo. McNeil- still gone.
Yes and defensive wise and roster flexibility we did better as we are today.
Lindor & Semien is as good defensively as we’ve been at those spots since Ordonez & Fonzie. Add Robert in CF and the up the middle defense is arguably as good as there is in baseball.
What I do like is that this team does seem like the type of players that play the fundamentals correctly. But to be clear- I am not saying that we should not have signed Bichette, Polanco or even against the Nimmo trade. And since we didn't give up much for Robert, that is a good move too. And sure, Alonso is not all that great in the field. But, if we made those moves and just signed Pete back- Then the team still be better defensively then last year but still have protection for Soto. No matter how good the defense- it really is hard to replace 110 - 125 RBI
There was never going to be 1 guy who replaced Pete’s production. It’s about making the entire lineup better.
The fact that they apparently STILL have an interest is relevant. I don't quite get it though. IMHO, the remaining need is a righty bat who can play LF, which France does not.
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Well he also says he isn't sure if Pena will be in the DSL this year or not but the Mets have already announced he will be stateside. You can't write about Mets prospects and expect to be taken seriously if you can't get some of the facts straight.Here's one man's Top 50 prospects list. Interesting that he has Pena at #4. Also interesting that he would rank Scott #4 if Scott still had rookie status.
Mets Minors: Pre-Spring Top 50
With the offseason moves complete, how do things lie
