Mets Non-Tender EY

blueagleace1

blueagleace1

Playing the Waiting Game
With the news that the Mets have non-tendered Eric Young Jr. I would love for the Braves to possibly take a chance on him. He could be a cheaper option to Bonifacio and can also serve as a utility player who is capable of playing all three outfield spots as well as second base. Just a possible option.
 
He'd be a good pickup, and could probably look at the current roster configuration and figure he might be getting some PT
 
EY would make a lot of sense. Place holder for Peraza at second. Alternative in the outfield, especially center.
 
nsacpi said:
EY would make a lot of sense. Place holder for Peraza at second. Alternative in the outfield, especially center.
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I am okay with EY since he can play both second and the outfield (and he is very good defensively, at least in left). But I like him for someone to platoon a bit at second and back-up lesser defenders in left field and not for starting anywhere in the outfield. However, I don't think it matters much where he plays or how much in a rebuild season unless we make it a playoff race.
 
nsacpi said:
And I hope we don't assume he is outside our price range. He could be that rarest of rarities-the right player at the right time.
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As could Everth Cabrera... can serve as our 2B until Peraza is ready and then when he is, simply have Cabrera as a 2B/SS/3B bench piece who can swipe you a bag. Who knows, he could maybe even learn the OF during ST.
 
blueagleace1 said:
I agree... especially if Gattis is indeed traded.
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I don't see how Gattis being trade should effect whether or not we sign EY. EY would be very good to replace Gattis in left late in games if we have a lead. Plus he could platoon a bit at second and maybe some in centerfield too.
 
Braves1976 said:
I don't see how Gattis being trade should effect whether or not we sign EY. EY would be very good to replace Gattis in left late in games if we have lead. Plus he could platoon a bit at second and maybe some in centerfield too.
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If Gattis and Justin are traded who plays LF?? Assuming BJ in CF, and Almonte in RF. (Yikes!!!!)
 
blueagleace1 said:
As could Everth Cabrera... can serve as our 2B until Peraza is ready and then when he is, simply have Cabrera as a 2B/SS/3B bench piece who can swipe you a bag. Who knows, he could maybe even learn the OF during ST.
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I would much rather sign Everth Cabrera personally as he could be a good bounce back candidate. Depending on the price he is who I'd prefer going after for the infield.
 
blueagleace1 said:
As could Everth Cabrera... can serve as our 2B until Peraza is ready and then when he is, simply have Cabrera as a 2B/SS/3B bench piece who can swipe you a bag. Who knows, he could maybe even learn the OF during ST.
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Everth had some fans in the Braves front office a few years ago. Hits better from the right side. EY is close to neutral in his career splits, but hit better from the left side last year. If I had to choose between the two I'd go with EY, but Everth is someone to consider seriously as well.
 
EY would be a good bench player.

Surprised the Mets non-tendered him though.
 
Braves1976 said:
I don't see how Gattis being trade should effect whether or not we sign EY. EY would be very good to replace Gattis in left late in games if we have a lead. Plus he could platoon a bit at second and maybe some in centerfield too.
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Pinch run too.
 
blueagleace1 said:
If Gattis and Justin are traded who plays LF?? Assuming BJ in CF, and Almonte in RF. (Yikes!!!!)
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Hopefully not EY as he isn't starter material either. I could see a bit of platoon role depending on how he does, but we're talking about someone with a career .653 OPS and coming off a .610 OPS year.
 
Braves1976 said:
Hopefully not EY as he isn't starter material either. I could see a bit of platoon role depending on how he does, but we're talking about someone with a career .653 OPS and coming off a .610 OPS year.
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My point was that we have hardly anyone in our minor league system (Terdo, Hunter, Cunningham, and Constanza) who would be a better option -In my opinion- in LF.
 
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