MLB Tribune » Jason Bay http://mlbtribune.com Major League Baseball News, Rants and Rumors Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:13:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New York Mets Need To Stay Healthy http://mlbtribune.com/new-york-mets-need-to-stay-healthy/ http://mlbtribune.com/new-york-mets-need-to-stay-healthy/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:40:15 +0000 Scooter http://mlbtribune.com/?p=291 New York MetsThe New York Mets will need a lot of luck in order to contend against the mighty Phillies in 2010. The Mets this winter were a bust and Omar Minaya has been the poison that affects this team top to bottom. The Mets will need to stay healthy in order to stay competitive and in the hunt for a playoff berth.

When I look at what the Mets did this off-season, I see names like you would see in the movie “Major League”. The only bright spot was the signing of Jason Bay who didn’t even want to play for the Mets until money was the lure.

Jason Bay, is at best, a mediocre in the field and has some knee problems which could be an issue this year. He will no longer have luxury that came with the green monster where singles become doubles. He will have a lot more real estate to keep his home run totals on par from 2009.

The Mets were troubled by the injury bug last year and that was the main reason they ended the season a miserable 70-92 and 23 games behind the Phillies. They were 28-44 against teams in their division.

The Mets still have their ace Johan Santana, but it will not be enough to compete, sorry Met fans.

Met fans could put most of the blame on Mets general manager Omar Minaya. He has made many bad moves that seem like half baked decisions that have proven the same.

Carlos Beltran who missed half the season last year, also had knee surgery this year without the Mets knowing. Beltran will not be ready to return until May.

It will be a long season for Met fans and it might be the last for Omar Minaya, let’s hope!

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]]> http://mlbtribune.com/new-york-mets-need-to-stay-healthy/feed/ 0 Mets Get Jason Bay for 4 years, $66M http://mlbtribune.com/mets-get-jason-bay-for-4-years-66m/ http://mlbtribune.com/mets-get-jason-bay-for-4-years-66m/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:24:06 +0000 Scooter http://mlbtribune.com/?p=44 Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that Bay has a four-year, $66MM agreement with an easy fifth-year vesting option. The 2014 vesting option appears to be worth more than $14MM.

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If the deal does go through, the Mets will have lassoed their No. 1 power target this offseason. Bay hit .267 last year with 36 homers and 119 RBIs. He strikes out a lot (162 times last year) and is not considered a strong defensive player, but the Mets believe his power is legit and would translate anywhere, including at large Citi Field.

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]]> http://mlbtribune.com/mets-get-jason-bay-for-4-years-66m/feed/ 0 Boston Red Sox in Need of Depth http://mlbtribune.com/boston-red-sox-in-need-of-depth/ http://mlbtribune.com/boston-red-sox-in-need-of-depth/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:27:42 +0000 Scooter http://mlbtribune.com/?p=35 The Red Sox had some what of a busy winter. They acquired pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Mike Cameron. I just don’t understand the signing of Mike Cameron for $15MM for 2 years who turns 37 in a week was more of a priority than resigning Jason Bay. This is not an upgrade over Jason Bay unless it was for defensive reasons.

I think Theo Epstein needs to bring in another outfielder, but they’re flirting with the luxury tax. The Red Sox, like the Yankees, will need to get a bargain basement OF. I know some Red Sox fans are hoping for a Bay signing, but I don’t think Theo Epstein will pull the trigger on this due to the luxury tax.

The Red Sox are at or near $170mm, currently only $25mm less than the Yanks who have more depth and superstars. However, the Red Sox will have 55M coming off the books after 2010 and this will give them more options as the 2010 free agency market will be rich with superstars.

The Red Sox will have an outfield of Cameron (LF), Ellsbury (CF) and Hermida (RF), which is not that bad, but not great. If I were Theo Epstein, I would leave this outfield as is and concentrate more on the infield. The Red Sox are in need of infield depth at the corners. The Red Sox will probably move Kevin Youkilis to third, and play Casey Kotchman at first. David Ortiz is declining and should be the DH full time.

As far as pitching goes, they could use a little more depth in the bullpen. I doubt the Red Sox are set with their bullpen and I expect they will sign at least 2 more arms by spring training.

Red Sox Opening Day Roster Prediction

  1. Ellsbury CF
  2. Pedroia 2B
  3. Victor Martinez C
  4. Ortiz DH
  5. Youkilis 3B
  6. Kotchman 1B
  7. Drew RF
  8. Scutaro SS
  9. Cameron LF

Not a bad lineup and with consistent pitching, they could be playoff bound.

What are your predictions for the Red Sox in 2010?

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