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Mar 17, 2023Liked by Jeffrey Bellone

Amazing analysis of the relief situation from 5000 feet. I think this sort of perspective is especially appropriate for relief pitchers. No one will do as well as Diaz. A big loss to be sure. But we are not losing 100% of his production because others will make up for a certain amount of it. I’m sure you’ll have a calculation of what the end result was after the season is over. I agree we should be patient. But if Britton looks like he’s a solid reliever who can give us 40 or more quality relief appearances, we should grab him now, options and luxury tax be damned.

I’m hopeful this is a huge tear for Drew Smith. I think he has the most potential of stepping up to a significant high leverage contributor. And if he doesn’t, it’s time to move on from him. Nogosek has potential to reach a level of serviceable bullpen arm too. Brigham might be a solid too. And John Curtis might be a huge high leverage contributor.

We just can’t afford any more injuries.

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Mar 17, 2023Liked by Jeffrey Bellone

Great stuff on the high leverage scenario. Yes I think Lindor wanted Baez but now PCA is a top 20 prospect at premium position. I am hoping Alex Ramirez continues to ascend to take sting out of losing PCA for rental of Baez (who did play well but wasn’t right move imo).

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Good explaination with data on the leverages and the impact with the injury .

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I might be wrong but it seemed as if Lindor was pushing Steve to acquire Baez and the Mets wanted to keep their superstar happy.

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tonight Mexico came from behind against Puerto Rico. if only they had a closer...oh wait...

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Is there any evidence that Britton can still pitch? Seems like a long shot to me. Maybe not worth a roster spot, let alone money.

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Maybe it's a playoff hangover but Drew Smith and "heightened set-up role" is not a confidence builder. Regardless, I have confidence that the Mets will figure this out. Every team will have their version of the Diaz Fiasco and Billy Eppler will be right there to figure out "how can we leverage this our advantage." Meanwhile, LFG with real games so there is something "real" to talk about.

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Somebody said Musgrove must have forgotten the sticky stuff when he dropped weights on his toe...

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