Re: Javier Baez, Mets Could Agree On New Deal Quickly

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:34 pm

There is a real chance Javier Baez and the New York Mets could agree on a new contract early in the offseason, according to league sources.

There remains a chance Baez could hit the open market among an impressive class of shortstops that includes Carlos Correa, Trevor Story and Corey Seager.

If the Mets make a strong offer early, Baez may be inclined to accept.

Via Andy Martino/SNY

Post #2 » by **TheCage4** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:13 pm

The Mets are going to have a $500 million dollar middle infield and still miss out on the playoffs :banghead:

Barcs · Post #3 » by **Barcs** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:39 pm

It would be a smart move. Baez was one of the best players on the team last year, and having elite defense in the infield is something the Mets have lacked for a while. This team would have easily made the playoffs if deGrom didn't get hurt.

Post #4 » by **TheCage4** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:16 pm

Barcs wrote:It would be a smart move. Baez was one of the best players on the team last year, and having elite defense in the infield is something the Mets have lacked for a while. This team would have easily made the playoffs if deGrom didn't get hurt.

deGrom wasn’t going to be the difference maker.

The Mets ranked 27th in Runs Per Game and Total Bases Per Game. They ranked 30th in At Bats and Plate Appearances, and 29th in Hits Per Game. I can keep going.

The team flamed out and it appears, at least so far, none of the big names in baseballs front offices want anything to do with Cohen and his carnival.

Barcs · Post #5 » by **Barcs** » Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:32 pm

TheCage4 wrote:
Barcs wrote:It would be a smart move. Baez was one of the best players on the team last year, and having elite defense in the infield is something the Mets have lacked for a while. This team would have easily made the playoffs if deGrom didn't get hurt.

deGrom wasn’t going to be the difference maker.

The Mets ranked 27th in Runs Per Game and Total Bases Per Game. They ranked 30th in At Bats and Plate Appearances, and 29th in Hits Per Game. I can keep going.

The team flamed out and it appears, at least so far, none of the big names in baseballs front offices want anything to do with Cohen and his carnival.

Degrom would have accounted for at least 10 more wins, maybe more, which puts us very close. Syndergaard would have made a difference too, along with not having all of those injuries in the beginning of the year to our top hitters. That is one of the reasons it was low.

It's funny because at the trade deadline people were screaming for pitcher, instead of hitter, but they did the right thing. Keep in mind Lindor struggled early adjusting and missed tons of time. Baez also wasn't on the team for half the year, so my point stands, that signing him is super important. A healthy Mets team is a playoff mets team if you sign Baez and make a few other adjustments.