Quote (MichaelPorterJr @ Apr 4 2021 07:43am)

Ideally they'll be doing well. Cohen just demonstrated he's not afraid to make something happen for the best of the team. It's be awkward paying $34m a year to a DH in 7 years, but I'd the Mets are great for that first 5 or 6, directly because of him, then it's worth it.

Quote (fuzzy159 @ Apr 4 2021 10:16pm)

Harper still gets on base at a very good rate. He isn't getting the insane numbers of his MVP year but he's still a solid All Star player with the potential to put up some 8+ WAR seasons.

Trout might go down as the best player ever so it is hard to compare them to each other now. Offensively Betts and Harper aren't too far apart. Lately Betts has definitely been better but Harper has shown he can do as good if not better. The defensive side of the game is what separates Betts from him. Harper is a liability on defense and Betts is great.

Quote (Lakeshow906 @ 5 Apr 2021 03:18)

Lindor is never going to be a full time DH. He's to valuable defensively as long as he isn't injured. Sure he might not be a gold glove SS at that point in his career, but he could easily play 2nd or if needed 3rd.

Quote (MichaelPorterJr @ Apr 5 2021 05:51am)

For the majority of this contract, I do agree with you. In years 8-10, though, I'm not sure. A premium position like SS at 37+ years old seems a bit unrealistic, tbh. Maybe he'll surprise, buy we'll just have to see how it goes.

Quote (MichaelPorterJr @ 5 Apr 2021 05:51)

For the majority of this contract, I do agree with you. In years 8-10, though, I'm not sure. A premium position like SS at 37+ years old seems a bit unrealistic, tbh. Maybe he'll surprise, buy we'll just have to see how it goes.

Quote (Lakeshow906 @ 5 Apr 2021 06:17)

He won't be playing SS at 37 that's nearly a given but he will be able to play 2nd or 3rd no problem.

I'm not saying he's staying at SS for the entire contract, just saying he'll never be a DH. He might DH a handful of games for rest or other reasons but he'll never be considered a DH.

Quote (Culinary @ 5 Apr 2021 06:58)

Idk guys like Jeter were able to do the things Lindor is doing now and just keep going. I guess what I can say is I'm hoping Lindor leads the Mets in a Jeter like way to get to where the Yankees were. Jeter was the true leader of that team for a really long time. Same with David Wright for the Mets and he led and almost led us to 3 great years including 2015 at the tail end. I guess I can dream :)

Quote (MichaelPorterJr @ Apr 5 2021 12:53pm)

I see what you mean. I misunderstood. I agree with you.





With the type of player and person Lindor seems to be, I think that's entirely possible. I don't want to talk dynasty by any means, but a perennial contender and couple time Series winner would be nice.

Like Lindor said, "make the Mets the organization everyone wants to be a part of."