To me, the signing gives the Mets options, and flexibility, and we'll see how it plays out. Alvarez may or may not start the season with the big club; I think he'll need to earn it in the Spring. Mets are almost certainly dumping McCann -- however, the market for Nido may be much more robust, bringing back something of value. We'll see what happens. Solid move. Nothing earth-shattering.
One note: I long for the day when "pitch framing" goes away. A catcher's defensive ability has always befuddled the numbers people who like statistics. So they've latched on to the "pitch framing" bs as a way to measure and rank defense. As a result, it has become wildly overrated. What is a catcher's relationship with a pitcher? How in sync are they? To what extent is that catcher providing an insight and understanding of opposing hitters? Does the pitcher trust the catcher? And on and on and on. But because no one can quantify those extremely important factors, everybody talks about "pitch framing" as if it's a big giant deal. I mean, okay, yes, being a good target back there, a "quiet" receiver, has value. And to my eyes, in very limited exposure, Alvarez is going to need some work. He's a big guy who kind of stabs at some pitches. This is just an area where the defensive stats are generally useless and misleading. I'm not a fan.
More in depth analysis - LOL - My eyes are spinning with what you provide now - what else possibly can be "unpacked " (used the new word in a sentence lol) ? Also - have no idea what the Mets are doing at catcher. Both Nido and McCann have to go yet they bring in a guy EXACTLY like both of them. I dont see how you win a champiosnhip with such a inportanant position with "no one" playing ctaher that is any good !
They seem to be committed to 3 catchers now. That plus Vogey means very little positional flexibility. And any of the four needs a pinch runner late in a one run game. Goodbye Ruf, who seems to be a brutal outfielder.
I think Jonathan’s comment in the chat makes sense. They’re bringing in a veteran Venezuelan catcher to mentor Alvarez. Plus adding some left handed balance.
To me, the signing gives the Mets options, and flexibility, and we'll see how it plays out. Alvarez may or may not start the season with the big club; I think he'll need to earn it in the Spring. Mets are almost certainly dumping McCann -- however, the market for Nido may be much more robust, bringing back something of value. We'll see what happens. Solid move. Nothing earth-shattering.
One note: I long for the day when "pitch framing" goes away. A catcher's defensive ability has always befuddled the numbers people who like statistics. So they've latched on to the "pitch framing" bs as a way to measure and rank defense. As a result, it has become wildly overrated. What is a catcher's relationship with a pitcher? How in sync are they? To what extent is that catcher providing an insight and understanding of opposing hitters? Does the pitcher trust the catcher? And on and on and on. But because no one can quantify those extremely important factors, everybody talks about "pitch framing" as if it's a big giant deal. I mean, okay, yes, being a good target back there, a "quiet" receiver, has value. And to my eyes, in very limited exposure, Alvarez is going to need some work. He's a big guy who kind of stabs at some pitches. This is just an area where the defensive stats are generally useless and misleading. I'm not a fan.
More in depth analysis - LOL - My eyes are spinning with what you provide now - what else possibly can be "unpacked " (used the new word in a sentence lol) ? Also - have no idea what the Mets are doing at catcher. Both Nido and McCann have to go yet they bring in a guy EXACTLY like both of them. I dont see how you win a champiosnhip with such a inportanant position with "no one" playing ctaher that is any good !
They seem to be committed to 3 catchers now. That plus Vogey means very little positional flexibility. And any of the four needs a pinch runner late in a one run game. Goodbye Ruf, who seems to be a brutal outfielder.
I think Jonathan’s comment in the chat makes sense. They’re bringing in a veteran Venezuelan catcher to mentor Alvarez. Plus adding some left handed balance.
How can we get tickets to the new fan experience? Living room with menu options - that’s my kind of seating.