{"id":43815,"date":"2020-08-10T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/mets-mailbag-trade-deadline-could-shape-brodie-van-wagenens-legacy\/"},"modified":"2020-08-10T16:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T13:01:00","slug":"mets-mailbag-trade-deadline-could-shape-brodie-van-wagenens-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/mets-mailbag-trade-deadline-could-shape-brodie-van-wagenens-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"#Mets mailbag: Trade deadline could shape Brodie Van Wagenen\u2019s legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#Mets mailbag: Trade deadline could shape Brodie Van Wagenen\u2019s legacy<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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August 10, 2020 |<\/span> 9:01am |<\/span> Updated August 10, 2020 | 8:53am<\/span><\/p>\n

\n You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York\u2019s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series<\/a> of regularly published mailbags. In today\u2019s installment: the Mets.<\/em><\/p>\n

What will the Mets\u2019 philosophy be at the trade deadline? I am concerned that Brodie Van Wagenen will be too aggressive rather than plan for a future he may not be a part of. \u2014 @Mariamb18<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a fair point, not only from the general<\/a> manager perspective but also ownership. With the Mets for sale \u2014 and it now app<\/a>earing possible the team will get sold before the end of the calendar year \u2014 this could be the Wilpons\u2019 last chance at winning the World Series. There will be a \u201cgo for it mentality\u201d as long as there is any kind of shot at the postseason as the Aug. 31 trade deadline approaches (and given the expanded playoffs it won\u2019t take much to stay in contention).<\/p>\n

That said, legacies are at stake here. If the Wilpons or Van Wagenen were to commit baseball malpractice in a hopeless situation by trading jewels of the farm system for a rental, it would never be forgotten.<\/p>\n

As much as the Robinson Cano\/Edwin Diaz deal that sent top prospect Jarred Kelenic to the Mariners hasn\u2019t worked out for Van Wagenen, that was a baseball move. If this is Van Wagenen\u2019s last season with the club (and that\u2019s something he probably won\u2019t know until after the fact), I would think he wants part of his legacy to be the potential high-end pieces the organization drafted and developed after the Cano\/Diaz misstep.<\/p>\n

The Mets went for it last year at the trade deadline by acquiring Marcus Stroman from the Blue Jays and retaining Zack Wheeler, even though they knew there was a strong chance he would depart through free agency. So going for it this year could simply entail holding on to veteran pieces such as Wilson Ramos, Justin Wilson and Stroman and just trying to win with the group in place even if the playoffs become a long shot (which they probably won\u2019t with this format).<\/p>\n

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Do you think the physical absence of Chili Davis is hurting the offense? (I\u2019m not saying he\u2019s making the wrong decision either.) \u2014 @bbhkf78<\/strong><\/p>\n

Davis, who is working remotely at home in Arizona because of coronavirus concerns, is immensely respected within the Mets clubhouse. Part of that stems from his credibility, as somebody who hit 350 major league homers, but also because of his strong communication skills.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult sometimes to quantify the difference between working on-site as opposed to at home, but in-person is better because of the chance for random interaction. Maybe an impromptu chat with Pete Alonso would have helped the first baseman get rolling earlier. Or something Davis saw in person with Brandon Nimmo\u2019s swing that was missed on video might have helped reduce his strikeouts. The Mets have a capable assistant hitting coach in Tom Slater, but the organization gave Davis a new two-year contract last offseason for a reason.<\/p>\n

Who will be the Mets\u2019 starting catcher in 2021? \u2014 @degiap01<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ramos\u2019 contract contains a club option for next season. But if the Mets are serious about upgrading the position they need to pursue Van Wagenen\u2019s former CAA client J.T. Realmuto, who will be the top available free agent at the position. Remember, the Mets tried to land Realmuto in a trade with the Marlins in Van Wagenen\u2019s first offseason with the club and ultimately settled on Ramos, after they also missed on Yasmani Grandal. The Mets have a top young catching prospect in Francisco Alvarez, but he\u2019s only 18 years old. Realmuto for three or four years to bridge the gap would strengthen the Mets immensely.<\/p>\n

Now that Yoenis Cespedes is gone do you think the Mets will move Robinson Cano full time to DH? \u2014 @HenrySanchez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before Cano went on the injured list with a groin injury, I would have said the Mets were best served using J.D. Davis as the primary DH. Now, with Davis\u2019 emergence at third base, it probably makes sense to increase Cano\u2019s appearances at DH, but moving him there permanently would squeeze out Dominic Smith. The goal will be to find a balance between maintaining Cano\u2019s health when he returns and keeping Smith in the lineup.<\/p>\n

How do I prevent myself from jumping out the window due to this team? \u2014 @MoofusPoofus1<\/strong><\/p>\n

The early bullpen meltdowns were jarring, and there isn\u2019t enough depth in the Mets rotation to feel great about the starters at the moment. Steven Matz needs to perform better and the Mets could use a healthy Stroman, along with consistency from Rick Porcello.<\/p>\n

But to directly answer your question: Watch the game<\/a>s in a room without windows.\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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