The Mets made the signing of right-handed hitter John Mayberry Jr., official today and to make room on the 40-man roster they designated for assignment reliever Gonzalez Germen.
Personally, as the San Francisco Giants proved three times over the past five years, bullpen depth is critical for a team’s success, so I would rather have had them keep Germen. To me, a 27-year-old hard-throwing reliever with a fastball in the mid-90s has a greater upside than a 30-year-old with a lifetime .241 batting average and career .305 on-base percentage.
I don’t know what will become of Germen, but Mayberry has proven he’s about as good as he’s going to be. Yes, the Mets need right-handed hitting, but if they won’t spend to get it, then they would stand to have numerous opportunities later.
Speaking of lost opportunities, Houston signed Jed Lowrie to a three-year, $23-million contract. Considering the Mets weren’t willing to go that high in years or dollars, it wasn’t that much of a lost chance.
What this does is only reinforce what I’ve been alluding to for the past month, which is the shortstop’s job belongs to Wilmer Flores.
Well one thing for sure Wilmer can hit. 15 homers maybe, 70 RBI. This might be a playoff team.
Scott: Would like to see it, but his potential is a blank check.-JD
Ahmen
I am fine with the new guy. If he helps give us options great. I am not sold on Germen. It is a risk, but we have better power arms.
Thor should be up this year and maybe Matz as well.
I hope Wilmer can hit. He hasn’t shown so far. Thinking a guy who hasn’t hit can do 15 hr and 70 RBI? Wow.
Dave: We could see Syndergaard this year as you say. I’m just not sold on Mayberry. Would be great if Flores can live up to expectations.-JD